south africa

The San once called all of eastern and southern Africa home. Today, about 100,000 San live in and around the Kalahari Desert, primarily in the countries of Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Learn more about the myths, traditions, and social activities of this Indigenous group in The San of Southern Africa.

Learn fun facts about South Africa, from its early history to its current politics and culture.

An overview of the important events and individuals associated ending apartheid in South Africa; and features photographs, illustrations, biographical sketches, and excerpts from primary source documents.

Examines the life and works of a major south African novelist.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Nadine Gordimer.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Nadine Gordimer.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Cry, the Beloved Country, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Bessie Head.

After Nate Haregraves finds out that his ex-boyfriend will be at his cousin's lavish destination wedding in South Africa, his best friend and secret crush Jai Patel--who hopes to convince spotlight-shy Nate to front his band at a music contest--volunteers to be his plus-one.

Lolo skips through life, leaving a trail of laughter and a few frowns! In these four stories, follow Lolo as she gets a gold star at school, longs for a cute floppy hat, finds a missing ring and helps to rescue a dog.