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… On 25 September 1901, the Kingdom of Ashanti was formally annexed by Great Britain as part of the Gold Coast colony. The Northern regions of the Gold Coast became part of the Gold Coast management in … The Kingdom of Ashanti is formally annexed by Great Britain …

… The last conventional battle of the South African War (1899-1902), the battle of Dalmanutha (Bergendal) ended. The battle ended six days … out on 21 August when the Boers retreated. The climax of this battle came on the last day, when 70 men of the … War: An Overview’ , in the South African Journal of Military Studies , Vol. 30, (2000)| Jooster C. ‘The Battle …

… General Louis Botha, premier of the Union of South Africa since 31 May 1910, resigned from his post … anti-British speech by General J.B.M. Hertzog , minister of justice, at De Wildt, near Pretoria. Hertzog had … Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). Five Hundred years: a history of South Africa; 3rd rev. ed ., Pretoria: Academica, p. 390.| …

… The truth of the UDF slogan "UDF Unites - Apartheid Divides" was clearly borne out on Saturday as thousands of poeple from all over South Africa, representing over 400 organisations flocked to Cape Town . Image of Archie Gumede, one of the three presidents of the UDF …

… Transcript of an interview with Sheena Davis, Advice Office Director and Joyce Harris, President of Black Sash regarding the independence of the Transkei and its socio-economic impact on black urban … Ciskei Commission: transcript of an interview with Sheena Davis, Advice Office Director and …

… The roots of the student uprising of 1976 can be traced in part to the cutbacks by the … reactions to the Apartheid education policy was one of displeasure and rejectment. Students as well as teachers … The first indications of protest over Afrikaans in Soweto schools …

… Gamal Abdel Nasser was officially elected President of Egypt. He had been the effective leader of Egypt since 14 November 1954 as the Chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council. Nasser is seen as one … General Gamal Abdel Nasser is officially elected President of Egypt …

… The House of Assembly approved a motion by eighty-six votes to … organisations, activities, financing and related matters of the National Union of South African Students (NUSAS), the South African … Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , …

… The release of Nelson Mandela on 11 February 1990 was a catalyst that … release in order to strengthen the bargaining positions of the ANC. While de Klerk suggested that the unconditional release of political prisoners was a real possibility, he faced … February 2014]|CSVR,Savage.k.," Negotiating the Release of Political Prisoners in South Africa ",From: CSVR …

… Report of a meeting between a South African and a United States … Dr Savimbi's visit to the United States, Cuban withdrawal of troops, refugees and the implementation of Resolution 435. … Summary notes of a meeting between a South African and United States delegation on the question of South West Africa/Namibia: Geneva, 13 February 1986 …

… that the People's Publishing House has considered it of sufficient importance to come out with an Indian edition of Comrade Lerumo's book - History of the Communist Party of … struggle of the South African masses, every form of mass action including armed conflict, will overthrow this hateful …

… The 59 year old executive of Anglo American, Dr Zach de Beer, was elected as leader of the anti-Apartheid Progressive Federal Party. The officials of the Party had hoped that De Beer would turn the fortunes … Zach de Beer is elected as leader of the PFP …

… ANC supporters openly raised the party flag without fear of recrimination. Ferus was detained for a year in 1962, and … was detained again. Ferus, who was 41, was also a member of the moderate Labour Party, whose leader, the Reverend … National Party won another landslide victory. The scene of Ferus’ funeral service was the Worcester Community Hall, …

… After becoming Prime Minister of South Africa in 1966, John Vorster met with Hendrik van den Bergh, the head of the South African Police Security Branch. At this meeting, … inadequate. Subsequently Vorster established the Bureau of State Security (BOSS), under the leadership of Van den …

… Three cases of Bubonic plague were reported in Cape Town, South Africa. The first cases of Bubonic plague in Cape Town emerged on 1 February 1901. … then spread across the city resulting in the establishment of segregated residential areas with Africans being forced to …

