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The student’s guide to studying heritage in South Africa

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...

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HASA councillor Twin Mosia continues to make waves

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...

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Call for nominations for the 2019 Simon van der Stel Awards

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...

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Komatiite: 50th Anniversary field trip

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...

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Tulbagh hosts heritage symposium

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...

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Historical research: a guide for communities

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...

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