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