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Archives, record offices, and databases for researching South Africa ancestors.

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5 genealogy resources for South Africa

Archive (2) Organization (1) Online (2)

National/State Archives

National Archives of South Africa Free

Government archives with estate files, naturalization

1652-present English/Afrikaans Research room access
estate naturalization government
Visit
Cape Town Archives Free

Western Cape historical records

1652-present English/Afrikaans Research room access
church estate land
Visit

Genealogy Organizations

eGGSA

South African genealogy society with databases

Various English/Afrikaans Membership for full access
cemetery church BDM
Visit

Online Databases

FamilySearch South Africa Free

Free South African records

1600s-present English Free access
church civil registration
Visit
SA-Encyclopaedia Free

South African encyclopaedia with genealogy info

Various English Free access
history biography
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