We write as the residents of Young Avenue – the people who actually live here, who wake up on this street every morning, who sweep its pavements, plant its gardens, and who are working tirelessly to remedy the situation at the abandoned Department of Public Works properties that have become the subject of Daily Maverick's recent coverage (click
BOOK REVIEWS
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.
BLUE PLAQUES
Ons skool het in 1970 asgevolg van die Groepsgebiedewet onstaan toe twee skole op Swellendam moes amalgameer en na Railton verskuif: Die NGKerkskool van 1813 en St Luke's English Church Mission School van 1854. Dit was 'n swaar begin vererger deur 'n Busongeluk in 1975 wat die lewers van 21 leerders en 6 ondewyses geeis het, Nou kyk ons net vorentoe.