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Mar 20, 2019

Constitutional Court of South Africa, Johannesburg

This historically rich site - where densely populated and frenetic Hillbrow meets leafy and affluent Parktown and bureau...

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Mar 19, 2019

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, Port Elizabeth

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, formerly the King George VI Art Gallery. It was opened on 22 June 1956 and r...

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Mar 19, 2019

Ditsong National Museum of Military History, Johannesburg

  Lovers of military history are sure to enjoy a tour of the Ditsong National Museum of Military History. The muse...

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Mar 19, 2019

Orkney, North West Province

Orkney is a small Town in the North West Province just outside Klerksdorp. It was established around, and known primaril...

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Mar 19, 2019

Rosebank, Cape Town

Rosebank is a residential suburb of Cape Town, located between Mowbray and Rondebosch. The railway line from Salt River ...

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Mar 19, 2019

Linden, Johannesburg

Nestled in the foothills of Northcliff Hill, Linden is one of the prettiest and oldest suburbs of Johannesburg, lying to...

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Mar 18, 2019

Sonny Venkatrathnam (1935-2019): Robben Islander and Rebel Without a Pause by Ashwin Desai

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Mar 18, 2019

The Unity Movement of South Africa - Unity Movement Members charged under the Terrorism Act

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Mar 18, 2019

Surinarayan ‘Sonny’ Kala Venkatrathnam

Member of the Unity Movement of South Africa, Robben Island prisoner

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Mar 15, 2019

I B Tabata - President - Unity Movement of South Africa - A biographical note

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Mar 15, 2019

Oriental Plaza, Fordsburg, Johannesburg

Indoor bazaar with shops selling bargains from clothing to home-ware to spices, plus food stalls. Established in the Joh...

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Mar 15, 2019

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Krugersdorp/Roodepoort

The Area around the Witpoortjie Falls, which form the centrepiece and backdrop to the garden, has been used for recreati...

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Mar 15, 2019

Vlakfontein Monument, Roodepoort

Just behind “the Brickworks” is what is known as the Vlakfontein Monument.The Vlakfontein Monument was erected to commem...

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Mar 15, 2019

Oppenheimer Gardens, Kimberley

The Diggers’ Memorial is one of the monuments that constitute part of this heritage, contributing to it in an important ...

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Mar 15, 2019

Moth Memorial, Kimberley

The Order is an independent brotherhood of ex-service men and women as well as serving men and women whose membership is...

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