South Africa has a fascinating, complex, and often tragic history. From the migration of the Bantu to the settlements by the Dutch and British; from the Boar Wars to the fight to abolish apartheid, here in Episode 44, we explore the history of this geologically and culturally rich nation - a nation that is still striving to reach its full potential.

Books:

• A History of South Africa by Frank Welsh
• Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
• Hero of The Empire by Candice Millard
• Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton

Film:

• Zulu (1964) with Michael Caine
• Breaker Morant (1980) directed by Bruce Beresford