South African History

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They Built
a Nation

This site aims to record for posterity South Africa’s rich history at the individual and community level. More documents will be uploaded and collaboration is encouraged.

Hendrina
Dis My Plek! (Venterstad)

Featured Historical Articles

A General History of South Africa 1652 – 2000

Latest in our Collection

Hendrina
Dis My Plek! (Venterstad)
Overberg Outspan: A Chronicle of People and Places
Thomas Bowler: His Life and Work​
Graskop 1914-1989 (Afrikaans)​
The Crocodile Ramble
Empangeni: A Historical Review (1989)
Colenso History
Optima
The Story of J. & P. – Johnson and Phillips South Africa (PTY.) LTD. Driehoek, Germiston
Pietersburg 1886-1986 (Afrikaans)
Umvoti County: Jewel of Natal