Amazwi ‘Literature, Heritage, Ecology’ Conference: 28-29 March 2022 Dear SAMA Members See Amazwi ‘Literature, Heritage, Ecology’ Conference programme. Note: Attending the Zoom sessions is free. People who want to attend just need to register. A registration form is attached. Download PDF file here
Ditsong: Public Lecture on Conservation and Restoration: 24 March Online Download PDF file here
The South African, 15 March 2022: UNESCO seeks protection for Ukraine’s under threat heritage sites UNESCO seeks protection for Ukraine’s under threat heritage sites Ukraine’s rich heritage sites are under threat from Russia’s invasion, the country has seven places listed by UNESCO. https://www.msn.com/en-za/lifestyle/travel/unesco-seeks-protection-for-ukraines-under-threat-heritage-sites/ar-AAV3QGk?ocid=se
Call for Papers: SAMAB 44, 2022 Please find attached a call for submissions to the next issue of SAMAB entitled the Power of Museums. All submissions must be emailed to the SAMAB Editor, Prof. Bernadine Benson. E-Mail: bensobc@unisa.ac.za by 31 June 2022 Download PDF file here
Idea Stream, 25 February 2022: Curators in Ukraine face deadly obstacles as they protect their country’s treasures Curators in Ukraine face deadly obstacles as they protect their country’s treasures | NPR News | Ideastream Public Media The war has curators across Ukraine scrambling in ways familiar to people who managed collections in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. https://www.ideastream.org/news/curators-in-ukraine-face-deadly-obstacles-as-they-protect-their-cou…
News24, 2 March 2022: Ancient artefacts stolen from Ethiopia’s Tigray region being auctioned online as war rages on News24, 2 March 2022: Ancient artefacts stolen from Ethiopia’s Tigray region being auctioned online as war rages on
The Guardian, 19 February 2022: Two of Nigeria’s looted Benin bronzes returned to traditional palace Two of Nigeria’s looted Benin bronzes returned to traditional palace | Africa | The Guardian Colourful ceremony marks artefacts’ homecoming more than a century after they were pillaged by British troops https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/19/nigerias-looted-benin-bronzes-returned-to-traditional-palace
EWN, 23 February: Liliesleaf Farm Museum is Bankrupt, Board of Trustees admits Liliesleaf Farm Museum is bankrupt, board of trustees admits Liliesleaf trustee member, Themba Wakashe, said that the iconic heritage site was simply bankrupt and listed the COVID-19 lockdown, the loss of funders, a drastic decrease in visitors and the lack of annual government subsidies as some of the reasons. https://ewn.co.za/2022/02/23/liliesle
KZN Amafa and Research Institute Interactive Spaces Book Launch: 10 February 2022