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HISTORY AND HERITAGE: Joburg: a city that leapt to life and still clings on

Newseze Wire·Sun, Oct 4, 12:18 AMWire: Daily Maverick
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HISTORY AND HERITAGE: Joburg: a city that leapt to life and still clings on

From a dusty mining camp thrown together after the discovery of gold in 1886, Johannesburg grew at breakneck speed into SA’s economic powerhouse. As the city turns 140, Daily Maverick looks back at its extraordinary beginnings, the city…

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From a dusty mining camp thrown together after the discovery of gold in 1886, Johannesburg grew at breakneck speed into SA’s economic powerhouse. As the city turns 140, Daily Maverick looks back at its extraordinary beginnings, the city… The story falls into Newseze's world desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Daily Maverick.
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