The authors of this paper all have experience working in the heritage sector. Sandra Prosalendis, the project leader, was director of the District Six Museum from 1994 to 2002. Harriet Deacon, freelance researcher, was research co-ordinator at Robben Island Museum from 1999 to 2002. Sephai Mngqolo has been working in various capacities at the McGregor Museum, Kimberley, since 1982. He is currently head of the Museum’s Living History Department.