Eric Itzkin is a historian, author, cultural activist and heritage specialist involved in documenting, preserving and promoting historical sites in Johannesburg. Widely regarded by peers as an expert on Johannesburg’s rich and complex history, Itzkin has spent decades preserving, documenting, and shaping the public memory of the city. Over
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Johannesburg from the Riverbanks: Navigating the Jukskei is an ambitious and timely contribution to Johannesburg studies. Bringing together twenty-one chapters by twenty-six contributors, the volume emerged largely from the 2023 Riparian Urbanism project and seeks to reposition the Jukskei River
Blue Plaques
Officially opened by the State secretary, Leyds on Paul Kruger’s birthday of 10/10/1895. This was the main station on the South-Eastern line and used until the new station was opened in 1961. The building was declared a national monument in 1975 and operated as the old Transport Museum by the Rupert Foundation until 2004. The foundation stone dates way back to heritage day, 24 September 1894.