Welcome to the Kwazulu-Natal Family History Society.
We meet once a month on the first Saturday of the month. We have speakers as well as workshops. Visitors are most welcome.
If you are a newcomer to family research, our experienced members will gladly assist and point you in the right direction.
We have an extensive library which contains a wealth of material to assist genealogical researchers.
The PMB Archives are open Monday to Friday and on the 2nd Saturday of the month. KZN FHS members are on duty on the Saturday to assist you with your research.
The Natal Midlands Branch of the Genealogical Society of South Africa is located in the Midlands but serves anyone with an interest in genealogy and family history in the whole of the inland region of KwaZulu-Natal. The branch is currently under the curatorship of the Kwazulu-Natal Family History Society.
NEXT KZNFHS/NMB of GSSA MONTHLY MEETING
Saturday 7th March 2026
9:00am for 9:30am
‘Talk by Nic Dinham’ Date: 7th March 2026 Time: 09:00 for 09:30 AM – 11:30 PM Location: Hilton Library, Hilton Ave. Hilton. Join us on the 7th March 2026. Details to follow shortly.
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RESEARCH
Our members are amateur researches and concentrate on researching their families, however we are able to assist with lookups at the PMB Archives, local cemeteries, and churches. There is generally a small fee associated with these look ups to cover costs etc.
It is important to send us what ever information you already have, e.g. Estate File Numbers, Graveyard where the person may be or is buried, church denomination, etc.
All Research inquiries must be directed to research@kznfamilyhistory.org.za.
We will then assign it to the relevant researches who will tackle the research in their private capacities and may charge for their services.
GSSA Archives Tours 2026
Enrol for this year’s Archive tour in the company of other GSSA members. Each tour takes one working week.
Research in Western Cape archives and libraries
Gauteng Archive Crawl
Look out for the 2026 Archives Tours. Dates to be announced soon!
Right through the tour participants do research on their own fields of interest. Sufficient information on what can be found and how everything works will be circulated up front. A beginner’s course will be included – free of charge.
For more information and/or to be included on the mailing list contact
Ellen Harmse
+27 (0)72 594 9050; +27 (0)11 972 0003
2026/7 EVENTS
(See our new Events Page for details and other related events here)
Upcoming Events (EVENTS DIARY)
Venue for meetings unless otherwise stated is the Hilton Library, Hilton Ave. Hilton. KZN.
DATES FOR 2026
7th February 2026 – AGM
7th March 2026 – Talk by Nic Dinham
4th April 2026 – Easter Weekend – NO Meeting
2nd May 2026 – Outing to Tweedie Hall
6th June 2026 – The History of the WI and the missing Tapestries – Bernadine Hay
4th July 2026 – Family History Workshop
1st August 2026 – TBA
September is Heritage Month
5th September 2026 – Family & Local History Fair @ Project Gateway, 4 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
September 2026 – Heritage Lecture: Guest Speaker:
3rd October 2026 – TBA
7th November 2026 – TBA
5th December 2026 – Christmas Tea (Albert Allison Haven, 61 Mbubu Road, Boughton, Pietermaritzburg)
6th February 2027 – AGM
The Pietermaritzburg Archives are open Monday to Fridays, excluding Public Holidays and on the SECOND Saturday of the month, excluding Public Holidays. Members of the KZN Family History Society and Midlands Branch of the GSSA are in attendance most Saturdays to assist you.
2026 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
The subscription year runs from 1 January to 31 December.
KZN Family History Society Membership:
KZN FHS Membership: including the electronic copy of the GNUS newsletter: R250/pa
Download the application form here: KZNFHS 2026 Application-Renewal Form
GNUS Subscription for Non-members:
Electronic Copy R50/pa (Note: We will no longer be publishing GNUS in Hard Copy)
Download the application form here: KZNFHS 2026 Application-Renewal Form
GSSA Membership
GSSA local membership plus electronic copy of Familia: R280/pa
Download the application form here: GSSA NMB 2026 Membership Renewal Form
We encourage members to subscribe to both Societies and offer a R60 discount for dual subscription.
Please send your completed Application Forms and Proof of Payment to:
The Treasurer. email: treasurer@kznfamilyhistory.org.za
Banking Details: Nedbank; Acc: 2343036187; Universal Branch Code 198765
Account in the name of “The Natal Inland Family History Society”.