Watch: Old Brakpan Library destroyed by raging fire [video]
The Old Brakpan Library, a heritage site, succumbed to a devastating fire on Friday evening.
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UNESCO Designates Si Thep and Dvaravati Monuments as Cultural World Heritage Site in Thailand
The Ancient Town of Si Thep was formally included in the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 45th extended session of the World Heritage Committee, which convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Here’s everything to know about gaining free access to SA’s National Parks
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has urged South Africans to take advantage of the free access granted to the country’s National Parks during SA National Parks Week. Addressing a media briefing in Pretoria on Friday, the Minister said National Parks Week runs from 16 – 24 September 2023. “National Parks Week is an ideal opportunity for us to introduce the majesty and beauty of the country’s national parks to the people, especially to communities who seldom get to experience and enjoy these areas of conservation, cultural heritage and biological diversity, right on their doorstep,” Creecy said. The free access offered through the South African National Parks (SANParks) system is aimed
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Cape of Good Hope Castle suffers 90% drop in traffic due to squatters
This alarming drop in tourism has raised concerns about the future of the castle as a top tourist destination and a national heritage site.