Egoli

/ ɛˈɡəʊlɪ /

noun

1. a local name for Johannesburg

Word History and Origins

Origin of Egoli¹

from Zulu eGoli place of gold

Example Sentences

She transitioned into acting and gained prominence playing Bienkie Naudé Hartman in the popular South African TV drama “Egoli: Place of Gold” from 1992 to 1995.

From Los Angeles Times

Johannesburg gas supplier Egoli Gas said in a statement it was unlikely that one of its pipelines was responsible.

From Washington Times

Local supplier Egoli Gas said on Thursday that they had found a small leak in one of their pipes, but they believe it is unlikely that it led to the explosion.

From BBC

He became a dancer in the Moulin Rouge in Paris, France, dabbled in modeling and then landed a spot in a soap opera titled "Egoli: Place of Gold" in South Africa.

From Fox News

He also did modelling work and later appeared in the South African TV series Egoli - Place of Gold for six years.

From BBC