1920s

Radio, Eskom, Afrikaans as an official language, and a reinsurance agreement

1920s

Radio, Eskom, Afrikaans as an official language, and a reinsurance agreement

World history

The 1920s saw remarkable cultural and economic changes. Innovations such as radio and cinema transformed entertainment, while Prohibition and the stock market boom defined the United States.

World history 1920s

South African history

Radio broadcasts begin, universities expand, and new gold discoveries on the Witwatersrand bolster the economy. Infrastructure development, including the Hartbeespoort Dam and the establishment of Eskom, drives urbanisation. On 8 May 1925, Afrikaans was officially recognised as one of South Africa’s national languages, reflecting the nation’s evolving identity and cultural diversity.

South-African history 1920s

Medihelp history

In 1921, Medihelp concluded a reinsurance agreement with the London Insurance Company, which was later terminated in 1922. This period marked Medihelp’s commitment to ensuring sustainability and growth.

Medihelp history 1920s