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The History is Complicated…but here it is!

Historic events in GautengIllustration by Janet Berger1200sBantu-speaking people move south from central Africa, displacing the San tribes, the original inhabitants of the present-day Gauteng area.1100s to 1700sEarly settlers recognise the mineral wealth of the region...

The lingo of my new hometown!

Compliments of Gauteng.net Learn the local lingoGauteng is a cosmopolitan and multilingual province, where not only the 11 South African official languages are spoken but a lot other languages such as French, Greek and Swahili.Those who live in the inner city...

Did you know? Facts about JoBurg…

Was born just over 120 years ago?It is a “gold rush” city, populated by gold-minesIt is the largest & most populated city in South AfricaIt is the largest city in the world not built on or near a major water source Winter is the sunniest time of...