Gold Mining Statue

Awesome monuments

There is so much more to see in the mining district. Apart from this impressive statue there are full size mine shaft lifts and various items of historic ma hinery. All nicely preserved and a credit ...

Monumental Metal

This is a cool site to visit. There are a couple of information boards posted ion and around this statue but unfortunately as is the with many places in SA you will not stumble across a tour guide or ...

Worth the drive by

It's worth taking note of as your passing through. A testament to those who helped build the city and national economy.

History behind City of Gold

Jo'burg was once a city of Gold and there were numerous mining activities going on a century ago. Atrocities by the white people of different nationality was prominent on the locals who suffered every...

Can't miss it

You can't miss this monument as you are bound to drive by it by virtue of its location. Yes it emanates a former Soviet Union aura. I find kind of depressing the symbolism and more than that the vicin...