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Book 2: The Impact and Limitations of Colonialism - Glossary
… was imposed by the powerful countries of Western Europe on many other parts of the world. It reached its peak in the … Africa, the colonial period began with…
EventThe Dutch Indiaman, the Nieuwe Haerlem, is wrecked in a storm in Table Bay
… fresh meat and water from the indigenous people who lived on the peninsula. On 25 March 1647 the Dutch Indiaman, the Nieuwe Haerlem, one … of animosity…
EventDr Alexander Logie du Toit, South African geologist, is born in Cape Town
… Continental Drifting. Dr Alexander Logie du Toit died in 1948. … [online] Available at: www.e-education.psu.edu [Accessed on 26 February 2014]| People Du…
ArticleRuth First timeline 1925-2012
… involved in organising the Congress of the People and is on the drafting committee of the Freedom Charter , but is … dropped against the 156 in the Treason…
Chapter 29. Policy and Tactics of The Union
… African trade union movement had been largely "British" in spirit and organisation, and its structure and methods were … when conditions were intolerable and…
ArticleStaffrider magazine (1978-1993)
… referring to black youth who travelled either sitting on the roof or hanging onto the outside of overcrowded, … travelling to work and back-that is central…
PlaceKempton Park, town in Gauteng
… Kempton Park is a large town situated on the East Rand of Gauteng. Home to numerous shopping malls, … Oliver Tambo International Airport, previously known as…
PlaceWagenaer's Reservoir, Sanlam Golden Acre-Cape Town
… life in Cape Town since 1979. This shopping-Centre on the site of the original train station, the shopping … since then have been declared a National…
ArticleNamibian Timeline
… engravings known as one of the oldest rock art artefacts on the continent were found in Apollo 11, a rock art painting … is a dispute about a goat between…
ArticleThe Interim South African Constitution 1993
… On 13 November 1991, Nelson Mandela announced that the first constitutional talks would take place on 29 and 30 November at the World Trade Centre in…
PlaceBeau Soleil Music Centre, Salisbury Road, Kenilworth
… was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 10 June 1983. The Beau Soleil Music Centre was … of the Beau Soleil Music Centre has been to…
University of York Student Submissions 2015
… of interdisciplinary research, his work often focuses on the means through which literature can engage with and … BA in English and Politics. Her research…
ArticleExample of a local history: Pretoria
… Museum Education Museum Fort Klapperkop Fort Schanskop Jan Smuts House Kruger Museum Melrose House Museum of … businesses in the city would have to change…
Address by President Nelson Mandela to the South African Chamber of Business Banquet Johannesburg, 30 August 1994
… future of our nation. I am certain it has the same effect on you;and we all know that such a positive spirit is essential if we are going to have more…
EventWorld Press Freedom Day
… freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise…
ArchiveMonth of Compassion 1986
… now, and the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth.. So let us use this year to dream, let …
PlaceLutheran Church, Martin Melck House and Sexton House, Strand Street, Cape Town.
… was lost in the process. The new building was inaugurated on 20 December 1820 at which time a new spire was added. Few … east of the church for this purpose…
BiographyWendy Heather Woods
… Wendy Heather Woods (neè Bruce) was born on 5 February 1941 in Mthatha (formerly Umtata), Transkei … was still in school when their families were holidaying…
PlaceCape Province- 'Province of Good Hope' or previously the- Cape Colony
… India Company (VOC) from the Netherlands. Sailing ships on their way to India could stop to rest, do repairs and restock on supplies. This trading post was…
ArchiveWorkers Power Builds Unity
… A2 red, yellow, black on white litho poster; drawing of workers holding hands; … Men, women and youth want to see real changes in their lives. …
EventMerenstejin Sinks
… a passenger capacity of 315, is wrecked off Jutten Island on the West Cape coast. It sunk with a cargo of gold and silver. Of the 200 people on board, 101…
Freedom Day Call by Albert Luthuli, 3 June 1956
… Day Call, ANC President-General Albert Lutuli calls on all lovers of freedom in our land to commemorate the past … it truly is a symbol of something real…
Robert Sobukwe Speech at the University of Fort Hare as President of the Students’ Representative Council, 21 October 1949
… Moreover, however much we may disagree with Prof. Dent on certain issues, we cannot say that he has ever refused … year. People do not like to see the even…
Gandhi, Tamils and the Satyagraha in South Africa by E.S Reddy
… by their employers during the strike were Tamils. The spirit of Thambi Naidoo and the Tamils can be seen in the … the history of South African Satyagraha as…
PlaceChris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg
… Hospital, started soon after the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand , in 1884 . A young Cornish lad, John … had bought the hospital for one million…
PlaceCasa Labia,198 Main Road, Muizenberg
… was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 10 September 1982. The Muizenberg Battle site flanks the … extensive art collection. Built in…
ArticleGrade 5 - Term 1: Hunter-gatherers and herders in Southern Africa
… of rock art made by the San. This was found in a cave on a farm called Linton in the Eastern Cape, but has since … animal for days. They would offer thanks…
EventPolitical activist Mvulane Zacharia Bheki dies in detention
… When he failed to appear in court along with the others on 7 March, his family grew concerned. They later found him unconscious in hospital. On 29 March, he…
Biography of Bessie Emery by Elizabeth Venditti
… in South Africa in the 1960s, including censorship on political writing. Emery’s friendships through politics, … Instead, their main common interest proved…
Speech to the ANC Rally at Soccer City by O. R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 16 December 1990
… of the ANC, Comrades and friends, Compatriots, I came on Thursday, having spent a whole week with the world's … by President Kaunda to bring us home. We…