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ArticleAfrikaans: the Language of Black and Coloured Dissent
… Introduction Afrikaans, one of the official languages, together with English, during … Apartheid era, often occupies a politicised space as the ‘ colonial ’…
ArticleThe History of Separate Development in South Africa
… segregation and white supremacy had become central aspects of South African policy long before Apartheid started. The notorious 1913 Land Act , passed three…
ArticleThe Early History of Rugby in South Africa
… Prior to the passage of apartheid laws both Black and White South Africans played rugby, albeit separately. After the onset of apartheid Black South Africans…
The State of Art in South Africa Conference
… Held at the University of Cape Town from 16-20 July 1979, The State of Art in South Africa Conference was chaired by … The State of Art in South Africa…
ArticleImperialism and socialism in the context of Africa
… note: This topic's content was written in 2003 and is part of the old curriculum content, we have modified it slightly to fit the new curriculum but we will…
A history of Volkskas and the Absa Banking group
… Volkskas was one of the four largest banking conglomerates in South Africa, and one of the three biggest Afrikaner monopolies. It was established to … A…
ArticleHow did it influence the rise of Nazism?
… The word fascism is used to describe any form of dictatorial, right wing, anti-Communist form of … Nazi Germany became a fascist country under Hitler and the…
ArticleBantu education and the racist compartmentalizing of education
… In 1949 the government appointed the Eiselen Commission with the task of considering African education provision. The Commission … Bantu education and the…
ArticleNontsikelelo Albertina Sisulu’s “Mother of the Nation” Legacy
… been cultivated from a young age when she had to take care of her siblings, stepping in for her mother who had fallen ill with the Spanish flu of 1918 . As a…
Compilation of documents relating to the sentencing and execution of Solomon Mahlangu
… Compilation of documents relating to the sentencing and execution of Solomon Mahlangu …
Address by President Nelson Mandela at a Luncheon of the conference of editors
… Address by President Nelson Mandela at a Luncheon of the conference of editors …
ArticleThe Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and the Anti-Apartheid Struggle
… Relations between Russia and South Africa In the late-19th century, Russia was engaged in rivalry with the British Empire, especially in Asia, and sought to …
Armed struggle & the advancement of the student and labour movements, 1967-1976
… Introduction MK Sabotage. This photograph was part of a sequence shot by a Rand Daily Mail photographer, two of which were published in the and Daily Mail of…
Poqo political trials and the execution of its operatives in the 1960s
… Mass mobilization of the 1950s culminated in the Sharpeville massacre on 21 March 1960 . Soon thereafter … Poqo political trials and the execution of its…
ArticleNational symbols such as the Coat of Arms and the National Anthem
… Symbols since 1994 In South Africa, we have a perse number of people and cultures, but we are all South African. … as a national flag, an anthem and a coat…
ArticleThe banning of the South African Students Organisation (SASO) and student politics in the 1980s
… In September and October 1977, the apartheid government stiffened its resolve to end the nationwide student unrest that broke out in Soweto in … any…
BiographyJ B Marks
… his mother, a midwife. His father was a staunch supporter of the African National Congress (ANC). In 1919, his parents … conferred the Order for Meritorious…
The Role of the Missionaries in conquest - Chapter XI - Completion of military conquest
… From the book: The Role of the Missionaries in conquest by Nosipho Majeke IN … by the Waterboers and the Koks of Griqualand West. Then gold was discovered…
BiographySindiwe Magona
… Sindiwe Magona was born on 23 August 1943, in the village of Gungululu in rural Eastern Cape (formerly Transkei). The … is the recipient of numerous awards,…
Challenges to capitalism; Russian Revolution and the establishment of the Communist state
… This information was part of our old 'history classroom content' written in 2003, we have updated is slightly to meet the needs of the new curriculum but…
ArchiveSoldiers out of the schools
… White background with black lettering. Black, white and gold artwork of a man in camouflage throwing away a small person holding a … Soldiers out of the…
ArchiveMayibuye : Journal of the ANC
… Mayibuye in black, green and gold lettering on yellow background. Notice of April issue - On sale now in red letters. List of contents in green lettering…
BiographyPenelope Jane Dunlop
… chose PJ Powers as her stage name using her initials and the name Powers. She began her professional singing career as lead singer of the all-girl group…
BiographyJohannes Henricus Brand
… Johannes Henricus Brand was the president of the Orange Free State , one of two Boer republics formed … between the British, the OFS and the Griquas. Third,…
BiographySammy Marks
… The entrepreneur Samuel Marks was born in Lithuania in 1843. … the Eastern Transvaal, and after trading in the boomtown of Barberton , established the…
"Lessons of the AII-Bantu Convention", The Spark, 2,2, February 1936
… "Lessons of the AII-Bantu Convention", The Spark, 2,2, February 1936 …
Speech at the investorsââ¬â¢ conference of the West Coast Investment Initiative
… Speech at the investorsââ¬â¢ conference of the West Coast Investment Initiative …
Statement by President Mandela on receiving the report of the TRC
… Statement by President Mandela on receiving the report of the TRC …
Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the launch of the Witbank
… Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the launch of the Witbank …
Address at the launch of the Kruger National Park Centenary Celebrations
… Address at the launch of the Kruger National Park Centenary Celebrations …