South African Culture Collection

View of skyline at sunset, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, Africa

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), Zululand, South Africa, Africa

The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho)
2809091 The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The uprising in South Africa)

The Anglo-Boer War, The Disastrous Night Assault Of The English Camp At Tweefontein By The... (colour litho)
2798508 The Anglo-Boer War, The Disastrous Night Assault Of The English Camp At Tweefontein By The... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The tragedies of fanaticism (Colour Litho)
2809003 The tragedies of fanaticism (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragedies of fanaticism)

An Interview With Boer Leaders And British Representatives To Discuss Peace After Three Years Of War (Colour Litho)
2798545 An Interview With Boer Leaders And British Representatives To Discuss Peace After Three Years Of War (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Cape Town, 1850 (engraving)
7262270 Cape Town, 1850 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 10.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Capstadt, Cap der Guten Hoffnung in Africa and Aus d. Kunstanst. D)

A group of sociable weaver birds and their communal nest. 1807 (aquatint)
7237468 A group of sociable weaver birds and their communal nest. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of sociable weaver birds)

Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer caffer, male, standing by a riverb 1807 (aquatint)
7237447 Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer caffer, male, standing by a riverb 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer caffer, male)

Male lion with dark mane, possibly an extinct Cape lion. 1807 (aquatint)
7237438 Male lion with dark mane, possibly an extinct Cape lion. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Male lion, Panthera leo, Felis leo)

A group of monkeys foraging on a river bank, South Africa. 1807 (aquatint)
7237442 A group of monkeys foraging on a river bank, South Africa. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info)

Railway Station (b / w photo)
7160149 Railway Station (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Station. Illustration for The Siege of Ladysmith in 120 Pictures from Photographs by)

Railway Station, Cape Town (litho)
7156163 Railway Station, Cape Town (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Station, Cape Town. Illustration for a set of views of Cape Town, c 1895)

Colorful painted houses in the Bo Kapp Area of Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa
Close-up of the colorful painted houses in the Bo Kapp Area of Cape Town; Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Krugers Stay In Paris, Rochefort Presents To The Transvaal President The Sword Of Honor Destined For Cronje
2798377 Krugers Stay In Paris, Rochefort Presents To The Transvaal President The Sword Of Honor Destined For Cronje (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

African Adventures (Colour Litho)
2778275 African Adventures (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: African adventures)

The Triumphal Arrival At The Municipal Palace In London Of The City Volunteer Corps From The War... (colour litho)
2798368 The Triumphal Arrival At The Municipal Palace In London Of The City Volunteer Corps From The War... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The uncertainties of outdoor games in Africa (colour litho)
2777615 The uncertainties of outdoor games in Africa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The uncertainties of outdoor games in Africa)

A New Kind of Pawn (Colour Litho)
2778218 A New Kind of Pawn (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of pawn)

The Zulus enthusiasm for sport (colour litho)
2777833 The Zulus enthusiasm for sport (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulus enthusiasm for sport)

A unique race in South Africa (colour litho)
2777706 A unique race in South Africa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A unique race in South Africa)

The Enthusiasm In London For British Victories In Africa, Ahead Of Mansion-House (colour litho)
2798291 The Enthusiasm In London For British Victories In Africa, Ahead Of Mansion-House (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Anglo-Boer War, Boer General Cronje constitutes himself a prisoner to Marshal Roberts (colour litho)
2798288 The Anglo-Boer War, Boer General Cronje constitutes himself a prisoner to Marshal Roberts (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-Boer War)

The War In South Africa, The Boers Reject The British Beyond The Tugela River (Colour Litho)
2798280 The War In South Africa, The Boers Reject The British Beyond The Tugela River (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War In South Africa)

The Announcement of the Conclusion of the Anglo-Boer Peace Given in the London Mansion-House on the Afternoon of 1 Corr
2798560 The Announcement of the Conclusion of the Anglo-Boer Peace Given in the London Mansion-House on the Afternoon of 1 Corr (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Anglo-Boer War, The Ambush Into Which The British Fell While Crossing A Ford In Bushman-Kop (colour litho)
2798303 The Anglo-Boer War, The Ambush Into Which The British Fell While Crossing A Ford In Bushman-Kop (colour litho) by Beltrame

Receptions... unexpected (colour litho)
2777762 Receptions... unexpected (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unexpected receptions)

African Penguin, Boulders Beach in Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Sunset, Zululand, South Africa, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo), Zululand, South Africa, Africa

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), Zululand, South Africa, Africa

Twyfelfontein lodge in Damaraland. Namibia
The Twyfelfontein landscape and its tourist lodge illuminated by the last light. Namibia, Southern Africa

Clanwilliam Dam on the Olifants River with open flood gates, Clanwilliam, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

Round huts in the countryside, Xhosa village, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Table Mountain and City Bowl at dawn, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

View of skyline, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, Africa

Muizenberg Beach at dawn, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

Muizenberg Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

View of Muizenberg Beach at sunrise, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

Table Mountain at dawn, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

View of Table Mountain at dusk, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

City Bowl at sunset, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

Lighthouse and bay at the southernmost tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

Ostrich in Ostrich Safari Park, Oudsthoorn, South Africa, Africa

Elephants feeding at Kynsna Elephant Park, Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

Line-up of four elephants, Kynsna Elephant Park, Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

Close-up of face and neck of emu, Ostrich Safari Park, Oudsthoorn, South Africa, Africa

Rocks and bay at the southernmost tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of South African Culture" As the sun sets over Johannesburg's breathtaking skyline, one cannot help but be captivated by the vibrant essence of South African culture. From its diverse landscapes to its tumultuous history, this land is a melting pot of traditions, stories, and resilience. In Zululand, encounter the majestic cheetahs gracefully roaming their natural habitat. These magnificent creatures symbolize both power and grace - qualities deeply embedded in South Africa's cultural fabric. Delving into history, we uncover pivotal moments that shaped this nation. The uprising in South Africa serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by its people against oppression and inequality. Similarly, the Anglo-Boer War depicts a disastrous night assault on an English camp at Tweefontein - a testament to the sacrifices made during times of conflict. Yet amidst tragedy and turmoil emerges hope for peace. An interview with Boer leaders and British representatives showcases efforts to find common ground after three years of war. This pursuit exemplifies South Africa's commitment to unity and reconciliation. Traveling back in time through engravings from Cape Town in 1850 reveals glimpses into daily life during colonial times. It transports us to an era where cultures intertwined and laid foundations for what would become modern-day South African society. Nature also plays a significant role in shaping this country's identity. Witnessing sociable weaver birds constructing their communal nests reminds us of community bonds cherished within local communities across generations. Venturing further into wilderness encounters reveal captivating wildlife such as Cape buffalos standing majestically by rivers or male lions with dark manes reminiscent of extinct Cape lions. These animals embody strength and resilience – traits mirrored by those who call this land home. South African culture is not merely defined by these individual elements but rather by their harmonious coexistence within its borders - creating a rich tapestry woven together over centuries past.