History of the Boers
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Dedicated to share the interesting history and culture of the Boere Afrikaner people of South Africa.
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Picasso's drawing of the Boers (L)Picasso in his young days, c. 1908. Photographer unknown. Source: Laurence Madeline and Marilyn Martin (eds.) (2006). ‘Picasso and Africa...😁
The incredibly positive and encouraging feedback I received for my piece detailing the Afrikaner Helpmekaar Movement has inspired me to write on another fascinating and critical chapter in the history of my people, the Afrikaans Language Movement. Will be out soon.
The story of Afrikaner hero Dirkie Uys (12) - 1838 After the murder of Piet Retief and his men by the Zulu king Dingaan on 6 February 1838, some Voortrekker camps were also attacked. Hundreds of women and children were massacred, and entire families were wiped out. Other treks,…
Young South Africans are increasingly choosing agriculture as a lucrative career, which allows them to work in countries like the United States and Australia. dailyinvestor.com/south-africa/9…
Met de officiële oorlogsverklaring van president Steyn op 14 oktober 1899 sluit Oranje Vrijstaat zich aan bij wat een driejarige vrijheidsoorlog tegen de Britse overheersing zou worden.
Uit sympathie voor de Afrikaner Boeren vechten tijdens de Boerenoorlog ook heel wat Nederlanders mee, onder wie Cor van Gogh, broer van de later wereldberoemde kunstschilder Vincent van Gogh.
Luisteraars, het julle hierdie matras in julle huis gehad?
Initially used by free burghers at the Cape, the Nederlandse Boerewa was further developed to suit the long distances and South African terrain, forming the basis of the Voortrekker wagon
Great work done by 'Photos Redux' for their part in 'Colourising History'. Colour by Tinus le Roux. Burgher from a Boer Commando Boer Commandos were volunteer militias during conflicts like the Anglo-Boer Wars
Al meer identifiseer as Afrikaner – profielondersoek maroelamedia.co.za/nuus/sa-nuus/a…
Seeing a Rhino with its horn complete and intact is rare.
THE BATTLE OF VEGKOP - PAUL KRUGERS'S SECOND BATTLE AT AGE 11 DAY 1: [Saturday, 15 October 1836] The weeks that had passed brought a calm rhythm to the Boer laager. Their cattle grazed peacefully, repairs were made to the wagons, and preparations for the expected arrival of…