This article deviates from my primary focus on South African photographic heritage in that the photographs presented here were all captured during 2025; yet the underlying theme, in my view, remains heritage-related.
BOOK REVIEWS
This substantial and enthusiast-driven volume offers a wide-ranging survey of cycling as a sport in South Africa, written unmistakably by insiders for fellow devotees. Cycling has not attracted a large body of historical writing, and where it has, popular narratives—most notoriously those surrounding Lance Armstrong—have tended to dominate.
BLUE PLAQUES
Built in 1902 for K.B. de Kok, this sumptuous twin-gabled stone house occupies a commanding position on the rising ridge and itself enjoys a fine view. By 1904 its grandeur and importance were enhanced by a new owner, U.S Barrett, Master of the High Court. The Salvation Army bought it in 1926 and for sixty years it was the training school for their cadets. Separate accommodation was built for the men.