Text and photos by Mary L. Peachin, Melrose Arch Pride of Africa courtesy of Protea Hotels, Saxon Boutique Hotel courtesy of Montgomery Communications
July, 2013, Vol. 17, No.11
In South African’s central city of Johannesburg, the discovery of gold, diamonds, and coal led to ruthless killing, war, and racial discrimination known as apartheid. Home to as many as ten gold mines, the city served as a gateway to surrounding areas boasting diamond and coal mines. Great wealth established by mining also brought incredible suffering. Apartheid was defined as African subjugation and segregation of blacks, a discrimination based solely on race…simply stated as the color of one’s skin.