Gauteng
As the smallest province in South Africa, Gauteng is definitely the ‘little big man’ when it comes to our fine country. Geographically small, yes, but as far as literally everything else is concerned, this small province is on top of things.
It is the most populated province, richest… we could carry on. We are proud of our province, proud to be part of it, proud to be working in it.
Despite it being ‘small’ Gauteng is enormous. All the estimated 15 million people who live in this province are specific, unique, and whether it is Pretoria, Witwatersrand, or the Vaal Triangle, Gauteng is made up of communities who stand together. Communities who’ve been tested and tried in many ways, but hold out. Who move forward side by side, taking chances and making new opportunities.
The people of Gauteng work hard, love hard, and party harder. It is home to all kinds, but everyone is looking for their best. People challenge themselves, dedicate their time and ability to making things better. They expect the best, and are not afraid to admit it.
The story of Gauteng is full of passion, excitement, courage, joy, and love. From the small towns to the megacities, Gauteng is a place of plan makers, achievers, fighters, lovers, and we are excited to form a small part of all of you. We are here to make sure your story moves smoothly. BW Movers Gauteng don’t just move stuff, we move people, lives, and we are passionate about you, excited about your homes, offices, business, courageous, and full of joy at the unbreakable pace of life in Gauteng. We love living here, working with these people, and making their lives work.
Let us help you make things go smoothly with loading and unloading, starting new lives, opening new homes, BW movers Gauteng are here for you. Ready to provide the best, of the best. Our dedicated team is professional, careful, and trained to do the job right.
Contact us today, and we will sort you out, move you up, out, or sideways. Keep it golden Gauteng, we will be here, watching, taking part, right next to you, to make sure all the stories play out like they should.
Which province is the smallest in South Africa?
Gauteng, the smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces, comprises the largest share of its population. The province houses a substantial number industries including finance and business services, logistics manufacturing property telecommunications trade which account for most economic activity in Gauteng. With major areas all over Gauteng that are economically active it’s no wonder why so many people call this city home!
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is the largest securities exchange in Africa. It’s also home to many other businesses and agencies, making it a great place for locals as well as tourists. Visitors can find some of South African culture by visiting Pretoria on their own or with an expert guide from this exciting country!
Witwatersrand
Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, but it might be considered one of its richest and most crowded. Gauteng was once known as Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging (PWV), which stands for Pretoria – Witwaterand Vereeninging; these are three urban centers that make up this beautiful country’s capital city. The Province shares many cultural similarities with neighbouring countries like Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana to name a few.
The Gauteng Province is the smallest province in South Africa, but serves as its gateway into Africa. The word “Gauteng” hails from Xhosa and means “place of gold.” However, it’s thought that this may have originated from Dutch (goud) for gold. Stretching all the way from Pretoria to Vereeniging, these six regions united after 1994 when there was an election with no discrimination based on race or ethnicity – a historic event!
Gauteng is full of energy and diversity, which make it one of the wealthiest provinces in Africa. The discovery of gold laid down Gauteng’s history but today its population has surpassed 9 million people who live on a vibrant mix highveld with intense summers broken only by intermittent electric storms.
As the Johannesburg skyline skyrockets in height, people walk and talk quickly as they make their way to work. Cars speed by on roads for a breakneck pace while tireless construction teams can be seen building new structures all day long.
In 10 years time, Johannesburg has undergone rapid growth that is visible everywhere you look – from pedestrians hustling past each other down the street to cars zooming along at high speeds just inches away from one another’s bumpers; there is no shortage of sights highlighting this development taking place here every single day!
The “Gauteng Metro” is more than a bunch of businessmen trying to make money. Pretoria, the capital city and Gauteng’s second-largest metropolitan area offers an alternative for those who want something less hectic. Jacaranda lined streets with beautiful old buildings provide a laid back lifestyle that many people choose when making their daily commute from Johannesburg to work in Pretoria.
