WHITE HERITAGE MONTH

WHITE/AFRIKANER HERITAGE AND ITS ADAPTATION TO THE POST 1994 POLITICAL LANDSCAPE: A CRITICAL EXAMINATION

Constitution Hill as part of its public programs ?Word Series programme? will seek to explore and deliberate on the nature of South African heritage. The seminar aims at examining how White /Afrikaner heritage has been affected by political changes that have taken place since 1994.

Prior to 1994, South African heritage including museums and monuments was largely colonial and represented whites? identities. When the winds of change were blowing, heritage also found itself at the centre of scrutiny. Its future was questioned and contested by political activists and practitioners.

Various perceptions about the future of White/Afrikaner monuments have since emerged. While some were agitating for these monuments to be demolished other felt that they form an integral part of the South African memory.

Join us as we engage panelists, including Maj. Gen. Gert Opperman, on the issue of White Afrikaner heritage.

Date: 26th September 2007
Venue: Old Fort Conference, Constitution Hill
Catering: Tea and Coffee will be served

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR: MR. S. MKHIZE

PROGRAMME

18H00-18H30 : REGISTRATION
18H30- 18H40 : WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
18H40-18H55 : MAJ. GEN. GERT OPPERMAN
18H55-19H10 : THABO KGOMOMMU
19H10-19H25 : LULI CALLINICOS
19H25-19H55 : DISCUSSION
19H55-20H00 : VOTE OF THANKS
Constitution Hill is a unique mixed-use development in the Inner City of Johannesburg implemented by the JDA, funded by Blue IQ and the new home of the Constitutional Court, the protector of our basic rights and freedoms. Constitution Hill is also the site of Johannesburg?s notorious Old Fort Prison Complex, commonly known as Number Four, where thousands of ordinary people were brutally punished before the dawn of democracy in 1994. Many of South Africa?s leading political activists, including Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, were detained here. 

In addition to the permanent exhibitions, interactive experiences and educational programmes , Constitution Hill offers venues for hire, as well as the Dome, the location for film shoot service, day and night tours, a full calendar of public programmes and exhibitions that bring the site to life and enable the public to connect with the activities of the Constitutional Court.

For Constitution Hill programs, events calendar and exhibitions contact

Alice Moloto
Manager Marketing, Sales and Administration
011 381 3100

Mxolisi Dlamuka
Program Manager
011 381 3100