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‘Whistle-blower’ slain after dropping her child at school. SIU confirms Babita Deokaran was a witness in the R332m PPE scandal

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. ‘Whistle-blower’ slain after dropping her child at school. SIU confirms Babita Deokaran was a witness in the R332m PPE scandal: WhatsApp messages reveal that slain senior Gauteng health department official Babita Deokaran faced intimidation and bogus misconduct charges as she tried to raise the alarm in the department.Minutes … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. SIU confirms Babita Deokaran, mowed down after dropping child at school, was a witness in the R332m PPE scandal: WhatsApp messages reveal that slain senior Gauteng health department official Babita Deokaran faced intimidation and bogus misconduct charges as she tried to raise the alarm in the department. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Workers living in fear after union recruiter is shot dead outside CCMA offices: Numsa says its members at Implats mine in Rustenburg are under threat, following the assassination of union recruiter, Malibongwe Mdazo, last week. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. SA unemployment reaches 34.4% in 2021 Q2: Johannesburg – Unemployment in South Africa rose to 34.4% in the second three months of 2021, according to results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. ANC member accused of instigating July unrest makes it to party’s candidate list: A branch in Johannesburg has raised concern about the inclusion of Mboneni Tabane on the list submitted to the Electoral Commission of South Africa. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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The Socio-Political Crucible of Soweto

You cannot understand Johannesburg without understanding Soweto (an acronym for South Western Townships). Originally established as a “labor dormitory” to house black miners away from the white city center, Soweto grew into a sprawling metropolis of over 1.3 million people and became the epicenter of the struggle against Apartheid.

The township is home to Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world to have been home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners: Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. It was also the site of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, when thousands of students protested against the forced use of Afrikaans in schools. The police response and the subsequent death of 13-year-old Hector Pieterson catalyzed international condemnation of the Apartheid regime. Today, Soweto is a vibrant cultural hub, blending historical landmarks like the Orlando Towers (now used for bungee jumping) with a booming tourism industry and a sophisticated middle class. It represents the city’s resilience—a place born from segregation that transformed into a symbol of liberation and modern South African identity.