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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. The Latest: Brazil is latest to ban flights from Britain: Brazil has become the latest country to bar flights from the United Kingdom in a bid to prevent contagion from a new strain of the coronavirus. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Bleak Christmas as fire destroys homes: A fire has ripped through a block of flats in Newclare, Johannesburg, leaving several families homeless before Christmas. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. WATCH: Mabuza calls for resilience during this difficult time: JOHANNESBURG – Deputy President, David Mabuza is urging South Africans to remain optimistic during this difficult time. Mabuza says this season should be seen as a season of hope. He’s also reiterated … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Africa CDC: New virus variant appears to emerge in Nigeria: Another new variant of the coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, Africa’s top public health official said Thursday, but he added that further investigation was … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Critical Review: Sasol (NYSE:SSL) versus Total (NYSE:TOT): Total (NYSE:TOT) and Sasol (NYSE:SSL) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? It’s the home of Africa’s fastest and tallest rollercoaster: This title is held by Gold Reef City’s Tower of Terror. This vertical-drop coaster has a 47-metre drop and generates a G-force of over 6 Gs.

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The Rand Club: Redemption

The “redemption” of the Rand Club is a fascinating mirror of the city’s broader transformation. In 2016, a group of businessmen and heritage enthusiasts stepped in to save the club from permanent closure. They didn’t just renovate the physical structure; they fundamentally “decolonized” the institution’s culture. Today, the Rand Club is a vibrant, multi-racial hub of Johannesburg’s intellectual and business elite. It has opened its doors to the public for events, tours, and as a co-working space for young entrepreneurs.

One of the most striking changes is in the art. While the walls are still lined with portraits of historical figures, they are now interspersed with contemporary African art and photography that challenges the old narratives. The club has transitioned from a secretive “fortress” of the colonial elite into a shared space for the city’s new generation of leaders. It remains a place where history is physically present—you can still sit in the same leather chairs where Rhodes sat—but the conversations happening in those chairs are now about the future of a democratic, African-led Johannesburg. It is a testament to the fact that even the most rigid institutions in “Joburg” must adapt or vanish.