History:

An Australian prospector named George Harris discovered gold in 1886 in Johannesburg. This led to an unexpected gold rush and three years later this venue was the biggest town in the country. By 1875 almost 100 000 people lived in Johannesburg and the mines employed more than 75 000 workers.

Black workers were forced to work in the mines and were separated from their wives and kids for the duration of their employment. During tough times, these workers would express themselves through traditional dances, which are still a popular recreational activity among black men today.

Johannesburg, with gold in its mud, became the hotbed for radical economic, social and political transformation. For most Jozi citizens, the first democratic elections in 1994 signaled a well being among all citizens, and a beginning of a new era.