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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. sport news Lions Tour: Last chance for Warren Gatland’s men to impress before Test series …: Robbie Henshaw and all the Lions Test wannabes know the significance of Saturday’s encounter with the Stormers. This is the final audition. The 28-year-old Ireland centre makes his first appearance … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, July 17: JOHANNESBURG — Two hundred and twelve people were killed in the past week’s violent protest happening in the eastern regions of South Africa, said the country’s Acting Minister in the Presidency … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. In looted South African townships the poor pay the highest price: From the window of his wrecked radio studio, Keith Maphutha pointed out the blackened remains of a building on the opposite side of the road.“Those were three businesses. They all advertised with us … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. South Africa violence: Troop numbers on streets increase to 25,000 amid looting – and more could be deployed: President Cyril Ramaphosa is considering boosting soldier numbers even more, as at least 72 people have been killed in the worst unrest in the country for years. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Day of reckoning for Lions’ Test stars: Robbie Henshaw, Marcus Smith and Co have one final audition to impress Warren Gatland ahead of their last warm-up encounter with the …: Robbie Henshaw and all the Lions Test wannabes know the significance of Saturday’s encounter with the Stormers. This is the final audition. – “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.