The South African Jewish Museum's archives (SAJM) Jewish Digital Archive Project is the digital component of the SAJM archive. It aims to maintain a record of Southern Africa's social, economic and political history. JDAP comprises personal narratives and special collections linked to organizations, local communities, and cultural events.
Newspaper article by Anne Levy Sarzin about Mayor Sol Kreiner's commendable sincerity, humility and warmth in an otherwise disillusioning political world.
Newspaper article by Suzanne Belling from South African Jewish Times about Cape Town's new mayor Sol Kreiner. Mr Kreiner is described as a self made man, who worked his way up in business to become sole owner and director of a textile company. In 1976, he began his civic career, representing Ward 8 - Woodstock, Salt River, District Six and Walmer Estate. "In the recipe of success, the key ingredients are people," he said. "I believe that every problem can be solved and I also believe that once you start something, you finish it." Mr and Mrs Kreiner are essential "people" people but, above all, are proud and observant Jews.
Newspaper photograph of Cape Town's former Mayor, Alderman Sol Kreiner, hosting a civic lunch for Mr Gerald Kraft, international president of B'nai B'rith. In the Mayor's parlour were: (from left) Mar Charles Glick, B'nai B'rith international vice-president; Mrs Goldie Glick; Alderman Kreiner; Mayoress, Mrs Brenda Kreiner, Mr Kraft and Mrs Cokkie Kraft.
Newspaper articles about Mayor Sol Kreiner. Mr Kreiner called for a special council meeting to discuss the continuing violence in the City. Alderman Sol Kreiner served his City with the motto, "things don't happen… you've got to make them happen".
Certificate of appreciation presented to workers of the City of Cape Town for their exceptional contribution to the task of restoring essential services, facilities, cleanliness, and good order to Cape Town following the disastrous storm which occurred on 15th May 1984.
Newspaper article about the significance of Mayor Sol Kreiner's perceptions of his city Cape Town for the city's image and opportunities for growth. Kreiner saw it necessary to aggressively market Cape Town as an international tourist destination, and believed the right kind of investment would maintain the development of equal opportunities to raise the quality of life for all.
Newspaper article about Sol Kreiner. Alderman Sol Kreiner represented Ward 8 - Woodstock, Salt River, Walmer Estate and District Six - since 1976. He represented the council on the Cape Metropolitan Transport Advisory Board, was a member of the West City Action Area Steering Committee and was the council-nominated director on the board of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Company. In this article, Sol Kreiner discusses his achievements, disappointments, his vision for Cape Town of the future, and his pet projects.
Newspaper article by Suzanne Belling about Sol Kreiner's becoming new Deputy Mayor of Cape Town. Mr Kreiner is described as a self made man, who worked his way up in business to become sole owner and director of a textile company. In 1976, he began his civic career, representing Ward 8 - Woodstock, Salt River, District Six and Walmer Estate.