The book narrates the story of freedom park from a range of perspectives pertinent to its history. In south africa, the hope is that the freedom park will pull this off. Billed as the republics flagship national heritage site, it has been established. Freedom park aims to give visitors a broad perspective of the history of south africa while acknowledging all the people who struggled for humanity and freedom. This worldclass museum explores the heritage of southern africa dating back some 3.
Sitting on salvokop hill with panoramic views, freedom park traces the story of south africa s liberation and honors those who played an important role. Using our unique culture, heritage, history and spirituality, freedom park tells the story of south africa in the voice of the south african people. Oct 10, 2004 saul david is a historian and broadcaster. With its awardwinning architecture, breathtaking views of pretoria and incredible atmosphere, freedom park offers an ideal venue for all events. The site opened to the public in 2007 and encompasses a series of poignant memorials and an impressive museum. This story of the nations rich and colourful history unfolds in seven eras.
His father, a lawyer and an important government official. This is true of south africas border warliberation struggle, during which the white minoritys terrorist. It is a tranquil space that invites reflection and prayer, interspersed as it is with monuments, statues and sculptures between the beautiful natural landscape of the highveld. The freedom park pretoria, south africa earchitect. Freedom park is a cultural institution housing a museum and a memorial dedicated to chronicling and honouring the many who contributed to south africas liberation. The freedom park is extremely significant for all south africans and provides a number of opportunities for quiet introspection. Freedom park is the south african tale in the voice of the south african people. It includes a memorial with a list of the names of those killed in the south african wars, world war i, world war ii as well as during the apartheid era. Apr 24, 2015 freedom park is also a cultural institution housing a museum and a memorial dedicated to chronicling and honouring the many who contributed to south africas liberation. The exhibits rival those of an art museum and lots of information and c. People in gauteng province can take the opportunity to reflect on south africas liberation struggles on reconciliation day, 16 december, by visiting freedom park, a remarkable museum and memorial that tells south africas rich, diverse history in a visual and interactive way. It traces the paths of african civilisations, colonialism, industrialisation, and apartheid, to modern democracy.
Aug 19, 2016 discover south africa s history, from the dawn of humanity to the present day sitting on salvokop hill with panoramic views, freedom park traces the story of south africa s liberation and honors those who played an important role. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The museum aims to preserve and narrate the story of the african continent, and specifically south africa, from the dawn of humanity, through precolonial, colonial and. Designed to celebrate liberty, diversity, and human rights, the park includes a museum and a memorial. Freedom park as national site of identification brill. The focus of this biography is on gandhis life and times in south africa. It is a space where south africans and visitors to the country can reflect on the past, and is an inspiration for the future. The first phase of freedom park was completed in time for the 10th anniversary of democracy in south africa on 27 april 2004 freedom day and it continues to be a choice location for key national events and celebrations. During 2003, cleansing and symbolic reparation ceremonies, to acknowledge the major conflicts in south africas history, were conducted nationwide.
Nov 18, 2015 in south africa serve works with our partner tapologo who are responding to the hiv and aids crisis affecting thousands of people living in informal camps and villages in the mining area of. Construction of the monument was by stefanutti stocks overseen by mongane wally serote. The freedom park museum offers a deep insight into south africas formation, whether geological, cultural or political. The museum combines indigenous african knowledge and contemporary scientific thought to bring the history to life. Mohandas karamchand gandhi south african history online. It describes a little about the native south africans before settlers arrived, then goes through the story of the dutch taking over, then the british, how apartheid began, what it meant for the various ethnic groups, and. Construction of the park occurred in various phases and was dealt with by stefanutti stocks. The final resting place of all those who gave their lives in the conflicts which shaped south africa are symbolised in freedom park s garden of remembrance.
This paper examines how freedom park became the site of struggle between self. One of the key presidential legacy project, the freedom park was officially launched on 1 june 2000 as a response to the need identified by the truth and reconciliation commission for symbolic reparation of past conflicts in the history of south africa. A national and international icon of humanity and freedom, it is the heart and soul of south africa captured in one breathtaking space. Theres a great 700metre wall on which are inscribed the names of those who died in major south african conflicts. Discover south africa s history, from the dawn of humanity to the present day. Readers experience the great pull of freedom and find strength and honor in this account of the courageous efforts of the african and other enslaved people to make their lives better. The museum aims to preserve and narrate the story of the african continent, and specifically south africa, from the dawn of humanity, through precolonial, colonial and apartheid history and heritage, to the postapartheid nation of today.
