Cultural Guiding - Explore The Gauteng Province “A bright desolate, dreary space of open veld, over which the bleak winds of the winter-time had a passage unhindered and unchecked by the presence of any human habitation, save a few farmhouses.” This is how Henry Longland described the Witwatersrand before gold was discovered in 1886. 2 – WildlifeCampus Cultural Guiding Course – Gauteng Module # 1 - Province Overview Component # 1 - Gauteng Province Overview Module # 2 - Meet the Zulu People Component # 1 - Meet the Zulu People Module # 3 - Historical Overview Component # 1 - Gauteng Historical Overview Component # 2 - Gauteng Gold and Gold Mining Module # 4 - Wildlife and Nature Conservation Overview Component # 1 - Gauteng Wildlife and Nature Conservation Overview Module # 5 - The City of Johannesburg Region Component # 1 - Johannesburg Tour Component # 2 - Johannesburg CBD Tour Component # 3 - Sandton Tour Component # 4 - Alexandra Township Tour Component # 5 - Soweto Township Tour Module # 6 - The City of Tshwane Region Component # 1 - Pretoria and Township Tour Component # 2 - Pretoria City Tour Component # 3 - Along the N1 and R21 Module # 7 - The City of Ekurhuleni Region Component # 1 - Along the N17 and N3 Component # 2 - Along the N12 and R21 Module # 8 - The West Rand Region Component # 1 - West Rand Tour Module # 9 - The Sedibeng Region Component # 1 - Sedibeng Tour Gauteng Province Overview This course material is the copyrighted intellectual property of WildlifeCampus. It may not be copied, distributed or reproduced in any format whatsoever without the express written permission of WildlifeCampus. 3 – WildlifeCampus Cultural Guiding Course – Gauteng Module 1 - Component 1 Gauteng Province Overview Introduction Gauteng, the ‘Jacaranda City’ (Pretoria), the ‘City of Gold’, (Johannesburg/ Egoli/ Jozi) and the ‘Township life and vibe’ have been the inspiration for many a song, good and bad, humorous and sad. The Province has grown into the most densely populated and urbanized in the country, although comprising only 1.5% of land area. Geographically, it was previously part of the old Transvaal province and known as the Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging (shortened as PWV). In December 1994, it was renamed to Gauteng. The name Gauteng is the Sesotho word meaning ‘Place of Gold’. This is the historical Sesotho name for Johannesburg and its surrounding areas that refers to the flourishing gold industry in the province. The Sesotho word ‘gauta’ is derived from the Afrikaans word goud (‘gold’). The suffix, ‘-ng’ means ‘place of …’. Gauteng is surrounded by four other provinces: Limpopo, North West, Free State and Mpumalanga. Gauteng is the only landlocked province in South Africa with no foreign border. Gauteng Province Overview This course material is the copyrighted intellectual property of WildlifeCampus. It may not be copied, distributed or reproduced in any format whatsoever without the express written permission of WildlifeCampus. 4 – WildlifeCampus Cultural Guiding Course – Gauteng The discovery of gold (1886) was not the only contributor to the economy of this region. Vast coal and iron deposits were also discovered, boosting the mining and industrial sectors. The Premier mine at Cullinan also produced the largest diamond (3106 carats) in the world, adding to the many claims to fame of the province. The ‘spirit of gold’ refers to the struggle for liberation, justice and equality for all South Africans. Gold is symbolic of the pain and suffering of people being shaped and formed through the fire, emerging stronger and more determined. Their story is told at many places in Gauteng, such as Soweto, Alexandra, Constitutional Hill, the Apartheid Museum and Freedom Park. The latter is unique in that it celebrates all South Africans struggle for freedom, including the Anglo-Zulu War, the War of Independence, the Great South African War and the two World Wars. Gauteng also bears evidence of human origins at the ‘Cradle of Humankind’, a World Heritage Site and home to the renowned Mrs Ples (Australopithecus africanus). Gauteng Province Overview This course material is the copyrighted intellectual property of WildlifeCampus. It may not be copied, distributed or reproduced in any format whatsoever without the express written permission of WildlifeCampus. 5 – WildlifeCampus Cultural Guiding Course – Gauteng Location of Gauteng within South Africa Gauteng Province Overview This course material is the copyrighted intellectual property of WildlifeCampus. It may not be copied, distributed or reproduced in any format whatsoever without the express written permission of WildlifeCampus. 6 – WildlifeCampus Cultural Guiding Course – Gauteng Municipal map of the Province Image source: www.municipalities.co.za Gauteng Province Overview This course material is the copyrighted intellectual property of WildlifeCampus. It may not be copied, distributed or reproduced in any format whatsoever without the express written permission of WildlifeCampus. 