Archive to Narrative

From archive to public, this suite of projects aims to render South African pasts visible; to promote engagement with historical sources; and to connect scholars, heritage professionals and creative artists with a broad public around questions of heritage, history and collective identities. Some projects present stories not previously told and perspectives not previously foregrounded; others repackage existing material. In some cases, existing and even well-known archives have become more widely accessible. All in all, the portal reflects a high degree of partnership between many different contributors. We present it as a public resource for Southern Africans and all others interested in the region: we invite you to explore this rich heritage and to deepen engagement with its diverse elements.