On the 4th of October 2026, Johannesburg celebrates its 140th anniversary. To mark this occasion, JHF has created a view of the city through an unusual and precious record of its past: the architectural plans preserved in the City of Johannesburg’s plans archive. Currently on display at the Rand Club, the exhibition takes us through
Joburg@140 Plans Exhibition Read More »
THE FRIENDS OF THE JOHANNESBURG ART GALLERY AND THE JOHANNESBURG HERITAGE FOUNDATION LAUNCH LEGAL ACTION TO PROTECT THE JOHANNESBURG ART GALLERY AND RESTORE LAWFUL GOVERNANCE The Friends of the Johannesburg Art Gallery (FoJAG) and the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation (JHF), represented by Webber Wentzel’s public interest law team, have jointly launched review proceedings in the Johannesburg
Legal Action Launched to Protect the Johannesburg Art Gallery Read More »
On Friday 17 April 2026, the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, in partnership with The New Titanic Museum, hosted a distinguished evening of unmatched elegance at the magnificent Northwards estate to commemorate the 114th anniversary of the Titanic’s tragic sinking. Guests were transported back in time with a curated three-course menu reimagined from the original bill of
Titanic Success – Commemorating the Ship of Dreams Read More »
Over the past month or so, the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and Friends of JAG (JHF/FOJ) have noted a number of social media posts and press statements from the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) and the City of Joburg (COJ) regarding the relocation of artworks from the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG). In the interests of clarity, JHF/FOJ
JHF/FOJ Response to JAG Artworks Relocation Plan proposed by JDA Read More »
For more than a year, the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and Friends Of JAG (JHF/FOJ) have been actively engaging with the City of Johannesburg (COJ), including its relevant departments and agencies, regarding the deteriorating condition of the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG) – both in terms of the condition of the art collection and the building itself.
JHF-FOJ Joint Statement Regarding JAG Restoration Read More »
The Heritage Association of South Africa (HASA) is holding its 24th annual symposium in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, from the 13th to the 16th of October. It’s going to be a fascinating and enlightening three days, and all interested parties are invited to attend. See below for an outline of the programme as well as a registration
Heritage Association of South Africa (HASA) Annual Symposium Read More »
Here is the catalogue for our much anticipated silent auction. Bidding opens 13th September @ 08:00 and closes 21st September @ 20.00. Viewing of lots is available at the JHF Big Book, Photographic and Print Sale @ Holy Family College, 40 Oxford Road, Parktown, on Saturday 13 September 2025 and Sunday 14 September 2025. All
JHF Silent auction – September 2025 Read More »
-UPDATE (22 May 2026)- METRO CENTRE CHAOS: PEACEFUL PLACARD DEMONSTRATION Joburg’s history, heritage, and future are on the line. Join the Joburg Crisis Alliance (JCA), JoburgCan, and the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation as we stand united to voice our deep dissatisfaction over the ongoing abandonment of the Metro Centre. The city’s severe neglect puts our invaluable
Joburg Metro Centre Crisis – Precious Plans Archive at Risk Read More »
