On Wednesday, 27 November 2024, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Hisense South Africa and the Sendinggestig Museum officially launched the country’s first TV museum in Long street, Cape Town.
The museum will officially open its doors to the public next week on 5 December 2024.
What can visitors expect to see at the museum?
Visitors to the TV museum in Cape Town will be able to take a trip down memory lane. The exhibition includes TVs ranging from the classic wooden box sets with ‘bunny ear’ antennas to the brand-new 110-inch UX display set. The exhibits are interactive, featuring numerous screens connected to popular gaming consoles, including the latest Xbox Series X.
Markedly, the main attraction at the museum is the impressive 110-inch UX TV. This is one of the biggest screens you can buy in South Africa right now. It sells for just under R400 000. This model is manufactured at the Hisense factory in Atlantis, where over a thousand South Africans work.
The Hisense Atlantis factory celebrated its 11th anniversary earlier this year. It has grown to become the largest TV production facility in sub-Saharan Africa.
The museum will also offer school tours, art exhibitions, and also technological workshops.
“Through partnerships like these, we are fostering job creation, investment, and creating engaging opportunities for our youth to tell their own stories. We hope to see many school children through these doors in the years to come.”
Cultural Affairs and Sport Head of Department, Guy Redman
The evolution of technology
“The unveiling of South Africa’s first Tevolution Museum by Hisense SA is a testament to the incredible journey of innovation and cultural enrichment that television has brought to our nation. This museum not only celebrates the evolution of technology but also highlights the Western Cape’s role as a hub for creativity and economic growth,” said the provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie.
South Africa’s first nationwide broadcast on TV was on 5 January 1976. In this historic broadcast, Dorianne Berry and Heinrich Marnitz welcomed viewers to the ‘opening night’ of TV in the country.
Following is the first nationwide broadcast on 5 January 1976.
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