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Our Cape Town Heritage, a passionate non-profit organization committed to public benefit, is thrilled to unveil a series of focused fundraising initiatives designed to enhance various facets of our mission.

On Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 10:00am, we warmly invite you to participate in our targeted ‘FUNDRAISER’, a ticketed exhibition walkabout designed to support marginalized artists in bringing their creative visions to life. The proceeds from this event will help us meet operational costs, including necessary audits to ensure our organization remains eligible for funding, enabling us to help and aid more artists, communities, and youth, It will also aid and enable our non-profit organization to further its mission of empowering communities to share their unique stories and histories while preserving cultural heritage. Your involvement will play a crucial role in providing an inclusive environment where diverse artistic expressions and histories can thrive.

The last walkabout, before the exhibition comes to a close, promises to be a captivating event, featuring a dynamic discussion that bridges generations, led by author Nadia Kamies and historian Daiyaan Petersen. Nadia will delve into the themes and insights from her latest book, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary issues, while Petersen will draw upon his extensive expertise in the history and cultural heritage of Cape Town. Together, they will create a rich dialogue that highlights their individual areas of knowledge and provides an understanding of the city’s past and present. The collaborative exploration encourages attendees to engage with the material from diverse viewpoints, making it an enriching experience for participants of ALL ages.

Participants will also enjoy a guided tour that will provide insights into the exhibition Fra(u)gmented, featuring artwork by Ni-shaat Bardien & Shalner Ching, curated by Aaliyah Ahmed, OCTH Head Curator. An interactive experience that will allow attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of Cape Town’s textile industry, as well as the perspectives of the artists regarding their creations. It promises to be an educational journey that highlights the importance of cultural narratives.

As an added incentive, every ticket purchased will automatically enter you into a draw for exciting prizes valued at over R8,500.Among the prizes are sponsored and donated items including:Luxurious High Tea vouchers for the One and Only resorts worth R850Delightful Mother Tongue Chai worth R240,A Heritage Walk experience with Daiyaan Petersen worth R350,‘The District Six Huis Kombuis: Food & Memory Cookbook’ by author Tina Smith worth R389’Off-Centre and Out of Focus - Growing Up “Coloured” in South Africa’ (Paperback) authored by Nadia Kamies R395,An exquisite Islamic art painting by Shafeeqah Effendi worth R3800,Beautiful beauty hampers from Swiitch worth R2500.

This event offers a chance to learn and engage and also provides an opportunity to win fantastic rewards while supporting a noble cause.

MORE ABOUT AUTHOR NADIA KAMIESNadia Kamies graduated from the University of Cape Town with a BSc degree in Occupational Therapy in 1984. She has worked extensively with children in hospital, school and private practice settings. In 2013 she returned to university to complete an MA in Creative Writing at the University of Cape Town, driven by her commitment to telling stories as a way of addressing the injustices of the past. This led to her being awarded a PhD in History from the University of Pretoria in April 2019. Her areas of focus are slavery, apartheid and racism and how they continue to inform the present. In her thesis, Shame and Respectability: A Narrative Enquiry into Cape Town’s ‘Coloured’ Families through Photographs, Cultural Practices and Oral Histories (c. 1950 to 2016), she investigates the notion of ‘colouredness’ in South Africa by thinking through representation and attendant ideas of shame and respectability. Through the use of oral history and family photographs as a site ofresistance, the thesis debates the genealogy of ‘coloured’ identity in South Africa, from its roots in slavery through apartheid, and shows how it continues to impact on a post-apartheid society. The concepts of shame and respectability are critiqued along a spectrum that show their close connection with slavery and religion. The thesis offers a counter-hegemonic narrative about the experiences of the oppressed, building on current scholarly debates across a number of fields and contributes new insights into both post-colonial and post-apartheid literature. As a researcher for O’Connell Productions, she has contributed to the following exhibitions:2019: The Blettermanhuis Museum, Stellenbosch: Retitled: Slavery and Freedom2019: The Montagu Mission Church Museum, Montagu: Our Forefathers Built this Church.Vertel! Vertel!2018: The SA Sendinggestig Museum (also known as The Slave Church), Cape Town:Towards FreedomFrom October 2019 to July 2021, she was an Andrew W. Mellon Post-Doctoral Research Fellow inthe Department of Historical and Heritage Studies at the University of Pretoria.She served as a judge in the History category of the Global Undergraduate Awards 2022, aninternational academic awards programme that recognises the world’s top undergraduate research.Her essay, Unpick, Restitch: Doilies, Medorahs & Labouring Plants has been published by Berlin-based publisher, K. Verlag, as part of an artistic project recuperating missing narratives at the Capethrough speculative investigations of plants-as-archive and storytelling as method by South Africanartist Wendy Morris in conjunction with LUCA School of Arts, Brussels.Her book, Off-Centre and Out of Focus: Growing up ‘coloured’ in South Africa (FourthwallBooks/ESI Press/CAST) appeared in May 2023. The book draws from the research for her PhD thesis.Her writing has been published in academic journals, as well as in the mainstream media. She writesfor online publication, Reclamation magazine.May 2024

MORE ABOUT HISTORIAN DAIYAAN PETERSENAbdud-Daiyaan Petersen is a distinguished authority in the fields of Cape Town’s archival research and history, recognized as the sole recipient of the Western Cape DCAS Archival Researcher Award. His extensive knowledge and skills have proven invaluable to many artists, curators, and a diverse array of individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of historical contexts.

As a historian and the Chairperson of the Cape Family Research Forum, Petersen is instrumental in assisting the public with tracing their genealogies through the resources available at the Cape Town Archives. His commitment to heritage preservation and historical education is evident in his active involvement in various research initiatives, where he promotes the rich history of the Cape and engages in public speaking, disseminating his insights across multiple platforms.

In addition to his archival work, Petersen leads a highly regarded Bo-Kaap Heritage Walk, which serves as an immersive exploration of the area’s complex history. During these walks, he delves into significant themes such as slavery, political exile, colonization, and the ongoing gentrification that affects the community. Through this initiative, he fosters a deeper appreciation for the cultural and historical narratives that shape the Bo- Kaap.