The Passing of Pageview – Manfred Hermer

The Passing of Pageview (1978) by Manfred Hermer is a poignant photographic and narrative record of the Johannesburg suburb Pageview—also known as Fietas—capturing its vibrant multicultural life before it was demolished under apartheid’s Group Areas Act; blending images of bustling streets, shops, and residents with reflective commentary, the book stands as both a memorial to a displaced community and a vital historical document of urban erasure, preserving the memory of resilience and diversity in the face of forced removal.