Restoration

Friends of Johannesburg Cemeteries Completes restoration of Ash Walls

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After many months of hard work, the Friends of Johannesburg Cemeteries (FOJC) has completed their restoration of the Ash Walls at Braamfontein Cemeteries, which were heartlessly vandalised in mid-2023. Sincere thanks go out to the entire FOJC team, Joburg City Parks, and everyone who supported this enormous project by donating their time and/or money. We […]

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City Library Re-opening – latest Updates

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We are gratified to note that the City of Johannesburg (COJ) Department of Community Development has released a media statement promising to get the Johannesburg City Library (JCL) partially re-opened within 6 months. We appreciate the authorities’ new-found sense of urgency in getting this invaluable public resource re-opened for the greater good of the inner

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Mandela’s Houghton House in disrepair

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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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Friends of Joburg Cemeteries – Radio Interview

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Here’s a great interview with the Friends of Johannesburg Cemeteries (FOJC) team regarding the restoration of the vandalised ash walls at Braamfontein Cemetery. The interview was first broadcast as part of ‘Klank Koerant’ on Pretoria FM. If you would like to contribute to the FOJC’s restoration fund, please send an email to mail@joburgheritage.org.za or cemeteries@joburgheritage.org.za.

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The Friends of Johannesburg Cemeteries Needs Your Help!

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For the past six months, the Friends of Johannesburg Cemeteries (FOJC) has been hard at work restoring the vandalised ash walls in Braamfontein Cemetery. A dedicated team of volunteers and builders have done sterling work so far, but now funds are running out and we need your financial support to complete the work! For more

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Restoration of Stewart Drive’s Stonework

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As part of the JHF’s on-going Restoration Programme, we are proud to announce that the stonework along beautiful Stewart Drive has been stabilised and repaired. Funded by the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, this was a collaborative effort with Mayat Hart Architects, local activist Richard Holden, City Parks (who developed Stewart Drive Park and installed playground equipment)

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