Background

Here is a story, the fuller facts of which have, for the most part, been hidden from public knowledge. In our view, the story is of national interest for a great many reasons but most especially because Gold Reef told the Pretoria High Court that this structure of theirs was built as “a gift to the nation”. South Africans therefore have a right to the full facts of this gift acquired in their name. We share this story with you because it carries the tell tale signs of our sordid and regrettable past. This time it has been sanitized.

We have to be vigilant. As you read, you will come across AMS Concourt 12 – New Landscape New Images - a publication very widely distributed across the length and breadth of South Africa . While some of you may not have seen this publication – you may have picked up a newspaper, radio or television story on the aims and objectives of The Apartheid Museum. We remain firm on that vision. And even as those many agencies entrusted to preserve the integrity of our history, are found wanting in the face of wealth and power – we ordinary folk somehow always manage to ensure that the truth will out. Please share this story with others and write back. Where any matter is not clear feel free to ask questions. Please start your reading with the OVERVIEW in Quick Reading Facts.

Let us discuss our history and our future.  Mike Stainbank – The Apartheid Museum - 2007