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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Tshegofatso Pule’s boyfriend arrested as killer reveals murder plot: Gauteng police have arrested Tshegofatso Pule’s boyfriend as the court heard that her killer, Muzikayise Malephane, had been paid R70 000 to kill the heavily pregnant woman. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. UPDATE 1-South Africa adviser says Pfizer ‘still very good vaccine’ despite study: One of the South African government’s top advisers on COVID-19 vaccines said on Friday that the Pfizer shot was “still a very good vaccine”, despite a study showing the dominant local virus variant … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. South African vaccine adviser backs Pfizer shot after study: One of the South African government’s top advisers on COVID-19 vaccines said on Friday that the Pfizer-BioNTech shot was “still a very good vaccine,” despite a study showing the dominant local virus … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. African Union says Russia offers 300 million doses of Sputnik V vaccine: The African Union’s (AU) vaccine task team said on Friday that Russia had offered it 300 million doses of its Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine along with a financing package for countries wanting to secure … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Spring Has Sprung at Springbok Casino: Spring is arriving early at South Africa’s favourite online casino, Springbok Casino, following the launch of the latest slot from Realtime Gaming, Spring Wilds. Spring Wilds takes players to a happy, … – “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.