Broadcast news coverage: Basha Uhuru Youth Festival
06 July 2017Coverage of the Basha Uhuru Youth Festival reached millions of listeners and viewers across the country. News of the festival was covered on national and regional radio and television channels, on news bulletins, current affairs and lifestyle shows.
Constitution Hill just made navigating SA’s history a lot easier
22 June 2017Constitution Hill, one of South Africa’s most important heritage sites, has become even more accessible, with the launch of an innovative app called the Constitution Hill Guide that allows visitors to tour its sprawling precinct with a virtual guide.
"We The People" - Afropunk launches its new home in Johannesburg
12 May 2017The first batch of performers who’ll take part in the inaugural African Afropunk festival, which will take place on December 30-31, were announced by Sal Masekela at a bash featuring the finest in SA culture at Constitution Hill’s Women’s Jail on Thursday the 11t h of May. Thandiswa Mazwai (a.k.a. King Tha) & The Blk Jks, Manthe Ribane, Themba Lunacy and DJ Doowap rocked the launch party till the early hours of the morning.
Powerful photographic exhibition to launch at Constitution Hill
09 May 2017Clint Strydom, in collaboration with Constitution Hill and co-curator Gaisang Sathekge, will release a powerful new body of contemporary work at Number Four prison section on 4 May. Please download the Art Times piece on the exhibition here.
“We the People Walk” to Affirm our Constitution, #MyConstitution
21 February 2017On the 26 of March 2017, Constitution Hill (ConHill) will once again host the annual "We, The People Walk”. Through this symbolic walk, Constitution Hill invites all citizens to affirm constitutionalism and to recognise the role of those who participated in the struggle for the attainment of South Africa’s constitutional democracy.
Jozi Yaka Heritage Festival to Ignite the City!
20 September 2016On the 24 September 2016, Constitution Hill, in partnership with Locrate Market and Gauteng Tourism Authority, will set Jozi alight by hosting the 3rd annual JoziYaka Festival!
Constitution Hill debuts at Africa’s First International Art Fair with Bradley McCallum
02 September 2016This month, Constitution Hill will celebrate portrait moments of leadership accountability with acclaimed American artist Bradley McCallum at the Johannesburg Art Fair.
Constitution Hill commemorates 60 years of the 1956 Women's March
01 August 2016Constitution Hill, in partnership with Pout Movement and House of Bitto, commemorates 60 years of the 1956 Women’s March, by bringing the Women’s Day Festival.
Prime minister of India attends Mandela-Gandhi exhibition launch
01 July 2016Constitution Hill has launched a new permanent exhibition aimed at honouring two stalwarts who were once held at the Number Four prison, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi.