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  • The Top 10 Digital Marketing Agencies in South Africa (2026)

    Not every agency that markets itself well can actually move the needle, and in a market as saturated as South Africa’s digital space, telling the two apart is hard. So we built our ranking on the single metric a client can independently confirm: genuine Google reviews, weighed together with breadth of services, track record and…

    26 July 2026
  • Little-known facts about Subaru: The brand that made AWD and boxer engines mainstream

    Little-known facts about Subaru: The brand that made AWD and boxer engines mainstream  Subaru has built its reputation on doing things differently, but rarely without purpose. For decades, the brand has followed a distinctive engineering approach, championing horizontally opposed boxer engines, Symmetrical all-wheel drive, and practical performance, long before these concepts became mainstream.   That approach has given…

    26 July 2026
  • G-Force Festival Set to Thrill Durban as the Virginia Airshow Returns

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – Adrenaline, precision and family entertainment will take centre stage as the Durban Virginia Airshow – G-Force Festival returns to Virginia Airport, promising a full day of spectacular aerial displays, world-class stunt performances and unforgettable entertainment for visitors of all ages. Renowned as one of KwaZulu-Natal’s premier aviation events, the G-Force Festival combines…

    26 July 2026
  • CallOrbit Launches Cloud Contact Center Platform

    Johannesburg, South Africa — CallOrbit, a cloud-based contact center and VoIP platform, has officially launched its full suite of business communication tools for international clients. The platform combines voice calling, WhatsApp Business messaging, SMS, intelligent IVR, call queues, AI-powered agent assist, and real-time analytics in a single browser-based workspace. Solving a Real Problem for Growing…

    26 July 2026
  • Jacaranda FM Bids Farewell to Sports Presenter Joe Mann

    Jacaranda FM today announced that popular radio personality Joe Mann will be leaving the station after seven memorable years on air. Since joining the station in 2019, Mann has become a familiar voice to listeners across the station’s footprint, bringing his unique energy and passion for sports to the airwaves. His time at Jacaranda FM has…

    24 July 2026
  • Power Tree Fellers Recognised Among Leading Tree Felling Companies in Fourways

    Fourways, Gauteng — Among the tree felling companies in Fourways, Power Tree Fellers has built a reputation for safe, insured, and fast-response tree removal for homes and businesses across the northern Johannesburg suburbs. Power Tree Fellers is a Fourways-based tree felling company offering tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding, and emergency storm-damage clearing to residential…

    24 July 2026
  • Josh Maraney Launches a Free, Searchable Library of More Than 700 Short-Form Videos

    Small business owners now have a new place to learn digital marketing on demand: Josh Maraney has launched a free online library holding more than 700 short-form videos on SEO, Google Ads and Answer Engine Optimization, aimed at owners, freelancers and marketers. Pulling together years of Josh Maraney’s daily short-form clips into a single, fully…

    24 July 2026
  • Broadway the NSA Way – On the List

    Who Gets Chosen? National School of the Arts Puts South Africa’s Fame Culture Centre Stage in “ON THE LIST” On The List – Broadway the NSA Way: an original South African musical from NSA and K-Movement, backed by the SAMPRA Development Fund, sees the triple threat NSA learners in the spotlight. JOHANNESBURG — The National…

    24 July 2026
  • BROADWAY THE NSA WAY – ON THE LIST

    Who Gets Chosen? National School of the Arts Puts South Africa’s Fame Culture Centre Stage in “ON THE LIST” On The List – Broadway the NSA Way: an original South African musical from NSA and K-Movement, backed by the SAMPRA Development Fund, sees the triple threat NSA learners in the spotlight. JOHANNESBURG — The National…

    24 July 2026
  • Fast Facts About the iCAUR 03T

    Fast facts about the iCAUR 03T The iCAUR 03T introduces a new fully electric SUV offering to the South African market, combining distinctive design, generous standard equipment, and a choice of rear-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive powertrains. The 03T is aimed at buyers looking for electric mobility with everyday practicality, advanced technology, and a bold SUV…

    24 July 2026
  • EIUG Conference returns alongside C&I Energy + Storage Summit Johannesburg for third consecutive year

    South Africa’s major industrial energy consumers and the broader C&I energy sector will once again share a platform this October, as the EIUG Conference co-locates with the C&I Energy + Storage Summit Johannesburg on 28–29 October 2026 at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton in Johannesburg. The partnership between the Energy Intensive Users Group of Southern Africa…

    23 July 2026
  • Council Strengthens Consequence Management

    The City of Johannesburg Council yesterday approved the referral of thirteen (13) alleged acts of financial misconduct, with a combined value of approximately R4.07 billion, to the City’s independent Disciplinary Board for preliminary investigations in accordance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) Regulations on Financial Misconduct Procedures and Criminal Proceedings. The matters relate to…

