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The Afrikaner Broederbond: What Was It?In June 1918 disaffected Afrikaners were brought together in a new organisation called Jong Suid-Afrika (Young South Africa). The following year its name was changed to the Afrikaner Broederbond (AB). The organisation had one main aim: to further Afrikaner nationalism in South Africa – to maintain Afrikaner culture, develop an Afrikaner economy, and to gain control of the South African government. Find Out More...• Glossary of Apartheid Terms 12:55 PM # Pre-Colonial cultures in South Africa: San and KhoikhoiTwo thousand years ago the first of several waves colonists swept into South Africa. Each time a new wave arrived the existing populations were marginalised. In the first of these waves, the pastoralist Khoikhoi moved down into the western and southern coastal regions – pushing the hunter-gatherer San inland.12:50 PM # Humankind's African OriginsThe number of recognised hominid species which form part of our extended family tree is growing. Find out where and when each of these species was discovered.01:01 AM # |
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