Dutch expatriates joined the Boers, their reasons ranging from loyalty to their common ancestry to strong anti-British sentiments and a search for adventure.

Brothers in Arms documents the trials and tribulations of these volunteers – most of them unaccustomed t ...

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Chris Schoeman was born in Somerset East and has master’s degrees in history from the University of Port Elizabeth and Colorado State University. He has worked as a historian and journalist, and has authored and co-authored several books. These include District Six: The Spirit of Kanala, as well as the autobiographies of Springbok legends Frik du Preez and Os du Randt. His recent books include Slow Death: Memoirs of a Cricket Um ...[more]

Dealmaking is the lifeblood of business – the heart. It is what makes business tick. So why isn’t dealmaking the number-one subject taught in business schools? Why do businesspeople have to learn about dealmaking the hard way, through painful and often expensive experiences? Is it because business schools can’t let go of their outdated ideas on negotiation and selling? If so, the time has come to ...

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