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Race and ethnicity in South Africa
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Mar 23, 2015

Race and ethnicity in South Africa

 

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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
Article
Feb 13, 2015

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) announced its formation on 27 July, 2013 in Soweto. The party was formed by former A...

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The Group Areas Act of 1950
Article
Dec 19, 2014

The Group Areas Act of 1950

The National Party was elected in 1948 on the policy of Apartheid ('separateness'). This 'separateness' put South Africa...

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List of uMkhonto weSizwe Operations
Article
Dec 08, 2014

List of uMkhonto weSizwe Operations

ANC-2nd Submission to TRC - APPENDIX FOUR Please note: Information in this list was drawn from press reports and t...

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The South African Coloured People’s Organisation (SACPO)
Article
Nov 24, 2014

The South African Coloured People’s Organisation (SACPO)

The South African Coloured People’s Organisation (SACPO) was formed in 1953 at a Coloured People's Convention in Cape To...

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2014 South African platinum strike: longest wage strike in South Africa
Article
Oct 24, 2014

2014 South African platinum strike: longest wage strike in South Africa

 

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The role of traditional leaders during Apartheid
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Oct 17, 2014

The role of traditional leaders during Apartheid

 

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Allison Drew Collection
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Oct 07, 2014

Allison Drew Collection

 

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South Africa’s Diverse Culture Artistic and Linguistic Heritage
Article
Sep 23, 2014

South Africa’s Diverse Culture Artistic and Linguistic Heritage

Introduction South Africa, called by some people the 'Rainbow Nation', a title that captures its diversity and 11 of...

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Yusuf Dadoo Timeline
Article
Sep 22, 2014

Yusuf Dadoo Timeline

The Yusuf Dadoo timeline includes the history of one the leading members of the South African communist movement. Starti...

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Nelson Mandela Timeline 1800-1899
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Jul 08, 2014

Nelson Mandela Timeline 1800-1899

 

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State of the Nation Addresses
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Jun 17, 2014

State of the Nation Addresses

 

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1994 Cabinet
Article
Apr 25, 2014

1994 Cabinet

Cabinet Members Ministry / Portfolio Minister / Incumbent Deputy Minis...

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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Article
Apr 23, 2014

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, was drawn up by the Parliament elected in 1994 in the first non-...

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Timeline 20 years of Democracy 1994 to 2014
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Apr 17, 2014

Timeline 20 years of Democracy 1994 to 2014

1994 27 April,South Africa's interim constitution which was adopted in November 1993 came into effect on 27th April 1...

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