The South African journal Lantern / Lantern: Journal of Knowledge and Culture / Tydskrif vir Volksopleiding was one of the more substantial cultural and educational periodicals of the apartheid era. It occupied an interesting position somewhere between a literary review, an adult education journal and a cultural magazine, carrying essays on history,
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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
Designed by Eyvind Finsen, this was the first full-sized planetarium in Africa. Opened in 1960, it became a beacon of astronomical education, attracting tens of thousands of learners annually. By 2024, the old analogue Zeiss Mk III Star projector was replaced by high-resolution digital projectors and an upgraded sound system.
