Die Afrikaners

Die Afrikaners, Episode 9

Season 1, Episode 9

We look at the interesting origin and development Afrikaans and the prolonged battle that finally let to it being recognized as a official language in 1925. With Willa Boezak.

Watch Full Episodes of Die Afrikaners Season 1

Episode 1
S1 E1 • 41m • 13

We see how a shipping post at the southern tip of Africa grew to a settlement colony with a complex society as big as Spain. Hermann Giliomee's special guest is Dan Sleigh.

Episode 2
S1 E2 • 41m • 13

The arrival of the first slaves in 1658 changed South Africa irrevocably. We look at the history of the slaves with Hermann Giliomee and guests, Hans Heese and Willa Boezak.

Episode 3
S1 E3 • 47m • 13

In the 1800's the free masons moved inland in search of other ways of existence. This lead to tension with the VOC and conflict with indigenous tribes.

Episode 4
S1 E4 • 41m • 13

The invasion of the Cape Colony by the British in 1795 was the start of a completely new colonial chapter in the South African history. Hermann Giliomee's special guest is Dan Sleigh.

Episode 5
S1 E5 • 46m • 13

The Groot Trek between 1835 and 1845 lead to the Battle of Blood River and conflict with the British colonial command in Natal. Hermann Giliomee and guests Jan C. Visagie and Willa Boezak.

Episode 6
S1 E6 • 46m • 13

Later in the 19th century tension between the British imperialists and the Boere Republic mounted and war between Boer and Brit seemed eminent. With Carel van der Merwe.

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  • Internationally renowned historian and bestselling author Hermann Giliomee's book, 'Die Afrikaners' was adapted into a documentary for kykNET in 2018. The recount of the colourful story of the Afrikaners with all its drama and pathos.
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