Heritage
Stellenbosch residents oppose new luxury estate
Jamestown strawberry farmers fear the loss of a rich heritage
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 6 August 2026
Heritage farmhouse in McGregor unlawfully demolished by municipality
Historic buildings left to be stripped, despite provincial MPLs recommending it be used as a safe house
News | 22 June 2026
Mogale City pumping raw sewage into rivers in the Cradle of Humankind
All three of the municipality’s wastewater treatment works have collapsed to critical levels
By Seth Thorne
News | 11 May 2026
Oude Molen Eco Village’s fight for survival
A heritage assessment was rejected but the Western Cape Government will appeal
News | 1 April 2026
Sharpeville forgotten by government
Memorials honouring the victims of the 1960 massacre are falling into ruin, but local activists are stepping up to improve the township
By Seth Thorne
Feature | 21 March 2026
Volunteers turn derelict historic building into a thriving community centre
A 19th-century Cape Dutch homestead in Cape Town has been revived through a partnership between SAHRA and volunteers
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Brief | 11 March 2026
Adderley Street flower sellers oppose planned rules and tariffs
The City of Cape Town says it wants to upgrade the market and consultations are ongoing
Brief | 7 March 2026
We’re being pushed out, say Kalk Bay fishing families
Massive increase in water bills means they cannot afford to stay
By Liezl Human
News | 7 October 2025
Soweto youth honour their heritage with music
The Morris Isaacson Centre for Music teaches music to more than 340
Photo Essay | 25 September 2025