While exploring the Witwatersrand in 1884, Fred Struben discovered what he considered was a payable series of gold bearing reefs. The first promising area was north of Krugersdorp, near the present Sterkfontein Hospital. Mining was begun in co-operation with his brother Harry, and with two partners they formed the Sterkfontein Junction Mining Syndicate.
BOOK REVIEWS
‘Geomotional’ is a remarkable and beautifully illustrated exploration of – as the sub-title says – ‘Geometric art, past and present’. The book, which has us journey through images, words, poetry and song, and gives account of a ‘performance-installation’, is compiled by Mary Elizabeth Lange, who is prolific in her writings on Indigenous art and story, and various intersections with heritage.
BLUE PLAQUES
Acquired by a new property consortium, the Rand Steam Joint Venture, the lead developers were a partnership between The Moolman Group and Jonker Evolution, who embraced and effected the reconstruction of the original buildings of the Rand Steam Laundries to their formal state.