2024 Dec 5-6 (Thu-Fri) University Johannesburg (UJ) 
2024 Dec 7-10 (Sat-Tue) Archean sedimentary basin around Johannesburg
(host by prof. Axel Hofmann)
Main campass of JU
Supported by follows.
When you arrive at O.R. Tambo Airport, you should waitting near O.R. Tambo statue area.
After entering the country and passing through customs, you will exit into a circular, open lobby on the first floor. Here, you will be greeted by a statue of O.R. Tambor. Please wait around the statue for your reception.
(O.R. Tambo (Oliver Reginald Tambo) was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and a key leader of the African National Congress (ANC). Born on October 27, 1917, in Johannesburg, South Africa, he played a crucial role in the struggle against the apartheid regime. Tambo was a close ally of Nelson Mandela and worked tirelessly for the end of racial segregation in South Africa. His leadership and dedication to the cause earned him widespread respect and recognition, and he is remembered for his significant contributions to South Africa’s transition to democracy.)
Wheel Seminar December 5th to 6th at JBC (Johannesbrug Business School, UJ) near JU main campas.
Field trip December 7th to 10th around Johannesburg. Stay same hotel whole days.
Simple geological map around Johannesburg（Zeh et al. 2016)
The Witwatersrand Supergroup, often referred to as the Witwatersrand Basin or simply the Witwatersrand, is a significant geological formation located in South Africa. It is renowned for its rich deposits of gold and is one of the world’s largest and most important gold-producing regions. The formation dates back to the late Archean era, around 2.7 to 3.0 billion years ago, and consists of a series of sedimentary rock layers, including quartzites, shales, some iron formation and conglomerates. The Witwatersrand Supergroup has played a crucial role in South Africa’s mining industry and remains a key area of geological and economic interest.
Folded Banded Iron Formation near Johannesburg city.