Since 1994, South Africa has embraced an inclusive and democratic definition of heritage, yet the protection of the built environment remains uneven. While legislation provides a progressive framework, its implementation is fragile: enforcement is weak, penalties are negligible, and development pressures frequently prevail over preservation.
BOOK REVIEWS
The airline industry came of age in 1957 when for the first time more passengers crossed the North Atlantic by air than by sea. The jet aircraft—with its capacity to move hundreds of passengers within twenty-four hours from the southern tip of Africa to any major European city—sounded the death knell for the ocean-going passenger liner as the primary means of long-distance travel.
BLUE PLAQUES
This house was designed in 1905 by Percival Hill Mitchelson for American Mining Engineer, Charles James Price, manager of Geldenhuis Deep Gold Mine. When war broke out the technical staff of the mines formed the Railway Pioneer Regiment to repair war damage done to the railways. Railways were essential to the British army for moving troops and supplies. Price served as captain in the first battalion.