About Me

As a researcher dedicated to uncovering historical truths, I've developed a free-to-use database to help individuals trace their ancestry, particularly those with Cape Colony slave ancestry. I strongly believe that access to historical records, including those related to slavery, should be freely available to all. The prohibitive costs and challenges associated with accessing these records have further motivated my efforts.

My family's own history is a testament to the complex tapestry of South Africa's past. My father, raised in Coronationville, Johannesburg, often spoke of his mother, a woman from St Helena Island, whose family roots extended to Java. While we assumed he was referring to St Helena Bay in the Western Cape, his stories hinted at a more distant connection to the South Atlantic island. His father, an orphan of unknown origin, was believed to have Chinese and African heritage.

My mother, a Capetonian, offered fewer details about her family history. We knew the names of her parents and that her mother had European ancestry, but little else.

By sharing our family's story and making historical records accessible, I hope to contribute to a deeper understanding of South Africa's diverse heritage and empower individuals to connect with their past.