This article aims to commemorate the 105th centenary of the sinking of the SS Mendi troopship in the English Channel during the First World War.

The site, situated between Minnaar, Koch (now Bosman) and Visagie Streets in the Pretoria CBD originally consisted of eight stands with an estimated value of £3 000, was selected in November 1914 as the suitable terrain to build the Mint.

Sam Rantlhakgwa worked at DITSONG: National Museum of Natural History for 54 years (from 1956-2009) as a preparator in what was then the Mammal Department. He was trained by Saul Sithole who taught him preparation skills, and he became an

The Bolt’s Farm Cave System (BFCS) is part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site which is located in the Gauteng Province, South Africa. The Cradle of Humankind was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. Bolt’s Farm

Lazarus Kgasi, junior Curator: DITSONG: National Museum of Natural History Dr Robert Broom was appointed to a position at the then Transvaal Museum (now DITSONG: National Museum of Natural History) in 1934. For a period of two years he focussed on

When the Union Defence Forces were formed in 1912 just before the start of the First World War in 1914, the Defence Act made provision for a South African Aviation Corps.

When the Union Defence Forces were formed in 1912 just before the start of the First World War in 1914, the Defence Act made provision for a South African Aviation Corps.

The official Military Art Collection which depicts South Africa’s involvement in the Second World War (1939 - 1945) was placed in the care of the DNMMH in 1953.

After the Second World War (1939-1945), the Union Defence Forces (UDF) continued to use mostly British and American equipment acquired from Britain and the American via the Lend Lease agreement.

The events of the Anglo-Zulu War, especially those that included Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, still captivate both the British and South Africans alike.