Welcome to
Researching in South Africa

If you plan to research your family history for the first time it can be a bit intimidating not knowing where to start. Here are a few guidelines for the novice - The Absolute Beginners' Guide to South African Family History Research. Have fun!!

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Researching from another country can be frustrating as one stumbles around the internet trying to find primary research sources. So here is a helping hand.
A Guide to Family History Research in South Africa
Please note - these documents have been written as Guides only.