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How a mysterious ghost ship brought cosmic disco to Cape Verde: A new compilation documents the strange history of the African country’s groove-laden sound, formed following the discovery of a boatload of synths(The Guardian), 24 May 2016
In a calm morning in March 1968, a shipment carrying the latest Korgs, Moogs and Hammond organs set off from Baltimore harbour, heading for an exhibition in…
PlaceMatjiesfontein
A visit to Matjiesfontein is like stepping straight into the Victorian era. Established in the late 1800s, this tiny railway town boasts beautifully preserved…
PlaceRondebosch
In 1657 a group of four free burghers were granted land in an area south of Table Bay at the Cape of Good Hope. Jan van Riebeeck, the Dutch commander at the…
PlacePilrig House, 1 Rockridge Road, Parktown, Johannesburg
Pilrig House is situated at; no.1 Rockridge Road. A classic Baker House built in the arts and crafts style, with a stone and mortar base up to first level, and…
Book 4: Industrialisation, Rural Change and Nationalism - Bibliography
From the book: Book 4: Industrialisation, Rural Change and Nationalism commissioned by The Department of Education Bonner, Philip. African Urbanisation on…
A.I. Kajee His Work for the Southern African Indian Community - Chapter 9
From the book: A.I. Kajee His Work for the Southern African Indian Community by C. H. Calpin Kajee was always acutely aware that his Congress was not…
ArchiveJordan Ngubane – forgotten founding member of the Congress Youth League by Sbonelo Radebe (Mail and Guardian), 10 January 2023
When the story of the founding of the Congress Youth League (CYL) — the forerunner of the ANC Youth League — is told, usually it is only Anton Lembede, AP Mda…
Freedom In Our Life Time - Cultural Activities
From the book: Freedom In Our Life Time by Anton Muziwakhe Lembede 36. "MR. LEMBEDE`S RECEPTION," INkundlu ya Bantu, August (Second Fortnight, 1946). A GOOD…
PlaceiSimangaliso Wetland Park, former Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park
A World Heritage Site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park (the former Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park) incorporates an astonishing variety of habitats from the Ubombo…
ArchiveStatement announcing retirement, Nelson Mandela, 1 June 2004
Ladies and gentlemen Friends and colleagues and especially my good friends from the media. Thank you very much to all of you for taking time out of your very…
Biographical Introduction
The fact that the artists in this exhibition represent a largely 'neglected tradition' was nowhere more clearly demonstrated than in the effort to compile a…
PlaceBlyde River Canyon, Mpumalanga
One of the largest green canyons in the world, the Blyde River Canyon is a masterpiece carved over millions of years by the Blyde River as it cut through…
Adriaan Oosthuizen
I am a trained conservationist whose hobby became an occupation for the past 16 years. I work as a commercial photographer but decided to attempt to see more…
ArticleThe Land Act, Traditional Authorities and the Native Affairs Department (NAD) 1913-1953
Traditional authorities were indispensable in the application of the provisions in the 1913 Natives Land Act in areas of rural South Africa designated as …
Book 4: Industrialisation, Rural Change and Nationalism - Chapter 3 - Afrikaner Nationalism in the 1930s and 1940s by Albert Grundlingh
From the book: Book 4: Industrialisation, Rural Change and Nationalism commissioned by The Department of Education Asa cultural and political phenomenon, a…
Excerpts from Priscilla Jana’s book 'Fighting for Mandela' that relate to Solomon Mahlangu
pp. 41 – 49. If the breadwinner was imprisoned I would organise help as much as I could, and all the time I knew it was the right thing to do, just as using…
Appeal for Action to stop Repression and Trial in South Africa: Statement at the Meeting of the Special Political Committee of the United Nations General Assembly by O. R. Tambo, New York, 8 October, 1963
I wish to express my deep gratitude for the privilege accorded to me to address this important body. It was with considerable reluctance that I applied for…
ArticleStudent Protests at Tshwane University of Technology - Timeline
As part of the governmental process for transformation of institutions through re-structuring and mergers in Post-Apartheid South Africa, historically White…
Statement by Nzo Mnumzana in the plenary meeting of the General Assembly, 20 November 1984
In the name of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress of South Africa and on behalf of the struggling people of South Africa, I…
Chapter 23. How the United Party Betrayed South Africa - Garment Workers in Action by E. S. Sachs
The Nationalist Party, though always claiming to have no association with Nazism, had staked everything on a Nazi victory. Hitler's defeat, therefore, weakened…
Introduction of A Crime Against Humanity
From: A Crime Against Humanity - Analysing the Repression of the Apartheid State edited by Max Coleman This is a book about repression. More specifically, it…
Chapter 8
December Conference- 1943 When the All African Convention held its Conference in Bloemfontein, on the 16th and 17th December, 1943, the pivotal point round…
PlacePort Shepstone, South Coast of KZN
Port Shepstone is one of the largest Towns of the KwaZulu Natal South Coast in South Africa. Port Shepstone is a popular tourist destination and offers a…
PlaceSimon's Town Museum
Simon’s Town Museum is housed in "The Residency" which was built in 1777 as the Winter Residence for the Dutch East India Company Governor at the Cape. Simon…
Address by H.E. Ms. Baleka Mbete, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, at the Africa-Indian Ocean (AFI) Region Aviation Conference, Kwazulu-Natal, 24 November 2008
SALUTATION Programme director, Ms. Mpumi Mpofu, Honourable Minister of Transport, Mr. Jeff Radebe Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr. Sibusiso Ndebele, Secretary…
ArticleThe South African general elections: 1994
In September 1993, the South African legislature approved the setting up of a multiparty Transitional Executive Council (TEC) to manage South Africa’s…
Pledging to Debate History: Values and education
This article deals with values and education in South Africa, and more specifically the proposed 'pledge'. Please read the article and send us your comments on…
Harry Snitcher 1, Unite Against Segregation! Condemn the C.A.C. [1943]
South Africa’s Radical Tradition: A documentary history, Volume two 1943 – 1964. Edited by Alison Drew.Part oneHarry Snitcher 1, Unite Against Segregation!…
Hinduism
Hinduism What do Hindus believe? Hindus believe in one god that appears in different forms. Source: www.theholidayspot.com Hindus believe in one God, or…
ArticleThe International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF)
The International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) was established by Canon L John Collins of St Paul’s Cathedral in 1956. Its mission was to work towards a…