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The student’s guide to studying heritage in South Africa
By Jacques Stoltz & Tammy Stewart Thinking about pursuing further studies in the heritage sector? We’ve got you covered. Below are some of the programmes on offer at the country’s major institutions. If we’ve missed something, let us know and we will update the...
Johannesburg Heritage Foundation: A year’s achievements and the year ahead
The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation (JHF) held its annual general meeting on Saturday 3rd August at Northwards (pictured). This was their best attended AGM with over 80 members and associates present. The event combined the formal annual general business meeting,...
HASA councillor Twin Mosia continues to make waves
Twin Mosia, a heritage activist from Mamafubedu, Petrus Steyn in the Free State (pictured here with former HASA chair, Len Raymond), continues to make waves having been selected as nominee for the 2018 Africa Youth Awards Male of the Year and as one of the Young...
Swellendam Heritage Association to erect Swellendam family crests
The Swellendam Heritage Association (SHA) has commenced on a project to have Swellendam family crests displayed on metal hoardings attached to the lampposts along the west end of Voortrekker Street. The Swellendam Municipality has approved a pilot project in this...
New ‘Red Book’ emphasises importance of heritage compliance, but misses the mark
The Department of Human Settlements and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research have published the latest iteration of the ‘Red Book’ – the Neighbourhood Planning and Design Guide. As with previous versions, the aim of the guidelines is to improve the...
Call for nominations for the 2019 Simon van der Stel Awards
The National Council of the Heritage Association of South Africa has for many years rewarded individuals and organisations who have given unstintingly of their time and expertise to conserve South Africa’s heritage resources and who, in the words of the preamble to...
HASA partners with Mpumalanga Heritage to dispose of Fort Merensky
As heir in title of the Simon van der Stel Foundation, the Heritage Association of South Africa (HASA) has over the years been disposing of assets of the former foundation as it believes that these should be owned and managed locally. A number of properties of the...
Komatiite: 50th Anniversary field trip
Komatiite: 50th Anniversary Geoheritage Field Trip to Barberton Bookings are now open for the Komatiite 50th Anniversary Geoheritage Field Trip to Barberton. This trip will take place 26-29 September 2019 and is limited to 33 people. The trip will cost R3 000 for a...
Tulbagh hosts heritage symposium
Tulbagh hosts heritage symposium to commemorate 50 years of reconstruction after 1969 quake Fifty years after the devastation of Tulbagh by an earthquake in 1969, heritage lovers will descend on the historic Boland town to celebrate its dedication to...
Historical research: a guide for communities
There are two different – and complimentary – approaches to take when doing historical research. These are: Primary research which would typically entail doing interviews with community elders, interviews with subject matter specialists, archival research, site visits...