Heritage

KZN Museum Celebrates 120 Years with 120 Objects 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguy July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 710 0

The KZN Museum is celebrating its 120th birthday with a historic exhibition and the unveiling of 120 objects from its vast collection!   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (30 July 2024) —…

New Educational Dome in Green Point Park is a World First!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 16, 2024April 16, 2024 990 0

The new dome in Green Point Park is not only a space that will honour history, but it has also made its own mark in the history books!   Green…

Storytelling Day to Unite Bo-Kaap Through the Power of Heritage

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024 582 0

The people of the iconic Bo-Kaap are taking the spotlight to tell their stories to be part of an exciting project centred around Living Heritage!   Bo-Kaap, South Africa (28…

SANParks Celebrates a Big Rise in Visitors this National Parks Week

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 13, 2023October 13, 2023 330 0

Even the ellies are celebrating! SAN Parks saw a big increase in visitors this National Parks Week with almost 100 000 people embracing South Africa’s natural heritage:   South Africa…

Melville Koppies Wins Heritage Award for ‘Preferred Heritage Destination’!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 11, 2023October 11, 2023 646 0

Melville Koppies, known and appreciated for both its historical and natural significance, has won an award for ‘Preferred Heritage Site’! This is a testament to the conservation teams and volunteers…

Salt River Heritage Festival: Knowing the Past to Shape a Better World

by Matthew Hirsch@groundup_newsOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023 666 0

On Saturday new giant murals were unveiled in the historic suburb   Salt River, South Africa (02 October 2023) — The second Salt River Heritage Street Festival was held on…

Celebrating 338 Years Of South Africa’s Oldest Wine Producing Farm

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 11, 2023 1,093 0

Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine-producing farm, celebrates its 338th birthday by opening its Vintage Vault for a limited time, offering wine enthusiasts a unique tasting experience and the chance…