A glimpse into Black African history and customs is provided by this true story about an African queen revered for her ability to make rain.

Jack the Signalman, by Pieter du Plessis

If this story about a baboon who became an official railroad signalman were not accompanied by a photograph you might not believe the story at all. But the picture is here, and after reading the story you might find yourself with a new opinion about baboons.

Notes on Some Interesting Place Names in Namaqualand, by Pieter du Plessis

Pieter captures the flavor of Namaqualand's desert area by bringing us a few anecdotes about how such towns as Putsonderwater and Draghoender got their names.

16th December 1838, by Evan Davis

Evan vividly describes the bloody events commemorated during South Africa's Dingaan's Day, a day when Boers, English settlers and Zulus fought an historic battle.

Patrick, by Evan Davis

Some years ago Evan adopted a black street orphan and this is his reflection on what a difficult experience it was." Forgive the biblical style!" Evan asks of us...