1. cuecho. Cuecho means gossip and is used frequently in everyday speech and even appears in the newspapers from time to time. Legendary Nicaraguan folk singer Carlos Godoy MejÃ­a speaks of a certain character he calls âLa Tula Cuecho.â That basically means âGertie the Gossip.â Bite your tongue!
Johannesburg is the capital of Gauteng province (Pretoria, also in Gauteng, is the capital of the country). Also known as Joburg or Jozi, Johannesburg is the biggest city in South Africa, and is often compared to Los Angeles, with a similar urban sprawl linked by huge highway interchanges.ohannesburg is the capital of Gauteng province (Pretoria, also in Gauteng, is the capital of the country). Also known as Joburg or Jozi, Johannesburg is the biggest city in South Africa, and is often compared to Los Angeles, with a similar urban sprawl linked by huge highway interchanges.
One of the oldest gold mines in the province, the Kromdraai Gold Mine, is an interesting place to visit for anyone looking to learn more about Gautengâs gold rush history. Only a 40-minute drive north of Johannesburg, the Kromdraai Gold Mine is located in the scenic Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, one of the major tourist attractions in South Africa. Gold is central to the history of Gauteng and it was only as recently as 1886 that the city of Johannesburg was founded, mainly due to the vast amounts of gold to be found in the area.