Randfontein
Randfontein is centred on the gold mine first developed by Randfontein Estates Gold Mining Company in 1889. Situated 45 kilometres west of Johannesburg, the town is surrounded by mining activities on the one hand, and farms and small holdings on the other. As of 2007, Randfontein had a population of 128,731, which incorporates Mohlakeng and Toekomsrus. Once in the sticks, Randfontein has undergone considerable industrial and residential expansion. Gold mining continues, and uranium is extracted...