African Methodist Episcopal Church

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About African Methodist Episcopal Church

A new heritage plaque was added at this site in 2021. See no. 156.

Address

46 Tenth Avenue, Alexandra
2011

Inscription

Founded in 1933, the AME Church is a major landmark in Alexandra. The church served as a place of refuge during the uprising of the 1970s and 1980s, and was used as a voting station in the 1994 elections.

Photo courtesy: Kabelo Mokoena (Sunday Times)

Explore Joburg

A culmination of research gathered over many years, the Online Johannesburg Heritage Register is being launched on Nelson Mandela Day 18 July 2025.

Among the many heritage sites featured is Chancellor House, the downtown offices of Mandela and Tambo Attorneys in the 1950s. After having been vacant and shuttered for more than a decade, this iconic building is being revived and brought to life once again as offices for the Community Development Department, which oversees the City’s Arts, Culture & Heritage Services.