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Jozi Gems- Explore Joburg’s Diverse Hidden History

January 21, 2024 @ 9:00 am 1:30 pm

Embark on an immersive #HiddenHistory experience starting in Newtown at Mary Fitzgerald Square, paying tribute to the influential ‘Pick Handle Mary’ and admiring jazz legend murals by Dbongz on Sunday, 21 January 2024.

What Can I Expect From The Jozi Gems- Explore Joburg’s Diverse Hidden History?

Journey through Kerk Street’s fruit and vegetable market, reaching Anstey’s Art Deco marvel. Reflect at the North Gauteng High Court on the mining history and the birth of Johannesburg at Randjieslaagte. Pass Oppenheimer Park, exploring the Leaping Impala statue and Gandhi Square, a former tram terminus showcasing urban regeneration.

Descend Main Street, pause at Cramers for exceptional coffee, then delve into the Ferreira’s mine stope under Standard Bank. Unearth the origins of gold mining, the meteorite mystery, and the men behind the discovery. Trace the impact of diamond magnates on Commissioner Street and the Anglo American Campus, uncovering tales of opulence, greed, and scandal. Conclude the tour at Madiba’s law offices on Fox Street, delving into the groundbreaking practices that shaped citizens’ lives.

This 4-5-hour journey encapsulates Johannesburg’s rich history, from humble mining origins to the influential figures who shaped its destiny. The cost is R300 per person.

For More Information

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Book your spot here.

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ZAR300

Event Details

Date:

21. January

Time:

09:00

Cost:

300

Event Category:

Art,

Event Tags:

100 Carr Street, Newtown, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, 2113 South Africa
+ Google Map

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Jozi Gems- Explore Joburg’s Diverse Hidden History

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January 21, 2024 @ 9:00 am 1:30 pm

Embark on an immersive #HiddenHistory experience starting in Newtown at Mary Fitzgerald Square, paying tribute to the influential ‘Pick Handle Mary’ and admiring jazz legend murals by Dbongz on Sunday, 21 January 2024.

What Can I Expect From The Jozi Gems- Explore Joburg’s Diverse Hidden History?

Journey through Kerk Street’s fruit and vegetable market, reaching Anstey’s Art Deco marvel. Reflect at the North Gauteng High Court on the mining history and the birth of Johannesburg at Randjieslaagte. Pass Oppenheimer Park, exploring the Leaping Impala statue and Gandhi Square, a former tram terminus showcasing urban regeneration.

Descend Main Street, pause at Cramers for exceptional coffee, then delve into the Ferreira’s mine stope under Standard Bank. Unearth the origins of gold mining, the meteorite mystery, and the men behind the discovery. Trace the impact of diamond magnates on Commissioner Street and the Anglo American Campus, uncovering tales of opulence, greed, and scandal. Conclude the tour at Madiba’s law offices on Fox Street, delving into the groundbreaking practices that shaped citizens’ lives.

This 4-5-hour journey encapsulates Johannesburg’s rich history, from humble mining origins to the influential figures who shaped its destiny. The cost is R300 per person.

For More Information

View the Facebook event page here.

Book your spot here.

If you enjoyed reading this event listing, then view our other upcoming events here.

ZAR300

Event Details

Date:

21. January

Time:

09:00

Cost:

300

Event Category:

Art,

Event Tags:

100 Carr Street, Newtown, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, 2113 South Africa
+ Google Map

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