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… One of the most striking buildings in Port Elizabeth is the … Smith Bodill reveals the history behind the creation of this remarkable structure. The piece was originally published in the April 1989 edition of Restorica, the journal of the Simon van der Stel … A short history of Port Elizabeth's famous Campanile …

… Transcript of evidence from Reverend Mmutlanyane Stanley Mogoda, of the Commission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches (SACC), … Commission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches held at Pretoria on 24 March 1983 …

… From the book:  The Eye of the Needle by Richard Turner A Christian society is one in … expressed love. Our problem is to work out what kind of institutions, social, political and economic, would be … at those societies that have tried non-capitalist ways of life, even if all we learn from them is what not to do. We …

… On 10 November 1939, shortly after the outbreak of the Second World War (WW2), Proclamation 276 of Government Gazette 2699 was published. This proclamation changed the name of the South African Corps of Military Police (established on … Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, …

… Madressa education does not exist in isolation but is part of the practice of the religion and grew and spread with the religion. Its primary objective has been to transmit knowledge of religious requirements so that Muslims are able to fulfil … Chapter five: A Historical Overview of Madressa Education …

… At the beginning of the second term of our new democracy, we South Africans are fully aware that we have not as yet told the full story of the sacrifice of the millions who helped to rid the world … Affirming the history of all South Africans …

… On July 1949,the Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act, Act No 55 of 1949 that prohibited marriage or a sexual relationship between White people and people of other race groups in South Africa is passed. The law was … 2012]|African History,  Apartheid Era Laws: Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act No 55 of 1949 , from …

… Within twenty-four hours of adoption, the executive director of the Constitutional Assembly began receiving calls from the Constitutional Court enquiring how soon the text of the Constitution would be lodged with the Court for its … Chapter 12 - Certification of the final constitution …

… the Dutch and finally the French, becoming a part of French West Africa around half a century earlier. With … political system was introduced. After being citizens of French West Africa for many years, many individuals had assimilated to aspects of French culture with its norms. As a result, the nation …

… PREAMBLE The ANC Constitution requires public announcement of the outcome of a disciplinary proceeding. The purpose of … of the ANC Youth League (adopted at the 1991 National Congress of the ANC Youth League in KwaNdebele); and The … Rule 25.5(o) of the Constitution of the African National Congress by, in a pre-meditated manner, prejudicing the …

… Opening address by I B Tabata, to the 1st Conference of the Society of Young Africa (SOYA) held on 20th December 1951. This is an … it is here that SOYA is been formed. This is the birth of a nation of young SOYAns and they should integrate … Youth and the building of the nation …

… The Federated Union of Black Artists Arts Centre was established in 1978 by Benjy … in their various forms as well as to resolve legal issues of ownership and distribution.  The Centre evolved into a full-time arts school, known as the FUBA Academy of Arts and later the FUBA School of Drama and Visual Arts …

… brother, Emecheta’s childhood was filled with the stories of her people and culture, told to her by her grandmother. … finally persuading her parents to consider the benefits of her education, Emecheta was granted her wish and began her … Reagan Memorial Baptist, an all-girls school. At the age of nine, her father passed away due to complications brought …

… for a republic. This was also the first time in 12 years of government that the National Party (NP) was able to gain a … in March 1961 to give formal notice to the Conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers that South Africa was … change would normally have been granted, but because of South Africa's apartheid policy, it was vehemently …

… educated at a Lutheran Mission and was fluent in a number of European languages, as well as his own Nama. Witbooi's grandfather and father were both chiefs of the Nama group, which was a title that Hendrik inherited upon the death of this father. After a number of skirmishes with the Herero, …

… This day recalls the date of the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA,GA), of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the … Education Scotland," International Day for the Abolition of Slavery - 2 December ",From :  Education Scotland …

… also married while still attending. Her father was the son of a miner in apartheid South Africa, her mother the daughter of a man who would later train to be a teacher. Coming as they did from different tribes and from different parts of rural colonial Africa, they did not share the same …

… Selassi was born as Lij Tafari Makonnen in the village of Ejersa Gor, in the Harar province of Ethiopia. Heir to a 13th century dynasty, he ascended to the throne of Ethiopia in 1930, proclaiming himself "Haile Selassi", … Haile Selassi I, Emperor of Ethiopia, is born …

… at the gold mines on the Rand resulted in the importation of Chinese labour in 1904. This situation, in part, was the result of the Anglo-Boer War (South African War) of 1899-1902, that had displaced large numbers of the … Thompson.L.M, (1960), The Unification of South Africa: 1902-1910, Great Britain: Oxford University …

… 10 December 1998, International Human Rights Day, a group of about 15 people protested on the steps of St George's Cathedral in Cape Town to demand medical … a former human rights commissioner and a selection of others determined to draw attention to the unnecessary …

… The system of Apartheid was not only detrimental to the cultural, economic and emotional wellbeing of those on whom it was imposed , but also on the physical wellbeing of those who bore the brunt of it. This was shown by a study … World Health Organization publishes indictment of apartheid …

… The government imposed a state of emergency in 27 townships in the Vaal Reef area and banned the carrying of all weapons. The regulations introduced by Minister of Law and Order, Adriaan Vlok, gave the police and security … W & Tobin, H. C. (eds) (1988). Keesing's Records of World Events London: Longman, p. 37642.| Human Rights …

… water', is generally attributed to the famed King Shaka of the Zulus. During one of Shaka’s campaigns, he and his army stopped to rest here. … water, he said “ Kanti Amanz'amtoti !'' Offering plenty of holiday accommodation, Amanzimtoti is a popular seaside …

… book:  Side by Side by Helen Joseph The first anniversary of the Soweto shooting, 16 June 1977, was to be commemorated … It was not to be the customary denominational vigil of silent prayer. Its purpose was to give people of all faiths, of all denominations and of all races a venue …

… The Museum of Military History offers adults a fascinating look at all forms of war vehicles and weapons. And it will captivate children with the visual spectacle of its displays, from planes to trains. Tours are provided … South African National Museum of Military History …

… noted with sadness the violent protests at the University of Fort Hare that have resulted in the academic programme being abruptly halted. The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Makhi Feni, said the committee condemns … plan with the uttermost disgust. He said: “The actions of burning public benefit institutions for no apparent reason …

… The University of Port Elizabeth (UPE), came into being on 31 January 1964 with the adoption by Parliament of Act 1 of 1964. The first academic year commenced on 1 March 1965. … The University of Port Elizabeth is founded …

… visit to Dingane's kraal in October 1837 was the beginning of an eventful relationship between the Zulu and the … Voortrekkers. Retief was in high spirits at the prospect of negotiating a land deal that would have led to his group … into Natal in November 1837 to prepare for establishment of their settlement. Dingane appeared ready to grant land to …

… The Minister of Cooperation and Development, Dr. Piet Koornhof, announced … on a trial basis in Pretoria and Bloemfontein, as part of a plan to remove all restrictions. The ‘72-hour curfew’ imposed on visiting blacks was one of the most hated apartheid laws. This curfew formed an …

… After the Goldstone Commission's first disclosure of the complicity of elements of the South African Defence Force (SADF) in violence in … Fraser, R. (1992).  Keesing's Record of World Events , Longman: London, p. 39177. … Notorious role of Ferdi Barnard is disclosed …