Johannesburg: 'City of Gold'

Johannesburg: 'City of Gold'

19538 min★ 6.0
Documentary

This Traveltalk series short discusses how Johannesburg began as a farming community, but with the discovery of gold in the area, the city embraced mining as its primary industry. Native workers came to the area to train to be miners, and even after their work in the mines ended, many decided to remain in Johannesburg. The natives' music and dance are highlights.

Cast: James A. FitzPatrick

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