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Boksburg in the East Rand Region of Gauteng, South Africa
Boksburg is situated in the East Rand region of Gauteng in South Africa. Boksburg is an important coal-mining center and some gold mining is still carried on there. Manufactures include railroad equipment, electrical and metal goods, clay products, canned foods, and refined petroleum. Boksburg was founded in 1887 as the administrative center of the East Rand and it is the second oldest town on the Witwatersrand.

Boksburg’s East Rand Shopping Mall offers all the large stores, restaurants and cinemas and is one of the most modern Malls in Gauteng. Amenities include Wild Waters, a pleasure park with water features, Bokkie Park, which offers children farm experiences, an ice-skating rink and ten-pin bowling. Boksburg boasts a diversified industrial and mining centre. It has become one of the most important gold-producing towns on the Witwatersrand. For the history lovers, there are numerous historical buildings one can explore. These include the Old Post Office built in 1898, the Law Court since 1890, St Michaels and All Angels Anglican Church designed by the Sir Herbert Baker

 

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