Although Johannesburg is not a capital city it is the powerhouse of South Africa where life is bold, varied and definitely an adventure. South Africa has three capital cities: Cape Town, the largest of the three, is the legislative capital; Pretoria is the administrative capital; and Bloemfontein is the judicial capital. There are numerous comfortable suburbs of quiet living in Joburg, albeit behind gates and electric fences. And this city is home to gay Africa’s finest LGBT site, Behind the Mask. Through journalistic activism, BTM strives to mainstream lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and intersex interests and to change negative attitudes towards homosexuality and same sex traditions in Africa.

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Apartheid Museum: Menacing police vehicle used to chase down disobedient
Bi-racial entry to the Apartheid Museum.
Inside the Apartheid Museum are many displays about racism and
Within the walls of the Apartheid Museum.
The Apartheid Museum starts far back in history to show
The Apartheid Museum starts far back in history to show
Inside the Apartheid Museum are many displays about racism and
Inside the Apartheid Museum are many displays about abuse and
Inside the Apartheid Museum are many displays about abuse and
Inside the Apartheid Museum are many displays about treatment of
Inside the Apartheid Museum are many displays about abuse and
Apartheid Museum photo of a boy being chased over a
Black children dressed in worn clothing and given poor education.
Mandela exhibit in the Apartheid Museum.
After Mandela’s release on 11 February 1990 from prison (after
Mandela then ran for the Presidency.
Mandela presidential campaign poster.
Mandela won the presidency easily.
Mandela’s inauguration in Pretoria, May 10, 1994. Read his address
Apartheid Museum: South African constitution that forbids any discrimination including
Apartheid Museum: RSA Bill of Rights.
Apartheid belongs only in a museum.
Everyone pays equally the same price at the Apartheid Museum.
The destruction of apartheid and the creation of a humane
Key words for a new era.
Front entry to the Women’s Jail. The graceful appearance of
Airport Guest House.
The ‘Elephant Room’ in the Airport Guest House.
Johannesburg airport.
Johannesburg airport.
Johannesburg airport.
ANC political billboard.
Joburg Theatre marquee.
The former notorious Women’s Jail on Constitution Hill in downtown
The Women’s Jail sign.
Layout of Constitution Hill.
Exterior of the compound wall of the Women’s Jail.
Entry sign to the Women’s Jail.
A typical crossover style house with Euopean and Africa features.
Ironically, the Women’s Jail now houses the headquarters of Behind
The headquarters of Behind the Mask.
Thuli Madi, the director of Behind the Mask.
Thuli Madi, the director of Behind the Mask.
Anti-AIDS wall mural “Together We Can”.
Empty condom dispenser in a museum restroom.
Entrance to Gold Reef City Theme and Historical Park
Nearing the Apartheid Museum.
Outside the Apartheid Museum.
Exterior of the Apartheid Museum.
Exterior of the Apartheid Museum.

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