    23 July 2026
  • Lepas Welcomes Chery Group’s Major Manufacturing Investment in South Africa

    Rosslyn plant opening reinforces Chery Group’s long-term commitment to South Africa and strengthens the foundation for Lepas’ local growth Lepas South Africa has welcomed the official opening of the Chery Rosslyn manufacturing plant in Pretoria, an important milestone for the broader Chery Group and a strong signal of its long-term commitment to the South African…

    23 July 2026
  • AutoTrader Data Shows Newcomers Reshaping Sa’s Fastest-Selling Used Car Rankings

    Data for the first half of 2026 shows several recently introduced models selling quickly, while established vehicles such as the Toyota Fortuner and Suzuki Swift continue to turn substantial volumes. For used-car dealers, the amount of time a vehicle spends on the floor is almost as important as the margin it eventually delivers. Quicker stock…

    23 July 2026
  • FirstRand Volunteers Mobilised 2,500 Employees Nationwide to Honour Mandela’s Legacy Through Action

    South Africans came together to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela as FirstRand Volunteers (FRV) successfully mobilised 2,500 employees across all nine provinces in a major Mandela Month volunteer activation focused on food security, sustainability, and community support. Working alongside long-standing community partner Meals on Wheels, FirstRand employees packed 2,500 nutritious food parcels for vulnerable…

    23 July 2026
  • Swan Lake

    Cape Ballet Africa (CBA), in association with Global Star Events, brings the world’s most beloved classical ballet, Swan Lake, to the Teatro at Montecasino from Friday, 7 August to Sunday, 23 August. Ballet lovers can enjoy savings of up to 40% on selected performances and ticket categories for a limited time. To celebrate the Women’s…

    22 July 2026
  • Honouring a Legacy of Compassion

    Johannesburg, South Africa – In the true spirit of Nelson Mandela’s legacy of community and service, JMC Motor South Africa, in proud partnership with Raceview Motors, JMC Alberton; spent Mandela Day wrapped in the warmth of community, serving the beloved elders at Elandsvallei Home for the Aged in Primrose, Germiston. The day was rooted in…

    22 July 2026
  • Strategic Approach to the Next Leg of International Season

    Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus adopted a strategic approach for the next leg of the international season by naming a group of 43 players who will gather in Johannesburg on Sunday to begin their preparations for the Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, 8 August, and the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand,…

    22 July 2026
  • Automotivehub Enters Final Testing Phase Ahead of Launch

    South Africa’s Next-Generation Digital Vehicle Marketplace to Launch Within the Next 60 Days Johannesburg, South Africa — AutomotiveHub is pleased to announce that development of its innovative online vehicle marketplace has reached a major milestone, with the platform now entering its final testing phase ahead of its official launch within the next 60 days. Following…

    22 July 2026
  • The Comedy Shutdown

    Mzansi’s Comedy Royalty Go Head-to-Head at the John Kani Theatre in a Winner-Takes-All Battle for R20,000 Prize and a Crown. EyeUnderM Productions and the Market Theatre Foundation, powered by the City of Joburg’s Arts Alive, present CROWNED: The Comedy Shutdown, a knockout battle. On Friday, 7 August 2026 ahead of Women’s Day, the John Kani…

    22 July 2026
  • Top Honours for Hyundai

    Johannesburg: Hyundai Automotive South Africa has claimed top honours in the Gold Category of the 2026 National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Survey, achieving an overall score of 83.8%. Celebrating its 30th year, the DSI is South Africa’s longest-running dealer satisfaction survey and remains one of the industry’s most respected benchmarks of…

    22 July 2026
  • Online Portal To Report Illegal Occupation Of RDP Houses By Foreign Nationals

    ActionSA Joburg MMC Candidate for Human Settlements, Zandile Dabula, has launched the Online Reporting Portal for Illegal Occupation of RDP Houses by Foreign Nationals. This platform emanates from recognising the injustice of South African citizens who are marginalised from access to public housing due to foreign nationals who occupy the houses and use them for…

    22 July 2026
  • Vital Questions to Ask an AV Client Needing Web Site Development

    To scope an effective website for an Audio Visual (AV) client – whether they handle commercial integration, live events, residential smart homes, or equipment rentals – you need a discovery questionnaire that targets both general web requirements and industry-specific technical needs. Phase 1: Business Goals & Target Audience Primary Objective: What is the primary goal…

    22 July 2026
  • Canon EOS Mirrorless Cameras – Which One Should I Choose?

    Canon’s extensive line-up of mirrorless cameras is designed to cater to a deeply segmented market, ensuring there is a precise tool for every budget, skill level, and specialized genre of photography. By offering distinct tiers across both APS-C and full-frame sensor formats – ranging from entry-level vloggers to elite sports photojournalists – Canon can capture…

