HeritageworX

29/03/2026

Dankie aan Petronel Fourie en Maroela Media vir die opvolg artikel en die duidelikheid wat gegee word. 'n Goeie en etiese journalis wat die waarheid gaan soek en nie sensasie najaag nie. Yes, it is in Afrikaans and is very worth getting someone to translate it for you if you cannot read it yourself. See it is worth rocking the boat with a strongly worded letter or two; we cannot let misinformation and sensationalism negate the necessary and good work being done. Please share this article far and wide and let the truth be known, good news does not travel as far and fast as bad news. Die ou spreekwoord sê dit die beste - Al hardloop die leuen ook hoe snel, die waarheid agterhaal hom wel!

Al die voorwerpe wat in die ou Staatsmuseum-gebou was, is nou deel van die versamelings wat in die nuwe Kultuurhistoriese Museum in Visagiestraat bewaar word. Sommige van die voorwerpe is ook deel van die uitstallings in die nuwe museum.

27/03/2026

What fantastic news!!!!!!

East Fort has just been declared a Provincial Heritage Site!!!!! It took a while but now it is protected as the treasure we all know it to be.

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

02/03/2026

Good day,
I am sure some, if not most of you, have seen or been sent the article by the Daily Investor entitled:

‘Historic 134 year old South African museum abandoned and completely empty’. Daily Investor - 24 February 2026. (https://dailyinvestor.com/property/121190/historic-134-year-old-south-african-museum-abandoned-and-completely-empty/)

I wrote a letter to the editor on the 25th of February 2026, and, as expected, did not get any response, as they have achieved what they wanted to with the falsehoods in this piece. As they have had ample time to respond or, as requested, publish my letter, I am now sharing my letter with you, and also on every post that has shared this article. The blatant racism and division this piece has created is sickning and I, for one, am extremely tired of seeing heritage used for cheap sensationalism by the media.

Please feel free to share my response with those who sent the article to you or where you see it shared or published.
Yours
Karin

04/03/2025

PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to deny anyone entrance or further participation who does not comply with the safety measures put in place.

Dear All

If you are between 16 and 160 years of age this is for you! (See attached advert)

This is a public participation initiative, so anyone with a passion for archaeology can join in the fun. You do not have to be a registered student or professional, in fact, you do not even require previous fieldwork experience. Our intensive 2-day introduction course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to know your way around an excavation trench.

You will be guided by experienced group leaders known as Trench Commanders; post-graduate students in archaeology with ample fieldwork experience. Karin Scott and Mariette Harcombe (HeritageworX) will coordinate the introduction course and facilitate the week's activities on site, while Prof Anton van Vollenhoven (Archaetnos) will serve as the project leader and Principal Investigator on site.

Costs: R4000.00 per person includes
- the Introduction to Archaeology Course and all course material
- All food and refreshments during the course and on-site
- Certificate of Participation

Note: We do not cover nor arrange transport or accommodation

A 50% deposit (non-refundable or transferable) is required to secure your place.

If you are a registered student or paid up member of a relevant society e.g. South African Archaeological Society, Historical Society or The South African Amateur Palaeontological Society you are entitled to a 10% discount. We are always willing to discuss special rates for group bookings of 4 or more people.

Please assist us in forwarding this post to your mailing list and all others who might be interested.

Do not hesitate to contact us ASAP to reserve your place on the team or if you should have any questions

We look forward to having you as a part of the 2025 East Fort Team!

Karin, Mariette and Anton

03/03/2024

Dear All

If you have always wondered how on earth scientists can tell different animals apart by merely looking at their bones – THIS is the course for you!

We will take you on an exciting journey of discovery. This course allows you to step into the shoes of an archaeozoologist and see how the basic knowledge of skeletons can open your eyes to a new level of understanding nature and animals. The skeletal adaptations that make animals unique and help them survive in specific habitats will be discussed. The reasons why animal remains are vital to the interpretation of an archaeological site will become clear.

This intensive 4 day course is filled with interactive group activities, interesting videos and above all information that is fresh and easy to digest. The course is open to the general public, students and professionals. No prior knowledge is required.

Costs: R4500.00 per person includes
- All course material – Printed and Electronic
- Tea/Coffee and lunch during the course
- Certificate of attendance

Note: We do not cover nor arrange transport or accommodation

A 50% deposit (non-refundable or transferable) is required to secure your place.

If you are a registered student or paid up member of a relevant society e.g. South African Archaeological Society, Historical Society or The South African Amateur Palaeontological Society you are entitled to a 10% discount. We are always willing to discuss special rates for group bookings of 4 or more people.

As we require 12 - 15 people to present this course we ask that you assist us in forwarding this email and attachment to your mailing list and all others that might be interested.

Please do not hesitate to contact us ASAP to reserve your place or if you should have any questions.

Looking forward to meeting you on the course.

Your HeritageworX Team

03/03/2024

PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to deny anyone entrance or further participation who does not comply with the safety measures put in place.

Dear All

If you are between 16 and 160 years of age this is for you! (See attached advert)

This is a public participation initiative, so anyone with a passion for archaeology can join in the fun. You do not have to be a registered student or professional, in fact, you do not even require previous fieldwork experience. Our intensive 2-day introduction course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to know your way around an excavation trench.

You will be guided by experienced group leaders known as Trench Commanders; post-graduate students in archaeology with ample fieldwork experience. Karin Scott and Mariette Harcombe (HeritageworX) will coordinate the introduction course and facilitate the week's activities on site, while Prof Anton van Vollenhoven (Archaetnos) will serve as the project leader and Principal Investigator on site.

Costs: R3500.00 per person includes
- the Introduction to Archaeology Course and all course material
- All food and refreshments during the course and on-site
- Certificate of Participation

Note: We do not cover nor arrange transport or accommodation

A 50% deposit (non-refundable or transferable) is required to secure your place.

If you are a registered student or paid up member of a relevant society e.g. South African Archaeological Society, Historical Society or The South African Amateur Palaeontological Society you are entitled to a 10% discount. We are always willing to discuss special rates for group bookings of 4 or more people.

Please assist us in forwarding this email and attachment to your mailing list and all others who might be interested.

Do not hesitate to contact us ASAP to reserve your place on the team or if you should have any questions

We look forward to having you as a part of the 2024 East Fort Team!

Karin, Mariette and Anton

23/10/2023

This past weekend HeritageworX , along with our colleagues from Ubique Heritage Consultants and Archaetnos went to Bela Bela to see where we can assist Bela Bela Heritage in their mission. It was a fantastic weekend filled with good archaeology, productive talks, and lots of good cheer.

We are looking forward to the joint projects and ventures to come.

22/08/2023

From home soil:
Tracing lines to a pre-colonial past by uncovering Mpumalanga’s rock art, an interview with Mduduzi Maseko
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-08-22-tracing-lines-to-a-pre-colonial-past-by-uncovering-mpumalangas-rock-art/?fbclid=IwAR0u5l7d2Qlc3fLAkfuQCMvOWGB42UinJE-SIViI7ymUYTa9zgc05m6b0cg

Despite the richness of the paintings, Mpumalanga’s rock art is the most under-studied in the country, according to rock art researcher, Mduduzi Maseko, who is on a mission to unearth what the paintings reveal about South Africa’s pre-colonial past.

26/06/2023

Anton's site your on East Fort, part 2

26/06/2023

Anton gives us a site your on East Fort...