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ArticleThe Ottoman Empire
… was far more advanced in learning than Europe at this time. For example, they were far ahead in terms of medicine, …
Documents, speeches, Awards, and articles relating to Desmond Tutu
… a political preacher, undeserving of the award. At the time, Tutu joined Chief Albert Luthuli , also a persistent …
ArticleHistory of Africa Day - 25 May
… only eight African countries who were independent at this time. The conference was an unequivocal assertion of Africa’s …
ArchiveThe 1957 Alexandra Bus Boycott and its unsung heroes by Roseinnes Phahle, June 2019
… demands – the Freedom Charter was yet to come. About this time Father Sidebotham, the head of the Community of the … said to have silenced him. It was Mendi…
ArticleHistory of Photography in South Africa
… add to the rich South African photography tapestry. With time, SAHO will expand this feature to include the history of …
Photographer Juda Ngwenya was the face of Reuters in Africa and a special friend by Siphiwe Sibeko (Mail and Guardian), 25 Oct 2016
… late 1990s. Like many other aspiring photographers at the time, I looked up to him and aspired to emulate him. I … in Mozambique in 2001. I was working for…
PlaceKommetjie, Cape Town
… They are friendly and hospitable, but at the same time, fiercely defend their right to determine the pace and … to camp among the milkwood trees for several…
PlaceMostert’s Mill, Rhodes Drive, Mowbray
… of a number of private mills that used to work at that time in the vicinity of Cape Town. It was restored in 1936 by … for something a little different to do…
EventInfant hominid discovered at Cradle of Humankind
… or human like ancestral creatures unveiled for the first time. The find has been hailed by academics and scientists … that the female fossil, shown to the…
Book 1: Ancient Civilizations and Global Trade - Introduction
… turning points; they took place over a long period of time and had tremendous impact. Although presented … African pre-colonial past. The second is the…
PlaceVryburg, Bophirima Region
… after a comet apparently visible in the sky at the time. There is still this sense of History in Vryburg, which … example of an early humble Public Building,…
PlacePella
… Therese-Henriette. “We also go out and have fun from time to time.” Before Pella was Pella, Pella was Cammas Fonteyn. In …
Post NEC & Lekgotla Briefing, 30 January 2017
… will be held as follows: Date: Monday, 30 January 2017 Time: 14h00 Venue: Chief Albert Luthuli House, 54 Pixley Seme …
EventPresident Barack Obama visits South Africa
… He and his family visited Cape Town, where they spent time at Robben Island, as well as Johannesburg where they met …
PlaceAasvoelkop a Hill on which Northcliff Water Tower Stands, Johannesburg
… railway reached Johannesburg, up to a thousand wagons at a time were on route to cross the Vaal River, at Viljoensdrift. …
PlaceOld General Post Office, Grand Central, Cape Town
… by leading contemporary artists of the forties. At the time of its completion it was the tallest building in Africa. …
ArchiveInterview with Sibongile Mthembu Mkhabela
… in the Soweto Students Representative Council at the time of the 1976 Soweto uprising. She subsequently was a …
Race attitudes and education
… position of Principal of Natal University College at the time. In this lecture, he tries to analyse the concepts of …
ArchiveRace attitudes and education
… position of Principal of Natal University College at the time. In this lecture, he tries to analyse the concepts of …
PlaceBlockhouse in Hekpoort, Krugersdorp
… British forces in this Area in 1901. Known in its time as Barton's Folly, it differs substantially from other …
EventFifteen English cricket players are prohibited to play for three years in England because of their rebel tour of South Africa
… tours were matches taking place in South Africa at a time when the country was banned from international cricket. …
EventPercy Montgomery, Springbok rugby player of the Western Province, is born.
… the first Springbok to score 800 test points and at one time, was the most capped Springbok player in the country. He …
EventZimbabwe’s interior minister Joshua Nkomo is dismissed
… Joshua Nkomo, long time friend of Robert Mugabe, was dismissed as minister of …
EventDr Chris Barnard divorces his second wife
… to reconcile. Barnard was accused of not giving adequate time to his marriage and family as he was always travelling …
EventArtist and boxer Ephraim Ngatane dies
… he played penny whistle with Rankutsi, popular at the time. He later started his own band, in which he was the lead …
EventSA Policeman Wins 90km Comrades Marathon
… 2000. He won the down run marathon in the second-fastest time of 5 hours 25 min 51 sec, the first SA Black man to win …
EventViolence escalates in German South West Africa during Herero Revolt
… safe passage from Waterberg to Okahandja, SWA. At the time Namibia was still a German colony. …
EventChurch bombing kills 15 people in Nigeria.
… injuries. Although no group claimed responsibility at the time of the report, many believed that Boko Haram, an …
Document 6 - Africans’ claims in South Africa
… Women's Day we occupied the prison's surgery” During the time of the UDF (United Democratic Front) I was assisting the …
No Arms for South Africa: Albert Luthuli, 8 May 1963
… the unhappy plight of South Africa. I speak to you at a time when there is much reason for sadness in South Africa. But also at a time when there is reason…