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10 Awesome Things You Must Do in Cape Town City Centre

https://pixabay.com/photos/city-cape-town-south-africa-morning-2096093/ Welcome to the heart of Cape Town, where history, culture, and fun vibes collide! The City Centre is packed with amazing things to do, so whether you’re a local rediscovering the magic or a visitor exploring for the first time, you’re in for a treat. Let me guide you through 10 must-do activities that will make your time in…

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REMINDING THE ANCESTORS

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Spent two days at the Iziko Museums Slave Lodge in Cape Town. This was the first time in my 51 years of life that I heard Indians were brought to South Africa as slaves.

Fact: for the total slave population in Cape Town 51% were from within Africa, 25.9% from India, 22.7% from Southeast Asia, and 1% from Malaysia. This was all the work of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).

Check out the map above to see the routes that brought slaves to the Cape.

In my heart, I've always felt that me as South Asian stand on the shoulders of Blacks that helped to gain my peoples’ freedom. Now, it's concrete proof.

When I did the walking tour on slavery and apartheid, the guide named Wilmarie February narrated the story that individuals got their family (or surname/last name) based on the month the slave ship they were on arrived. Wilmarie’s family arrived in February.

Black, Colored, Malay people had to carry a pass book with them at all times in case they were running late and were out in Cape Town during curfew hours. People of Color were not allowed in certain areas after specified hours. Above are examples of passes that must be carried otherwise you would be heavily fined or imprisoned. Black/Colored/Malay people hated these passes so much that they referred to them as Dumpasses.

The Republic of Transkei was an unrecognized state in the southeastern region (now Eastern Cape) of South Africa from 1976 to 1994. Transkei represented a significant precedent and historic turning point in S. Africa’s policy of apartheid and separate development. Throughout its existence, it remained internationally unrecognized, diplomatically isolated and politically unstable.

I honor, celebrate and lift up resistance!

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Visited the Iziko Slave Lodge in Cape Town during my last day in South Africa! Random Fact: Many of the slaves that were brought to the Cape did not go through the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Slaves came from a wide range of countries, other parts of Africa, across the Indian Ocean (mostly Southeast Asian Countries), etc. For this reason, identifying slaves was not as easy. Slaves were not allowed to wear shoes, which made it easier for people during that time to identify slaves. Sad but true. South Africa’s memorialization of this history is vastly different from the States. I also went to a violence against women protest and saw an amazingly talented group of loving children sing their hearts out. I am full! ❤️ (at South Africa, Capetown) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HC0jPlm7e/?igshid=nbaffudkxk6c

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The Understudied History of Enslaved Women in Colonial Cape Town

The Understudied History of Enslaved Women in Colonial Cape Town

Gabrielle Goliath, Elegy (Louisa van de Caab, Iziko Slave Lodge, Cape Town, 2018, photo by Andrew Juries)

CAPE TOWN — Under Cover of Darkness is a temporary exhibition on view at the Iziko Slave Lodge, a museum in Cape Town, South Africa. The museum building was erected in 1679 and, until 1811, it housed people enslaved and owned by the Dutch East India Company. The space served other functions…

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Irene and I attended the opening of their exhibition for SWEAT, the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Trust last night at the Iziko Slave Lodge museum in Cape Town. It consists of 9 Portrait taken by us paired with some photos taken by the participants after a two day workshop on photography. It is spaced over three rooms and includes an hour long documentary made by us where different sex workers describe their daily routines and the places they inhabit. Make sure you sign one of the free postcards available in the third room in aid of decriminalizing sex work in South Africa. #portraitphotography #portrait #iziko #slavelodge #sweat #legalizesexwork (at Slave Lodge, Cape Town)

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Iziko Museums - time travel and space exploration

A world of discovery awaits you at Iziko Museums of South Africa this holiday! Spend quality time with your kids when you bring them to one of our museums where they will be able to see, discover and learn about the world we live in and beyond!

