Krugersdorp, South Africa

Capital City

Gold mining may have founded Krugersdorp, but the city's economy now spans industries like manganese, iron, and lime. However, the area's high crime rate and lingering bureaucratic headaches make it a challenging place to call home. Krugersdorp's population includes a South African branch of Jehovah's Witnesses, as well as impoverished Afrikaner communities exposed in recent international media coverage. Unless you're drawn to the nearby Krugersdorp Game Reserve or heritage sites, this gritty mining town is best avoided by the average expat.