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PlaceWandel and Barnet Streets, Gardens
… Homestead, on the Farm Oranjezicht, and as such probably dates from the 1730s. It was rebuilt during the early 19th …
PlaceRust-en-Vrede, Wellington Road, Durbanville
… Construction of this complex dates from the mid 19th Century and reflects a blending of …
EventMarsha Cox, the South African hockey player is born
… Marsha Marescia Cox was born in Durban, KwaZulu Natal on 13 January 1983. She is a South African hockey legend. Marsha … States of America. Marsha captained…
ArticleDemocratic Alliance (DA)
… performances of all time, as Mrs Suzman sat alone for 13 years, the sole principled opponent of racial … party to be represented in all 9 provinces. In the…
ArticleMapungubwe
… resulting in a series of habitation phases. Radiocarbon dates show that the first buildings were erected below the …
ArticleInternational Rugby World Cup Timeline 1983-2011
… Rugby Union (SARU). The history of the Rugby World Cup dates back to the 1980s with rugby becoming the last major …
PlaceHouses Brill and Andrew Murray, together with Tuck Shop, Grey-College, Bloemfontein
… Colony, Sir Hamilton J Gould-Adams. The tuckshop probably dates to 1908 and has been a popular gathering place for …
BiographySindiso Mfenyana
… remained a Parliamentary employee until 2004, and in 2006 he received an award for meritorious service from the …
EventAt an international summit in SA leaders pledge to push for a new global trade deal that will help poor countries
… On 12 of February 2006, the Progressive Governance Network held a summit in … The two day meeting that commenced on 11 of February 2006 was the seventh…
PlaceDe Beers Building, 88 St Georges Street, Simonstown
… This sandstone structure dates from 1902 when it was designed by Herbert Baker for De …
PlaceHawthornden-House, Herschell Walk, Wynberg
… The construction of the original structure probably dates to 1683, but it was rebuilt to its present form, as a …
EventTranskei announces it is re-establishing diplomatic relations with South Africa
… seconded to the Transkei Army should leave. The dispute dates back to the late 1970s when Transkei demanded areas the …
EventPresident Thabo Mbeki establishes a commission of inquiry to probe alleged illicit activities on the UN's Iraq oil-for-food programme
… On 17 February 2006 the Donen Commission of Inquiry was established by … The commission submitted its final report in September 2006. On 23 August 2009,…
PlaceHomestead on Totteridge Park Farm, District of Uitenhage
… Division of Uitenhage. The T-plan Double Storey Farm House dates from approximately 1780 and is presumed to have been …
EventCommandant General Hiemstra announces the outcomes of Anglo-South African deliberations
… Southern Africa. The story of the Simonstown Agreement dates back to 1955 when it was signed by South Africa and … [online], available at www.nelsonmandela…
PlaceSteenbras Nature Reserve, near Gordons Bay
… than 8 500 hectares in extent! Opening hours Office hours 07:30 – 16:00 Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking …
ArticleThe Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896
… (1992). A Short History of Zanzibar. Annales Aequatoria, 13, 15-37 (p.34). ↵ [ii] Wolff, R. D. (1972). British … Science & Society, 36, 443-462 (p.456). ↵ …
ArticlePretoria: The Founding of the City
… Ibid ↵ [vii] Ibid ↵ [viii] Ibid ↵ [ix] Wolff, A. (ed.). 2006. Britannica concise Encyclopaedia. Encyclopaedia …
Article“The Dark and Heavy Shadow”: Gender Based Violence and Anti-Gender-Based-Violence Campaigns in South Africa
… change regarding sexual harassment and acts of GBV. In 2006, an American social activist, Tarana Burke, attempted to … has to act before “anger,…
PlaceBoshof House, Boshof Avenue, Newlands
… Farm, owned by Alexander van Breda. Its construction dates from the early 19th century, and it was extended and …
EventNew Zealand imposes a blanket ban on sports teams from South Africa
… The story of international sanctions against South Africa dates back to the late 1950s. In 1959, the Anti-Apartheid …
EventPresident Paul Kruger authorises the construction of the railway line to Delagoa bay
… [Accessed 25 May, 2010] Important dates in South African History. [Online]. Available at: …
EventMorocco reclaims its long lost region of Sidi Ifni from Spain
… were happy about the resolution. The story of Sidi Ifni dates back to 1476 when Spanish explorer, Diego GarcÁa de …
BiographyCharles W H Kohler
… for the proposed co-operative was to be discussed. On 13 December 1916 the historic meeting of delegates took place …
EventThe prolonged hearing of the dispute over the constitutional position of South West Africa is resumed
… was Sam Nujoma. South Africa’s occupation of Namibia dates back to 1914 during the First World War. At the time of …
EventBritain and Egypt agree on independence for Sudan.
… rule. The tale of these two countries’ rule over Sudan dates back the 19th century. In 1823, Egyptians founded …
ArticleCommemoration, remembering and memorialising June 16 Soweto uprising
… the artist wrote the names of the children as well as the dates on which they died. These billboards became an integral …
ArticleDesmond Mpilo Tutu Timeline
… making cars, and you really were exploding with joy!" 2006 October, "I am always intrigued because if you will … 2005: Presented with the International…
ArticleCapitalism in the USA 1900 to 1940
… in inter-state trade. This act gave protection to over 13 million people. It introduced a 40 hour week and a minimum …
EventThe British High Commissioner for Basutoland, Bechuanaland and Swaziland issues the Prevention of Violence Abroad Proclamation
… and Swaziland and Governor-General of South Africa dates back to 1931 when the posts were created. They were … [online], available at www.nelsonmandela.org …