History of South Africa - with Dr. Schalk Van der Merwe

South Africa's history is characterized by eras of oppression;
colonialism and apartheid. At the same time, the country stands
for resistance and hope, with icons such as Mandela and Biko.
Today it reflects the challenges and achievements of the
transition from injustice to democracy.today we dare to try to
bring this whole story into one hour; with Dr. Schalk van der
Merwe.


He is an accomplished historian, author, and professional
musician. His PhD for example focused on popular Afrikaans music,
exploring themes from Afrikaner nationalism to post-apartheid
racial politics in music. Since he is an expert of South African
history, I am happy to be able to interview him today about South
Africa´s history– precolonial, colonial and in view of apartheid
and how the history has shaped the culture and identity.”


 


Related sources (last accessed November 2024)


 
History of South Africa
https://www.gov.za/about-sa/history


The Colonisation of South Africa: A unique case
https://scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0259-9 
4222017000300062#:~:text=The%20two%20European%20countries%20who,colony%20of%20Britain%20till%201961.


British occupation of the cape
https://www.britannica.com/place/South-Africa/British-occupation-of-the-Cape


A history of Apartheid in South Africa
https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/history-apartheid-south-africa


Apartheid Museum
https://www.apartheidmuseum.org

District 6 Museum
https://www.districtsix.co.za