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… The Great Trek was a movement of Dutch-speaking colonists up into the interior of southern Africa in search of land where they … their belts, formidable groups of trekkers would ride into battle. Bullets were often sawn nearly through to make them … Digest. (1988). Illustrated History of South Africa: the real story, New York: Reader’s Digest Association. p. …

… The nineteenth century was a period of several events whose … and economic impact profoundly changed South Africa and the African continent. Colonial conquest and rapid land … and political power. As voortrekkers moved away from the Cape Colony to escape British rule, they fought, seized …

… Introduction December 16 looms large in the history of South Africa. Today in the new South African it is celebrated as the Day of … Voortrekkers against the Zulu army led by Dingaan at the ‘Battle of Blood River’. It became a powerful instrument in … December 16, the reflection of a changing South African heritage …

… In September 1915, the Union Government offered to raise an infantry battalion of Cape Coloured men for service in the First World War. A strict selection process was decided … that they be repatriated to South Africa. Although their battle casualties were not very high many were succumbing to …

… The emergence of South Africa's democracy in the 1990s The crisis of apartheid in the 1980s Factors … and the MPLA defeated the SADF and UNITA in the famous battle of Cuito Carnavale. This was also a turning point in … In summary: Factors resulting in the crisis …

… The South African War To this day the reasons for this conflict remain the source of much … fighting, and remained relatively tranquil throughout the battle for the town, which took place some 21km to its south … The South African War …

… San rise up in an unsuccessful but protracted rebellion in the eastern districts of the Cape in what becomes known as the Third War of … under the command of Commissioner John Graham. In a brutal battle against the AmaXhosa, which includes the …

… The three Basotho Wars (1858-68) and the formation of Lesotho The conflict between the Basotho … and the British, who were defeated by Moshoeshoe at the battle of Viervoet in 1851. In 1851, Moshoeshoe also offered … Available at: www.sesotho.web.za [Accessed 10 June 2009]| "The encounter between the Basotho and the missionaries of the …

… Origins The organisation known as Al-Shabaab originally emerged from the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) movement in Somalia . The ICU … of Courts reached the peak of its influence after the 2006 Battle of Mogadishu, defeating the US-backed Alliance for the … The History of Al-Shabaab …

… Early years The history of the South African Defence Force (SADF) can be traced to the … Republic from British invasion in the early 1800s and the Battle of Muizenberg in 1795. They also played a critical … 16 October 2009]|Sass, BB. 1993 .  An Overview of the Changing South African Defence Force .  South African …

… Air pollution The ways in which we travel have changed a lot over the last few centuries. Transport has become faster, easier … It was found that where corals are sometimes damaged and battle to grow, they grow easily on ship wrecks. The corals … The environmental impact of different types of transport …

… 1952 The African National Congress’ (ANC) Defiance Campaign against the South African Apartheid Regime , which in the following … Defence Force (SADF) and SWAPO-PLAN combatants in the Battle of Ongulumbashe.  This leads to the revocation of …

… After the Anglo-Boer War, there were six British colonies in South … all separate, with their own governments. In 1910 four of the colonies were brought together as the Union of South … and only a few Voortrekkers, but the Voortrekkers won the battle. The day became a very important day for Afrikaners. …

… 1868 Enoch Mgijima is born at Bulhoek, Eastern Cape, the son of Jonas Mayekiso Mgijima. 1907 19 April, Enoch … angel, one of which requires him and his people to worship the Lord in accordance with established traditions. 1910 … clubs and spears, are split into regiments and prepare for battle. At 11:30am the Israelites are given a final chance to …

… Late nineteenth century postcard of Zulu Warriors. Note the Europeans in the background. Source: Frescura Collection The pre-1994 … the Voortrekkers defeated the Zulus in the dramatic Battle at the Blood River . Subsequently the Afrikaners …

… 1974 Portuguese colonial rule ends after a coup removes the government in Portugal 11 November 1975       Angola … authorises Operation Savannah, eventually resulting in the infiltration of several SADF forces and a clash between … Namibian independence. 1988                             Battle of Cuito Cuanavale.            1989                   …

… The first sign of open resistance against payment of the tax came when a magistrate called A.W. Leslie went to … had firearms. Bambatha was captured and killed during the battle at Mome Gorge on 10 June, while Sigananda and his men … The Bambatha Rebellion begins …

… The African Students Association (ASA) was established on 17 December 1961 in Durban under the auspices of the banned African National Congress (ANC). … country was commemorating the 123 years anniversary of the Battle of Blood River of 1838. This historic event took place …

…                  Artefacts in a site known as 'Gemsbok' in the north of the Orange River near present day Oranjemund is dated to this … Green travel to Ovamboland. Here they are rerouted in a battle  with the Ondonga community in northern Namibia. King …

… The revolution in Cuba, culminating in Fidel Castro’s seizure of power on 1 January 1959, was from the beginning based on a non-racial ethos, and revolutionary … oust the MPLA in 1987 when the two sides fought a colossal battle at Cuito Cuanvale. Following the overthrow of …

… Umkhonto we Sizwe logo 16 December 1961 is seen as the date of formation because Umkhonto performed its first … this date. Popularly called Dingaans Day and later renamed the Day of the Vow, 16 December commemorated the Battle of Blood River where, in 1838, the Boers had defeated …

… Latvia and Lithuania, respectively) who helped establish the Communist Party of South Africa  (CPSA). 1939 First becomes a member of the Young Left Wing Book Club. 1942 After matriculating at …  in Cape Town. 1995 6 January , Slovo dies after a long battle with cancer. 1997 Gillian Slovo publishes her memoir, …

… The South African Native Labour Contingent (SANLC) was formed in 1916 in response to a request from the British Imperial Government for an African labour force … only impossible to adhere to in the immediate theatre of battle, but also served as a source of great discontent …

… BC Humans begin to migrate from Africa to other parts of the world 8500 BC – 6500 BC In the Sahara Desert region, the people develop the use of … Egypt under Cambyses II. He defeats the Egyptians in battle at Pelsium in the Nile Delta. 509 BC The first known …

… The Mfecane (a Zulu word which translates to “the crushing”) or Difiqane (a Sotho word which translates to … of Ndwandwe fled after they were defeated by the Zulu in a battle in 1819. Under the leadership of Shoshangane the Gaza …

… The formation of the VOC in Netherlands in 1602 increased Dutch dominance of the in the maritime trade. Acting on behalf of the Dutch … would not ignite.  On 19 July 1659, he was injured in battle and retreated to Saldanah Bay to recuperate. The war … Establishment of the Cape and its impact on Khoikhoi and Dutch …

… Present day Namibia was once a part of the imperial German empire. As was common during the scramble for Africa in the latter half of the nineteenth … the Herero at Waterberg, where they defeated them in battle. The Herero then fled into the Omaheke Desert, a …

… an international influenza pandemic broke out, that led to the deaths of 50 million people worldwide. The pandemic spread simultaneously in Europe, Asia and North … to its rapid spread worldwide. Soldiers, malnourished and battle weary were particularly vulnerable to infection. As …

… On 16 August 2012, the South African Police Service (SAPS) opened fire on a crowd of striking mineworkers at Marikana, in the North West Province .  The police killed 34 mineworkers, … Two policemen and two miners were killed in this battle, and one miner injured severely. The strike continued …

… The Pretoria region was initially occupied by the southern Ndebele people, led by Chief Musi. They … launched another attack on Mzilikazi and his tribe. This battle, together with the one waged by Dingane a few months … Prehistory of the Pretoria area …