6 February 2019 Jacques Stoltz Chair HASA The Heritage Association of South Africa (HASA) commends the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) for taking steps to stabilise the situation at the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA). This follows the release of a statement by the DAC last week…
27 Jan 2019 The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) has in residence, the heritage sites, museums and monuments of the country. It also has under its stewardship, various reporting entities. Its reporting entities include: The National Arts Council, National Library of South Africa, Performing Arts Centre of…
Media Statement HWC – Wupperthal
Subject: Dassen Coastal Complex We wish to submit this letter on 11 January 2019 to confirm that our N.P.O. Friends of Blaauwberg Conservation Area (FoBCA) be formally registered as an Interested and Affected Parties (I&AP) To register as an I&AP, Friends of the Blaauwberg Conservation Area (FoBCA) c\o Unit…
CITY OF CAPE TOWN 16 JANUARY 2019 MEDIA RELEASE Residents urged to comment on proposed heritage protection for Bo-Kaap Capetonians are encouraged to comment on the City of Cape Town’s proposal to include the Bo-Kaap area in a Heritage Protection Overlay Zone. Read more below:…
In Memoriam John AK Muir It is with sadness that we record the passing of John Muir, a staunch supporter of the Simon van der Stel Foundation and Chairman from 1999 to 2011f John was a fount of information on the Cape and its history and always generous with sharing…
