History of the Jews in South Africa persons became known as "Boerejode" (Boer Jews). A measure of intermarriage also occurred and was generally accepted. The South African gold rush began after 1886, attracting many Jews. In 1880, the Jewish population of South Africa numbered approximately 4,000; by 1914 it had grown to more than 40,000. So many of them came from Lithuania that some referred to the population as a colony of Lithuania; Johannesburg was also occasionally called "Jewburg". Jews fought on both sides during the Second Boer War (1899–1902). Some of the most notable fights during the three years' Boer War — such as the Gun
J. S. S. Malelu J. S. S. Malelu J. S. S. Malelu (born 1886; died 1969) was a Banker who was Principal of the Sir Sorabji Pochkhanawala Banker's Training College, Mumbai and notable for his contribution to the Bible Society of India and the Church's Auxiliary for Social Action. During the Indian independence movement, Malelu was vocal in his support for the Indian Congress and opposed the policies of the British. Malelu worked as Assistant Manager of the Tata Industrial Bank (which later became the Central Bank of India for 35 years until his retirement in 1958. During 1958-1965, Malelu was Honorary President of