Arts and Culture
Towards a people's culture, Art and Resistance under apartheid
Art and Resistance under apartheid Art in the state of siege The Sharpeville Massacre was one of the most important turning points in the history of - more
The establishment of Drum Magazine in the 1950s, notwithstanding the newly-elected Nationalist Party’s policy of Apartheid, reflected the dynamic changes that were taking place among the - more
Black South African literature
The origins of Black South African literature in English lie in the Eastern Cape. The Glasgow Missionary Society founded the school of Lovedale at Alice in - more
Feature Films are the long format, fictional (non-factual) films you see in cinemas. They are called long format because they are longer than most other forms - more
Defining culture, heritage and identity
What is culture, heritage and identity? People learn and are influenced by the place and the people around them. In a country like South Africa many people have - more
South Africa and the Olympic Games
Background What is today referred to as the “Ancient Olympic Games”, was a sports festival celebrated in honour of the Greek god Zeus in the town - more
There are two types of World Heritage Sites. The first represents cultural and the second natural heritage. Cultural sites Cultural heritage sites have to show a - more
