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The article focuses on the distinguished military career of Henry Timson Lukin, a respected British officer who served in various campaigns in South Africa. Topics include his early military service during the Zulu and Anglo-Boer Wars, his role in the German South West Africa campaign during World War I, and his post-war contributions to South Africa's defense forces and memorial committees.

The article recounts the evolution of rugby rules and the spirited nature of local rugby matches in South Africa. Topics discussed include the introduction of jersey numbering changes by the International Rugby Board (IRB), the impact of the 1949 All Blacks tour on South African rugby, and a humorous account of an over-60s touch rugby match in Tarkastad.

The article focuses on Olof Bergh, a Swedish-born adventurer who joined the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1665, detailing his career from service in Batavia to his influential roles in Cape Town, including trading expeditions, his marriage, and significant contributions to early Cape society under the VOC's auspices.

The article offers information on the life and military career of Christiaan Frederic Beyers, a prominent figure in the Anglo-Boer War. Topics include Beyers' early life, his role in rugby and the FHB capture, his actions in the Anglo-Boer War, including battles and promotions, and his later decisions during the Union of South Africa's war on Germany in 1914.

The article traces Tony Greig's journey from his early cricket days in South Africa to becoming an influential figure in international cricket. Topics include his upbringing in Queenstown, his pivotal decision to join Sussex over university, and his controversial yet impactful career moments, such as the 'grovel' comment and his involvement with Kerry Packer's cricket series in Australia, ultimately leaving a lasting legacy on the sport.

The article focuses on the contributions of the Beit brothers, Alfred and Otto, to the development of mining and infrastructure in South Africa during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Topics include their involvement in diamond and gold mining ventures, their roles in financial and political circles, and their philanthropic activities that left lasting legacies in education and infrastructure development.

The article focuses on the historical significance of the forgotten railway siding of Deelfontein in the arid Karoo during the Anglo Boer War 1899-1900, where the British Military realized the need for mounted infantry due to the effectiveness of Boer marksmen in smaller, highly mobile units using accurate Mausers at long range.

The article focuses on the life of Koos de la Rey, a prominent Boer War general known for his leadership during the conflict with Great Britain, highlighting his early years, military achievements, and his role in post-war diplomatic efforts, ultimately meeting a tragic end in 1914 during the hunt for bank robbers.

The article presents the discussion on Eric Rowan was the stormy petrel of South African cricket whose career flourished under various circumstances over a period of some 20 years. Topics include youngsters played cricket in the streets with a cardboard box anchored down by a brick as the wicket; and Old Johannians when Jock Cameron instructed him to appeal against the light after facing a ball.

The article offers information on a historical incident that occurred on March 14, 1898, in the Johannesburg office of Woolf Joel, involving a fatal argument and shooting. Topics include the mysterious circumstances, conflicting versions of events during the trial, and the subsequent acquittal of Franz Ludwig Kurt von Weltheim on grounds of self-defense.

The article discusses the history of John Connellan, an Irish settler who arrived in the Eastern Cape during the 19th century, exploring his journey as a farmer and his significant contributions to the region's prosperity and peace. It mentions his role in farming, his family's contributions, and their enduring legacy in the region.

The article features Lionel Phillips, a reformer, magnate and stud owner. Phillips was born in London, England in 1855 and came to South Africa with nothing during the gold rush on the Reef. Also mentioned are his education, his membership to the Reformers Movement which consisted of 56 influential members, and his contribution to the Witwatersrand Agricultural Society.

The article focuses on the story of two Irish friends, Robert Johnston and Thomas Crean, who volunteered for the Imperial Light Horse regiment during the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa and each received the Victoria Cross for their bravery in battle. Topics include their background as rugby players in Ireland, their decision to stay in South Africa after the British Lions tour, their involvement in the Imperial Light Horse regiment and their remarkable acts of gallantry under fire during war.

The article focuses on the life and achievements of David Livingstone, a missionary, explorer, physician and legend in his own lifetime. Topics include Livingstone's upbringing and early work in a cotton mill, his discoveries and contributions to trade routes and the fight against slavery and his hardships, including encounters with wildlife and health issues.

The article focuses on Simon van der Stel and his son Willem Adriaan, who played significant roles in establishing winemaking, agriculture, and infrastructure development in the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, during the Dutch colonial period. It mentions that Simon van der Stel led with a different leadership style, focusing on agriculture and the development of the colony, while Willem Adriaan faced conflicts due.

The article focuses on the life of JBM Hertzog, a nationalist and military leader who played a significant role in South African history. Topics include his early life and education; military career during the Anglo-Boer War; and his later political career including his controversial policies on race and apartheid.

The article discusses Sir James Liege Hulett, who opened a steam power sugar mill in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Hulett started successfully cultivating tea from Ceylon by using the latest crushers and technology available. Hulett was elected to Parliament and chosen as a cabinet member and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Natal but later resigned to become the leader of the opposition. He used his Kearsney House to make it a boys' school for the sons of Methodist ministers.

The article discusses the role of Dr. Leander Jameson in Cecil Rhodes's plan to create a British federation in Southern Africa, focusing on his involvement in an expedition into the kingdom of the Matabele.