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Proud moment for Bonteheuwel as Freedom Square granted heritage status

With the country just coming out of heritage month, and residents encouraged to relish in the traditions, history and memories of their forbearers, the Western Cape Heritage Council has approved the classification of five new heritage sites in the province. The sites include Freedom Square in Bonteheuwel; Gugulethu 7 Memorial; Langa Pass office in Langa; Princess Vlei in Retreat and Blaauwberg Nature Reserve. Speaking on the VOC Breakfast show on […]

today1 October 2020

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Beastly development in Bo-Kaap scrapped after HWC grants protection to sites

A high-cost development planned for Bo-Kaap came to a grinding halt after Heritage Western Cape (HWC) granted provisional and provincial protection for two addresses under inspection. Locals said the iconic heritage and surroundings would be under threat should the development proceed at 148 and 150 Butiengracht street. The association called for provincial protection for 148 Buitengracht Street and provisional protection of 150 Buitengracht Street. Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association chairperson […]

today12 August 2020

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