The birthplace of our journey

South Africa

Begin with the land, peoples and living heritage closest to home.

A layered history

South Africa’s story reaches far beyond colonial and apartheid history. The journey begins with early humanity, indigenous societies, migration, kingdoms, trade, resistance and the identities that shape the country today.

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Peoples and languages

Explore communities, languages, oral traditions, ceremonies, music, food, clothing, architecture and knowledge systems.

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Land and life

Regional stories connect history to landscapes, indigenous plants, animals, ecosystems and traditional ecological knowledge.

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