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Johannesburg History
Johannesburg is the capital and metropolitan city of South Africa that arose from a dusty and underdeveloped mining town. The city was colloquially known as egoli, which means the city of gold. The city was initially the same as any small prospecting settlement, but later the world spread, people flocked to the city from different regions of the country. However, the history of the city witnessed the switching of politics.
Johannesburg faced a great influx of natives during the Second World War. This led to the starting of most famous Black Nationalist movement. The black population of Johannesburg becomes doubled with many of new arrivals. The beginning of black nationalists arose during the period of 1950. In 1950 the national party came to power and hence, implemented their policy of apartheid by banning black opposition movement. During that time, the students started and the socio political issues were started in the city supported by, international sanctions. During the period of 1960, majority of black people were relocated to the city as their homeland. On June 16 1976, the black resistance movement was overthrew apartheid whereas, the South African police opened fire on student protestors.
In 1886, large gold mine was discovered and thousands of people across the world settled in Johannesburg. In 1994, first democratic elections took place and the black townships gradually integrated into city municipal government whereas, the blacks were moved into white districts in the central city. Nowadays, the city is considered as one of the best, and thousands of people visit the city each year. Car rental Johannesburg is easily available and helps you to get around. Car rental Johannesburg airport is available on rental basis for those who desire to get around by driving at their own.
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