Benoni was established as a mining camp after the local discovery of gold in 1887. The local mining chairman, Sir George Farrar, landscaped the valley in the early 1900s, and Benoni was officially declared a town in 1907.
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Benoni is a town on the East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa, some 26 kilometres (16 mi) east of Johannesburg, within the City of Ekurhuleni municipality.
History Of Benoni – Benoni's inauspicious beginnings date to 1881 when then surveyor-general of the Transvaal Republic Johan Rissik found it difficult to ...
May 26, 2023 · Benoni is situated on the East Rand, in the South African Province of Gauteng. The Area forms part of the Greater Johannesburg Region.
May 25, 2023 · The historical origins of Benoni trace back to 1881 when Johan Rissik, the Surveyor-General of the Transvaal Republic at the time, encountered ...
BENONI HISTORY AND INFORMATION ... In September 1887, gold was discovered and the Chimes Mine was established by Cornishmen. The village became known as “Little ...
The Benoni coat of arms, commissioned in 1937 was drawn up by the College of. Heralds in England and registered with South African Bureau of Heraldry in.
5 days ago · The area was first settled in the late 19th century. Benoni has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century when it was initially ...
In the early 1800's the Voortrekkers fleeing from the British ruled Cape and Natal arrived in Transvaal Republic. All they wanted was to farm in peace and as ...
WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW MEMBERS. BENONI "Now And Then" is a group that is dedicated and devoted to showcase the wonderful rich birth, history and development ...