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Political changes from 1750 to 1835
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Nov 24, 2011

Political changes from 1750 to 1835

The section below on the Mfecane can be used as an introduction to this section. It is important to note that CAPS 2011 ...

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Grade 10 - Topic 4: Transformations in southern Africa after 1750
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Nov 24, 2011

Grade 10 - Topic 4: Transformations in southern Africa after 1750

Southern Africa experienced transformation in the 18th and 19th centuries. This was the period that became known as the ...

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Co-operation and conflict on the Highveld
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Nov 23, 2011

Co-operation and conflict on the Highveld

The Boer Republics, and the Basotho kingdom (a case study) Moshoeshoe moves to Thaba Bosiu The 1820s and 1830s were a ...

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The legacy of the French Revolution
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Nov 23, 2011

The legacy of the French Revolution

A legacy is the long-term effect of something. A person or an event or a piece of writing from the past may still shape ...

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Nov 23, 2011

Publications: Dr Mamphela Aletta Ramphele

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Nov 23, 2011

Honourary degrees and Awards: Dr Mamphela Aletta Ramphele

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Nov 23, 2011

Dr Mamphela Aletta Ramphele Timeline 1947-2005

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Biography
Nov 23, 2011

Basil Lewis (Dolly) D’Oliveira

English test cricketer who was banned from playing in South Africa, awarded the Companion of the Order of the British Em...

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The Ohlange School founded by John Dube
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Nov 23, 2011

The Ohlange School founded by John Dube

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Biography
Nov 23, 2011

John Langalibalele Dube

Educator, politician, author, minister of the Congregational (American Board) Church, founder member and first president...

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Nov 22, 2011

Glossary: Africa by 1500

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African National Congress Timeline 2000 -2010
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Nov 21, 2011

African National Congress Timeline 2000 -2010

During this period the ANC consolidated its hold on power but also faced both internal and external challenges. Signific...

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Biography
Nov 21, 2011

Winnie Motlalepule Kgware

Teacher, President of the Black Peoples Convention, recipient of The Order of Luthuli in Silver 2003

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Biography
Nov 18, 2011

Stanley Mabizela

Struggle activist, President of the ANC Youth League at Fort Hare University, uMkhonto weSizwe cadre, African National C...

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Nov 17, 2011

Glossary: Americas by the 1500s

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