The role of the participatory web for indigenous knowledge

The gap: Indigenous knowledge and social media There are various interesting initiatives trying to empower indigenous communities and document their cultural heritage and wisdom, but also documenting the vast impacts of climate change. One such initiative is spearheaded by the Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC). This video documents IPACC’s work in the context … Read more

Ulwazi on the Archival Platform

The Ulwazi Programme features on the Archival Platform in a guest post by consultant Niall McNulty. The Archival Platform is a networking, advocacy and research initiative. They use the word “archive” to refer not only to records or books in archives and libraries, but also to memory, cultural practice and places that tell the stories … Read more

Hats off to 2010 at Phansi Museum

One of Durban’s most valuable cultural hubs, the Phansi Museum, is launching a myriad fabulous initiatives.

Situated in a Victorian home in the leafy suburb of Glenwood, Phansi Museum is launching their iconic annual calendar; the opening of the BAT shop; a new music label and inaugural CD; strategic partnerships and a new travelogue.

The simultaneous launch of these innovative cultural projects is no mean feat for an independent unsubsidised museum and heritage custodian. The museum houses some of the most interesting, rare and comprehensive collections of African art and artefacts to be found in the continent, and constantly updates and refreshes its collection and strategic partnerships to remain interesting and current.

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KZN Literary Tourism end of year function

Please join KZN Literary Tourism for their annual end of year function on Saturday the 5th December, from 9.30 until 11.30.  They are having a morning tea party in the beautiful grounds of Inanda Seminary and will also be launching the INK (Inanda, Ntuzuma and KwaMashu) Writers Trail, which they have been working on with … Read more

Umkhumbane Flea Market

What are you doing this weekend?

Durbanites and tourists are invited to come and connect at the Umkhumbane Flea Market – the City’s exciting new grassroots trading spot, where the traditional meets the contemporary. The market promises to be vibey with a variety of things to do and see in safe and pleasant surroundings.

The market is named after the Umkhumbane River which flows past the well-located site on the corner of Bellair and Booth Roads next to the Sasol Garage. It’s a short drive from the University along Francois Road or past the Pavilion from the Westville side.

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