KZN Archives and Records Service

10/06/2026

As part of the KZN Archives, the Isivivane SoLwazi – Digitisation Dialogue Coalition (ISDDC) successfully held its inaugural webinar today.

The session included a brief overview of the ISDDC, followed by an open feedback discussion. This was then followed by a focused session exploring the KwaZulu-Natal Archives file-naming convention and outlining some of the future plans for system rollout within the digitisation environment.

We will be sharing details of upcoming webinars in the coming weeks and encourage continued engagement from stakeholders across the GLAM sector. Participants are also welcome to suggest future topics for discussion, which will help shape upcoming engagements based on sector needs and input received through the registration process.

Recording and slides are available here:
https://lnkd.in/esfxxTik

ISDDC membership registration:
https://lnkd.in/d-Gbppus

08/06/2026

Amasi abekwe elangeni! All systems go!

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

The KwaZulu-Natal Archives and Records Service, through the Isivivane SoLwazi – Digitisation Dialogue Coalition (ISDDC), invites colleagues and professionals in the digitisation and digital preservation sector to join an upcoming webinar on 10 June 2026 at 10:00 AM.

This session forms part of an ongoing webinar series exploring practical challenges, technical developments, and collaborative approaches within the digital archives environment.

Topics will include:

• Digitisation capacity development and operational challenges
• File-naming conventions and workflow processes at the KZN Archives
• Standardisation practices supporting long-term digital preservation

The webinar is open to both ISDDC members and non-members.

Registration closes on 8 June 2026 at 17:00.
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/kJsx7WGj2S

14/05/2026

Of interest ... from a friend of the KwaZulu-Natal Archives.

07/05/2026

Funding Opportunity Alert!

The National Heritage Council of South Africa is pleased to announce that PESP7 Funding Applications are now OPEN!

We invite proposals for sustainable heritage projects that contribute to job creation and the preservation and promotion of South Africa’s rich and diverse heritage.

📅 Opening Date: 04 May 2026
⏳ Closing Date: 31 May 2026 at 23:59

👉 Apply here: https://nhc.praxisgms.co.za

Please note: Applications are strictly online. No manual submissions will be accepted.

ApplyNow

04/05/2026

The LIASA Digitisation Community of Practice warmly invites you to participate in an upcoming webinar, on 8 May 2026, from 09H00 until 10H00, aimed at bringing together colleagues working in the digitisation space. This Community of Practice provides an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build a strong professional network among practitioners across South Africa.

As we launch activities for 2026, our focus will be on exploring South Africa's capacity for digitisation, particularly in terms of equipment and governance. This webinar will form part of the KZN Archives contribution to Archives Awareness week raising awareness of the importance of our Archive heritage.

Reinhardt Hartzenberg will provide an insight into the digitisation capacity of the KwaZulu-Natal Archives and Records Service. He leads the Digitisation and Data Preservation Unit and initiated the Isivivane SoLwazi – Digitisation Dialogue Coalition (ISDDC), an initiative focused on collaboration, shared learning, and building resilient communities of practice across the heritage, archives, and information management sectors.

The webinar is open to all. Please use the link below to register and receive access details:
https://lnkd.in/d-TNemeA

24/04/2026