Historic events which shaped Gauteng – Gauteng Tourism ...
Gold is discovered on Kromdraai Farm, 7km from Sterkfontein. Kromdraai Gold Mine is one of the first gold mines in South Africa. 1886. When gold is discovered on Langlaagte farm, it becomes evident that the reefs of the Witwatersrand hold copious mineral reserves. Europeans settle on East Rand, later to become Johannesburg.