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A report from 1882, addresses illicit diamond dealing, as the British sought to secure and regulate the diamond industry.

Document of the Week: Diamond Trade in Griqualand West, 1882 Document of the Week

Our latest “Document of the Week”, chosen by our Editor, Nishah Malik, offers a glimpse into the development of diamond mining legislation in Griqualand West, by the British. Read more →

Nishah Malik

Published 16th June, 2025

A black and white document titled Cape of Goof Hope: Report of the Immigration Board, Port Elizabeth, for 1861.

Document of the Week: “ . . . no more Irish be sent out . . .” Document of the Week

Our latest “Document of the Week” was chosen by our Senior Editor, Dr Tommy Dolan. Settled by the Dutch East India Company in 1652, the Cape of Good Hope came under British control in 1806. Britain granted the colony the right to elect a legislature in 1853. Read more →

Dr Tommy Dolan

Published 13th January, 2025

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