

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: GSSA West Gauteng Branch Meeting 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The history of the Chinese in South Africa 
Guest Speakers - Dianne Leong Man &amp; Melanie Yap 
Diane Leong Man is the co-author of Colour, Confusion and Concessions: History of Chinese in South Africa, published by Hong Kong University Press. 

Melanie Yap, is a South African by birth. A journalism graduate, she reported extensively in the field of politics and worked as a sub-editor and copywriter. 

Come join us for an interesting afternoon. Bring your family and friends along. 

RSVP - Robyn 082 483 7501
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/roodepoort/gssa-west-gauteng-branch-meeting/200029496533148
- **Event Categories**: meetups, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Roodepoort
- **state**: GT
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: Jacaranda Retirement Village, Johannesburg, South Africa
- **lat**: -26.09091
- **long**: 27.89417
- **full address**: Jacaranda Retirement Village, Johannesburg, South Africa, Roodepoort, South Africa

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Genealogical Society of South Africa (https://allevents.in/org/genealogical-society-of-south-africa/24834341)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Jacaranda Retirement Village, Johannesburg, South Africa, Roodepoort, South Africa
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Genealogical Society of South Africa
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about GSSA West Gauteng Branch Meeting  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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