MILITARY GOVERMENTS – DICTATORSHIPS
By: Abraham Mohale, Junior Curator, DITSONG: National Museum of Military History Introduction A military government or military rule is a political regime in which the military as an organization holds a preponderance of power. The term ‘military rule’ as used is synonymous
BATTLE INKED: A SHORT HISTORY OF TATTOOS AND SOLDIERS
By: Anzel Veldman, Curator, DITSONG: National Museum of Military History Tattooing has been a part of human culture since the earliest beginnings of modern civilisation, and it has been an enduring fixture in human history. Archaeological evidence of tattooing has been
Child Protection Week 2023
The Department of Social Development will on Sunday, 28 May 2023, launch the Child Protection Week campaign in Houtbay Cape Town, Western Cape Province. The closing of this campaign will take place in Mpumalanga Province, on Sunday, 04 June 2023. The
20th Century Wars MINI CONFERENCE
The theme for International Museum Day 2023 is Museums, sustainability, and well-being. By reflecting on our past and learning from it, we create a sustainable future in relation to our history. We should focus on the lesson learned, strive for
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM WEEK
The South African Museums Association (SAMA) and its members around the country celebrate International Museum Month and International Museum Day on 18 May 2023.The International Council of Museums (ICOM) established International Museum Day in 1977 to increase public awareness of
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY
International Museum Day (IMD) is an international day held annually on or around 18 May, coordinated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). The event highlights a specific theme that changes every year reflecting a relevant theme or issue facing
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM MONTH
The South African Museums Association (SAMA) and its members around the country celebrate International Museum Month and International Museum Day on 18 May 2023. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) established International Museum Day in 1977 to increase public awareness of
National Mampoer Distiller Guild Championship
DITSONG : Willem Prinsloo Agricultural Museum is hosting the National Mampoer Distiller Guild Championship on 3 June 2023 from 08h00. 130 Various Stalls. Sing and dance along with Pieter Koen and Oom Hennies's Boere Orchestra. Try your hand at riding our horses, mini