South Africa has 862 listed cities and towns. These towns range from a handful of residents to Johannesburg's greater metropolitan area with 10 million people.
Cities and towns in the Western Cape are steeped in history, dating back to the 17th century.
The largest city in the country, Johannesburg, was formed in 1886, following the gold rush.
Kimberley had the first street lamps in the word and was formed in the wake of a huge diamond discovery.
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