By Anees Teladia Following the historic decision to earmark key sites in Bo-Kaap as heritage, there are now plans afoot to achieve national heritage status for the religious and cultural sites known as kramats in the Western Cape. Six kramat sites have already been declared and there is a submission[…]
The ANC welcomes the decision by the Cape Mazaar Society to push for official recognition of the tombs, also known as Kramats, of the founders of Islam in South Africa. On Thursday, the Cape Mazaar Society is set to announce at a ceremony in Constantia that the National Heritage Council[…]
By Tauhierah Salie Nine Kramats across South Africa including the Kramat (shrine) of Sheikh Yusuf in Macassar has been identified as historical burial places. ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte made the announcement in Maccassar on Heritage day, noting that the areas will be recognized as national heritage sites. This announcement[…]
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