Ron Martin, chairperson of the SA Sendinggestig Museum, before a giant display at the Tevolution Museum. Photographer: Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers
Cape Town - From the nostalgic wooden box TV with “bunny ear” antennas to the newly-launched 110-inch UX display, Cape Town’s Tevolution Museum has opened its doors, celebrating the rich history of television technology and innovation.
The museum represents a significant achievement as South Africa’s inaugural television museum, thanks to a partnership between the Western Cape Government, Hisense SA, and the SA Sendinggestig Museum. The launch took place yesterday in Long Street at the SA Sendinggestig Museum.
Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC, Ricardo Mackenzie, described the unveiling of the country’s first television museum as a testament to the journey of innovation and cultural enrichment that television has brought to the 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,” he said.
Esteemed guests gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that unveiled a fascinating journey through the history of television.
Attendees traversed through time, from the nostalgic wooden box TVs to the latest technological marvel, the 110-inch UX display.
The impressive model, which retails at just under R400000, is one of the largest screens available commercially in SA today.
It is produced locally at Hisense’s Atlantis factory, which employs over 1000 South Africans.
Hisense SA’s marketing manager, Alex Chen, highlighted the unique nature of the Tevolution Museum, saying: “The Tevolution Museum is a first for the country. It not only chronicles Hisense’s technological journey but also inspires young scientific minds by showcasing the technology we pioneered.”
The museum is set to open to the public on December 5 and promises an engaging experience that combines art and technology.
Ron Martin, Chairperson of the SA Sendinggestig Museum, said the museum reflects remarkable strides of human ingenuity over the ages.
byron.lukas@inl.co.za
Cape Argus
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