Welcome to the KZN 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. R20 pp
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 KZN FHS and MB GSSA meet together and share facilities.
Upcoming Events
Venue for meetings unless otherwise stated is the Hilton Library, Hilton Ave. Hilton. KZN.
DATES FOR 2026/7
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 Federation of Women’s Institute in KZN & an illustrated talk on the remarkable Historical Tapestries stitched 50 years ago” – Bernadine Hay
4th July 2026 – Family History Workshop: “AI & Genealogy: How it’s changing Family History Research!”
1st August 2026 – No Meeting: Requiem Mass for Dr. Shelagh O’Byrne Spencer
5th September 2026 – Family & Local History Fair @ Project Gateway, 4 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
3rd October 2026 – “A Hilton Family since 1872” – Mike Forsyth
7th November 2026 – Equally Balanced – Season One: Spring. Gillian & Jennifer Baugh will talk about their Family History & Book
5th December 2026 – Christmas Tea (Albert Allison Haven, 61 Mbubu Road, Boughton, Pietermaritzburg)
6th February 2027 – AGM
None of these events has a venue with a map location yet.
November 2026
Calendar
PMB National Archives
131 Pietermaritz Street, Pietermaritzburg.
131 Pietermaritz Street, Pietermaritzburg.
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.
Membership
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”.
