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This paper reviews research in theoretical cosmology in South Africa, providing an overview of the work that has been done and the groups involved in that work.

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Ellis, G.F.R. Cosmology in South Africa. Astrophys Space Sci 230, 237–262 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00658184

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