Dr Chris Barnard Museum, Beaufort West
Professor Chris Barnard the famous heart surgeon is honoured in three historic buildings, all national monuments, which make up Beaufort West’s museums. All gifts awards and presentations made to Chris Barnard are on display in the old town hall, which was built shortly after Beaufort West was proclaimed South Africa’s first municipality in 1837.
Life and Time of Beaufort west
Local history, including a Dutch Reformed church, the parsonage, the boyhood home of Professor Chris Barnard, and an exhibition on Barnard is documented in the old town hall. The theme of the museum is the history of the Beaufort West Karoo, famous people of the region, and the role of the church. Professor Chris Barnard the famous heart surgeon is honoured in three historic buildings, all national monuments, which make up Beaufort West’s museums. All of which are Western Cape Provincial Heritage Sites, previously national monuments. His exhibition of awards after first heart transplant. All gifts awards and presentations made to Chris Barnard are on display in the old town hall, which was built shortly after Beaufort West was proclaimed South Africa’s first municipality in 1837. It too is now part of the museum.
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Amazing Humans I cross path each dat teach more more good and positive way to live.
Here, I had a pit stop before I continued on to my final destination.
It was hard and most of all sad to see the life around us is had and painful to explain.
I continue to promote good vibration with people I cross path with me.
Chris Barnard se agterkleindogter in die Chris Barnard-gedenkhospitaal gebore
Chris Barnard's life and work should be celebrated
Residents of Beaufort West in the Central Karoo say heart transplant pioneer, Professor Chris Barnard's life and work should be celebrated.
Barnard is the town's most famous son.
He was born there on November 8th, 1922
Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of his groundbreaking first human to human heart transplant.
Beaufort West is also home to a museum which has been dedicated to Barnard's work.
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Transplant Museum
Heart Transplant Museum at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa, incorporating the original operating suite where the world's first human to human heart transplant was performed on December 3, 1967 by Professor Christiaan Barnard (historical clips and images courtesy of the museum). Professor Barnard was head of the University of Cape Town's Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Heart of Cape Town Museum
On Sunday it will be exactly 50 years since the first human to human heart transplant was conducted by a team lead by cardiac pioneer, Professor Christiaan Neethling Barnard. It made headlines the world over and changed the landscape of cardiac surgery.
In the early hours of the 3rd of December 1967, the lives of Barnard, Denise Darvall and Louis Washkansky became intertwined forever.
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Professor Ronnie Moodley Preaching in Beaufort West
Professor Ronnie Moodley Preaching in Beaufort West
Beaufort West police cell murder case in court
Beaufort West community members were angered when they were denied access to the court on Tuesday where Zuko Mguqgunthu appeared after allegedly killing 18-year-old Gerdo Karelse in a police holding cell.
Highlights of the Heart of Cape Town Museum 50th commemoration
On 3 December 2017 it was 50 years since South Africa stunned the world by performing the world's first human-to-human heart transplant. The original operating theatres where the actual history was made, fitted with the original equipment used in this epoch making moment have been restored and outfitted in a live museum, which is really something special to see. Added to this, a full two hour guided tour makes this an unforgettable experience well worth doing. This video gives some of the highlights of such a tour, presented by excellent tour-guide, Tracy Adamo.
Day 5 - The Wild Beaufort West!
Defining Moments 0001
Marius Barnard is best known as a member of the pioneering medical team that performed the world's first human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in 1967, with his brother Chris. But his achievements extended into other spheres.
He was an active anti-apartheid campaigner and MP for the Progressive Federal Party, he worked to improve cardiac surgery standards behind the Iron Curtain and globally, and he played a leading role in the creation of critical illness insurance -- his invention, and one that has directly benefited the sick around the world.
From humble beginnings as the son of missionary parents in the dusty Karoo town of Beaufort West to his position as one of the world's leading cardiac surgeons, Marius Barnard's story is a fascinating and remarkable chronicle of personal determination and courage. It is one of few first-hand accounts of the inaugural human heart transplant and its far-reaching repercussions, both in the world of medicine and in the private lives of its pioneers. In this sincere and deeply personal memoir, Barnard speaks frankly about his relationships with his brother, his colleagues and his adversaries, and describes with humility his fourteen-year struggle with cancer.
With candour, authenticity and charm Defining Moments presents the formidable challenges and spellbinding successes in the life of this international medical icon.
Chris Barnard Short
Short video on Chris Barnard directed by Dirk de Villiers edited by Laurens Barnard
TRIP TO KAROO | BEAUFORT-WEST | South Africa Summer Vacation
This is the vlog of my entire trip from Swellendam to Beaufort-West!! We really enjoyed the family time and had a lot of fun. IT WAS EXTREMELY WARM BUT AMAZING ANYHOW!!
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South Africa - Beaufort West Mission
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Mr Truman Prince, Mayor of Beaufort West Local Municipality
Mr Truman Prince, Mayor of Beaufort West Local Municipality.The oldest Municipality in South Africa. In December 1994 the former black township Kwa-Mandlenkosi was amalgamated with Beaufort West Municipality.
The Heart Of Cape Town Museum Intro
The Heart Of Cape Town Museum, dedicated to the achievement, history and memory of those involved in the world's first heart transplant. From the team under Chris Barnard, assisted by his brother Marius. The first recipient Louis Washkansky. The first donor, Denise Darvall. The transplant took place at Groote Schuur Hospital on 3 December 1967, in Cape Town, South Africa.
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GoPro TImelapse Drive - Oudtshoorn to Beaufort West (Howlin for You)
Drving to Beaufort West from Oudtshoorn via Meiringspoort on a stunning Winter's day. Take in the 90min trip through the Karoo. GoPro Hero 2014 used as dash-cam.
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Suspect arrested in connection with Anthea Thopps' murder
Saturday, 10 August 2019
Suspect arrested in connection with Anthea Thopps' murder | Green Program
Anthea Thopps' mother discovered her body inside her home, in the Rustdene neighbourhood of Beaufort West, last month.
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