EXEMPTION FROM THE NEED TO OBTAIN A PERMIT IN TERMS OF SECTION 34 OF THE NATIONAL HERITAGE RESOURCES ACT (ACT 25 OF 1999)
As per Provincial Notice 9051 published on 1 April 2025, by virtue of the powers vested in Heritage Western Cape (HWC), as the Provincial Heritage Resources Authority for the province…
HERITAGE WESTERN CAPE SECTION 38(1) APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA SAHRIS AS OF 5 MAY 2025
Heritage Western Cape (HWC) will be migrating onto the South African Heritage Resources Information System (SAHRIS) platform. This means that applications made to HWC in terms of the National Heritage…
Hostel 33- Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum
The Significance of Hostel 33- Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum In a momentous step toward preserving South Africa’s complex history, Hostel 33 has been officially declared a Provincial Heritage Site. This…
Imam Rakiep
The recognition of Imam Abdol Rakiep’s legacy as a Provincial Heritage Site is an important step in acknowledging the rich and diverse history of marginalized communities in Cape Town. By…
HWC 2025 Meeting Schedule
Heritage Western Cape (HWC) offices will re-open on Thursday 2 January 2025 The 2025 committee schedule can be accessed via the following link Committee dates are subject to change however…
Call for Nominations
CALL FOR PROVINCIAL HERITAGE SITENOMINATIONS._CM inputs INVITATION TO THE PUBLIC TO NOMINATE POTENTIAL HERITAGE RESOURCES IN THE WESTERN CAPE, WORTHY OF PROVINCIAL HERITAGE STATUS TO FORM PART OF THE NATIONAL…
Kaaimans River Railway Bridge
The Significance of the Kaaimans River Railway Bridge The Kaaimans River Railway Bridge, located in Wilderness, George, is a landmark of immense historical and engineering value. Completed in 1925, it…
Blaauwberg Nature Reserve
Figure: An image from the BNR towards Table Mountain (Taken on, Source...)