Johannesburg is then raised to the status of a town. 1898 June 30, The new Rissik Street Post Office is opened. 1899 11 October, there is an outbreak of hostilities between Britain and the ZAR. Timeline: Johannesburg 1900-1976. 1900. 25 April, Johannesburg is shaken by a large explosion, as the local plant of Begbie's Iron …
