Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Egoli

British  
/ ɛˈɡəʊlɪ /

noun

  1. a local name for Johannesburg

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Egoli

from Zulu eGoli place of gold

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

TerBlanche, a South African actor who also appeared in TV series “Spin City” and “Egoli: Place of Gold,” died of an intracranial hemorrhage or brain bleed in July, the coroner confirmed Wednesday in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

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