    22 July 2026
  • Closing the Loop: Responsible Recycling of Plastic Pipes in South Africa

    As South Africa continues to build a circular economy, plastic pipes are proving that sustainability doesn’t end when infrastructure reaches the end of its service life. Both PVC and HDPE pipes can be successfully recycled once removed from service. However, ensuring they are recycled responsibly once they have reached their end-of-life is critical to protecting…

    22 July 2026
  • Youth in Construction Summit

    The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Human Settlements, in collaboration with the Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), will host the Youth in Construction Summit on Friday, 24 July, at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre. Convening under the theme “Building Tomorrow Together,” this strategic intervention is engineered to insert young…

    22 July 2026
  • Why Is Month-End Still a Fire Drill?

    Sandton: Every month it happens again. Finance teams stay late. Managers wait for reports. Someone discovers a broken formula. Another employee is reconciling figures from multiple spreadsheets while executives delay important decisions because they are still waiting for trusted information. Month-end has become a fire drill. The surprising part is that most organisations believe this is…

    22 July 2026
  • Why Has de Beers Halted Work at Its Flagship South African Diamond Mine?

    After a century and a half of digging beneath Limpopo, the company that once controlled 90% of the world’s rough diamond trade has gone quiet at the mine that built its reputation, a retreat driven by cheap lab-grown stones, a collapsing balance sheet and a corporate parent racing for the exit JOHANNESBURG – For more…

    21 July 2026
  • South Africa’s Pork Market Swings From Shortage to Surplus as Prices Fall

    South Africa’s pork market has undergone a dramatic reversal in recent months, with fears of shortages giving way to a significant oversupply that is driving wholesale prices sharply lower and bringing relief to consumers. According to Eskort CEO Arnold Prinsloo, wholesale pork prices have fallen from around R40/kg to approximately R30/kg, after earlier outbreaks of…

    21 July 2026
  • Bringing Johannesburg Families Together

    Johannesburg, South Africa – More than 200 people came together at Generation Schools Taroko on Saturday, 18 July, as GAC Motor South Africa partnered with Generation Schools, the Real Madrid Foundation South Africa, B-Active and Pura to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day through a community event centred on being active, family and giving back. The free…

    21 July 2026

 Upcoming Johannesburg Events:

  • BROADWAY THE NSA WAY – ON THE LIST
    Who Gets Chosen? National School of the Arts Puts South Africa’s Fame Culture Centre Stage in “ON THE LIST” On The List – Broadway the NSA Way: an original South African musical from NSA and K-Movement, backed by […]
  • Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival
    2 300 Young Musicians from Four Countries Set to Unite at Africa’s Largest International Marimba & Steelpan Festival Education Africa’s flagship festival returns from 24 – 26 July with three days of music, culture, inclusion and international collaboration […]
  • AI Expo Africa 2026
    Back for its 9th edition, AI Expo Africa is the largest Enterprise AI & Intelligent Automation trade event and conference in Africa. AI Expo Africa 2026 will run 28th- 29th Oct 2026 in Johannesburg South Africa at the prestigious Sandton Convention […]
  • BEN VINO Wine Festival
    Event: BEN VINO Wine Festival Date: May 02 • 10:00 AM Venue: Venue: 114 on Waterhouse | • Johannesburg Price: From R250 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/ben-vino-wine-festival/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will […]
  • Joburg Super Kings
    Event: Joburg Super Kings Date: Jan 01 – 17, 2026 Venue: Wanderers | • Johannesburg Price: From R85 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/joburg-super-kings/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature […]

Sophiatown: The Lost “Paris of the Transvaal”

Sophiatown’s golden age was the 1940s and 50s. It was a dense, vibrant, and often dangerous neighborhood, characterized by “backyard” rooms, shebeens (illegal speakeasies), and a sophisticated social scene. It was the birthplace of Kwaito’s ancestors and the legendary “Marabi” music—a blend of traditional African rhythms and American ragtime. The streets were home to the most iconic figures of African literature and music: Miriam Makeba found her voice here; Hugh Masekela received his first trumpet from a local priest; and the writers of Drum magazine, like Can Themba and Bloke Modisane, used the neighborhood as their muse. They dressed in Fedora hats and double-breasted suits, channeling the style of Hollywood gangsters and Harlem intellectuals, creating a world that was cosmopolitain, intellectual, and radically multi-racial.

However, the “Bohemia” of Sophiatown was an existential threat to the National Party’s vision of total racial separation. The government viewed it as a “black spot” in a white area. In 1955, the state launched Western Areas Removal Scheme. On the morning of February 9th, 2,000 heavily armed police officers moved in, forcing families into trucks at gunpoint. They were relocated to the newly established matchbox houses of the South Western Townships (Soweto), 20 kilometers away. The resistance was led by figures like Trevor Huddleston, the Anglican priest whose church, St. Joseph’s, still stands today. Despite the slogan “Ons dak nie, ons pola hier” (We are not moving, we are staying here), the bulldozers were relentless.

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