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Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa

  • A South African encyclopaedia - A worthy and dated work of reference and a collectable treasure

From our Archive

  • Extraordinary Guide to South and East Africa on the eve of World War I
  • Ex Libris - Rediscovering Bookplates
  • Mystery of Braamfontein's arched grave solved!
  • Modernist Icon Shimmers above Joburg once more
  • William Brounger - Forward into the Interior
  • Passionate about tennis - A South African photo album of historical significance (1909 - 1913)
  • A short history of Port Elizabeth's famous Campanile
  • Joubert Park In Danger - Herbert Prins Speaks Out
  • Iconic Kaaimans River Railway Bridge Declared a Provincial Heritage Site
  • Diligently photographed - An East London Victorian Corner House
  • The Story behind Outspan Road Morningside
  • Why Existing Heritage Legislation Is Ineffective - An Issue of a Total Lack of Effective Enforcement & Structure
  • Let’s Play - South African children photographed with their Victorian & Edwardian toys
  • Old Park Station - A heritage site of exceptional significance comes alive again!
  • Old National Monument Badges and Plaques Under Threat

From the Directory

  • The South African Archaeological Society (ArchSoc)
  • Historical Society of Port Elizabeth
  • Lepogo La Thaba Adventures
  • Tsica Heritage Consultants
  • First Nation Cobuqua Indigenous Chapter
  • Amafa / Heritage KwaZulu Natal
  • Joline Young Heritage Consultancy
  • Past Experiences
  • Susan Jean Taylor
  • James Mpanza Legacy Foundation
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  • Kalk Bay Historical Association at 30 Years
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  • Voss Bells in Eden
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  • How the Village of Rhodes Became a Heritage Area
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