08:45 The Leonardo – Reaching for the Stars It’s not a trip to outer space, but it’s the closest thing we’ve got! Join us for an out-of-this world journey to the top of the tallest building in Southern Africa – The Leonardo – situated in the heart of Africa’s richest square mile. From the […]
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To celebrate Heritage Weekend, we are having a big book sale in the Sisonke Hall at Holy Family College – 40 Oxford Road, Parktown. From nine to three on Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th of September. There will be a wide range of books available including a selection of new books related to
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Press Release – 02/09/2022 The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation celebrates Heritage Weekend with a packed programme of tours For the first time in two years, the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation is once again presenting a live and in-person Heritage Weekend programme. And Joburger’s are in for a real treat. The diverse schedule includes an art tour, a
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The Apartheid Museum is finally re-opening, just in time for Heritage Month. Check out the press release below… PRESS RELEASE (POST EVENT) The Apartheid Museum celebrated their re-opening and viewing of the new Desmond Tutu Temporary Exhibition – Truth to Power, on Saturday 20th August. VIP Guests were welcomed by the Gingoma Yase Africa marimba
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Jonathan Ball Publishers and Bookdealers invite you to the launch of General Jan Smuts and his First World War in Africa, 1914-1917. In conversation with radio personality and private investigator Chad Thomas.
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We are really chuffed that the Jim Joel Trust has once again agreed to fund our school tours to Museum Africa. The tour is designed for learners in Grade 5 and fits the syllabus like a glove, so teachers are very happy to have this material delivered in such a memorable way. Out of classroom
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One of our Soweto-based partners is running a fascinating tour in celebration of Woman’s Month. Check it out! And please get in touch with them if you are interested in sponsoring tickets for local kids. Proceeds will go towards the establishment of a youth chess club. JHF Member Robson Savage is also offering to sponsor
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RSA 365 is a luxurious coffee table book featuring 365 architectural drawings of South Africa’s most iconic buildings, bridges & water towers. Each illustration is accompanied an essay with meticulously researched details on the buildings, their personalities and events associated with them. RSA 365 is a collaboration between Shaun Gaylard and Brett McDougall. During lockdown,
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At the AGM of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, held on 30th July 2022, Brett McDougall was presented with the Johannesburg Heritage Lifetime Honorary Membership Award. This gratefully acknowledges his extensive contribution to the work of the JHF over the last decade. In that time, Brett served as Chairman of the JHF from 2015 to 2018.
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