South Africa

JOURNALS/MAGAZINES

Dixon-Smith R 2007 ‘Q&A on South Africa’ Family Tree Magazine May pp66-68
An excellent overview of South African research and the availability of major records

BOOKS

Genealogies of old South African families
G 968 D495G

Suid-Afrikaanse geslagregisters
G 968 H36S

Major genealogical record sources in South Africa
G 950 C44C

Handbook for genealogical research in South Africa
G 968 L838H
Lists useful sources housed at repositories across South Africa

ONLINE

South African Genealogical Research
http://home.global.co.za/~mercon/sagen.htm
Clear, engaging advice on how to start and develop your South African research.

National Archives of South Africa - Genealogical Research
http://www.national.archives.gov.za/services_to_the_public.htm#research
Advice about what South African archives can and can't do to assist with your genealogical research.

JewishGen Databases - South Africa
http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/#SAfrica

Cyndi's List - South Africa / Suid-Afrika
http://www.cyndislist.com/soafrica.htm
Websites useful for South African genealogists

Genealogical Institute of South Africa
http://www.gisa.org.za/
In Afrikaans and English. Includes a database of downloadable GEDCOM files of South African genealogies.