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Signalling history from Heliograph Hill
Catherine Kennedy, director of the South African History Archive, talks to the writer and director, Neil Coppen, about tackling over a century of history in his new play, Abnormal Loads.
The day in memory and honour of King Moshoeshoe I -March 11th
Sebinane Lekoekoe comments of the national celebrations and shares some insight into the history and significance of this Basotho leader.
Alternative leaderhip
Lucy Campbell reflects on leadership, and shares her experience of the Human Sciences Research Council’s “Red Tent” project
The power of information
Tammy O’Conner of the South African History Archive explains why access to information is an essential element for a vibrant democracy and vital to the realisation of other basic human rights.
Documents and records: questions of values vs application of laws
Antonia Malan raises a concern about the conservation and management of historical records in the Deeds Office and the Surveyor-General’s Office in the Western Cape and poses some questions about legislation relating to paper-based heritage.
Why I love the (South African) Constitution
Mak (from Makhado) responds to the campaign, “We, The People”, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the signing of the South African Constitution
ANC Centenary: A compromised opportunity to share ANC heritage
Vuyani Booi reflects on the heritage of the ANC and its historic mission
‘The TRUTH is on the WALLS’
Emile Maurice reviews ‘The TRUTH is on the WALLS’ which tells the story of Naz Gool - Ebrahim a courageous, compassionate and tireless human rights activist.
“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most Indigene of us all?”
Lucy Campbell shares her concerns over the marginalisation of southern Africa’s indigenous people.
A meditation on corruption
In an opinion piece published in ‘City Press’ Professor Njabulo Ndebele reflects on power, corruption and the Protection of State Information Bill
‘Siliva Zulu’ at the Iziko Slave Lodge - a review, a response and a reflection
Nessa Leibhammer reviews this exhibition which includes photographs taken by controversial anthropologist Lido Cipriani (1892-1962), and Siliva Zulu, a film directed by Italian filmmaker Attilio Gatt: the Iziko curatorial team respond and; George Mahashe shares some reflections on the discouse - and the power of the photographs.
‘The Visual Century’ - a review
Marilyn Martin’s review responds to the questions Verne Harris raised about how to measure the contribution of a publication like this to the realisation of a ‘decolonised post-apartheid’ archive.
The Zwelihle AECI Labour Site: The significance of private labour compounds in the Western Cape
Melanie Attwell attends the opening of Hostel 33 and discusses issues regarding the recognition and commemoration of spaces associated with the migrant labour system in the Western Cape.
Given a Chance, the Might of the Disability Sector would Reign Supreme
Edwin Sipho Rihlamvu call for the recognition of the individuality, agency and abilities of people with disabilities
