Grade 8 - Term 2: The Mineral Revolution in South Africa
After the South African War 1899-1902 thousands of African workers boycotted the gold mines because wages had dropped. They tried to find jobs on the railways and in the towns instead. As with indentured labourers workers on the gold mines also deserted when they were unable to do anything else to improve their jobs.
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Johannesburg is the economic and financial hub of South Africa producing 16% of South Africa& 39;s gross domestic product and accounts for 40% of Gauteng& 39;s economic activity. citation needed In a 2008 survey conducted by MasterCard Johannesburg ranked 47 out of 50 top cities in the world as a worldwide centre of commerce the only city in Africa .
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South Africa’s gold industry output has dwindled to a fifth of its 1970s’ peak as ever-deepening shafts and higher costs take their toll. The coronavirus may pose an even bigger threat.
