THE REMARKABLE EMERGENCY NOTES OF 1900–1902
By: Julia Montlha, Curator: Numismatics and Philately, DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History The South African War (1899–1902) was not only fought on the battlefield but also through control of logistics, resources, and the economy. This economic aspect led to the
QUEEN MODJADJI OF THE BALOBEDU TRIBE (Rain Queen)
By: Abraham Mohale, Junior Curator, DITSONG: National Museum of Military History Figure 1, Queen Masalanabo Modjadji VII (Source: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-01-15-queen-masalanabo-modjadji-vii-makes-history-with-matric-success) Introduction During the latter part of the 1580s, the once peaceful kingdom of Monomotapa in ancient Zimbabwe experienced great upheaval. A son of the
THE HISTORY OF SWARTKRANS: A WINDOW INTO DEEP TIME
By: Lazarus Kgasi, Junior Curator, DITSONG: National Museum of Natural History The Swartkrans cave complex, located northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa, is among the world's most significant palaeoanthropological sites. Its history of scientific research spans over seven decades and can be divided
THE FLINTLOCK RIFLE: A WEAPON THAT SHAPED HISTORY
By: A.Veldman, Curator: DITSONG: National Museum of Military History The flintlock rifle was more than just a firearm – it was a transformative technology that reshaped warfare, exploration, and colonisation across the world. From European battlefields to the American frontier and