Declarations

THIS IS THE ARCHIVE FOR SAHRIS 1.0


THIS SITE IS NOW AN ARCHIVE AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR MAKING APPLICATIONS

Please be aware that no content and application creation or changes to information on this version of SAHRIS will be retained.

To make applications or utilise SAHRIS for the creation of information, please use the new site:

https://sahris.org.za

Changes to SAHRIS!

The South African Heritage Resources Information System (SAHRIS) has undergone a generational upgrade and restructure. These changes to the site include, but are not limited to:

  • A new & modernised look and layout
  • Improved site usage flows with respect to applications and content creation
  • Improved site performance and stability

Launch for the new version of SAHRIS occurred onĀ Monday the 30th of October 2023.

The new site can be found here:

SAHRIS | SAHRIS

Moffat Press, Moffat Mission, Seodin Street, Kuruman

ObjectID: 

GazetteNo: 

18436

Gazette Date: 

Friday, November 21, 1997

NoticeNo: 

1539

Notice Date: 

Friday, November 21, 1997

GazetteFile: 

AttachmentSize
PDF icon 9-2-055-08.pdf257.93 KB
PDF icon Kuruman Mission Press Report.pdf316.08 KB

ArchiveStatus: 

Cultural treasure

ShortDescription: 

The Kuruman Printing Press which is housed at the Kuruman Mission Station, Kuruman

FullDescription: 

The printing press, which is currently housed at the Kuruman Mission Station, was brought to South Africa in 1825 by the London Missionary Society and given to Robert Moffat. The press was manufactured in c.1823, and is presumably the oldest printing press in Southern Africa. The first Bible to be printed in Africa was printed on this press. The translation of the Bible into Sechuana was also printed on the press, after which it became internationally known.

 
 

Search form