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Latest in this sectionHow the rand got its name and South Africa's moneySouth Africa’s rand takes its name from the Witwatersrand, the gold-rich ridge around Johannesburg. The choice linked a new decimal currency to the mining boom that reshaped the economy. 4 min16 Sept 2026
South Africa’s rand takes its name from the Witwatersrand, the gold-rich ridge around Johannesburg. The choice linked a new decimal currency to the mining boom that reshaped the economy.
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