The article below explores the historical debate surrounding the origin of Johannesburg's name. It was written by Dr. Oscar Norwich, noted Johannesburg historian and collector, and appeared in 'Between the Chains' the journal of the Johannesburg Historical Foundation. Thank you to the Norwich family for their kind permission to publish this article from Dr. Norwich's archives.
ARTICLES
BOOK REVIEWS
‘Geomotional’ is a remarkable and beautifully illustrated exploration of – as the sub-title says – ‘Geometric art, past and present’. The book, which has us journey through images, words, poetry and song, and gives account of a ‘performance-installation’, is compiled by Mary Elizabeth Lange, who is prolific in her writings on Indigenous art and story, and various intersections with heritage.
BLUE PLAQUES
This site carries evidence of cultures from Johannesburg’s distant past: ancient hunter-gatherers, early farmers and the first iron age miners of the Witwatersrand. It offers an impressive record of occupation by different communities over thousands of years. Stone age people left behind stone weapons and tools.