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The region surrounding Johannesburg was originally inhabited by hunter-gatherers who used stone tools. The Magaliesberg valley north of Johannesburg was ideal for farming, and farmers settled there by the 6th century. [1]
The region surrounding Johannesburg was originally inhabited by San hunter-gatherers who used stone tools. There is evidence that they lived there up to ten centuries ago. [ 23 ] Stone-walled ruins of Sotho–Tswana towns and villages are scattered around the parts of the former Transvaal in which Johannesburg is situated.
The surrounding suburbs are (clockwise from the north) Maryvale, Sydenham, Doornfontein 92 IR, Linksfield, Fairwood, Mountain View, Houghton Estate, Fellside, Victoria, Norwood and Orchards. There is a strong sense of community between Orange Grove and its surrounding areas. Most of the residents were blue collar citizens.
Johannesburg Statistics begins publication. [4] Alexandra developed near Johannesburg. [9] 1906 Electric trams begin operating. [4] Sunday Times newspaper begins publication. Meeting of the Municipal Associations of South Africa held in Johannesburg. 1907 – Redhill School was founded. 1908 – Population: 180,687. [4]
Jeppestown, 1888. Jeppestown was established in or after 1886 by C.E.G. Julius Jeppe [], who formed the Ford and Jeppe Estate Company with his son, who was also called Julius Jeppe [], and L.P. Ford. [2] In 1893, the Masonic temple was completed. [3]
South Hills is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. Also known as Suidheuwels in Afrikaans, it is about 20 minutes drive from Johannesburg Central. It is located in Region F of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.
It forms part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and is located next to the wealthy suburb of Sandton. Alexandra is bounded by Wynberg on the west, Marlboro and Kelvin on the north, Kew, Lombardy West and Lombardy East on the south. [3] Alexandra is one of the poorest urban areas in the country. [4]
The locations of important towns and cities in the region are indicate in the appropriate places. The red line in the detail of the Johannesburg region shows the location of the scarp/ridge that gave the "Witwatersrand" its name; the purple line the location where the main gold bearing reef is exposed at the surface, just south of Johannesburg.