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Get PriceThe city of Johannesburg was established as a result of the gold rush it went from literally nothing to a town of several thousands within a matter of weeks when gold was discovered here in 1886 Jo burg as it is more affectionately known grew and flourished as a result of the gold mines as people flocked here from everywhere in search of gold
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