A virtual visit to one of the East Rand’s most grim times
PARKTOWN – The JHF will take historical enthusiasts through a virtual journey of this tumultuous period.
Johannesburg Heritage Foundation invites participants to a virtual tour of the 1922 Rand Revolt on the East Rand with author SJ de Klerk.
The tour will commence at 2pm on 20 February.
Referred to as the White Mine Workers Strike, Rand Revolt or even the Red Revolt, many of the events during this tumultuous period on the East Rand are little known. Deputy chairperson at the foundation, Flo Bird said strikers’ blood was spilt in Boksburg when a contingent of the South African police clashed with a group of strikers. It is said the funeral cortege to Boksburg Cemetery for three deceased strikers was two miles long.
“We shall also do a virtual visit to the grave of the two Zackey children in the historic Rynsoord Cemetery, killed by a stray bullet, as well as other graves in the Boksburg, Primrose and other cemeteries.”
Hear about the notorious massacre of eight mine officials and special police members by enraged strikers at the Brakpan Mine,” added Bird. She said these tours were open to all and space may be limited.
There is a nominal fee of R60 for fully paid-up members of the foundation’s Forest Town, Houghton, Kensington, Norwood, Oaklands, Parktown, Parkview and Westcliff associations. Participants need to register with Eira Bond on mail@joburgheritage.co.za.
Non-members to pay R100 by EFT into The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Account.
“If you have registered and paid you will receive the link on 19 February. If you want to join and still need to pay your membership fee, please e-mail Bond on mail@joburgheritage.co.z.”
Tours begin promptly at 2.15pm, so participants are encouraged to please sign in at least five minutes before the tour starts.
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