Graaff-Reinet - In 2006, Professor Hilary Graham from the University of Fort Hare and Rhodes, wrote to council that a heritage archive project as a tourism venture be started in Aberdeen. When discussed in a meeting of the ward committee of Aberdeen, the Mayor and Camdeboo council were so impressed to the extent that Professor Graham was commissioned to establish this project in Aberdeen.
A steering committee was established, council made a municipal building available and this project - which is one of the real flagship projects to better the lives of the people and especially the disadvantaged people in the Camdeboo - was underway.
The full details will only be discussed at the official launch on Monday 15 March 2010, but the Mayor and his wife were invited by the Grahams for a sneak preview at the archive and ceramic projects in Aberdeen.
Both were impressed by the work done and look forward to the launch. “It’s people like Hilary and Dallis that make Camdeboo tick and it is their contribution to upliftment and empowerment of the disadvantaged that make me proud” said Mayor Japtha. “Thumbs up and viva Camdeboo”
Abridged Mayoral Article Extract - Advertiser, Friday 12-Mar-2010
A steering committee was established, council made a municipal building available and this project - which is one of the real flagship projects to better the lives of the people and especially the disadvantaged people in the Camdeboo - was underway.
The full details will only be discussed at the official launch on Monday 15 March 2010, but the Mayor and his wife were invited by the Grahams for a sneak preview at the archive and ceramic projects in Aberdeen.
Both were impressed by the work done and look forward to the launch. “It’s people like Hilary and Dallis that make Camdeboo tick and it is their contribution to upliftment and empowerment of the disadvantaged that make me proud” said Mayor Japtha. “Thumbs up and viva Camdeboo”
Abridged Mayoral Article Extract - Advertiser, Friday 12-Mar-2010