The Vaal River, which separates Gauteng from the Free State, provides a number of avenues of escape. The Magaliesberg Mountains are virtually on Johannesburg’s doorstep and offer an effortless flight into days filled with heady blue quiet spaces; Limpopo is just to the North and offers allure in game Reserves, waterfalls forests streams – where you can experience adventure during your getaway.
Johannesburg is an ancient city with a rich history. The first inhabitants were 3½ million years ago, but it wasn’t until 1886 that the town really took off when gold was discovered and the Witwatersrand reef was found nearby. From only a few shanties to what has now become one of South Africa’s largest cities, Johannesburg continues to grow today because of its exciting discovery in 1887!
Johannesburg is the powerhouse of Africa. The discovery of gold spurred a mass migration to Johannesburg, where people tried their luck in finding more gold or other riches buried underground. Within three years from its founding, locals named it with two names: “Johannes” and “berg”
The origin of the name Johannesburg is not clear, but it most likely comes from a Dutch word meaning ‘village’.
Racial segregation had already become engrained in South Africa by World War One; blacks and Indians were heavily taxed, barred from skilled jobs and forced to work as migrant labourers – this led to squatter camps forming around cities like Johannesburg because black people headed there looking for opportunities.
These camps developed by all accounts into well-organised cities, and perhaps due to this were destroyed. Forced people to move leading the emergence of Soweto today Jozi is free from discriminatory laws. The inner City is awash with hawkers and street stalls completely multiracial undergoing a total regeneration most white have escaped up North but there are still those who do not want integration amongst races so much that they live in separate areas altogether such as for example whites only suburbs or townships where blacks cannot legally reside without being charged under apartheid legislation like Group Areas Act which enforced strict segregationist policies between black Africans (mainly) on one side of town from Asians/Indians on other hand within Pretoria.
Pretoria is a leafy city in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Pretoria’s former status as capital for apartheid-era South Africa has left it with an unfortunate reputation, but many people do not know that this same history and culture provides opportunities to explore diverse cultures within one space. The City will always be home to various groups such as Jewish immigrants who came during its days under Apartheid rule or today’s large Cape Town community, which immigrated from other parts of southern Africa seeking work on farms outside the metropolitan area. If you want more information about these cultures then come visit Pretoria!
What is the name of Pretoria? The municipality calls it Tshwane, but residents still call it by its old name, Pretoria. It seems that history has always been trying to find a good way to rename this city. Some early suggestions included Preotoriusdorp and Pratorium before finally choosing “Pretoria” in memory of Marthinus’s father Andries who died defending from an attack on their home during South Africa’s struggle for independence (also known as Mfecane).
Just as Pretoria is home to some of the most beautiful and iconic buildings in South Africa, it also hosts a number of exciting cultural attractions. The city’s theatre scene includes two opera houses -The State Theatre (opened 1912) which once hosted performances by Sarah Bernhardt and Charlie Chaplin; as well as an arts centre with four theatres that has been used for everything from concerts to conferences on HIV/AIDS prevention programmes. If you love nature walks or history tours then make sure not leave without seeing Palmietfontein Nature Reserve where elephants roam freely among towering palms trees!
Pretoria does more than just house government offices: It’s one of Southern Africa’s top destinations when it comes to culture too,
Add to this some 50 000 Jacarandas that line the Streets and one can understand how it became known as “The jacaranda city” or “Jakarrondastad” in Afrikaans. The City has access to a number of Nature Reserves, including Groenkloof, Rietfontein, Faerie Glen and Wonderboom Nature Reserves…
A beautiful town with many nature reserves nearby!
