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Published 2 May 2019Updated 30 September 2019
This Day in History: 5 May 1983
In 1983 the South African government passed the third Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. The Conservative Party opposed the Constitution, while the Progressive Federal Party abstained. It was read a second time on 18 May of the same year.  Subsequently it was approved by the ruling National Party (NP) majority.  The Constitution created the tri-cameral parliament, providing for separate houses for White, Coloured and Indian groups. It excluded African people, on grounds that they were citizens of homelands. Consequently, they had no rights outside of their homelands. The Constitution also declaredP.W. Botha both the formal and executive head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the South African Defence Force (SADF).
Published 2 May 2019Updated 30 September 2019
Published 2 May 2019Updated 30 September 2019
Shashi Naidoo was born in Port Elisabeth[i] on 4 November 1980. She is South African actress, television personality and model.[ii] Shashi co-hosted the magazine show 20Something, as well as the MTV VJ Search.[iii] Her breakthrough acting role was the role of Linda McGinty who was Ziggy’s girlfriend on the soap opera Backstage. Shashi also had a minor role in another soap opera Generations, and another limited series called Society in 2007. She took on the role of Sureshni Patel in Egoli in 2008.[iv] Shashi is a model and brand ambassador for numerous South African and international brands. She also featured in the 2008 FHM calendar, and was the cover girl for Cosmopolitan in September 2008, and was included in the Sports Illustrated in 2009.[v] Shashi has been the host of major awards ceremonies such as the International Mohair Summit, and has also presented awards at the South African Music Awards.[vi] She founded her own modeling agency in 2008 called, Alushi Management.[vii] Shashi was the celebrity winner of the 2009 Tropika Island of Treasure.[viii] End Notes [i] Shashi Naidoo, http://spice4life.co.za/life_stories/a_day_in_the_life-life_stories/shashi-naidoo/ (9 June 2017). ↵ [ii] Shashi Naidoo, http://spice4life.co.za/life_stories/a_day_in_the_life-life_stories/shashi-naidoo/ (9 June 2017). ↵ [iii] Shashi Naidoo, https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=4331 (9 June 2017). ↵ [iv] Shashi Naidoo, https://upclosed.com/people/shashi-naidoo/ (9 June 2017). ↵ [v] Shashi Naidoo, https://upclosed.com/people/shashi-naidoo/ (9 June 2017). ↵ [vi] Shashi Naidoo, https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=4331 (9 June 2017). ↵ [vii] Shashi Naidoo, http://spice4life.co.za/life_stories/a_day_in_the_life-life_stories/shashi-naidoo/ (9 June 2017). ↵ [viii] Shashi Naidoo, https://upclosed.com/people/shashi-naidoo/ (9 June 2017). ↵
Published 28 March 2019Updated 5 August 2020

It's a very old, single story Hospital divided into probably about 40 Buildings. The place has been trashed by vagrants, even the flooring of some of the buildings has been stolen. Toilets have been smashed, baths have been stolen, it is really bad! This was a State Hospital for the physically disabled. It is now permanently CLOSED and very unsafe to visit with valuables. 

Published 13 August 2018Updated 18 April 2019

The name being of Zulu origin derived from 'insquthu'- meaning a flat-topped vessel, descriptive of a nearby hill from which the village takes its name. It is 53 km East of Dundee. Most of the population is Black , 97.89% and therefore the first language is Zulu. The women are the predominant gender, 57.29%, because like in most villages of South Africa, the men venture off to cities, to find work and support their family. The Population in 2011 was 5453, over an area of 5.31km squared.

Published 7 August 2018Updated 18 April 2019

Situated on corner Henshall Street and Samora Machel Drive/N4, it is hard to imagine that what is today known as the Orion Hotel Promenade, used to be the town hall of Nelspruit. The town started out as a prime grazing area, for the cattle.

Published 6 August 2018Updated 19 July 2022

The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest province and a must-see destination, whether you prefer the ocean, the desert, the bush or quirky towns rich in history and culture. The Namaqua Coastal Route region in the Northern Cape is a place of breathtaking divergence and jaw-dropping beauty. Set on the tipping point between coastal plains and an arid inland escarpment, the area constitutes a minimalist landscape strafed by a vigorous climate, where extreme elements have shaped a space rugged beyond belief. 

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