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Published October 7, 2019Updated June 23, 2023

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1958

The photographer, Peter Magubane, is the first black South African to win the Press Photo of the Year Award.

Albert Newall re-establishes his photography business - Industrial Photography (Pty) Ltd - in Cape Town.

Here is some of the art work of Kenneth Alexander and his writings on Simon's Town. Much of his work is on display at Art in Athlone, which is at 84 Thornton rd, Athlone.
Published October 4, 2019Updated October 1, 2021

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Kenneth Alexander
Born: June 24, 1955 in Athlone

Kenneth Alexander was born on the 24th June 1955, in a garage in Limerick rd, Athlone. His parents were Dennis and Kathleen Alexander. His life partner is Deidre Alexander. His daughters are Greer and Grethe-Sue. His sons are Chadd and Shane. Current grandchildren are Tyla and Gabriel. His art reflects his background in architecture and is often social comment. Together with Deidre, they run an art centre/studio, Art in Athlone, currently situated at 84 Thornton rd, a stone's throw away from the Trojan Horse memorial.

Published October 2, 2019Updated February 4, 2022
Simon’s Town Museum is housed in "The Residency" which was built in 1777 as the Winter Residence for the Dutch East India Company Governor at the Cape. Simon’s Town Museum was established in 1977, by the Simon's Town Historical Society. The Museum was originally housed in the old Simon’s Town Municipality complex, but moved to "The Residency" in 1982. The building has a long history, having been used as a hospital, post office, school, customs house, police station, gaol and magistrate’s court.
Published September 30, 2019
Published September 30, 2019
Published September 30, 2019
Published September 30, 2019Updated September 30, 2019

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Twasifeni Joyi
Died: February 22, 1977 in Transkei (Undisclosed)
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