The village of Rhodes, laid out in September 1891, retains the distinctive Victorian character for which it is now known. As SA Venues puts it:"The entire village has the distinctive Victorian look and feel of yesteryear about it. The combination of its historical value, charm and natural splendour makes Rhodes Village the perfect getaway."This did
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Johannesburg from the Riverbanks: Navigating the Jukskei is an ambitious and timely contribution to Johannesburg studies. Bringing together twenty-one chapters by twenty-six contributors, the volume emerged largely from the 2023 Riparian Urbanism project and seeks to reposition the Jukskei River
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Starting from 1929, gas was produced from coal at this landmark site, until the gas factory was decommissioned in 1992. This remains the only gas works in the country with intact machinery, as can be seen from the oldest retort building. Part of the site remains in operation for the distribution of natural gas to Johannesburg and the surrounds.