Heritage

Johannesburg City Library Begins Reopening After Lengthy Hiatus!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 24, 2025 947 0

Following an extended 5-year hiatus, the Johannesburg City Library is finally turning to its comeback chapter! The library has begun reopening at long last, cracking its doors open for the…

Anele’s Oscars Dress Honours Xhosa Culture!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025 2,077 0

Anele Mdoda rocked the 2025 Oscars in a proudly South African aesthetic! In line with the Xhosa film up for the Oscar, ‘The Last Ranger’, Anele’s Xhosa-inspired Oscars dress dazzled…

How People in Namaqualand Are Keeping the Nama Language Alive

by Ashraf Hendricks@groundup_newsNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024 1,361 0

A radio station and a school teaching Nama hope to stop the language from going extinct   Northern Cape, South Africa (13 November 2024) — More than anything else, Paul…

‘Called by Birds’ Docu-Series Celebrates Our Winged Heritage

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024 663 0

A new docu-series dubbed ‘Called by Birds’ is celebrating a unique aspect of South Africa’s heritage by exploring our long and rich connection to birds:   South Africa (03 October…

New Digital Vault Unlocks Cape Town’s Heritage Through Art

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024 1,023 0

Cape Town has developed a thrilling way to make the city’s cultural heritage accessible to everyone, thanks to a new Digital Vault!   Cape Town, South Africa (23 September 2024)…

KZN Museum Celebrates 120 Years with 120 Objects 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguy July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 1,079 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 1,719 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 901 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 575 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 1,001 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…