Jukskei River, River in Gauteng, South Africa.
The Jukskei River is a waterway in Gauteng that flows from Ellis Park through Johannesburg, passing through multiple neighborhoods before merging with the Crocodile River near Lanseria. The river has both exposed and underground sections as it moves through the urban landscape.
The river began as a natural spring in Ellis Park with substantial water flow before urban development significantly altered its course and volume. City expansion redirected portions of the waterway underground and reduced its natural discharge rate.
Local communities along the river banks engage in recreational activities such as canoeing and fishing, particularly in designated areas.
Access points are located at several places in the city, particularly in Bertrams where the waterway emerges from underground at Queen Street and Sports Avenue. You can explore different entry spots to see various sections of the flow.
The waterway was historically referred to by names reflecting local wildlife and geography, underscoring its place in the area's past. These older names reveal how the landscape appeared before modern transformations took shape.
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