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South African War

The boredom and banter of blockhouse life: A glimpse into history’s unseen struggles

South Africa

The boredom and banter of blockhouse life: A glimpse into history’s unseen struggles

By Chris Marais

Bullet in the Heart: Four brothers ride to war 1899-1902

South Africa

Bullet in the Heart: Four brothers ride to war 1899-1902

By Beverley Roos-Muller

Norval’s Pont in the Northern Cape — where legends shine forever

Magazine

Norval’s Pont in the Northern Cape — where legends shine forever

By Chris Marais

Sprigs of heather on the Mpumalanga grave of an English soldier hint at a long-lost love

South Africa

Sprigs of heather on the Mpumalanga grave of an English soldier hint at a long-lost love

By Shaun Smillie

Rock of ages: Wartime graffiti reveals the tragic story of outlaw Boer women and children

South Africa

Rock of ages: Wartime graffiti reveals the tragic story of outlaw Boer women and children

By Shaun Smillie