… a photographer for the Daily News took a picture of rioting in Cato Manor, Durban which was immediately … Africans and Indians.  Rene de Villiers, the acting editor of the Daily News chose not to publish Bloomfield's … emotionally explosive". Bloomfield continued to be part of the life of newspaper readers in Durban for at least 45 …

… Sir Ronald Ross the discoverer of the malaria mosquito was born in Almora, India in 1857. … literature and mathematics. Sir Ross began his study of malaria in 1892. He discovered the transmission of malaria in humans through the Anopheles mosquito in 1897. … LSHTM, Biography of Sir Ronald Ross , from London school of Hygiene & tropical …

… in South Africa is that the African natives were devoid of mathematical knowledge until the advent of the Europeans. Nothing could be further from the truth. … an incredible mathematical lexicon long before the advent of the Europeans. The Basotho have used mathematics in order …

… President Modibo Keita of Mali is deposed by the army in a bloodless coup. Modibo was the first president of the Republic of Mali after it gained independence from France in 1960. … (Accessed: 11 October 2012)| AfroEuro , (2012) ‘President of Mali, Amadou Toumani Touré overthrown by Rebellious …

… Sixty-five years ago (1947-2012) the Joint Declaration of Cooperation known as “Three Doctors’ Pact” was signed by three doctors,  Dr. A.B. Xuma, president of the African National Congress (ANC); Dr. G.M. Naicker, president of the Natal Indian Congress (NIC) and Dr. Y.M. Dadoo, …

… White border with black lettering. Multicoloured artwork of people holding placards with demands. Image of industry in the background. 35th Anniversary of the South African Congress of Trade Unions. 5th March 1955 … Demand the release of all political prisoners - stop apartheid executions …

… After magistrate Andries Stockenstrom had donated a piece of land and six windows, building started on the Dutch … year. In 1965 Dr Anton Rupert prevented the breaking down of the church and restored it to its former glory. The … museum and named the Hester Rupert Art Museum in honour of Rupert's mother. It is the 6th oldest building in South …

… From the book:  A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and … are regarded as coloureds under Ordinance no. 18 of 1884, and are compelled to pay each 10s. head tax; this … they sell their goods. 7. That in all civilized parts of the world the nation, to which the undersigned belong, is …

… Letter of complaint about prison regulations, censorship of letters and other issues, written by political prisoners … in Robben Island Prison, to the Commanding Officer of Robben Island Prison. Included is a covering letter from … African National Congress of South Africa: A brief on political prisoners …

… The meaning and definition of Black Consciousness in South Africa is discussed as well as the challenge of developing community projects. The formation of SASO (South African Students Organisation) and the impact … The meaning of Black Consciousness in the struggle for liberation …

… Advocate Anton Lubowski (37), secretary-general of the South West African People's Organisation (Swapo), was … Bureau (CCB) was held responsible for the assassination of Lubowski. The accusations leveled against the CCB were confirmed by Judge Harold Levy of the Namibian Supreme Court, when he concluded that the CCB …

… This engine was manufactured in England in 1879 by the firm of Kitson and Co, of Leeds, and was exported to South Africa soon thereafter … in South Africa. Built in Leeds, England, in 1879. Only 7 of these Kitson engines were made, and they were numbered … Clone of Kitty the Steam locomotive, Rosherville Work Farm, …

… TV series, merchandising, conventions, and millions of devoted fans (Trekkies) all over the world. Unlike most … believed intelligent life existed on the other side of the TV screen.  As such, he frequently used the genre of science fiction as a vehicle for social commentary. By …

… South Africa born in 1994 to lead the campaign for respect of human rights especially in Africa. The first major test … Mandela in this regard was at the 1995 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held in New Zealand. Here … prescribes that the UN Security Council (UNSC) should take action against countries in the event that they present a …

… Jean-Bédel Bokassa was the head of State of the Central African Republic from 1 January 1966 to 4 … CAR and was arrested as soon as he touched down on charges of murder, treason, cannibalism and others. He was ultimately … H., (1996),  Jean-Bedel Bokassa, Self-Crowned Emperor Of the Central African Republic, Dies at 75 , from The New …