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July 2008

The word on xenophobia - Museum discussion 11/07/08
Iziko’s Winter School Programme concludes on Wednesday, 30 July at 17:30, with a discussion at the Iziko South African Museum on the relevant topic of xenophobia. more>>

Bo-Kaap walkabout offers insight into colourful area 09/07/2008
As part of Iziko Museum’s Winter School programme, Faried Basier will present his popular  walking tour of the Bo-Kaap, followed by a traditional Malay lunch, this Saturday and next, 12th  and 19th July, from 09:00-12:00. more>>

Public lecture on slave rebellions and resistance 04/07/2008
To commemorate the bicentenary of the first slave rebellion in 1808, Iziko Museums are hosting  a talk entitled ‘Slave Rebellions and Resistance’ at the Castle of Good Hope from 14:30-16:30 on  Thursday 17 July. more>>

June 2008

Director of Art Collections & Director of Education and Public Programmes 17/06/2008
Employment opportunities for two suitably qualified individuals are currently available at Iziko.  more>>

Iziko Winter School 28 June – 30 July 2008 11/06/2008
Iziko Museums’ Winter School Programme runs from 28 June until 30 July and includes colloquiums, film screenings, Bo-Kaap walkabouts, beading and palaeontological workshops, and a discussion on xenophobia.  more>>

Amazing holiday - treasure hunts, taxidermy, puppets, mosaics & wire art 09/06/2008
From 30 June until 17 July, Iziko Museums are offering a range of creative events to ensure that children, parents – and even teachers – are kept happy and busy during the July holidays. more>>

Members of the media are invited to attend the following event: June 16 Commemoration / Youth Day Lecture at Iziko 05/06/2008
June 16 Commemoration / Youth Day Lecture at  Iziko South African Museum 12 June at 12h00: An Intergenerational Dialogue lead by Ahmad Kathrada and Thulani Madinginye. more>>

May 2008

'Stiloguedes' by Pancho Guedes - public lecture on 26 May 2008 - 23/05/2008
Create a beautiful Malian puppet - this Friday & Saturday 19/05/2008
Bobbin lacemaking at Groot Constantia for International Museum Day 08/05/2008
Arabic Calligraphy Workshop (10 May 2008) - What's it all about?

April 2008

Reading matters for International Museum Day 29/04/2008
Free entry on Freedom Day 23/04/2008
The Amersfoort Legacy: Education, Freedom and Development: Commemorating 350 years of formal schooling in South Africa - 17th April 1658 – 2008 08/04/2008
Archaeological findings shape our viewpoints 08/04/2008

March 2008

Ancient crafts at Iziko- practical and enjoyable 23/01/2008
Treasures by torchlight 27/03/2008
The State of Architecture in SA 01-03-2008

February 2008

Edu'ndaba Autumn 2008 now available 26/02/2008
Summer school ends on a poetic note on Friday 25/02/2008

January 2008

Symposium on the Timbuktu manuscripts 28/01/2008
Iziko Symposium On Climate Change 28/01/2008
Iziko Summer School 2008 28/01/2008
Timbuktu Manuscripts inspire hands-on events (2) 28/01/2008
Timbuktu Manuscripts inspire hands-on events - (1) 28/01/2008
Visit Sutherland, climb Table Mt with Iziko Summer School 24/01/2008
Learn to laugh with Evita Bezuidenhout 24/01/2008
Beginner's guide to highlights of Summer School 23/01/2008