From dinosaurs to dolphins and whales, the Iziko South African Museum is a treasure chest waiting to be explored! Visitors to this museum can expect to be transported back in time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the continent. African Dinosaurs is a unique exhibition that features dinosaur fossils found in Africa. Skull casts of mega carnivores and realistic reconstructions of landscapes and dinosaurs bring this pre-historic period back to life! Come and see our ocean creatures on dry land! Be dwarfed by the casts of whales and dolphins on display, and a 20.5 metre blue whale skeleton in the Whale Well. This alone can satisfy the keenest explorer, but there’s more…

From earth to space! The recently revamped Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome, housed in the Iziko South African Museum will transport visitors on an immersive 3D journey into space. There are daily shows to choose from that provide edu-tainment for the whole family. Make use of our 3 for 1 deal, a ticket to the Planetarium will give you access to the Iziko South African Museum and the Iziko South African National Gallery!

Iziko South African National Gallery, Cape Town

Many of the Iziko museums are within walking distance of each other. Meander through the Company’s Garden to the South African National Gallery, which is a stimulating experience any time of year. Come and see the latest exhibitions, from Cape Town born artist Lionel Davis’s exhibition Gathering Strands, to The Magic of Asian Theatre Puppets, that is only in Cape Town until the end of July – there is something for everyone!

The Iziko Slave Lodge, Koopmans-de Wet House and Bo-Kaap Museum are a stone’s throw away, and their doors are open and ready to give visitors a warm welcome!

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"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." Nelson Mandela. Iziko Slave Lodge, Cape Town, South Africa. 15 February 2017. #nelsonmandela #madiba #iziko #slavelodge #capetown #southafrica #travel

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Irene and I attended the opening of their exhibition for SWEAT, the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Trust last night at the Iziko Slave Lodge museum in Cape Town. It consists of 9 Portrait taken by us paired with some photos taken by the participants after a two day workshop on photography. It is spaced over three rooms and includes an hour long documentary made by us where different sex workers describe their daily routines and the places they inhabit. Make sure you sign one of the free postcards available in the third room in aid of decriminalizing sex work in South Africa. #portraitphotography #portrait #iziko #slavelodge #sweat #legalizesexwork (at Slave Lodge, Cape Town)

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Iziko celebrates International Museum Day 2017

IZIKO CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY 2017

On Thursday, 18 May 2017, Iziko Museums of South Africa joins the global museum community to celebrate International Museum Day.

The theme for this year is “Museums and contested histories, saying the unspeakable in museums.” Entrance is free at most of our museums (excluding Groot Constantia Estate).

Iziko Museums of South Africa promises to be a hive of activity and will provide the public with insight into our social history, natural history and art collections.

This year’s programme kicks off on 12 and 13 May from 10h00 when participants and supporters of the Slave Route Challenge are invited to visit the Iziko Mobile Museum at the Castle of Good Hope. Slavery in the Cape dates back to 1653, when the first slave arrived in the Cape. In total, approximately 60 000 slaves were imported into the Cape until slavery was abolished in the mid-1800s. The stories of these people are often left untold, and heritage sites such as the Iziko Slave Lodge preserve the stories of many slaves.

The Iziko South African Museum will give the public an opportunity to see collections of dinosaur fossils, rock art and live spiders with guided and behind-the-scenes tours. Visitors can also participate in drumming, watch the cultural performance Walking Tall, avid readers can also enjoy some story reading in the Discovery Room.

Visit our popular annual book sale, or take a walk through to view our art and sculpture collections at the Iziko South African National Galley.

An exciting informative public lecture is planned at the Iziko Maritime Centre at the V&A Waterfront, where our knowledgeable maritime curator will present a talk about the first minefields at sea around the Cape to shipping and military enthusiasts of all ages, and interested members of the public.

The Iziko Planetarium will not be open to the public on International Museum Day this year, but visitors can look forward to the re-launch. Doors to the revamped Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome are set to re-open later this month.

