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South African history

In search of Nongqawuse: unraveling the tragic legacy of a young Xhosa prophetess

South Africa

In search of Nongqawuse: unraveling the tragic legacy of a young Xhosa prophetess

By Gerda Kruger

Ernest Cole: the South African photographer at the centre of a powerful and heartbreaking film

Maverick Life

Ernest Cole: the South African photographer at the centre of a powerful and heartbreaking film

By Kylie Thomas

Springbok: The Northern Cape town shaped by copper, culture, and commerce

South Africa

Springbok: The Northern Cape town shaped by copper, culture, and commerce

By Chris Marais

Exploring Northern Namaqualand: The cave, characters, and the copper missions that shaped the place

South Africa

Exploring Northern Namaqualand: The cave, characters, and the copper missions that shaped the place

By Chris Marais

Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo’s inspiring book is a journey of healing in tribute to her father

South Africa

Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo’s inspiring book is a journey of healing in tribute to her father

By Ferial Haffajee

Rock art acoustics: South African study suggests that a distinct echo attracted ancient artists back to one site

Maverick Life

Rock art acoustics: South African study suggests that a distinct echo attracted ancient artists back to one site

By Neil Rusch

Exploring South Africa's hidden, untold nautical stories with Wreckless Marine

South Africa

Exploring South Africa's hidden, untold nautical stories with Wreckless Marine

By Bruce Henderson and Kelly Graham

Jan Smuts and Nelson Mandela — careful diplomacy, steely resolve

Politics

Jan Smuts and Nelson Mandela — careful diplomacy, steely resolve

By Roger Southall

Northern Cape snapshots of Britstown, Colesberg, Griquatown, Kakamas and Kamieskroon

Maverick Life

Northern Cape snapshots of Britstown, Colesberg, Griquatown, Kakamas and Kamieskroon

By Chris Marais and Julienne du Toit

Intimate and full of humanity, Pieces of Me is food for the soul in a ritual of storytelling

South Africa

Intimate and full of humanity, Pieces of Me is food for the soul in a ritual of storytelling

By Keith Bain

Karoo museums 1 — discovering big skulls, giant clock-faces and war trinkets

South Africa

Karoo museums 1 — discovering big skulls, giant clock-faces and war trinkets

By Chris Marais

Drained but proud: how it felt to organise South Africa’s first democratic election in just four months

Maverick Life

Drained but proud: how it felt to organise South Africa’s first democratic election in just four months

By The Conversation