About us
Durbanville Heritage Society
The Durbanville Heritage society was established in 2006 as a result of the concern of the residents that many of our cultural and heritage sites have not been preserved.
The society is registered at Heritage Western Cape: HWC/RCB/08/06. Our Mandate is governed by the National Heritage Resources Act of 1999 and informed by the wishes of our residents. We urge all residents, developers and interested parties to read this act.
To download this act, please copy this link: https://www.gov.za/documents/acts/national-heritage-resources-act-25-1999-28-apr-1999
Our Aims
- To promote and preserve the heritage of Durbanville and surrounding district where applicable.
- To identify and preserve buildings, places and public open spaces which enhance the heritage of Durbanville and surrounding district with specific reference to preserving the rural surrounds and farms.
- To gather, order, process and archive written and audiovisual material related to Durbanville.
- To promote and support original research related to the objectives of the Society.
- To provide an information service to the public within the framework of the objectives.
- To collaborate with other persons and organisations who study and preserve Durbanville’s rural and natural environment.
- To arrange regular meetings and activities for its membership and when appropriate, the general public.
