World history
The 1910s were marked by global upheaval, with World War I dominating much of the decade (1914–1918). The Titanic disaster in 1912, which claimed over 1 500 lives, and the early women’s suffrage movements demonstrated both the tragedies and progress of the time.
South African history
The establishment of the Union of South Africa in 1910 marked a new chapter, uniting the colonies into a self-governing dominion of the British Empire. In 1912, a group of mission educated Black professionals and traditional chiefs founded the South African Native National Congress (later renamed the African National Congress), advocating for the rights of Black South Africans. In 1914, approximately 12 000 Afrikaners staged a rebellion against the South African government, refusing to support the invasion of German South West Africa during World War I. These events illustrated the complex and evolving political landscape of the country, with tensions and progress shaping its path forward.
Medihelp history
In 1915, Medihelp introduced a stop-order system (whereby the bank makes payments on members’ behalf), simplifying contributions and making the scheme more accessible to its members.
