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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. South Africa’s total COVID-19 cases cross 1 million mark: South Africa’s total coronavirus infections since the first case in March crossed a million on Sunday, its Health Ministry said, just days after a new faster spreading variant was confirmed to be … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. South Africa logs over one million COVID-19 cases: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s COVID-19 spike has taken the country to more than one million confirmed cases on Sunday and President Cyril Ramaphosa called an emergency meeting of … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. South Africa on verge of new virus rules as it hits 1M cases: JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s COVID-19 spike has taken the country to more than 1 million confirmed cases on Sunday and President Cyril Ramaphosa called an emergency meeting of the National … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. South Africa’s total COVID-19 cases cross 1 million mark amid second wave: South Africa’s total coronavirus infections since the first case in March crossed a million on Sunday, its Health Ministry said. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Australia v India: second Test, day three – live!: India lead by 82 runs with five wickets in hand. Join Geoff Lemon for updates … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Constitution Hill: Precinct

The precinct is divided into several harrowing sections. The Old Fort was primarily reserved for white male prisoners, with the notable exception of Nelson Mandela, who was held in its hospital wing in 1962 because authorities deemed him too influential to be housed with the general black population. Nearby is Number Four, the “Native Gaol,” which is perhaps the most visceral part of the museum. Built in 1904, it was designed to break the spirit of black men. Visitors today can see the isolation cells (called emakhulukhuthu or “the deep dark hole”) and learn about the “Tausa” dance—a humiliating search ritual where naked prisoners were forced to jump and clap to prove they weren’t hiding contraband. The Women’s Jail, a Victorian-style brick building, tells the stories of women like Daisy de Melker (South Africa’s most famous murderess) alongside political icons who were often arrested for “crimes” as simple as brewing beer or not having their passbooks.