Anglo Boer War
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The members-only club in Jozi that’s been going strong for over 100 years
The building doubles as an events venue, but more importantly, it stands as one of Johannesburg’s most quietly enduring landmarks
Reinventing Africa’s most influential city
Johannesburg is the beating heart of the African continent—the financial engine that drives its growth
The long and short of a 50-year artistic career
Sue Williamson’s new show opens in Joburg and a retrospective is coming soon
Remembering black people’s suffering and presence in the Anglo-Boer War with The Parrot Woman
A new version of Charles J Fourie’s critically acclaimed play The Parrot Woman is on at Joburg’s Market Theatre.
Charlotte Maxeke: A woman of firsts
In 1902 she fought for emancipation, including that of women, and was the first black South African to graduate with a BSc
New life recalls ‘mad’ SA hero
Rejected by the Empire, beloved in South Africa, Hobhouse stood for justice, feminism and pacifism
Bashing the Boers is so last century
A good-guys, bad-guys account of the Anglo-Boer War is tedious, but a Dutch revisiting is riveting.
Textured history for contemporary times
Two new books examine the consequences of battles, both physical and ideological.
A dry reminder of the other struggle
A new look takes a personal look at the Ango-Boer War.