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The Langa Pass Office has been declared a provincial heritage site.
The site, which is now a museum, was once the office at which black people had to renew their passbook or dompas.
The declaration will allow the site protection under the National Heritage Resources Act.
The former Langa Pass Office has been declared a provincial heritage site.
The site, on erf 661, was marked as a provincial heritage site on Friday, when an official plaque was unveiled by Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Anroux Marais.
Undoubtedly, the Langa Pass Office and Court has high historical significance , Marais said, for its role with the dompas system. Today, the site forms part of the Langa Museum.
5 cheap activities to do with the kids in Cape Town
By Travel Reporter
Cape Town Tourism recommends some budget-friendly activities to do with the children.
Explore Sea Point
One of the most popular spots for families to hang out during the warmer months is the Sea Point Promenade.
From here, families can walk alongside the ocean, enjoy the ocean breeze and take in some of Cape Town’s natural beauty.
You can also ride bicycles here. UpCycles, a bicycle rental company, has a stand on the Promenade and families can hire individual bikes for the whole crew or bikes for the adults that have seats for the kids.
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This was supposed to be the week that the kids go back to school, but the opening of public schools has been delayed by two weeks. So, what to do with the kids that won’t break the bank? We’ve rounded up some pocket-friendly ideas as recommended by Cape Town Tourism.
Explore Sea Point
One of the most popular spots for families to hang out during the warmer months is the Sea Point Promenade. From here, families are able to walk alongside the ocean, enjoy the ocean breeze and take in some of Cape Town’s natural beauty. You can also ride bicycles here – your own or hired. UpCycles, a bicycle rental company, has a stand on the Promenade and families can hire individual bikes for the whole crew or bikes for the adults that have seats for the kids. While you’re there, stop for ice-cream at one of the stands and en