Item D5.7 - [Ewc7] Table Mountain (District Six) (22) (Eng)

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ZA UCT BC1223_D_D5_D5.7

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[Ewc7] Table Mountain (District Six) (22) (Eng)

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Table Mountain is the most prominent natural landmark in Cape Town. Its main feature is its 3km level plateau flanked by Devil’s Peak to the east and Lions Head to the west. Together with Signal Hill it forms the natural amphitheatre of the City Bowl and Table Bay harbour. District Six, best known for the extensive forced removals of black and coloured residents, is located on the slopes of Table Mountain. These interviews explore former District Six residents’ memories and experiences linked to Table Mountain. Themes include: biographical details; cable car; forced removals; geology; key figures in District Six; land claims; leisure activities; life histories in District Six; social life; religion.

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