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Ekurhuleni to Commemorate OR Tambo

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni October 25, 2024 0

The City of Ekurhuleni will commemorate the life and times of the late struggle stalwart Oliver Reginald Tambo by hosting a wreath-laying ceremony in his honour on Sunday, 27 October 2024. The annual event will take place at the Tamboville Cemetery in Wattville. OR Tambo was conferred the

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CITY OF EKURHULENI TO REMEMBER TAMBO

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni October 26, 2022 0

The City of Ekurhuleni will on Thursday, 27 October 2022, host a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the life and legacy of O.R. Tambo, an icon of the country’s struggle against oppression.

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The Chris Hani Monument

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni August 18, 2021 0

The grave of Chris Hani and the Chris Hani Memorial and Walk of Remembrance is located in the Thomas Nkobi Memorial Garden in Boksburg and is National Heritage Site, as declared by the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) and is worth a visit. Hani was a well-respected and revered leader of Umkhonto we Sizwe […]

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OR Tambo Cultural Precinct

Super User June 24, 2021 0

The O.R. Tambo Cultural Precinct is a must-visit attraction that attributes to the legacy of Oliver Reginald (O.R.) Tambo and his stature as a leader. The precinct is located in Wattville Benoni, where the Tambo’s resided during their fight against apartheid. The precinct is close to O.R. and Mama Adelaide Tambo’s gravesite at Tamboville Cemetery […]

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Chris Hani Monument

Super User June 24, 2021 0

The Chris Hani Memorial commemorates the life of Chris Hani and celebrates his far-reaching political legacy monument. The grave of Mr. Chris Hani and the  Chris Hani Memorial and Walk of Remembrance located in the Thomas Nkobi Memorial Garden, Boksburg in Ekurhuleni has been declared  The National Heritage Site by the South African Heritage Resources […]

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A Closer Look at Benoni Museum

Super User May 21, 2021 0

Museum is an institution in which objects or historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural importance are stored and exhibited. Benoni Museum is one facility within the City that holds the history and stories of where we come from. The museum was established in 1994 and the house which it operates from was initially a clinic until […]