Paul Murray
Paul Murray is a retired history educator. He has a DPhil in the historical sciences from the University of Pretoria and a PhD in South African political history from Unisa. He writes on topics such as food, travel, politics and art. A specific area of interest is South African history and politics. A favourite pastime is viewing 12th and 13th century international Gothic art pieces.
Interview about Cape Rebels at the National Arts Festival
2015-06-25An e-interview between Paul Murray and Tony Jackman about Cape of Rebels, a play which tackles freedom of the press in two different eras of upheaval in South Africa, and to be staged at the National Arts Festival.
Review: WWI and the People of South Africa by Bill Nasson
2015-01-06 "The war affected South Africa in many different ways, as is expertly shown by Nasson in this gripping text. Nasson’s gift is to be able to put across sometimes heavy concepts in a way highly accessible to readers who want to know more about complex issues."
C Louis Leipoldt’s orientation
2014-05-12 There has been speculation over the decades about the sexual orientation of the Afrikaans poet C Louis Leipoldt.
DF Malan and the Rise of Afrikaner Nationalism by Lindie Koorts
2014-04-22 Paul Murray teaches history and holds a DPhil in the historical sciences from the University of Pretoria. Read his review of this important book.
Japie Basson, a true, professional politician
2012-07-20 "Basson began his colourful political career as a law student at the University of Stellenbosch at age 18 in 1936, and since then his infatuation with politics has never ceased."
Top 11 2011: Paul Murray's Top 11 Restaurants
2011-12-15 Paul Murray listed his top dining experiences of 2011.
The Primi Wharf Trail
2011-11-30 The experience of eating at Primi does not begin with Primi Wharf at the Waterfront. It goes back much, much further, to the time a great genius decided it was time to make a move. He is Nino and the Nino legend lives on.
Cook with 7de Laan will bring great delight to the lover of food and TV
2011-03-01 Viewers of the popular soapie 7de Laan on SABC2 can really feel at home with the cookbook Cook with 7de Laan and can reconstruct the dishes they see in this TV programme in the comfort of their own kitchens. The seven main actors from the ...
