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- Johannesburg was established in 1886, following the discovery of gold along the Witwatersrand reef12. The city was initially part of the Transvaal, an independent Afrikaner, or Boer, republic that later became one of the four provinces of South Africa34. Within ten years of its establishment, the population of Johannesburg had grown to over 100,000 inhabitants1. The city had a working railway system, horse-drawn trams, and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in full operation2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Johannesburg was established in 1886, following the discovery of gold, on what had been a farm. Due to the extremely large gold deposits found along the Witwatersrand, within ten years, the population had grown to over 100,000 inhabitants.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JohannesburgJohannesburg was formally established by the Boer government in 1886, after gold was discovered along the Witwatersrand reef. By the time the Anglo-Boer war kicked off, the city had already grown significantly, with a working railway system, horse-drawn trams and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in full operation.businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/139159/joburg-is …One of the youngest of the world’s major cities, Johannesburg was founded in 1886, following the discovery of gold. The city was initially part of the Transvaal, an independent Afrikaner, or Boer, republic that later became one of the four provinces of South Africa.www.britannica.com/place/Johannesburg-South-Af…Johannesburg is one of the world’s youngest major cities. When gold was discovered there in 1886, the site of Johannesburg had only a few shanties. The site was located within the Transvaal, a small independent Afrikaner, or Boer, republic that later became a province of South Africa.kids.britannica.com/students/article/Johannesburg/…
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History of Johannesburg - Wikipedia
Johannesburg is a large city in Gauteng Province of South Africa. 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 … See more
The region surrounding Johannesburg was originally inhabited by hunter-gatherers who used stone tools. The Magaliesberg valley … See more
Up to 31 May 1900
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By May 1899 it began to look as though war was a real … See morePre-1948
1910 to 1919
The constitution of the Union of South Africa provided for a … See moreThe establishment of metropolitan municipalities took a long time. In 1989 the Central Witwatersrand Metropolitan Chamber came into being to show the way for local government transition across the country. In 1993 the Local Government Transition Act, No. … See more
European Settlement and gold mining
After the Great Trek European pastoralists also started settling in the Transvaal. Some of them chose to farm where Johannesburg was to rise later. Each burgher (citizen) was entitled to at least one farm, … See moreIn April 1904 there was a bubonic plague scare in the shanty town area of Brickfields. The town council decided to condemn the area and burn it down. Beforehand most of … See more
1961 to 1969
The Albert Hertzog Tower in Brixton Johannesburg was completed in 1962. It is 237-metre-high (778 … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Johannesburg Timeline 1800-1991 - South African History Online
Apr 27, 2017 · 1886 12 April, George Walker and George Harrison obtain permission to prospect for gold on the farm Langlaagte, owned by Gert C. Oosthuizen. 5 July, Prospecting licenses …
Johannesburg | City, Population, Map, & History
Jan 15, 2025 · One of the youngest of the world’s major cities, Johannesburg was founded in 1886, following the discovery of gold. The city was initially part of the Transvaal, an independent Afrikaner, or Boer, republic that later became one …
Timeline of Johannesburg - Wikipedia
• A. Samler Brown; G. Gordon Brown, eds. (1906), "Johannesburg", Guide to South Africa (14th ed.), London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company
• "Johannesburg" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 15 (11th ed.). 1910. pp. 431–432.
• "Johannesburg" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 31 (12th ed.). 1922. p. 659.Wikipedia · Text under CC-BY-SA license- Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins
Johannesburg - Wikipedia
Johannesburg was established in 1886, [18] following the discovery of gold, on what had been a farm. Due to the extremely large gold deposits found along the Witwatersrand, [19] within ten years, the population had grown to over 100,000 …
Johannesburg, South Africa (1886- ) - Blackpast
Jul 6, 2010 · Learn about the history of Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, from its origins as a gold mining town to its role in the Apartheid System and the ANC. Explore the events, people, and places that shaped this …
Johannesburg - Gold Rush, Apartheid, Mining
Jan 15, 2025 · Johannesburg’s early history is the story of gold. In 1853 Pieter Jacob Marais, a South African prospector, recovered alluvial gold from the Jukskei River, north of what would become Johannesburg.
Johannesburg History - Timeline - Gandhi Square …
The main Witwatersrand gold reef was discovered that triggered the Witwatersrand Gold Rush and the start of Johannesburg in 1886. 1886. The discovery of gold rapidly attracted people to the area, making necessary a …
Johannesburg, Gauteng Province - South African …
Founded in 1886, Joburg (as it is to South African's) is one of the World’s, youngest major Cities – and the only one NOT, founded on a major Waterway (Bay or large River!).
The Early Days of Johannesburg - St John's College
In March 1886, an outcropping (soon to be called the Main Reef) was found, quite fortuitously, on Gerhardus Oosthuizen’s farm Langlaagte. Some say that the Lancastrian coal miner George Walker discovered this reef.
History of Johannesburg - In Your Pocket
A Johannesburg history timeline. 1886 Australian prospector George Harrison discovers gold on what was then called the Witwatersrand, spurring a gold rush. The tent camp becomes a magnet for fortune hunters who make their way to …
A Brief History - Johannesburg
Founded in 1886 with the discovery of gold on the Reef, Johannesburg has grown into a world-class city: the provincial capital of Gauteng and the financial centre of the country. It is home to …
In Pictures: This is what Joburg looked like in the 1900s - Good …
Oct 25, 2017 · Amazing images of Johannesburg from late 19th century and early 20th century (1880s – 1900s) have surfaced online – this is how the city looked in its early life. …
1886 in South Africa - Wikipedia
The main gold reef on the Witwatersrand is discovered, giving birth to Ferreira's Camp, later to be named Johannesburg. October 11 – The Standard Bank of South Africa opens the first bank in …
History of Johannesburg: From its origins to today
Aug 27, 2024 · Johannesburg, also known as Joburg ou Jozi, is the largest city in South Africa and one of the most dynamic on the continent. Founded in 1886 following the discovery of gold …
this is what it looked like back then - BusinessTech
Oct 5, 2016 · South Africa’s biggest city is celebrating its 130th birthday this month, and has come a long way from a handful of farms digging for gold back in 1886. Johannesburg was formally …
History of Johannesburg - Amethyst
History of Johannesburg When gold was discovered in the area in 1886, Johannesburg sprang up from the veld as a rowdy mining camp. Not much more than 100 years ago, what is now the …
Johannesburg Then and Now
Nov 21, 2024 · Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, was established in 1886 following the discovery of gold in the area. The city’s name has sparked some controversy, as the …
History - Johannesburg - City-Data.com
Settlement of Johannesburg began in 1886, when gold was discovered in the Witwatersrand by an Australian prospector named George Harrison. The discovery spurred a feverish gold rush …
Uncover Johannesburg’s History Timeline! - aswica.co.za
Dec 30, 2022 · Johannesburg, the largest city and economic hub of South Africa, has a long and complex history. The city was founded in 1886 following the discovery of gold on what was …
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Celebrating Two Decades of University of Johannesburg From humble beginnings in 2005 to a beacon of academic excellence today, the University of Johannesburg has shaped futures, …
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