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PlaceThe Old Supreme Court Adderley Street, Cape Town
… has since been given over to the National Cultural History Museum. It was declared a National Monument under old … Offices Building, Old Supreme Court, and…
PlaceSoweto, Johannesburg
… IS ALSO MORE INFORMATION IN FURTHER READING.) June 16th in history is dominated by the Soweto Uprising (1976), a … country in the months that followed. About…
PlaceBergtheil House, 16 Queen’s Avenue, Westville
… and New Germany. The museum’s exhibitions, center on the history of these Settlers and their contributions to the … with a considerable collection of South…
PlaceKhami Ruins, Zimbabwe
… found expression for the first time in the architectural history of the sub-region at Khami, and with it were … many of which are on display in the Museum of…
PlaceAnglo Boer War Museum, Bloemfontein
… One of the most significant events in the history of South Africa was the South African War of … absolute necessity for anyone who wants to understand the…
PlaceAmalienstein, a Mission Station in the Western Cape
… dependent on Tourism for their survival. Their immediate History goes something like this- Zoar was the first of the … funding from a Baroness Amalie von…
PlaceRobben Island, Cape Town
… sun-kissed beaches; Robben Island’s allure lies rich in History. South Africa’s first democratically elected … and fortifications. While the Island has a…
PlaceMahaking, formerly known as Mafikeng
… adults, and displays concentrating on Tswana culture and history tell interesting stories of the heritage and history of the region’s people. One of the most…
PlaceOranjezicht
… landmark and the surrounding cityscape. With its rich history, trendy vibe, and stunning scenery. A Historical … for “orange view,” and the neighbourhood is…
PlaceHout Bay Museum
… museum is a hidden treasure with collections of Hout Bay’s history that goes back to 1652. When the Dutch colony … Bay valley and her inhabitants. There is…
PlaceRhodes Memorial, Vredehoek- Table Mountain
… He is among the most prominent figures in South African history. Rhodes rose to prominence as a Financier, … Founder of the De Beers Company of mines. In…
PlaceMcgregor Museum, Kimberley
… knowledge of the Northern Cape. Displays include natural history, the Siege of Kimberley , a Hall of Religions and the … Ancestors Gallery, depicting three…
PlacePort Elizabeth and the City Hall
… river. Port Elizabeth, now known as Gqeberha, has a rich history rooted in British colonialism and the influx of … in the Eastern Cape's economic development…
PlaceMostert’s Mill, Rhodes Drive, Mowbray
… and it stands tall as a testimony to the constructive history of South Africa. The thatched roof revolves to allow … popular tourist spot for young and old,…
PlaceGazebo, Civic Square
… survive in Southern Africa, the one above at the Natural History Museum in Bulawayo and the other in the Museum Africa … deteriorated and in 1964 it was sent…
PlaceAngola
… Angola has a long and rich history, and is home to some of the largest historical … Early Inhabitants of Angola Because of a reliance on oral history, and…
PlaceStutterheim, Amatola- Eastern Cape
… of the Eastern Cape province. Stutterheim has a rich history that makes for fascinating reading. From the Xhosa … any African literature and fiction for…
PlaceNew Brighton Location
… Visitors who wish to explore South Africa’s politics and history, may opt for a number of organised social, historic … tours. These tours take you back in…
PlaceWindybrow, Pietersen Street, Parktown, Johannesburg
… in the Year of the Jameson Raid. It’s a House filled with History and the Personalities of the Original family … for 121 years is a miracle; the vicissitudes…
PlaceSt. Francis Church, Simonstown
… of Assisi Parish Church Celebrated its Bicentenary. The History of the first Anglican Church in Southern Africa, is … who sadly passed away on 12 July 2014,…
PlacePolokwane
… collection of South African art, check out the early history of the city in the fascinating photographs on display … with a comprehensive collection of…
PlaceStanford, Western Cape Overberg
… The beautifully preserved Town is also known for its rich History, that’s tied in closely to that of the Cape and South … sure to explore all that the…
PlaceUniversity of Pretoria Museums
… OF PLACES WITH MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES. SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORY ONLINE (SAHO) UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA MUSEUMS (UP … treasure of South Africa. To honour our…
PlacePilgrims Rest, Graskop- Mpumalanga Province
… 1970. It was changed then very little from its Historical History and is now a protected Historical Site. In 1986 the … in 1970 it was changed very little…
PlaceEersteling Monument, Polokwane
… commercial gold mining activity in South Africa’s modern History, has, in many instances, been relegated to mere footnote status in our mining history. While…
PlaceSammy Mark’s Residence, Zwartkoppies, Pretoria
… after his death. With the help of the National Cultural History Museum, and later the Ditsong Museum, the house was … looking for things to do in Gauteng…
PlaceComrades Marathon- 'House' or Museum
… in Pietermaritzburg's architectural landscape. Explore the History of the Comrades Marathon from 1921 when 34 runners … by those passionate about recording…
PlaceChad
… area which is now known as Chad has a long and complicated history. It was a central part of some of Africa's greatest … and about 110 languages [ix] . This…
PlaceBoschhoek Farm, uMzinyathi,-a District in kwaZulu-Natal
… History of the farm Boschhoek Farm, (known locally as … succeeded Inkosi Sigweje the previous leader, related the history of his people and their struggle to…
PlacePrince Albert
… in South Africa! (This Pass starts just outside Town.) HISTORY Founded in 1762, Prince Albert's History is deeply rooted in South African Heritage . The Town…