Was Joburg named after the line of Portuguese Kings?

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03/11/2025 1 min
Was Joburg named after the line of Portuguese Kings?

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Have you ever wondered where the name Johannesburg really comes from?

After our recent story on the city’s origins, one HOT1027 listener sent us a theory that might just rewrite a bit of Joburg history — and it involves the Portuguese.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has been digging into the mystery...

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