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National Library Week celebrations may have come to an end; however, we want to take a moment to express our deepest appreciation for the incredible staff of the KwaZulu-Natal Museum Library. Your dedication, knowledge, and passion for preserving history and making information accessible are truly invaluable.

From assisting researchers, to meticulously curating our vast collection of books, archives, and historical records, your work ensures that the past remains alive while empowering future generations with knowledge.

Libraries are more than just buildings filled with books—they are gateways to learning, discovery, and inspiration. A cornerstone of enriching and sustaining communities.

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As we celebrate women and girls in the field of science during #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, here is a look back at our recent outing at Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School's 2025 STEM Fair event, where we rubbed shoulders with young and budding STEM enthusiasts.

https://youtu.be/ldJUeXo3Qr4

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In late November 2024, a team of archaeologists, including Dr. Ghilraen Laue (Rock Art Specialist, KZN Museum), Mr. Phumlani Madonda (Technical Assistant, KZN Museum), Dr. Jeremy Hollman (Research Associate at the Rock Art Research Institute, Wits University), and Mr. Adrian Meyer (Institute Geomatics, University of Applied Sciences, FHNW, Switzerland), visited the Game Pass Rock Shelter located in the Kamberg Nature Reserve. The aim of the visit to the shelter was to map the site’s features and take detailed photographs for an upcoming 3D model of the site.

These activities are part of a larger initiative: an edited volume overseen by Dr. Ghilraen Laue, Dr. Jeremy Hollman, and Dr. Justine Wintjes. The chapters in this volume will feature insightful contributions from both local and international rock art scholars, highlighting various aspects of the site’s cultural and historical richness.

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As we move towards the end of the year, the KZN Museum is happy to share our involvement in two meaningful events:

Combined Book Launch & Farewell Party
Date: Sunday, 15 December 2024
Venue: Ekhaya Guest House, Ballito

We are proud to join A Chorus Of Rustics (ACOR) to mark this special occasion. KZN Museum's Heritage Symbol & Cultural History Assistant, Sboniso Gcumisa will deliver a talk titled "Why Poetry Matters and the Importance of Recital." This partnership began during our 5th Annual Storytelling Festival campaign in August this year, and we are excited to strengthen our ties with ACOR.

Reconciliation Day Commemoration
Date: Monday, 16 December 2024
Venue: Nquthu, Ncome Museum
Theme: Healing Historical Wounds and Forging New Futures

In partnership with the Ncome Museum, we are hosting a vibrant day filled with performing arts , including Indlamu, poetry, and traditional music. The event will bring together traditional leaders, rugby legends (symbols of reconciliation and unity), youth, Amabutho (Zulu and Sesotho regiments), and the broader community to celebrate unity and healing.

Stay tuned for updates as we celebrate stories, culture, and reconciliation.

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