My own fascination with South Africa's historic hot springs first drew me to the architectural and cultural symbolism of water. From the celebrated baths of Caledon and Montagu to the more remote settings of Badplaas, Natal Spa, Aliwal North, Tshipise and Citrusdal, these landscapes demonstrate how architecture often follows water. Buildings, gardens
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It is appropriate to begin with a declaration of interest: I contributed a chapter on Prynnsberg and supported the publication of this book. That proximity, however, also allows for a fuller appreciation of both its achievements and its limitations. Jackie Kalley, publishing under her Otterley Press
Blue Plaques
This house was built for Dr A. B. Xuma in 1959, after he was ejected from Sophiatown. A highly qualified medical practitioner, Xuma was President of the A. N. C. from 1940-1949. After his death in 1962, his widow Madie Hall sold the house to Dr Nthato Motlana. A community leader, his medical practice became a haven for the injured during the anti-apartheid uprisings of the 1970s and 1980s.
