Johannesburg—affectionately known as Joburg, Jozi, or The City of Gold—is South Africa's largest city and economic powerhouse . But why "City of Gold"? It all started in 1886 when an Australian prospector named George Harrison discovered gold on the Witwatersrand, sparking one of the largest gold rushes the world has ever seen . In this video, we explore: 🏛️ The Gold Rush History – How a dusty mining camp became a metropolis producing 80% of the world's gold 📜 Struggle & Freedom – From aparthe

This month, an exciting new local documentary coming to #TheHISTORYChannel recognises South African stories of historical significance. Don't miss 'Great African Mysteries with John Robbie' on 21 July at 21h05, only on DStv 186. | HISTORY

BRIEF HISTORY OF JOHANNESBURG 🇿🇦: It was established as a small village controlled by a Health Committee in 1886 with the discovery of an outcrop of a gold reef on the farm Langlaagte. The population of the city grew rapidly, becoming a municipality in 1898. In 1928 it became a city making Johannesburg the largest city in South Africa🇿🇦 | African Report files