Share your pieces of history with the Benoni Museum

The Benoni Museum boasts a diverse culture of local history that includes military and mining collections and the main feature of which is focused on late struggle icon Oliver Reginald Tambo, who was a resident of Wattville.

Hendrick Boya (heritage administrator) and Mpume Khamis (research officer) provided some insight as to what the museum offers.

Boya highlighted the relationship between Tambo and Nelson Mandela as one of many key factors in the struggle.

“Tambo lived in Wattville during the struggle, this is why we have such significance placed on him at the museum.

“It is because of the work of the struggle icons such as Tambo and Mandela that we can all enjoy freedom today,” he said.

With the centenary birthday of Mandela on Mandela Day, the museum wanted to exhibit information about the late global icon himself.

Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, they do not have any Mandela exhibitions.

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Benoni Museum wants public’s input

They said a bigger budget would allow for more exhibitions and programmes to be offered and would allow for more staff currently required – such as tour guides.

Khamis said they invite the public to come to view the collections that are already on display.

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They also urge members of the public with any artifacts or pieces of significance and history to share it with them.

“The public can come through and share any items that add value to our town’s history.

“Nothing is too small to share, even a paper clip can add value,” she said.

Find the Benoni Museum at 60 Elston Avenue, in the CBD, or contact them on 011 999 6835.

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