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Discover important themes, topics and events from South Africa’s past with our staff picks

Ghallywood:  An Evolution of Ghana’s Film Industry
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Ghallywood: An Evolution of Ghana’s Film Industry

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This day in history

Find out who was born, who died and other significant events from this day in history

Portuguese navigator Bartholomew Dias erects the first stone cross on the South African coast
12 March 1488

Portuguese navigator Bartholomew Dias erects the first stone cross on the South African coast

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Latest in Politics & Society

Topics, timelines and articles that cover the social and political history of South Africa from prehistory to the present day

#FeesMustFall - Student Protests

Special Project: Contemporary Student  Movements, #FeesMustFall, #RhodesMustFall etc.