6 Questions
What was the main reason miners demanded higher wages throughout the industry's history?
The mining work was physically demanding and dangerous
What was the significance of the 1946 strike led by the African Mine Workers' Union?
It had profound repercussions that are still felt today
What was the primary reason Johannesburg was built on the arid Highveld?
The location was driven by a desire to find gold
Who is credited with the discovery of the main gold reef on Langlaagte Farm?
George Harrison
What was the immediate impact of the 1946 strike on the miners?
It caused widespread violence and police brutality
What was the primary factor that allowed Johannesburg to grow from a small mining town into a large city?
The large gold deposits that ran for miles underground
Test your knowledge on the history of mining strikes in South Africa, including events such as the Marikana Massacre of 2012, the African Mine Workers' Union strike in 1946, and the demands made by miners over the years.
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