The Lie of 1652 Chapter 4 Seaborne Migrations, focuses on revealing the complex ancestral and cultural heritage of the Camissa Africans, particularly migrants of colour who were brought to the Cape. The chapter frames this heritage using a Seven Steps Matrix that maps the Camissa African identity, which has evolved over 420 years since 1600 CE. The chapter identifies seven main tributaries contributing to this heritage: 1. African indigenous peoples of the Cape (San, Khoe, Xhosa, etc.). 2. The e