This cache provides an opportunity to visit the first township-based museum in the Western Cape and gain some insight into the heritage of migrant workers under the apartheid system in South Africa.
At the onset of democracy in South Africa, the new ANC led government turned the hostels of Lwandle into family type accommodation. Residents of the area felt that at least one hostel should be preserved to sustain a memory of how the system of apartheid had operated, and decided to establish a museum. Opened on the 1st May, 2000 (Worker's Day) by poet and ex-Lwandle resident Sandile Dikeni, the museum is housed in the old community hall, and features a permanent display depicting the life, hardships and triumphs of the migrant workers and hostel life.
This unusual museum in itself is certainly worth a visit. I would strongly suggest that, in addition, you ask one of the guides to take you on a visit to Hostel 33. To round off your visit, there is a township tour available, and the Hector Peterson Library and the Arts and Crafts Centre (both within spitting distance) will provide interest for all visitors.
There is an entrance fee payable for entry to the museum itself (at time of publishing R20/adult, R10 per student or pensioner), and the museum is open M-F 09:00-16:00, Sa 09:00-12:00 Tel 021 845-6119 Curator Mr Lundi Mama
Unfortunately cachers have found the gates locked on Saturdays, and have been unable to access the grounds.
Until further notice, please try to access the cache during the week only - in the interim we'll attempt to find a solution to the problem.
It is advised to look for the cache during the museum's open times, and make use of the secure parking area on the museum property. The usual precautions should be taken - lock your vehicle when unattended, and do not leave anything of value visible in the car.
Further information on the museum is available at: http://www.lwandle.com
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