Explore Johannesburg’s rich history and cultural tapestry through the Johannesburg Heritage Register. Developed by the City Directorate Arts, Culture & Heritage, this platform presents a wealth of information on heritage sites, buildings and monuments spread across the city. Over 90 historic sites have been recorded, and the Heritage Register will continue to grow.
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.
