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‘They are very angry’: Electricity supply a key issue as election day edges closer

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. ‘They are very angry’: Electricity supply a key issue as election day edges closer: Electricity supply became the key issue as election campaigns wrapped up, with the ANC concerned that this week’s load-shedding will cost it outright victory in key metros, and the DA trying to convin … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. IN PICS | A touching tribute to a much-missed art lover: I was in a sombre mood as I stepped through the front doors of an impressive Houghton, Johannesburg, mansion on Tuesday evening to attend a VIP viewing of a very special art collection. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. So why did Quinton de Kock take the knee at T20 World Cup? South African in remarkable U-turn after frantic talks with team bosses – but fears remain that the dispute is not …: South Africa’s Quinton de Kock cut a sheepish figure as he took the knee before the four-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday. It marked the conclusion to a disheartening set of events. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. A South African town lacks water and electricity. But Mayors? It has two.: Walking through what could be the charming tree-lined streets of Lichtenburg in South Africa’s rural heartland, pedestrians skirt around piles of uncollected trash. Shop fronts darkened by electricity … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Memorials created across the world for millions who have died in Covid pandemic: In London, the National Covid Memorial Wall on the south bank of the Thames contains more than 150,000 pink and red hearts to represent the number of people who have died with the virus in the UK. It … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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.