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Geolocation27° 21.6″, -26° 43.2″
References
https://www.sa-venues.com/gauteng.htm
Further Reading
https://www.sahistory.org.za/dated-event/inauguration-university-witwatersrand-wits-celebrated
Things to Do & See in Gauteng
Soweto
Soweto was synonymous with resistance to Apartheid in South Africa, particularly as repression was stepped up in the 1970s and 80s. Images of this sprawling district on the edge of Johannesburg were rarely far from television news during that time period especially when images such as these would show Sowetans protesting against police brutality or marching for better living conditions. This is also a place where African culture has thrived without interruption through its music, art, dance practices – all while being home to some of history’s most influential leaders like Nelson Mandela himself who called it “the heartbeat of our struggle.”
Voortrekker Monument The Voortrekker Monument towers over the city of Pretoria. Built to honor those who made a treacherous journey from British-ruled Cape Colony, this monument pays homage with detailed sculptures and an empty tomb for lives lost on their way there.
Kruger National Park
One of the premier attractions in South Africa, Kruger National Park is famous for its diversity and the extent of wildlife. Of course, as a tourist attraction to see some “Big Five” game – buffalo, elephants that are tamed by humans who feed them sugar cane from pushcarts on their way through the park’s gates; leopards (not all found here), lions and rhinoceroses- it also offers many other animals including wildebeests or giraffes. The wide range allows tourists to experience different geographical zones with plants like baobabs- trees native only to Southern Africa-, which can be seen throughout this vast territory. Manmade attractions include an elephant museum where visitors will find relics such as carved ivory.
Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg has a detailed and engrossing account of the injustice, cruelty, and day-to-day absurdities of white minority rule. The word “Apartheid” is an Afrikaans term meaning separateness that was used from 1948 to 1994 when it became official law for South Africa. Black citizens were segregated into different areas where they could not interact with whites or use amenities such as public transport provided by their government at all times during this period– even while reserving some schools just for them! The Sharpeville riots are also prominently featured here; these were caused by black protesters against apartheid being shot dead without provocation on March 21st 1960. This museum tells the story through photos and documents.
ConstitutionHill
The Constitutional Court on Constitution Hill is a building that houses South Africa’s high court. The complex was once used as prison for common criminals, activists such as Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. Now in the light of democracy, it has been turned into one of South Africa’s most important buildings where visitors can see hearings when they tour the site after visiting some prison cells made from bricks taken out during renovations to preserve their history
Mandela House
Nelson Mandela’s house is a monument to the anti-apartheid movement.
The home of one Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela – formerly known as “Madiba” and now referred to by many simply as ‘Nelson’ because his politics have transcended party lines, he has become an icon in both Africa and around the world. Few statesmen enjoy such universal admiration – for decades this simple brick bungalow with concrete floors was where Madiba lived with his family before going off into exile after being arrested without charges on August 5th 1963 at Liliesleaf Farm near Johannesburg (the same day that Rivonia trial defendants were sentenced) until 1990 when it became part of history too soon but not too late since South Africans.
Gold Reef City
The Gold Reef City complex is an entertainment destination built on the site of a historic gold mine. Visitors can descend into old mining pits and see how precious metals are extracted, or head for the casino where roulette, baccarat as well as slot machines await 24/7. The theme park has fun rides that all ages will enjoy – including Anacaonda Tower of Terror roller coaster with views overlooking downtown Johannesburg
The Gold Reef City Complex sits atop one of South Africa’s most popular attractions: an old goldmine! It offers visitors plenty to do; from descending into mineshafts where they used to extract minerals centuries ago until exploring their own luck in our modern-day casino (one equipped with slots machines!), there’s something here for everyone.
Carlton Centre
The Carlton Centre is a combination office building and shopping center. The 50-story building stands at 732 feet, but almost half of its floor area is below the ground level – that’s where most of the stores are located in an underground mall that was one of Johannesburg’s top destinations for retail shoppers until 1997 when it became connected to Africa’s tallest hotel -the luxury Carlton Hotel.
Also see Alberton,Sandton,Alrode,Brackenhurst,Vereeniging,Vanderbijlpark,Johhanesburg,Heidelberg and Eikenhof.