The Heritage Portal Showcase 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, it's time for our annual look back at the year that was. In this edition, we'll explore some key moments – both the highlights and challenges – that shaped the past twelve months. We'll also share some of the stories that caught your attention and sparked the most discussion among our readers.
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Highlights
Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites declared World Heritage Site
New World Heritage Sites in Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
Resurrection of the Dragon Pillar
Restoration of Ash Walls in Braamfrontein Cemetery
Unique bus shelter restored
The mega move of Africa's first submarine museum
Restoration of Constitutional Court’s South African flag
Priceless heritage sites celebrated at Toppieshoek
Challenges
Huntington Hall destroyed by fire
Awards
The Peter Louis Award Recognises Durban Art Deco Society
Re-imagining the Planetarium as the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome
Winner of the 2024 Mpumalanga Heritage Award
Paul Mikula honoured with HASA Gold Medal
Tributes
The man who was born, lived and died in the same house
NHC mourns the passing of Ubuntu Honouree
Brilliant architect who designed masterpieces in South Africa and Greece
He was an encyclopedia for for information on military, cultural and Zulu history
Popular Articles
A remarkable reunion between architect and client
The History of Westcliff
Victorian-era Brothel Tokens of South Africa
Shipwreck Gold Coins from South Africa
Who was the Roger behind the Jolly Roger?
Editor’s Choice
The Lost Graves of the Jameson Raiders
He changed the shape of the Cape coast
1912 Olympic Gold Medal Winner from South Africa
50 plus German-born photographers active in South Africa between 1846 and 1915
Sending Radio Signals through Rock
Living in a grand Parktown mansion in the 1970s