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U.S. anti-abortionists tell African women dangerous ‘abortion pill reversal’ works

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. U.S. anti-abortionists tell African women dangerous ‘abortion pill reversal’ works: The undercover reporters posed as pregnant women who had taken the first abortion pill known as mifepristone but were no longer sure they wanted to go through with the termination of pregnancy. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Afcon Qualifiers: Ghana coach Akonnor opens up on tactical approach to South Africa draw: Ghana coach CK Akonnor believes their mission for Thursday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa was achieved by the 1-1 draw. The Black Stars and Bafana Bafana shared the spoils … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. 2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Black Stars return after South Africa game: The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in the country after securing qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament to be staged in Cameroon next year. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Pakistan ready to embark on twin tour of SA, Zimbabwe: All 22 members of squad and 13 officials test negative Source: Pakistan ready to embark on twin tour of SA, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwean All the 22 members of the Pakistan squad and 13 officials tested … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. JUST IN: Former Zimbabwe Warriors striker Alois Bunjira RAPPED!: ZIFA have ripped into former Warriors’ forward Alois Bunjira for spreading “falsehoods” after he claimed that the Warriors would travel the 400km journey from the Botswana capital Gaborone to their … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Museum Africa: Challenges

As of 2026, Museum Africa also stands as a symbol of the challenges facing urban heritage in a developing megacity. For years, the museum has battled with funding shortages and the physical toll of maintaining a century-old industrial building. Heritage activists and the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation have frequently stepped in to advocate for the protection of its “at-risk” archives, which include invaluable architectural drawings of the city’s early skyline. Despite these struggles, the museum remains a vital “cultural bedrock.” It sits adjacent to the Market Theatre, where the “protest theatre” of the 1970s challenged the regime, and overlooks Mary Fitzgerald Square, the historic site of labor strikes and political rallies. Museum Africa is not a polished, sterile “white cube” gallery; it is a gritty, honest, and deeply layered institution that mirrors the resilience of the Newtown district itself.