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PlacePhillipton
… inhabited by (Khoikhoi), (Mfengu) and other people ... A (Xhosa) interpreter residing here, kept an eating-house, and …
PlaceMolweni, Kwa Zulu Natal
… housing and land ownership. The meaning of 'Molweni' is Xhosa and is a general greeting, 'hello'. Land ownership in …
ArticleEarly African Civilisations: Ancient Egypt, Nubia and Swahili
… in the ancient Middle East to develop a monumental stone architecture. Boats The Egyptian nation was stretched along a …
PlaceGansbaai, Overberg
… wines, fynbos picked flower industries and a strong conservation ethic. Rustic Wedding Venues and accommodation …
PlaceBuffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and East London
… with the proposed new name being 'Gompo' . "Gompo" is the Xhosa name for the area around Cove Rock, a 14-meter-high …
PlaceFisantekraal, Cape Winelands
… is Coloured. Most of these people speak Afrikaans and Xhosa. Only 5% speak Sesotho. (According to a Census taken in … is Coloured. Most of these people speak…
PlaceTsolwana Game Reserve, Eastern Cape
… Tarkastad. The Tsolwana Reserve derives its name from the Xhosa word ‘spike’, which refers to a 1.9 metre conical …
PlaceZonnebloem College, Cape Town
… Cape Governor Sir George Grey in his drive to strip the Xhosa people on the Cape’s Eastern Frontier of their power, …
EventThe first 1820 British Settlers arrive in South Africa
… and defend the eastern frontier against the neighbouring Xhosa people, and to provide a boost to the English-speaking …
EventFirst celebration of National Heritage Day
… only one word for the wonderful institution of braai: in Xhosa, English, Afrikaans, whatever," After a snubbing the …
PlaceUmzinto, South Coast
… remains a busy Town with a mixture of Colonial and Indian Architecture. Umzinto is a Town that has lasted the ages and … remains a busy Town with a mixture…
PlaceSol Plaatje University
… combination of existing and purpose-built structures. The architecture of the new buildings has a unique personality …
Digging deeper into our history by Nicole Mccain (News24), 13 September 2016
… through the patterns, bold blue shapes interwoven in Xhosa necklaces and the iconic geometric shapes of the … through the patterns, bold blue shapes…
PlaceMthatha, Eastern Cape- previously known as Umtata
… declared the Capital of the Transkei, the homeland of the Xhosa during the Apartheid era. The former Transkei is now … declared the capital of the Transkei,…
Verwoerd's Grim Plot by Nelson Mandela
… Africans to a sound understanding of the problems of soil conservation and agriculture so that all rights over and … had turned the once free and independent…
PlaceElukhanyweni
… his aim being to preach the gospel among Mfengu and Xhosa clans already residing in the area. The first buildings …
The Freedom struggle in Rustenburg
… "remain elusive". Referring to clashes between Sotho and Xhosa factions in Freedom Park, he continued: "It is our … by problems. In 1996, clashes occurred…
ArticleGrade 6 - Term 2: Explorers from Europe find southern Africa
… of other talents: He was a sculptor He was involved in architecture (design of buildings) He was involved in …
ArticleThe South African War 1899-1902
… South Africa but other populations groups like the Zulu, Xhosa, Swazis and Basotho and Sotho’s were also involved in …
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: Pre-1500
… Nguni-speaking people in South Africa (later split to form Xhosa , Zulu , Swazi and Ndebele groups). Their move down to …
PlaceElandsberg Nature Reserve, Western Cape
… nature reserve in 2008 in recognition of its importance to conservation. Bartholomeus Klip has signed up with Cape … Heritage Site, to safeguard it. The…
PlaceCalvinia
Calvinia was founded on the Farm-'Hoogekraal', in 1845. This property was purchased by the Dutch Reformed Church in order to establish a parish for the Town-…
PlaceOverberg District Municipality, Western Cape
With its pristine Coastlines, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet at the Southern-most tip of Africa. With its headquarters in Bredasdorp, the Overberg…
PlaceLangeberg Municipality
… "Locally and Internationally, with resounding success! The conservation of their unique environment is an integral part … philosophy of the Viljoen's". A…
PlaceCape Town, Western Province
… most common language spoken in Cape Town followed by Xhosa . English is the most common language. The first … British attack, and the French presence…
PlaceObservatory
… Square, which is opposite Groote Schuur graveyard. The architecture of Sir Herbert Baker is widespread. The area is …
PlaceNxuba (formerly known as Cradock)
… regarded as one of the finest pieces of ecclesiastical architecture in the Cape (Smith 1964). The 1865 census …
PlaceSt. Andrews College, Grahamstown now Makhanda
… Armstrong, who had a great interest in and knowledge of architecture. Together they consulted with Captain C Hervey …
PlacePhala Phala, Game Farm
… to the extension and deepening of South Africa’s Conservation efforts, particularly the preservation of South …