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SPECIAL REPORT: After 2 years, historic silicosis case miners await justice | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. SPECIAL REPORT: After 2 years, historic silicosis case miners await justice: Drawn to Johannesburg and other gold mining towns in South Africa in search of employment in the 1960s and 1970s, many of these former miners have since retreated to their homes in remote villages … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. How much does it really cost to immigrate to the UK?: On the top of the list of viable destinations for Saffas is none other than the UK, but what does immigrating to the UK mean in terms of costs? When weighing up the pros and cons of moving to the UK … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Sanef wants names of journos, media houses who took SSA bribes publicised: Sanef logo. Picture: Sanef website. JOHANNESBURG – The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) has called on the state capture inquiry to divulge the names of journalists who were allegedly … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Nigeria: Reopening of Schools After Covid-19 Closures – 11m Girls May Not Return in Nigeria, Others – World Bank: Over 11 million girls in low and middle income nations such as Nigeria may not return after the reopening of schools following their closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a report by the World … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Nathi Mthethwa mourns Mzimasi Mnguni’a death: Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa joined South Africa in mourning legendary boxing trainer Mzimasi Mnguni. Mnguni died at the age of 72 on Saturday after being admitted to hospital in East London. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? Johannesburg is the world’s largest city not built on a coastline, or on a lake or river. That’s why Joburg is also called the world’s biggest ‘dry port’. More than half of the cargo that arrives through the ports of Durban and Cape Town arrives at the container terminal at City Deep.

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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.