Freedom day on 27 april is an annual celebration of south africa s first nonracial democratic elections of 1994. It is significant because it marks the end of over three hundred years of colonialism, segregation and white minority rule and the establishment of a new democratic government led by nelson mandela and a new state subject to a new constitution. Walk the spiral path around the 128acre 52hectare site on salvokop hill to learn about south africas history and see panoramic views of pretoria and its surrounds. African history from ancient egypt to modern south africa. Long walk to freedom is the riveting autobiography of the iconic south african president, nelson mandela. Go south to freedom is a campfire story for all ages, filled with surprise and adventure, truth and sadness, and ultimately hope. Freedom park was established as the south african governments response to the truth and reconciliation commission. Learn about the heritage of south africa and enjoy panoramic views of pretoria at freedom park. Freedom park is a cultural institution housing a museum and a memorial dedicated to chronicling and. Freedom park is a memorial to honour those who sacrificed their lives to win freedom.
The wall of names is a poignant tribute to the many lives lost in the numerous conflicts that have taken place on south african soil. Book your tickets online for freedom park, pretoria. Since the end of apartheid in 1994, it has been regarded globally as a proponent of human rights and a leader on the african continent. People in gauteng province can take the opportunity to reflect on south africa s heritage on the heritage day weekend by visiting freedom park, a remarkable museum and memorial that tells south. Discover south africas history from the dawn of humanity to. He specializes in wars of empire and is the author of the indian mutiny shortlisted for the westminster medal for military literature. The museum, hapo, recounts the history of africa with the story starting some 3. The book profiles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison where he wrote part of his autobiography in secret. The freedom park opened its doors in december 2007. Freedom park is a cultural institution housing a museum and. Freedom park is a contemporary complex commemorating south africas long struggle toward peace, national unity and racial equality. It walks visitors through history, through seven epochs, from the earths infancy to presentday south africa. Freedom park is a heritage treasure trove, chronicling the history of africa and south africa, from earths early beginnings, through the emergence of humanity.
This is the history of south africa, from the late 1500s until about 2000, and the bulk of the book is the 20th century. Freedom park was established in 1998 when a group of backyard dwellers occupied a parcel of vacant land which had been zoned for a school that was. Freedom park alcohol, development and poverty in south africa. Stories, people, and events that shaped the history of africa raymond c.
The parks design draws inspiration from most south african influences. The voortrekker monument heritage site south africa book 3. Freedom park, pretoria ticket price timings address. This park offers visitors a unique and sustainable heritage experience. Freedom park stands as a memorial for freedom and is a beacon to guide all south africans on the route of hope and patriotism towards a proud and united nation. It combines indigenous african knowledge and contemporary scientific thought to bring history to life. Freedom park is an ideal venue for all events, with a number of venues that cater to all tastes and needs. The freedom park interactive museum, hapo museum, pays fitting tribute to the history of southern africa. Freedom park pretoria 2020 all you need to know before. However, in recent years, the ruling african national congress anc has been accused of undermining state institutions in order to protect corrupt officials and preserve its power as its support base began to wane. Pdf the freedom park fracas and the divisive legacy of south. The freedom park fracas and the divisive legacy of south africas border. Saul davids favourite books on south african history books. Mohandas karamchand gandhi was born to a hindu family on 2nd october 1869, in porbandar, gujarat, india.
Find the perfect south africa freedom park stock photo. It also celebrates and explores the countrys diverse peoples, and our common humanity. Freedom park, formally an informal settlement, but recently upgraded into formal housing is located in mitchells plain, one of the biggest townships in cape town. Freedom park by anton swanepoel nook book ebook barnes. Dates for freedom day south africa, 2020, 2021 and other years. In april 2009, the freedom park trust was dissolved and the freedom park cultural institution came into being. He was the last child of karamchand gandhi, his father and his fathers fourth wife putlibai.
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