7 – WildlifeCampus Cultural Guiding Course – Gauteng Coat of Arms Motto: Unity in Diversity The Nguni shaped shield represents the Nguni-speakers who are in the majority in the province. The main language in Gauteng is isiZulu. The pick symbolises the importance of mining in the province. The iron symbols in the 'crown' point to other activities, especially the iron and steel works of Pretoria and the Vaal Triangle, but also to manufacturing and heavy engineering. The honeybees symbolise diligence, economic activity and reinforce the golden element in the arms. The crest-wreath is unusual (in fact highly irregular in heraldry) since two metals are used, probably to underline the mineral wealth of the region. The lion supporters are a symbol of strength and are also derived from the old arms of the Transvaal. The motto is shown on three gold bars, a symbol for gold mining and prosperity. Gauteng Province Overview This course material is the copyrighted intellectual property of WildlifeCampus. It may not be copied, distributed or reproduced in any format whatsoever without the express written permission of WildlifeCampus. 8 – WildlifeCampus Cultural Guiding Course – Gauteng Demographics Land surface area 18,176 km2 (7,018 sq. mi) Highest elevation 1,913 m (6,276 ft) Total: 13,399,724 (2016) Estimate (2019): 15,176,115 Population Rank: 1st in South Africa Density: 680/km2 (1,700/sq. mi) Density rank: 1st in South Africa Zulu: 14.8% English: 13.3% Afrikaans: 12.4% Southern Sotho: 12.1% Languages Northern Sotho: 11.6% Tswana: 11.1% Xhosa: 10.6% Tsonga: 6.6% Southern Ndebele: 3.2% Venda: 2.3% African: 77.4% Races White: 15.6% Coloured: 3.5% Indian or Asian: 2.9% Capital Johannesburg Largest city Johannesburg Gauteng Province Overview This course material is the copyrighted intellectual property of WildlifeCampus. It may not be copied, distributed or reproduced in any format whatsoever without the express written permission of WildlifeCampus. 9 – WildlifeCampus Cultural Guiding Course – Gauteng Premier David Makhura (ANC) (2020) Born 22 February 1968. Elected on 21 May 2014, at the first meeting of the legislature after the general election. Makhura was a favourite for the provincial ANC leadership, which had in the past been opposed to President Jacob Zuma's leadership. Image source: David Makhura (@David_Makhura) via Twitter Gauteng Province Overview This course material is the copyrighted intellectual property of WildlifeCampus. It may not be copied, distributed or reproduced in any format whatsoever without the express written permission of WildlifeCampus. 10 – WildlifeCampus Cultural Guiding Course – Gauteng Different cultural backgrounds from all around South Africa, as well as from other countries, live in the province. Gauteng Province is home to about 13.4 million people (Community Survey 2016) almost 25% of the total South African population. Gauteng Province is also the fastest-growing province, experiencing an average annual population growth rate of 2.0% and was the highest growth rate compared to other provinces between 2011 and 2016. About 22.1% of all households are made up of individuals. The province's age distribution was 23.6% under the age of 15, 19.6% from 15 to 24, 37.9% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 27 years. For every 100 females, there are 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.3 males. 76.0% of residents are Christian, 18.4% have no religion, 1.7% are Muslim, 0.5% are Jewish, and 0.8% are Hindu. 2.6% have other or undetermined beliefs. 8.4% of residents aged 20 and over have received no schooling, 11.2% have had some primary, 5.5% have completed only primary school, 34.3% have had some high education, 28.0% have finished only high school, and 12.6% have an education higher than the high school level. Overall, 40.6% of residents have completed high school. 56.1% of housing units have a telephone and/or mobile phone in the dwelling, 41.5% have access to a phone nearby, and 2.3% have access that is not nearby or no access. 82.8% of households have a flush or chemical toilet. 84.2% have refuse removed by the municipality at least once a week and 2.6% have no rubbish disposal. 47.2% have running water inside their dwelling, 83.6% have running water on their property, and 97.5% have access to running water. 73.2% of households use electricity for cooking, 70.4% for heating, and 80.8% for lighting. 77.4% of households have a radio, 65.7% have a television, 15.1% own a computer, 62.1% have a refrigerator, and 45.1% have a mobile phone. 25.8% of the population aged 15–65 is unemployed. The median annual income of working adults aged 15–65 is R 23 539. Males have a median annual income of R 24 977 versus R 20 838 for females. Gauteng Province Overview This course material is the copyrighted intellectual property of WildlifeCampus. It may not be copied, distributed or reproduced in any format whatsoever without the express written permission of WildlifeCampus.