What we can learn from today’s parallels to the 14th century: Max Hastings
In this compelling piece, Max Hastings draws parallels between the tumultuous 14th century and contemporary global challenges.
In this compelling piece, Max Hastings draws parallels between the tumultuous 14th century and contemporary global challenges.
Shaka Zulu, the enigmatic figure of South African history, continues to captivate popular culture despite the scarcity of factual information about him. In a new South African TV series, Shaka iLembe, the legendary leader is reimagined once again.
James Myburgh explores the historical patterns of crime and violence in South Africa during the late Apartheid period.
There is a tug-of-war between rising authoritarianism and democratic resistance – perhaps victory lies in how history repeats itself.
For most amateur historians of WWII, the greatest conflict in all history, our perspectives have been very much shaped by the losers and not the victors.
Africa may have been the cradle of Humankind, but the Karoo was also the birthplace of the order to which we belong – the Mammalia.
History is not everyone’s cup of tea, but stories of individuals who rose from humble beginnings and overcame great hardship to reach extraordinary heights certainly hold valuable lessons for us all.
Barry Wood has a special interest in Berlin, a city that underwent momentous change as South Africa did – with the fall of the Berlin Wall signifying the collapse of communism.
In this story of World War Two fighter pilot and Torch Commando leader Sailor Malan, historian Michael Charton explains why few South Africans know of their great hero.
Helen Zille is paying dearly for raising the holy cow of colonialism. Doing so wasn’t in itself wrong, but as Rian Malan explains so brilliantly, for most of South Africa the conversation is premature.