Gold was the catalyst which triggered the development of Johannesburg city and the identity of this city will always be closely linked with gold.

On the perimeter of the city mine dumps are constant reminders of it's origin.  In the central business district fortunes were made by the astute on the stock exchange each day. 

Sky scrapers tower over pavement vending stalls, aromatic Indian bazaars and African muti (medicine shops) where traditional healers dispense advice and herbal remedies.  The highest building in Africa, the Carlton Centre "Top of Africa" provides a panoramic view of Johannesburg and surrounding areas, and even the Voortrekker Monument Pretoria on a clear day.