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ArticleCONFERENCE PROGRAMME: THE POLITICS OF ARMED STRUGGLE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
23-25 November 2016, University of the Witwatersrand (Venue: John Moffat Building and Extension Building, East campus) Download the…
ArticleCall for submissions: The Politics of Armed Struggle in Southern Africa Conference
Conference: THE POLITICS OF ARMED STRUGGLE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA Conference Date: 23-25 November 2016 Venue: University of the Witwatersrand…
List of Speakers: The Politics of Armed Struggle in Southern Africa conference
Name OrganisationAyanda Dlodlo Barry GilderMISTRADumiso Dabengwa ZAPUGraca Machel TBC Janet CherryUniversity of…
ArticlePaper abstracts and biographies of speakers
NameKoni Benson & Asher GamedzeOrganisationUniversity of Cape Town Biography Asher Gamedze currently cuts up most of his time between…
BiographyWim Botha
Wim Botha is a contemporary artist working mainly in the mediums of sculpture and installation. He was born in Pretoria in 1974 and grew up…
ArticleThe History of Al-Shabaab
Origins The organisation known as Al-Shabaab originally emerged from the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) movement in Somalia. The ICU began as…
PlaceBeaufort West, Cape Town
A Town 573 km from Cape Town, established in 1818 on the Farm: ''Hooyvlakte''. It is currently the name of one of the Suburbs in which a…
ArticleMafika Pascal Gwala Annual Lecture
The Mafika Pascal Gwala Annual lecture was initiated by South African History Online in 2015 and is run in partnership with both the…
PlaceApollo Peak, a Mountain Peak of Cederberg; Near Citrusdal
Peak in the Cederberg range, 18 km North-East of Citrusdal. In Greek Mythology this means one who brings back the sunshine in Spring.
PlaceAnnlin, a Suburb of Pretoria
Suburb of Pretoria North, of the Wonderboom Reserve. Proclaimed in July 1953, it was first administered by Peri-Urban Health Board. In July…
PlaceAnnabella Sandbank, Durban Port
Sandbank at the entrance to Natal Bay, Durban. Previously known as 'Lee Bank', it took its name from the barque, 'Annabella'. That ran…
Place'Angra das Vaccas', Mossel Bay
Inlet on the Coast of the Indian Ocean, South-West of Mossel Bay. Old name for Vleesbaai. It was given its name in Dutch form, 'Vleeschbaai…
PlaceAndries Pretorius Monument , Graaf Reniet
a Monument 2,5 km North of Graaf-Reinet. It was erected in honour of the Voortrekker leader General Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius …
PlaceAmsterdam Flats, Region in the Eastern Cape
Region between the Swartkops and Coega Rivers near Port Elizabeth. Named after a Dutch East India Company Ship, which was wrecked in a…
PlaceAmsterdam, Mkhondo Local Municipality
Town some 77 km East of Ermelo. It formed part of the Scottish Settlement established by Alexander McCorkindale. It was proclaimed a Town…