Gold Fever Hits South African Township As Residents Dig For Fortune
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 17, 2026, 14:45 IST | Updated: Feb 17, 2026, 14:45 IST
A gold rush is gripping a Johannesburg township in South Africa, as high unemployment drives locals to dig for fortune amid rising gold prices. Social media has amplified the frenzy, drawing attention and sparking memories of the 2021 diamond rush that captivated the nation.
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