TOURIST INFORMATION
Boksburg Information, Publicity & Tourism Association
Tel: 011 456 0112/3/7
Environment & Tourism Department
Tel: 011 456 0112
Fax: 011 456 0114
Website: www.ekurhuleni.co.za
(Including Vosloorus)
Boksburg was established in 1887 to serve the gold mines and was named after Eduard Bok, the state secretary of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek at the time. An interesting anecdote about Boksburg originated with the first mining commissioner, Montague White and his wish to beautify the surrounding countryside. He had many trees planted and a large dam built next to the town. Unfortunately, the dam stayed empty for more than a year and was jokingly referred to as 'White's Folly'. However, in 1889, when a flash flood filled the dam to the brim, White's honour was restored. This dam became Boksburg Lake, which is surrounded by terraces, lawns, gardens and trees - a popular pleasure resort frequented by both the town's inhabitants and other visitors.
