Along the Wild Coast

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Exploring the Hidden European Ancestry of South Africa's Eastern Cape Clans

Discover a fascinating blend of history, genetics, and anthropology in this MSc dissertation by David de Veredicis, guided by Prof. Himla Soodyall. The study uncovers the unexpected European and Eurasian ancestral roots of the abeLungu clans of the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast. Through genetic analysis of Y-chromosome and mitochondrial DNA, the research reveals the legacy of shipwrecked castaways who integrated into local Xhosa communities over 300 years ago.

Dive into this captivating journey that bridges oral history with modern genetic science, reshaping South Africa's ancestral narrative.

Read the full study here.

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