The Deadly Race for Gold in Johannesburg’s Abandoned Mines

In the heart of Johannesburg, beneath the hustle and bustle of the city’s vibrant life, is a hidden world — a dangerous scramble for the golden treasure that lies deserted in the abandoned mines of the city. Poised between the lure of wealth and the peril of survival, the city’s inhabitants have found themselves in a barbarous gold rush that’s proving fatal. nnIn Johannesburg’s abandoned mines, the desperadoes risk life and limb in search of nuggets of gold ignored or overlooked by the large mining corporations. The mines have become the dwelling place of the desperate, the daring, and the audacious who defy nature and law to extract the precious metal. nnHowever, this pursuit isn’t without its tragic endings. Lives are lost, families shattered, and dreams broken in the dangerous race for gold, proving the age-old adage — all that glitters isn’t gold. Yet, paradoxically, despite the tales of tragedy, the mines continue to beckon the daring and desperate from all walks of life and from every corner of the city. Read More