Entrance to all Iziko museums is free on International Museum Day, 18 May.

For more information please visit www.iziko.org.za. For full programme Information please contact Wandile Goozen Kasibe on 021 481 3804/13 or e-mail: wkasibe@iziko.org.za

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Explore Iziko museums on Museum Night 2017

Iziko Museums of South Africa, in collaboration with Thursdays Projects, will offer free admission to three Iziko museums on Museum Night on April 20.Explore Iziko museums on Museum Night in a New Light, After Dark

Museum Night founding partner, Iziko Museums of South Africa, in collaboration with Thursdays Projects, will offer free admission to three Iziko museums on Museum Night 2017, 20 April, from 5pm to 10pm.

This year, visitors can look forward to a bigger and better Museum Night, incorporating a number of museums, including the Iziko South African Museum, and Iziko South African National Gallery, Iziko Slave Lodge, the South African Jewish Museum, District Six Museum, Cape Town Holocaust Centre, and the New Church Museum.

Museum Night Cape Town 2017

Explore natural history and the wonders of the universe at the Iziko South African Museum. Marvel at the majesty of marine life or travel back millions of years to the time of the African Dinosaurs, and walk among the giants that once ruled the Earth. Visit the Iziko Slave Lodge after dark to explore our shared history of slavery in South Africa. The Slave Lodge is one of the oldest buildings in Cape Town. Today, the site is dedicated to promoting awareness of human rights, transforming from a site of human wrongs to one of human rights.

Visitors can reflect on contemporary times at the Iziko South African National Gallery, where The Art of Disruptions showcases works by artists who employ different strategies to actively ‘break apart’, challenge and complicate the traditional boundaries and hierarchies of culture and society, as represented by those in power. These artworks engage with a range of topical issues, such as racism, inequality, and environmental denigration. Patrons can discover Women’s Work exhibition that showcases the innovation demonstrated by a diverse group of contemporary South African artists and artisans, who utilise and transform techniques such as knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting and beadwork to create works that blur the boundaries between art and craft.

All museums will have print maps and programmes available to help attendees navigate the city and explore other museums that interest them. No tickets are required, but high attendance numbers are anticipated and the organisers have advised that attendees should expect queues at some museums. Museum Night is an initiative that aims to make the city’s cultural institutions more accessible, while developing local audiences for museums, and fostering higher engagement with art and culture. It is also a lively public experience that injects life into the city’s public spaces after hours. It is an incredibly unique opportunity to engage with local culture.

The public is invited to explore a walkable programme of participating museums until late at night, for free. Alongside the core programme of museums, visitors will also be able to enjoy a curated programme of performances, music and food trucks.

Museum Night is an initiative of Thursdays Projects, the team behind Cape Town’s popular First Thursdays, with Iziko Museums of South Africa as a founding partner. The 2017 edition of Museum Night Cape Town has been made possible with the generous patronage of the Ackerman Family Foundation and Arup, with additional support from the City of Cape Town and the HCI Foundation. Museum Night has expanded beyond the central city to include an edition at the V&A Waterfront, the next edition of which is to take place on 28 June 2017.

More information about the event and the full programme will be available online in the week leading up to the event. Those interested can visit www.museum-night.co.za or the Museum Night Cape Town page on Facebook.

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From human wrongs to Human Rights

Human Rights Day at Iziko Museums

South Africa will officially celebrate Human Rights Day, on Tuesday, 21 March. To commemorate this day, Iziko Museums of South Africa in Cape Town will offer *free entry to all its museums (*excluding the Castle of Good Hope, and Groot Constantia).

History is filled with the stories of the marginalized, oppressed and enslaved. The Iziko Slave Lodge Museum, one of the oldest buildings in the Cape, despite its oppressive legacy, strives to transform from a space of human wrongs to a site of human rights. Exhibitions and programmes hosted here aim to raise awareness of human rights issues and sharing the untold narratives of Slavery in the Cape.

