District Six and CPUT: a carto-story

A (his)story of District Six, told through the lens of GIS. The result of research undertaken by students and staff at CPUT.

[@sheilagooding1384]

Thank you for all the research done, It keeps the memories alive and my heart is alive in district six.

[@YelloduckSearch]

Thank you for doing this. My heart will always be in District Six.

[@Julián-Castillo-86]

Honestly, the university or technikons or colleges as previously known could have been anywhere else back then. It's always heartbreaking whenever anyone mentions District 6, nobody deserves that kind of treatment. Nobody

[@nurdavids3262]

This was so hurtfully beautiful. As a son of a father that lived in the draai dock and mother that lived in Rose street (Ros straat), grandson of Noor Chat and Imam Yusuf of Elismere street Mosque. I do my best to educate my daughter on where the blood that runs in her veins originates from. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@GabrielKonayuma]

Thanks for sharing this informative story Sidique.

[@irvinkinnes1729]

A really well-reserached piece of the real history. Well done Dr Motala! The people need to know this history.

[@garybesem]

This is a must watch by every South African. This is a very informative presentation, the best I have ever seen.

[@siddiquemotala]

Thank you Gary!

[@welgyndomingo5117]

Excellent, professional, educational, political, informative and related by an expert in the field, literally and figuratively

[@salmanahjum-mathee9055]

Wow. This was an incredibly insightful and deeply moving video. Shukran Brother Siddique for making this video

[@karinmurris6049]

What a moving and informative visual story Siddique. A must-watch! thank you

[@neilschippers5597]

My Mom and her whole family lived in Tenant Street in those days. I'm still heartbroken as I was born in the Bo-Kaap, in Leeuwen Street.

[@Unknown124k]

Very informative. Should be played in schools.

[@azgorismail6705]

Great work Syddique. I have watched many clips on D6 and this is definitely one of the very best. Leaves one with a taste of bitter sweet nostalgia.

[@rbester4779]

What an interesting and informative history of District Six. Well done

[@theworldlookslikethis]

Well crafted, informative and a lesson to learn from and share, Dr Motala.

[@siddiquemotala]

Thanks Prof

[@fakazilevava2655]

Beautiful story telling.

[@fnxumalo4166]

This is so great. Will share with my students.Thank you Siddique.

[@latiefc1]

A moving and emotional look at the heart of District Six which encaptulate the sadness and the hopes of many thousands of former residents dreaming of returning once more to their roots.

[@viviennebozalek7067]

Wonderful Siddique!

[@CJR4601]

This was very informative.

[@Jennifer-if2os]

Superb. Thank you.

[@CJR4601]

This was very informative 👍

[@Rafiq112]

where can i get a copy of this map

[@siddiquemotala]

Please email me and i'll assist - [e-mail]

[@mogamatnordien1714]

Well done Siddique 😢

[@mogamatnordien1714]

CPUT is not far from where I grew up in De korte Street 13, no known as de Korte Walk. WHAT A SHAME. And to be honest I HATE those who broke my progress for their GREED