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BiographyNarriman Gadija Bazier Samuels
Narriman Gadija Bazier Samuels, affectionately known as "Ma G" throughout Mitchells Plain, grew up during the height of apartheid in South…
ArchiveUnited Nations General Assembly Resolution 1375 (XIV): Question of race conflict in South Africa resulting from the policies of apartheid of the Government of the Union of South Africa
Official United Nations General Assembly resolution adopted at the 838th plenary meeting expressing opposition to South Africa's apartheid…
PlaceSt-Albans College, Pretoria
The historic private boys school in South Africa run by a famous cricketer for 20 years- ANTON MURRAY"St Alban’s College in Pretoria was…
BiographyProfessor Bankole Ajibabi Omotoso (Kole Omotoso)
Professor Bankole Ajibabi Omotoso (better known as Kole Omotoso), novelist, playwright, journalist, scholar and actor, was born on 21 April…
ArchiveKole Omotoso, the Nigerian writer, scholar and actor who inspired a continent
PlaceHaarlem
Sixteen kilometers East of 'Avontuur' and 29 kilometers from Uniondale, a village was established by the Berlin Mission Society and was…
PlaceNigeria
Many reports claim that little is known about the earliest history of Nigeria. By 2000 B.C. most of Nigeria was thinly occupied by people…
Place"When Woodstock had a Beach"
Before the clash of concrete and commerce, before the hum of machinery overtook the gentle sound of waves, the Woodstock coastline thrived…
PlaceCity of Matlosana Local Municipality
The City of Matlosana Local Municipality is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District of North West Province, South Africa. Only two hours…
BiographyHenry ‘Mr Drum’ Nxumalo
Henry Nxumalo was born in 1917 at Mvutshini, Margate, in what was then Natal Province. The first child of Lazarus and Josephine Nxumalo, he…
BiographyAllan Kirkland Soga
Allan Kirkland Soga was among the founding members of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1912, he was the youngest son of Tiyo Soga,…
PlaceWorcester, Western Cape
Worcester is a Town in the Western Cape, South Africa. It is located 120 Kilometers North-East of Cape Town. This town has a rich History…
Half a century later: Durban Strikes – 1973 by Gerhard Maré
This paper was submitted to the 1973 Durban Strikes Celebrating 50 Years Conference
PlaceStilbaai, Garden Route- Western Cape
The name translated from Afrikaans, means 'Still Bay', for those people who are charmed by the safety, tranquility and harmony! For almost…
PlaceRiversdale, Western Cape
In August 1838 the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) at Swellendam established a new Parish on the Farm 'Doornkraal', on the banks of the Vet…