With the recent demolition of the Blue Waters Manor House in Somerset West, the town has lost more than an attractive old house. It has lost a tangible connection with its architectural and social history. While development and urban densification are both necessary and inevitable, the Blue Waters case raises important questions about how heritage
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It is appropriate to begin with a declaration of interest: I contributed a chapter on Prynnsberg and supported the publication of this book. That proximity, however, also allows for a fuller appreciation of both its achievements and its limitations. Jackie Kalley, publishing under her Otterley Press
Blue Plaques
The original Johannesburg SS Mendi memorial in Avalon Cemetery was opened in 1995 by HRH Queen Elizabeth II and President Nelson Mandela. The original memorial was the result of the effort of Mr MK Malefane who personally undertook its development.