https://northernnatalcourier.co.za/93721/remembering-fallen-restoring-grave-legacy/ At one time they were three brave men who fought for queen and country, but now their remains lay forgotten, among litter and leaves. Three graves, belonging to British soldiers once based in and around the area, have long lay forgotten in the town of Dannhauser. Many pass by their final resting place without sparing a thought for the...

https://www.iol.co.za/ios/news/watch-having-a-blast-with-capitals-past-19212642 Durban – Death Row, the gallows and the hangman are perhaps more associated with Pretoria central prison, but the noose was also no stranger to the provincial capital. At the Old Prison, now a museum in Pietermaritzburg bearing the same name, this happened first in the old Voortrekker-built section and out of a second-floor window when there were public...

George Pay 1824-1906 Labourer, hotelkeeper, freemason. Photo in NMP 02/05/1906. Also one of George and his two brothers Edward and William. Was born at Bognor Regis. Landed at Port Natal on 02/05/1850. Planted sugar   (Hatt). Came out with Eliza Anne (25) and Chas. G 1 (Coll. of C’s lists). Born at Felpham, 6 June 1824 and died 24 April,...

The eGGSA (I don’t know what that stands for and their website doesn’t explain it – they are a branch of the SA Genealogical Society) has transcribed the records of many passenger lists. The lists are: Natal Immigration Board 1850 to May 1911; Cape Archives IBC 6 series, passenger lists of emigrant ships 1858 to 1861, PWD 2-401 to 420...