Friends of Johannesburg Cemeteries

Forgotten Headstones – Friends of Johannesburg Cemeteries

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The Friends of Johannesburg Cemeteries group, which was started in 2018 under the umbrella of Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, has done some solid work in the Braamfontein and Brixton cemeteries over the past 4 years.  We have a great following on our WhatsApp group, which is for people who want to join our work parties in …

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The Story of ‘Grannie’s Grave’ in Braamfontein Cemetery

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Some time ago, I was wandering around the General Section of Braamfontein cemetery, doing some research. There was a family plot with one headstone on it and its cross broken off and laid down in front of the stone.  I think this cross may have been turned by Mr Pon and the waste pickers from …

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