Rand Club says it is going into hibernation but admits it could own to shut for good after years of dwindling membershipIt was the one building in South Africa where the name Nelson was more likely to conjure images of warships at Trafalgar than black people lining up to vote. The Rand Club,an outpost of the British empire founded by the mining magnate Cecil John Rhodes, has closed its doors after years of dwindling membership and a struggle to remain relevant.
Officials at the club insist the move is only temporary – anywhere from three to nine months – but admit that the institution could disappear for good whether a commercial partner is not found.
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Source: theguardian.com