We are all set to commemorate the centenary of the Rand Revolt of 1922 hopefully not in the rain. The Strike started on 10th January 1922 when the white miners were told their daily pay would be docked by a third – by 5 shillings from 14 or 15 shillings. It is inconceivable that any …
Hello everyone and welcome to 2022. With Covid numbers down and most things opening our landscape has brightened considerably. We are looking forward to taking school tours once again. They’ll be donning their pinafores and learning to write with dip pens, and he who blots his paper first will wear the dunce’s cap! Museum Africa is opening again …
Despite the many challenges resulting from Covid-19 restrictions, the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation has had a successful 2021 and is looking forward to an even better 2022. We encourage everyone with an interest in history and a love of Joburg to get involved by becoming a member, a volunteer, or joining one of our fun activities. …
In December 2021, the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and Fran Haslam of the Zoo Lake welcomed the installation of a second blue plaque at the Zoo Lake to commemorate its centenary. It was a welcome vote of confidence and gesture of support to be supported in this venture by Eric Itzkin of Johannesburg City Heritage. The …