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'''Joburg Heritage Foundation''' <ref>https://joburgheritage.org.za/</ref> (JHF) is an activist and education organization which aims to conserve |
'''Joburg Heritage Foundation''' <ref>https://joburgheritage.org.za/</ref> (JHF) is an activist, conservation and education organization which aims to conserve [[Johannesburg|Johannesburg’s]] built heritage, while informing residents about the cities “precious, non-renewable, finite and irreplaceable” <ref>https://joburgheritage.org.za/</ref> heritage resources. |
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Since the discovery of gold, in 1886, and the establishment of the first hotel at [[Ferreirasdorp]], the city’s infrastructure has benefited from investments associated with the [[Mining_industry_of_South_Africa |mining industry]]. Under apartheid, aided by cheap labour,<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Vosloo |first=Christo |date=00/2020 |title=Extreme apartheid: the South African system of migrant labour and its hostels |url=https://scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1021-14972020000100001&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en |journal=Image & Text |issue=34 |pages=1–33 |doi=10.17159/2617-3255/2020/n34a1 |issn=1021-1497}}</ref> Johannesburg became the city of gold, a regional powerhouse and experienced enormous economic and spatial growth. Post democracy corruption<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Mlambo |first=Daniel N. |last2=Mubecua |first2=Mandla A. |last3=Mlambo |first3=Victor H. |date=2023-07 |title=Post-colonial Independence and Africa’s Corruption Conundrum: A Succinct South African Critique Post-democratisation |url=http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/09750878231176260 |journal=Insight on Africa |language=en |volume=15 |issue=2 |pages=184–202 |doi=10.1177/09750878231176260 |issn=0975-0878}}</ref> has meant that many parts of the greater metropolis have been neglected and lost its shine.<ref> https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/urban-decay-joburg-far-world-class-african-city</ref> JHF members are committed to the whole city, raising awareness of architecture and buildings and commemorating a diverse culture, with blue plaques.<ref> https://joburgheritage.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Flo-Birds-fierce-fight-to-protect-Joburg-heritage-Sunday-Times-28-04-2024.pdf </ref> The foundation has had significant impact, and has earned its reputation as a defender to the city’s diverse heritage and cultural public infrastructure, such as the Johannesburg City library,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haffejee |first=By Ihsaan |date=2024-05-20 |title=Joburg protesters demand library opens immediately |url=https://groundup.org.za/article/joburg-residents-picket-outside-city-library-to-demand-it-be-opened-immediately/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=GroundUp News |language=en}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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JHF grew from the as Parktown & Westcliff Heritage Trust, <ref> https://www.theheritageportal.co.za/organisation/johannesburg-heritage-foundation-jhf</ref>an organization that wished to support the heritage of [[Parktown_mansions | Parktown Mansions]] and other suburbs. The JHF recognized that heritage extended beyond the Randlords mansions could be found accross the greater metropolis. <ref> https://www.theheritageportal.co.za/organisation/johannesburg-heritage-foundation-jhf</ref> |
JHF offer access to many heritage resources, through tours, research and education.. It’s focuss is on retaining Johannesburg’s existing cultural heritage for generations to come.<ref>https://joburgheritage.org.za/about/</ref>JHF grew from the as Parktown & Westcliff Heritage Trust, <ref> https://www.theheritageportal.co.za/organisation/johannesburg-heritage-foundation-jhf</ref>an organization that wished to support the heritage of [[Parktown_mansions | Parktown Mansions]] and other suburbs. The JHF recognized that heritage extended beyond the Randlords mansions could be found accross the greater metropolis. <ref> https://www.theheritageportal.co.za/organisation/johannesburg-heritage-foundation-jhf</ref> |
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==Blue Plaques== |
==Blue Plaques== |
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Revision as of 05:17, 15 August 2024
Joburg Heritage Foundation [1] (JHF) is an activist, conservation and education organization which aims to conserve Johannesburg’s built heritage, while informing residents about the cities “precious, non-renewable, finite and irreplaceable” [2] heritage resources.
Since the discovery of gold, in 1886, and the establishment of the first hotel at Ferreirasdorp, the city’s infrastructure has benefited from investments associated with the mining industry. Under apartheid, aided by cheap labour,[3] Johannesburg became the city of gold, a regional powerhouse and experienced enormous economic and spatial growth. Post democracy corruption[4] has meant that many parts of the greater metropolis have been neglected and lost its shine.[5] JHF members are committed to the whole city, raising awareness of architecture and buildings and commemorating a diverse culture, with blue plaques.[6] The foundation has had significant impact, and has earned its reputation as a defender to the city’s diverse heritage and cultural public infrastructure, such as the Johannesburg City library,[7]
History
JHF offer access to many heritage resources, through tours, research and education.. It’s focuss is on retaining Johannesburg’s existing cultural heritage for generations to come.[8]JHF grew from the as Parktown & Westcliff Heritage Trust, [9]an organization that wished to support the heritage of Parktown Mansions and other suburbs. The JHF recognized that heritage extended beyond the Randlords mansions could be found accross the greater metropolis. [10]
Blue Plaques
The City of Johannesburg, Department of Arts, Culture and Joburg Heritage Foundation collaborate on placing plaques in publicly visible locations[11]. These blue plaques might commemorate a famous person or event, while raising public awareness about heritage, foster citizen pride. The plaques are installed in publicly visible locations and are intended to protect and preserve historical landmarks.[12]
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- ^ https://joburgheritage.org.za/
- ^ https://joburgheritage.org.za/
- ^ Vosloo, Christo (00/2020). "Extreme apartheid: the South African system of migrant labour and its hostels". Image & Text (34): 1–33. doi:10.17159/2617-3255/2020/n34a1. ISSN 1021-1497.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Mlambo, Daniel N.; Mubecua, Mandla A.; Mlambo, Victor H. (2023-07). "Post-colonial Independence and Africa's Corruption Conundrum: A Succinct South African Critique Post-democratisation". Insight on Africa. 15 (2): 184–202. doi:10.1177/09750878231176260. ISSN 0975-0878.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/urban-decay-joburg-far-world-class-african-city
- ^ https://joburgheritage.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Flo-Birds-fierce-fight-to-protect-Joburg-heritage-Sunday-Times-28-04-2024.pdf
- ^ Haffejee, By Ihsaan (2024-05-20). "Joburg protesters demand library opens immediately". GroundUp News. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ https://joburgheritage.org.za/about/
- ^ https://www.theheritageportal.co.za/organisation/johannesburg-heritage-foundation-jhf
- ^ https://www.theheritageportal.co.za/organisation/johannesburg-heritage-foundation-jhf
- ^ https://doi.org/10.1080/0035919X.2023.2277783
- ^ https://joburgheritage.org.za/blue-plaques/