by Nerine Dorman | Oct 22, 2026 | Society News
One of the first things folks usually bring up whenever the topic of ancient Egypt comes around is, “Oh, they worshipped cats”, and while the cat certainly featured prominently in ancient Egyptian cosmology, the reality of ancient Egypt’s relationship with the cat is...
by Nerine Dorman | May 28, 2026 | Shemu Articles, Society News
FIRSTLY, WE WOULD like to thank our outgoing copy editor and writer Jane Mulder for her many years of loyal service. SHEMU would not be where it is today without your valuable contribution. That being said, we would like to give a warm welcome to our new copy editor,...
by Nerine Dorman | May 19, 2026 | Society News
Intrepid explorers during ancient times sailed the seas in search of adventure and fortune, facing great dangers in their fragile wooden vessels. Names like Hanno the Carthaginian; Pytheas of Massalia; and Eudoxus of Cyzicus will echo in eternity for their bravery and...
by Nerine Dorman | May 12, 2026 | Shemu Articles, Society News
Joseph Koetsier shares this heartfelt tribute to our much-loved member FORMER MCGREGOR MUSEUM archaeologist, Emeritus Professor Anthony Humphreys and former chairperson of The Egyptian Society of South Africa, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Cape Town. The...
by Nerine Dorman | Jan 14, 2026 | Society News
The pyramids of Caral-Supé…among the oldest in the world The pyramids of Caral-Supé…among the oldest in the world Peru has a rich history of pyramid-building cultures. And it is on the windswept north central coastal region of Peru where archaeologist have...
by TESSA | Dec 19, 2025 | Society News
We are processing a substantial heritage donated to TESSA from the legacy of our late founder Keith Grenville. Once this collection is included, we will open our enriched library as part of TESSA’s 30th anniversary celebrations in...
by Nerine Dorman | Oct 14, 2025 | Society News
What does Pythagoras’ sense of ‘beautiful order’ have to do with the African philosophy of ubuntu? Discover this with Joseph Koetsier in an exploration of three examples within the context of cultural and community healing around the globe. The Egyptian Society of...
by Nerine Dorman | Jul 23, 2025 | Society News
Consider the humble calendar. The Ancient Egyptians had calendars. (More than one!) They gave us two lunar calendars, and then the first modern solar civil calendar, which is still used today. This lecture by Dr Lester Cowley presents the history of these calendars....
by Nerine Dorman | Jul 15, 2025 | Society News
The Egyptian Society of South Africa presents: Echoes of Empire: The Egyptian-Greek Tapestry Saturday, August 23, 2025 9.45am–4pm Join us at the Hellenic Community Hall, Mountain Road, Woodstock. Tickets cost R300 (Please provide proof of payment with your booking)....
by TESSA | Dec 13, 2024 | Society News
The Society organised a memorial gathering in celebration of the life of Keith Grenville, the patron and founder of TESSA, at 19:30 on Tuesday 17 September, at St George’s Grammar School, Mowbray. Find below the document “In Memory of Keith Grenville” collated...
