Culture and history
Mandela archive goes live
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- 28 March 2012
The Nelson Mandela Digital Archive Project has been launched online, opening the life, times and writings of the global icon to all.
• Mandela a free man 21 years ago
Liliesleaf: keeping the memory alive
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- 19 March 2012
Liliesleaf farm in Johannesburg, where African National Congress leaders were arrested in 1963 - they were subsequently tried for treason - brings to life the memories, fascinating stories and events of a turning point in South Africa's history.
• ConCourt art tells SA’s story
Cash boost for Baartman memorial
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- 15 March 2012
A centre of remembrance will be built in the Eastern Cape, near the grave of Saartjie Baartman – because “her story is the story of the world. The memory of Sarah Baartman is the memory of the world”.
• SA judge UN Human Rights head
Trekker site gets heritage status
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- 07 March 2012
The Voortrekker Monument, cultural bastion of the Afrikaner people, is to be declared a Grade 1 national heritage site by the South African government in March 2012. Grade 1 status signifies that the building is of national significance.
• SA marks first steps to democracy
New trail to honour struggle fallen
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- 28 February 2012
The South African government recently announced that it will undertake a massive nationwide route project that will honour the heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle.
• PE launches heritage walk
Apple Express to pick up steam
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- 27 February 2012
The inimitable Apple Express, the little green narrow-gauge train which was popular with locals and tourists alike, may soon be chugging back into the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
• Transnet's R93bn turnaround plan
South Africa, France in cultural exchange
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- 09 February 2012
The long-standing relationship between France and South Africa will be further strengthened over the next two years when the Saisons croisées France-Afrique du Sud 2012/2013 formally kicks off in June this year.
• SA, France toast to wine exchange
