Heritage
Sharpeville forgotten by government
Memorials honouring the victims of the 1960 massacre are falling into ruin, but local activists are stepping up to improve the township
By Seth Thorne
Feature | 21 March 2026
Volunteers turn derelict historic building into a thriving community centre
A 19th-century Cape Dutch homestead in Cape Town has been revived through a partnership between SAHRA and volunteers
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Brief | 11 March 2026
Adderley Street flower sellers oppose planned rules and tariffs
The City of Cape Town says it wants to upgrade the market and consultations are ongoing
Brief | 7 March 2026
We’re being pushed out, say Kalk Bay fishing families
Massive increase in water bills means they cannot afford to stay
By Liezl Human
News | 7 October 2025
Soweto youth honour their heritage with music
The Morris Isaacson Centre for Music teaches music to more than 340
Photo Essay | 25 September 2025
Keeping the memory of Constantia’s forced removals alive
Heritage Walk by Jaftha family Flower Farm honours displaced families
Brief | 25 September 2025
Porterville women share their heritage through food
The Purple Mountain Arts Residency hosted its second Heritage Day festival
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 24 September 2025
Hundreds of unique Cederberg place names rescued from potential extinction
Names like Slangbosfontein, Katstertdrif, Pendoornkraal, Sterrebosbank, Vogelgesang, Haasvlakte, and Jakkalskop
By John Yeld
Photo Essay | 24 September 2025
City to decide on objections to six-storey Bo-Kaap hotel
Residents are opposed to the development overshadowing the oldest mosque in the country
News | 22 January 2025