The City of Cape Town is seeking feedback on proposed Khoekhoen materials and resources to be used as general information, exhibition displays, education lesson plans and activities inside the new domed educational space at the City’s Experiential Education Garden development in Green Point Park .
This is to ensure that the information the City intends to convey to visitors about Khoe heritage and culture is respectful, accurate and mindful of the fact that this history belongs to the Khoe, not the City.The proposal will be distributed to all sub councils across the City this week for ward councillors’ feedback.
‘The intention of the Khoe learning materials is to improve history learning by focusing on cultural heritage and local history,’ said the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews.He continued, ‘Local history is very meaningful and can provide our communities with a sense of pride and a renewed sense of belonging and inclusivity. However, it is critical that the information shared about the Khoe be accurate and respectful.