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ZACC widens dragnet to curb minerals smuggling

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. ZACC widens dragnet to curb minerals smuggling: THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has widened the scope of its investigations into the smuggling of minerals out of the country, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. South Africans will be able to visit the Seychelles next week: In a bid to reinvigorate the island’s embattled tourism industry, which is responsible for 65% of its GDP, the Seychelles announced the full reopening of its international airport for all … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. At age 90, Gogo Ivy is proud to be a Covid-19 survivor: Johannesburg – While many South African, young and old, have lost their lives to the Covid-19 pandemic which started spreading like wildfire here around March 2020, 90-year-old Gogo Zodwa Ivy Dladla, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Gauteng sees significant rise in COVID hospitalisations, new infections: JOHANNESBURG – As coronavirus infections continue to surge, The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has said that hospitals in Gauteng were again feeling the pressure. The province which is … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Maphosa: Philanthropist who knows no border: KNOWN back home as a humble businessman, South Africa-based Zimbabwean entrepreneur Justice Maphosa – chief executive and founder of Bigtime Strategic Group – … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg – named after the famous former leader of the African National Congress – is the biggest and busiest airport on the continent of Africa. It is estimated that 28 million passengers pass through its terminals every year.

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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.