South Africa has a fascinating, complex, and often tragic history. From the migration of the Bantu to the settlements by the Dutch and British; from the Boar Wars to the fight to abolish apartheid, here in Episode 44, we explore the history of this geologically and culturally rich nation - a nation that is still striving to reach its full potential.
Books:
- A History of South Africa by Frank Welsh
- Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
- Hero of The Empire by Candice Millard
- Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton
Film:
- Zulu (1964) with Michael Caine
- Breaker Morant (1980) directed by Bruce Beresford
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