COMMEMORATIVE DAYS – FREE ENTRANCE

Human Rights Day: 21 March

Freedom Day: 27 April

International Museum Day: 18 May

Africa Day: 25 May

Youth Day: 16 June

National Women’s Day: 9 August

Heritage Week: 18-24 September

National Aids Awareness Day: 1 December

Emancipation Day: 1 December

Day of Reconciliation: 16 December

Explore the countless aspects of our history, identity, and culture at the Iziko Slave Lodge Discover Singing Freedom: Music and the struggle against apartheid. This exhibition unpacks the songs and melodies – carried in the hearts of people – that encouraged and inspired the calls to action that led South Africa to democracy. My Naam is Februarie: Identities Rooted in Slavery brings into memory the forgotten history of slavery, when the names of the enslaved were stripped away and they were renamed for the month they arrived at the Cape of Good Hope.

“Today, our rights are enshrined in the Constitution. The Bill of Rights affords individuals’ rights for equality; human dignity; life; freedom and security; privacy; freedom of religion, belief and opinion; freedom of expression; freedom of association; and education. This is a privilege we should cherish and we should enable everyone to enjoy this privilege through our democracy through the exhibitions and research programmes that are had at the Iziko Museums of South Africa. The museum is also your forum” says Iziko CEO, Rooksana Omar.

The country remembers the day in 1960 when anti-apartheid demonstrators in Sharpeville near Johannesburg were gunned down by police. The Sharpeville massacre took place on Monday, 21 March as police opened fire on about 5 000 people who had come to protest against ‘’dom-pass’’ laws.

Iziko commemorates the Human Rights Day by providing visitors the opportunity to ‘’travel through time’’, delve into the past and explore the museums for free.

Iziko South African National Gallery, Cape Town

Visitors can reflect on contemporary times at the Iziko South African National Gallery, where The Art of Disruptions showcases works by artists who employ different strategies to actively ‘break apart’, challenge and complicate the traditional boundaries and hierarchies of culture and society, as represented by those in power. These artworks engage with a range of topical issues such as racism, inequality, and environmental denigration.

Step back in time at the Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum where Between States of Emergency: Photographers in action 1985 to 1990 features 40 photographers who took a stand against the oppressive apartheid regime. It provides a rich visual archive of the turbulent South African political landscape.

Free entry *excludes the Castle of Good Hope and Groot Constantia Manor House Museum. Iziko Bertram House, Planetarium and Old Town House are currently closed for important renovations. Iziko will advise on reopening dates in due course.

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Public discourse at Iziko Slave Lodge

Sustainable Futures through Multilingual Education

Iziko Museums of South Africa will host an International Mother Language Day panel discussion on 18 February 2017. The theme for this year is “Towards sustainable futures through multilingual education”.

The event intends to provide a forum for critical discourse about the importance, promotion and preservation of indigenous languages of the country.

The event will be held in collaboration with the Pan South African Languages Board, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport: Language services, and Cape Town Festival. It aims to create a multi-layered opportunity to share and explore various perspectives.

A series of short presentations about: The preservation of the isiXhosa linguistic heritage through stage performance; The preservation of the Nama Language and Culture; Afrikaans and Decolonising South African literature will form the basis of this facilitated discussion. Performances will, among others, include traditional dances and poetry readings.The event will bring together artists, researchers and scholars, historians, heritage practitioners, cultural activists and policy makers. The half-day programme will take place at the Iziko Slave Lodge Museum, from 11:00 until 14:30.

International Mother Language Day is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) initiative that is celebrated annually on 21 February. The founding purpose of this global initiative is to promote use of mother language in various domains, encourage and create awareness of the usage and preservation of our rich and diverse linguistic heritage across the world.

This public engagement draws its inspiration from Nelson Mandela’s observation that, “without language, one cannot talk to people and understand them; one cannot share their hopes and aspirations, grasp their history, appreciate their poetry, or savour their songs”.

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