Heritage

One day back in '63 at Liliesleaf

LILIESLEAF Farm, home of the ANC leadership in the early 1960s and the scene of the arrest of the Rivonia trialists, and is opening as a museum.

Africa Day celebrates unity

MUSIC was a force for good over the Africa Day weekend, with people from across the continent having a great time together at the free concerts in Johannesburg.

Musicians stand against xenophobia

ARTISTS have collectively condemned the violence sweeping through Gauteng, saying the Africa Day concerts this weekend will help to heal the wounds.

Africa Day celebrates all of Africa

THE many cultures that make up Johannesburg will be celebrated during Africa Day, a yearly event marked across the continent.

Joburg gears up for Africa Day

MUSIC is always a big part of Africa Day festivities, and this year is no exception. But there are also other activities on the go.

Ancestral Grooves explores Africa

INDIGENOUS and western music is fused to create innovative and exciting sounds by the Mzantsi Traditional Orchestra, using instruments from both traditions.

Liliesleaf takes trip back to 1963

THE secret headquarters of the ANC in the 1960s, Liliesleaf Farm in northern Johannesburg will soon open as a museum. Visitors will get a unique perspective on the fight against apartheid.

Turbine Square gets a plaque

PLAQUES mark the historical sites of Turbine Hall and the Jeppe Street Power Station in Newtown, reminding modern Johannesburg of its past stories.

More footprints for Maropeng

NOBEL prize winner, Professor Sydney Brenner, has left his footprint in the Cradle of Humankind.

Governor's House damaged by fire

A FIRE broke out in the early morning, damaging the historic Governor's House in Hillbrow. No lives were lost, however, and the occupants have been given temporary accommodation.

Sophiatown Museum to open soon

THE City has taken ownership of the old home of Dr AB Xuma, and it has worked to turn the building into a museum celebrating the vibrant old suburb. Sophiatown Museum is expected to open on 16 June.

Imperial to sell historic site

THE company has scrapped plans to build a car dealership at the location of its controversial demolition and now intends selling the site.

The Fort undergoes a facelift

RESTORATION of Johannesburg's heritage is an ongoing project around Constitution Hill. Next to be refurbished are the Fort, the Governor's House and the Hillbrow Recreation Centre.

Biko is at the Apartheid Museum

AN exhibition at the Apartheid Museum traces the life and death of Black Consciousness leader Steve Biko, to show what is behind the icon.

Legal action to follow demolition

THE demolition of the historic Richmond laundry in the past week is likely to end in court, with the City expected to take legal action against the owners.

Historic Richmond laundry demolished

A DISPUTE has broken out over the demolition of an historic Joburg site one of the citys early steam-driven industries that dated back to 1902.

Nongoloza: king of the Ninevites

FROM doing odd jobs in KwaZulu-Natal to the most powerful king of the South African underworld, the name Nongoloza conjures images of both noble rebellion and vicious crime.

Trees mark joyful anniversary

THERE have been Jews in Johannesburg for the past 120 years, during which time the community has made an indelible mark on the city. It has celebrated this history by planting trees in Soweto.

Jews mark 120 years in Joburg

TREES will be planted in Soweto, a bench will be added to enjoy their shade and an exhibition will be opened, all to mark the 120 years that Jews have made Joburg their home.