The JHF has been alerted to the dilapidated condition of Nelson Mandela’s Houghton residence, where the great statesman passed away in 2013. Unfortunately, since 2020, the house has been caught up in a dispute between the trustees of Mandela’s estate and family members. Consequently, it has been left unoccupied and no maintenance has been done […]
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Check out this excellent insert on the closure of the Johannesburg Central Library, featuring our very own Flo Bird. Produced by Nadiva Schraibman for ‘Fokus’, first broadcast on SABC2, 23 Feb 2024. Insert begins at the 07.20 mark (interview with Flo begins at 09.00). And see below for more interviews with Flo about the library
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Here is our latest open letter on the closure of the Johannesburg Central Library. You can find our original public statement here. See below for previous updates and links to media… Additional links:
Update on closure of Johannesburg Central Library Read More »
Photos of the Johannesburg Central Library in better days, courtesy of www.2summers.net Media Statement from City of Johannesburg – 22 November 2023
JHF Statement on Closure of Johannesburg Central Library Read More »
Flo Bird – esteemed founder of the Parktown and Westcliff Heritage Trust (which became the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation in 2012) – recently celebrated her 80th birthday! To honour the occasion, a wonderful tea was held at Northwards where old friends, family and colleagues came together to acknowledge the remarkable contribution made by our irresistible, indomitable,
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The Heritage Association of South Africa (HASA) is holding its annual symposium on the 12, 13 and 14 October 2023. This year’s event will be held at Kedar Heritage Lodge (located about 26km out of Rustenburg) and is hosted by the Magaliesberg Association for Culture and Heritage. The programme is packed with interesting speakers and
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Have you ever thought of becoming a JHF tour guide? Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to join our next Tour Guide Training Course – free to members! See all the details below…
Become a JHF Tour Guide! Read More »
The ABSA Run Your City Joburg 10K event is taking place this Heritage Day, Sunday 24 September 2023. It’s a great initiative, so why not sign up today and help support the JHF! “We are honoured to be one of the beneficiaries of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K,” says Flo Bird, Johannesburg Heritage Foundation
ABSA Run Your City Joburg 10K Supports the JHF Read More »
Dear Mr. Khan REVIEW OF PLANNING BY-LAW I apologise for the late submission which arose from our not having a Board meeting within the time frame laid down. These comments come not only from our Board, but we feel sure will be echoed by our affiliated organisations, a list of whom is attached. .
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Owletts is Sir Herbert Baker’s estate in England, where he was born and died, and it still remains in the Baker family. Now, the Sir Herbert Baker Society has opened Owletts to the public on the first Sunday of every month. So, if you are visiting the UK, why not try to check it out
Sir Herbert Baker Society Opens Owletts to the public Read More »