I'm considering abandoning this project. I've got a backlog of news items in need of posting, but have limited time. I'm wondering if there is much utility to this blog. I get a fair number of hits, but I don't know if anyone is actually subscribed or is using this as an information source. Drop me a comment or a PM if you are and I will keep going. If you'd rather it be slightly different, you can tell me that too. Otherwise this may be my last post for a good long while.
Thanks!
s
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Heritage status means funding, says monument boss - The New Age Online
Heritage status means funding, says monument boss - The New Age Online:
Heritage status means funding, says monument boss The New Age Online “It culminated with the South African Heritage Resource Agency publishing the declaration according the Voortrekker Monument national heritage status in the Government Gazette on July8 last year. The original application was submitted in July 2006. Also: |
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Stone Age pebble may be oldest engraving ever - Technology & science - Science - DiscoveryNews.com - msnbc.com
Stone Age pebble may be oldest engraving ever - Technology & science - Science - DiscoveryNews.com - msnbc.com: "
100K, Klasies River Mouth -
d'Errico, F., Moreno, R.G., Rifkin, R.F., 2012. Technological, elemental and colorimetric analysis of an engraved ochre fragment from the Middle Stone Age levels of Klasies River Cave 1, South Africa, Journal of Archaeological Science 39, 942-952.
Scientists concluded that humans intentionally made the sub-parallel linear incisions on this Middle Stone Age ochre pebble.
'via Blog this'
Friday, February 24, 2012
'FIRED' - an exhibition of South African ceramics - Artslink.co.za News (press release)
'FIRED' - an exhibition of South African ceramics - Artslink.co.za News (press release):
Artslink.co.za News (press release) | 'FIRED' - an exhibition of South African ceramics Artslink.co.za News (press release) The exhibition celebrates the artistry of southern African potters and ceramic artists from the archaeological past to the present. Drawn from the vast collections of the Iziko Social History department, the exhibition reflects the coming together of ... and more » |
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Zulu woman to be auctioned in London - Sowetan
Zulu woman to be auctioned in London - Sowetan:
Sowetan | Zulu woman to be auctioned in London Sowetan Arts and Culture spokesman Mack Lewele said the National Heritage Resources Act gives South African Heritage Resources Agency (Sahra) the responsibility to issue permits for heritage objects or artworks to leave the country. |
Monday, February 20, 2012
Gauteng often a victim of its own success - Mokonyane - Politicsweb
Gauteng often a victim of its own success - Mokonyane - Politicsweb:
Gauteng often a victim of its own success - Mokonyane Politicsweb We will in partnership with the National Heritage Council be implementing the Gauteng Chapter of the National Liberation Heritage Route Project, which aims to identify and promote sites that express key aspects of the South African liberation ... |
Mulder's land comments 'distort history' - Primedia Broadcasting - Eyewitness News
Mulder's land comments 'distort history' - Primedia Broadcasting - Eyewitness News:
Mulder's land comments 'distort history' Primedia Broadcasting - Eyewitness News Freedom Fron Plus leader Pieter Mulder's comments on land ownership distorted history and were nothing short of "nonsense", the National Heritage Council said on Monday. The deputy agriculture minister made the comments after President Jacob Zuma's ... |
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Construction team finds shipwreck at V&A Waterfront - Creamer Media's Engineering News
Construction team finds shipwreck at V&A Waterfront - Creamer Media's Engineering News:
Construction team finds shipwreck at V&A Waterfront Creamer Media's Engineering News Construction company WBHO has found a wooden shipwreck during excavation works for a new office block in the Clock Tower precinct of the V&A Waterfront, the South African Heritage Resources Agency (Sahra) said on Thursday. Workers last week uncovered a ... |
Monday, February 13, 2012
R7.5m raised for new Catholic church centre - Independent Online
R7.5m raised for new Catholic church centre - Independent Online:
 Independent Online | R7.5m raised for new Catholic church centre Independent Online Architectural plans had been handed over and approved by Amafa, and eThekwini municipality was halfway through approving the plan, Kearney said. “We have also met the municipality and discussed ways of improving the surrounding neighbourhood. and more » |
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Zuma unveils plans for new heritage projects
Zuma unveils plans for new heritage projects:
South Africa would proceed with, and undertake a number of new heritage projects this year, including new museums and centres in memory of South Africa’s anti-Apartheid struggle, President Jacob Zuma announced this week.
'via Blog this'
South Africa would proceed with, and undertake a number of new heritage projects this year, including new museums and centres in memory of South Africa’s anti-Apartheid struggle, President Jacob Zuma announced this week.
'via Blog this'
Friday, February 10, 2012
Call to preserve unique streetscapes - Independent Online
Call to preserve unique streetscapes - Independent Online:
 Independent Online | Call to preserve unique streetscapes Independent Online All buildings older than 60 years are under the protection of the provincial protection body, Amafa. There is no active body within the city responsible for buildings less than 60 years' old, although a heritage line department has been set up within ... |
Team racing to dig up Waterfront ship | News24
Team racing to dig up Waterfront ship | News24: "
'via Blog this'
An official examines the remains of a ship found at a construction site at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. (Daniel Calderwood, News24)
'via Blog this'
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Eviction fight over unsafe building - Independent Online
Eviction fight over unsafe building - Independent Online:
 Independent Online | Eviction fight over unsafe building Independent Online Heritage Western Cape had also been cited as a respondent because the Heritage Act provided that a structure might not be demolished without a permit if it was older than 60 years. The department had applied for such a permit. |
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Three in court for memorial vandalism - Independent Online
Three in court for memorial vandalism - Independent Online:
 Independent Online | Three in court for memorial vandalism Independent Online According to a press statement released by Amafa, the provincial heritage conservation agency, the men allegedly sawed pieces off the bronze memorial plaque, which is mounted at the corner of Fielden and Lamport streets. They were arrested by police ... |
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Skeleton uncovered in rural back garden - Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za
Skeleton uncovered in rural back garden - Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za: "What should have resulted in a beautiful water feature in their garden turned into the painful process of trying to discover who was buried less than four metres away from their back door."
'via Blog this'
'via Blog this'
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)