History

For the First Time, a South African Will Serve as Judge of the ICJ

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023 2,277 0

For the first time in history, a South African will serve as a judge of the International Court of Justice. Prof Dire Tladi has made his country proud!   Global…

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

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 11, 2023October 11, 2023 640 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 663 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…

Africa’s Only Submarine Museum Finally Comes Ashore

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyAugust 16, 2023 610 0

South Africa’s famous submarine museum is coming ashore once again; making it the only one on the continent!   Cape Town, South Africa (15 August 2023)— Nearly eight years since…

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

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 11, 2023 1,090 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…

KZN Artist to ‘Bring the Sun’ to London with Heritage-Inspired Exhibition

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 9, 2023July 7, 2023 653 0

An artist from KwaZulu-Natal is ‘bringing the sun’ to London, and is set to showcase his vibrant, culturally-inspired works as part of a solo show.   London (09 July, 2023)…

The Stories that Rose from the Ashes! UCT’s Jagger Library Begins Again

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 24, 2023April 25, 2023 455 0

Two years ago, a fire that ripped through the University of Cape Town saw the iconic Jagger Library left in the ashes. Now, the library has begun a new chapter…

Ouma Katrina Honoured for Reviving Endangered Language of Ancient SA

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 5, 2023April 5, 2023 799 0

“Who would have thought that a woman who never saw the inside of a school…would be here today?” Ouma Katrina Esau made it her life’s mission to keep an ancient…

Globe commemorates 30th anniversary of Mandela’s release

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 11, 2020 893 0

The anti-apartheid global icon was released on 11 February 1990 from the facility which is now known as the Drakenstein Correctional Centre.   Johannesburg, South Africa (11 February 2020) –…

The Day 20,000 Women United to Change South Africa Forever

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 9, 2019August 9, 2024 16,175 0

The 1956 Women’s March in South Africa was a historic demonstration of unity and strength, where 20,000 women of all races protested against pass laws, leaving a lasting legacy that…