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The Dutch speaking Voortrekkers arrived in the early 19th century, driving away the Matebele with the help of Sotho-Tswana allies, establishing settlements around Rustenburg and Pretoria in the early 1830s, and claiming sovereignty over what would become Johannesburg as part of the South African Republic (known informally as the Transvaal Republic). Gold was discovered in the 1880s and triggered the gold rush. Gold was initially discovered some 400 km to the east of present-day Johannesburg, in Barberton. Gold prospectors soon discovered that there were even richer gold reefs in the Witwatersrand. Gold was discovered at Langlaagte, Johannesburg in 1886.
What else can I help you with?
In 1886 massive gold deposits discovered in witwatersrand. Where is it near?
Johannesburg
Where in South Africa was gold discovered?
Gold was discovered near where Johannesburg is today, back in 1886. This discovery led to the great Witwatersrand Gold Rush.
What is the new name for Johannesburg?
Johannesburg does not have a new name, it is still Johannesburg.
What was discovered in both US and South Africa when pioneers trekked to the other side of the country?
Gold. In the USA it was California. In South Africa it was the Johannesburg area.
How do you spell Johannesburg and Chambersburg?
johannesburg
What is in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is in South Africa.
Where is the Johannesburg Branch Library in Johannesburg located?
The address of the Johannesburg Branch Library is: 10900 East M-32, Johannesburg, 49751 9720
Where can i study fashion in Johannesburg?
At the University of Johannesburg.
Is Johannesburg a city or country?
Johannesburg is a city.
Does Johannesburg have a flag?
Yes, Johannesburg has a flag.
When was Johannesburg created?
Johannesburg was created in 1886.
Do people from Johannesburg speak Afrikaans?
There are a lot of Afrikaans-speaking people in and from Johannesburg, but a lot of other languages are also spoken in Johannesburg and by people from Johannesburg.
