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Before the gold rush: a South African story – in pictures

Robin Bernstein’s debut book Mapalakata takes us to the edge of the South African frontier to tell a story inspired by folk tales and historical artefacts Alpha, Sihle, Sphesihle & Omega, 2022 Marlie, 2022 Girl, 2019...

Updated July 15, 2026 Source: The Guardian 1 min read

Before the gold rush: a South African story – in pictures — The Guardian

Robin Bernstein’s debut book Mapalakata takes us to the edge of the South African frontier to tell a story inspired by folk tales and historical artefacts

Alpha, Sihle, Sphesihle & Omega, 2022

Marlie, 2022

Girl, 2019

Peter & Jack Rose at Jathira, 2025

Stephan at Nox Timbers, 2020

Wild Horse, 2019

Marycate & Sibahle, 2025

Giffy in Emgwenya, 2020

Berlin Plantation, 2019

Bulembu Asbestos Mine, 2025

Thandi on the road to Bulembu, 2022

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