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… changes of government since it attained its independence from British rule in 1962. In December 1980 Apollo Milton Obote, from the Uganda People's Congress (UPC), who had previously … Obote remained in power for a short time. Yoweri Moseveni from the UPM refused to recognise his government and with …

… was a homeland created for the Southern Sotho people from a reserve in the Orange Free State (OFS) that had been … of the homeland increased as more people were evicted from the Orange Free State, as a result of the Natives Land … the migrant labour force . The country's main income came from these migrant workers. Quaqua, or Qwaqwa, means "whiter …

… established on about 2 April 1883, when the Railway Line from Cradock was inaugurated. Due to its location at the … in honour of Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor of the Cape from 1881 to 1897, who was appointed Lord Rosmead in 1896. … line of defense. After being subjected to a heavy barrage from British artillery throughout the morning, the Boers …

… to paint as a child and he received rudimentary training from his brother. In later years he was the recipient of several bursaries. He exhibited his work from 1928-1987. In 1937 he won the first prize in the May … In his lifetime, Pemba received several honorary degrees from the Universities of Fort Hare, Zululand and …

… Kérékou to power in 1972. After gaining independence from the French in 1960, Benin’s first coup came in October … groups will often give political support to a candidate from a northern group, other than their own, before supporting a candidate from one of the two southern regions. At the time of the …

… , South Africa. (Soweto was a separate municipality from 1983 to 2002, when it was amalgamated to the City of … to make his fortune. The surname "Baragwanath" was derived from the Welsh word "Bara", which means bread, and "gwanath" …

… months later, on 10 March 1880, the congregation seceded from the Groote Kerk in Cape Town. The stained glass windows date from 1885 and the tower from 1903. It was declared a National Monument under old NMC …

… A number of important structures on the property inherited from previous eras include the Belvedere, also known as the … focal point of an avenue of trees running up the hillside from Rustenburg House and which, at the instigation of Cecil … and was rebuilt by Herbert Baker under instruction from Cecil John Rhodes, for the use of poets and artists. …

… was one of the original 51 founding members of the UN from its inception on 24 October 1945. Political developments … of apartheid, South Africa's representation at the UN from 1955 to 1958 was greatly weakened. When South Africa … meetings, the country's delegation was prevented from taking its seat. Overtime the condemnation of apartheid …

… Thai chefs, led by Chef P’Tad. The ingredients are sourced from the best local suppliers where possible – otherwise they are imported from Thailand specifically for Kitima. As you enter through her doors you are greeted by an array of senses. From the tantalizing aromas wafting from the dining rooms to …

… From the book:  My Spirit Is Not Banned by Frances Baard and … must say goodbye or arrange for the children or anything. From the police station they put us into trucks and took us to the airport. They put all the people from Port Elizabeth -they arrested a lot of people - into one …

… who reigned over Zululand, Natal (now kwaZulu-Natal) from 1872. Dinizulu was recognized as the legitimate heir and … in 1884. This was after Cetshwayo died, supposedly from poisoning on 8 February 1884, a year after he had … the British side. Dinizulu’s father, Cetshwayo had rivals from the chiefdom who opposed his supporters. This led to a …

… in 1905. It was designed by architects Reid and Green from Johannesburg and was built in Italian Renaissance style, … buildings to be erected in Cape Town. It was built from sand stone and has 39 bells making it one of the largest … On 11 February 1990, only hours after his release from prison, Nelson Mandela made his first public speech …

… so for more than 105 years! Kitson is on permanent loan from ESKOM to the South African National Railway And Steam … Government Railways, this engine operated there as No 13 from 1879 to 1910 grouped in the Class "K&S" - their class … road numbers 62-76, which mean only 15 engines survived from the NGR Class "K&S into the SAR.   In 1913, the …

… the country striving for the liberation of their country from the yoke of apartheid. In the Freedom Charter they set … Many of our best speakers had already been banned from attending meetings under the Suppression of Communism … The slogan for the Congress of the People - "a delegate from every town, every suburb, every village" - was what we …

… in 1943 by Mr. H. Messias, a diamond dealer who emigrated from Holland, before the Second World War. He established a … where Built by Italian prisoners of war who were obtained from Zonderwater, Prisoner of War Camp. Irrigation was established for the peach trees from a Borehole which required a source of Power. What could …

… From the book:  All That Glitters by Emilia Potenza A change … greatest gold mines of all history, ancient and modern. From 1886 {until 1940] the story of South Africa is the story … history. Far more than diamonds, this changed South Africa from an agricultural society to become the largest …

… of original colonists of Liberia (ex-African slaves from America, who promptly on arrival set about enslaving the … existed, it has been obliterated over the last few years from intermarriages and social integration." Gaining an Education From 1948 to 55 Ellen Johnson studied accounts and economics …

… National Art at the Gallery in the following year. 6 From its inception the Society saw its role in the broadest … highly successful, but it provided Francois with a base from which to mount his bid to found a South African Academy … ... on the first floor, the entrance is around the corner from Darling Street." 14 Gwelo Goodman (qv.) took it over in …

… responsibilities. An entire age-set generally graduated from one task to the next, and the village often celebrated … beliefs, and symbols. The Tswana seek medical help from a number of sources, including clinics and hospitals, … and Burchell’s  Botswana in 1824 . Dr Robert Moffat from the London Missionary Society went to Botsawana in 1818 …

… fighter, mother or wife. Her caring nature was nurtured from an early age when she had to take care of her siblings … her fellow anti-Apartheid fighters (whether they were from the ANC , UDF or FEDSAW ) Nontsikelelo Albertina was …

… Only some were fortunate enough to receive money from husbands who were working on the mines and towns. This … are often a priority and older wives neglected. Apart from being under huge financial strain, poor women are more …

… weekend after a period of prolonged illness. He suffered from a rare, neuro-degenerative disease resulting in … loss. I remember that before he was given leave of absence from Parliament, he, one evening, drove for several hours …

… to Julius and Matilda First, Jewish immigrants (from Latvia and Lithuania, respectively) who helped establish … under the 90-day clause. 7 September, First is released from solitary confinement but is immediately re-arrested and …

… English and Politics student at the University of York. From October 2015, he will read Law at Hughes Hall, … issues of contemporary political philosophy and literature from 1900 onwards, with a particular interest in …

… A small Community on the Crocodile River, some 18 km from Nelspruit. Named after a city in the Netherlands which is 32 km from Amsterdam, well known for its traditional cheese market … Park. There is also the benefit of being totally isolated from the rest of civilization!  …

… some 10 km North-West of Johannesburg. Originates from Dutch, 'vulture hill', this name arouse from before the railway reached Johannesburg, up to a … gathered to feed on them. Aasvoelkop was then far away from any habitation and these vultures inhabited this area! …

… India. However, by that time, it had spread to Sri Lanka. From there, it spread across Asia, and later throughout the …

… a sign of wealth and success. Minerals are also extracted from the earth and land that is rich in gold or diamonds can …

… and to take an organised stand against apartheid from an arts and cultural perspective. They did so whilst …