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ArticleHuman evolution
Evolution refers to the slow process of human adaptation over millions of years. The roots of humanity are believed to lie in South Africa,…
ArticleGrade 6 - Term 3: Democracy and the Constitution
National Symbols since 1994 In South Africa, we have a perse number of people and cultures, but we are all South African. National symbols…
ArticleGrade 6 - Term 4: Medicine through time
Isangomas and inyangas are the two main types of indigenous or traditional healers in South Africa. Isangomas Isangomas are spiritual…
ArticleGrade 6 - Term 1: Kingdoms of southern Africa: Mapungubwe, Thulamela and Great Zimbabwe
This topic describes the history of the southern African kingdoms of Mapungubwe, Thulamela and Great Zimbabwe with a special look at how…
ArticleProvincial histories
In this topic we will look at the heritage and identity of South Africa’s different provinces, including each one’s government and symbols…
ArticleGrade 5 - Term 1: Hunter-gatherers and herders in Southern Africa
Who are the hunter gatherers of Southern Africa? You may be under the impression that there are no more hunter gatherers living today. But…
ArticleEarly civilisations
In various parts of the world, different civilizations arose. Many of these major civilizations were located in fertile areas near large…
ArticleGrade 4 - Term 1: Local History
People learn and are influenced by the places and the people around them. In a country like South Africa, which has a rich diverse heritage…
ArticleOrigins of major world religions reflected in SA
Religion is an important part of millions of people's lives across the world. Thousands of African people are converted to Christianity…
ArticleGrade 4 - Term 2: Learning from leaders
This topic looks at what makes a good or great leader, and how we can learn from them. The CAPS curriculum emphasizes Nelson Mandela and…
ArticleLiberation history Timeline 1802-1899
ArticleOral history guidelines
This guidelines contains articles that document how to conduct oral history. It looks at conducting and presenting oral history, oral…
ArticleOliver Tambo Speeches 1990-1993
ArticleLives of Courage
The writing of the history of the Liberation Struggle only began in earnest after 1994 with the establishment of the new democratic…
ArticleBonani Africa Festival of photography
On 13 November 2001 the Director General of the Department of Foreign Affairs Mr Sipho Pityana launched the "Africa to Africa" cultural…