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… the Cape Flats African and Coloured townships of Cape Town by one of South Africa’s most talented, but least recognized, … photographs document the wall decorations and murals drawn by artists in these townships. The essay of 250 images speaks about hopes, dreams, rituals and social comment by Cape Town’s poor. First Published by SAHO & Unisa Press, …

… Morocco had been ruled by the Alaouite Dynasty since 1631. In 1859, a war was waged … this war, the French extended great influence and by 1912, part of Morocco became a French protectorate. The … Action Committee (CAM). Moderate reforms were proposed by the CAM, such as the inclusion of Moroccans in government …

… had a number of kingdoms as well as political institutions by the 1800's. The interior was penetrated by Arab slave traders in the 1830's, soon followed by British explorers and abolitionists. Catholic and …

… of the province of Buganda into four districts. Ruled by the powerful Kabaka or king installed by the departing British Colonial government, Buganda was the … administration functions in Buganda were performed  by six ministers advised by the Buganda council and by a …

… a colloquium on Brics today. The colloquium will be led by the Treasurer General Comrade Matthew Phosa, it started at 11h00 today and will be followed by the Presidential Banquet, to be addressed by President Zuma starting at 19h30 tonight, hosted by the …

… - Analysing the Repression of the Apartheid State edited by Max Coleman As we have seen in Chapter 3, detention … Riotous Assemblies Act of 1930, in a provision introduced by General J.B.M. Hertzog's government, empowered the … area under this statute was not entitled to a hearing by the minister before the order was made, nor could he or …

… the struggle for South Africa’s national liberation – this by no means does justice to a life wholly and selflessly … University. While studying, financially supported himself by taking up assistant lectureships at the University of … changes as was its practice in the past. Further, on the side of the movement for national liberation, the ANC was at …

… Contents and Contributors To Kill a Man's Pride by Mtutuzeli Matshoba, The Poet in Love by Nape 'a Motana, The Slumbering Spirit by Jayapraga Reddy, Two Dimensional by Ahmed Essop, Saturday …

… of many new secondary industries in its aftermath. By this time the reserves were so depleted that they no … moved even further apart. This trend was accentuated by significant shifts in both black and white politics. Black … oppression. Black trade unions grew rapidly, fuelled by the growing numbers of urban workers. They were becoming …

… This article was written by Justin Lawler and forms part of the SAHO and Southern … many black South African men were imprisoned and tortured by the government, women were also subject to this … The prisoners of solitary confinement kept calendars close by because the lights in the cells are never turned off so it …

… or town is the mayor. 9. Somebody who starts a project by which the community can benefit, like a soup kitchen, a … good example to the people they lead. If they are elected by the people, they should take special care not to go …

… stone of the Drill Hall was laid on 2 October 1884 by Thomas Upington, then Prime Minister of the Cape Colony. The building, designed by James Tennant, of the Royal Engineers, and built by a Mr Kitsch, was inaugurated on 15 December 1885 by Sir …

… certificate of the South African nation, a text adopted by an overwhelming 85 per cent of the Constitutional …

… Formed in 1928 by Emil Solomon (Solly) Sachs , this was a union of women …

… until his resignation in 1989, when he was replaced by F. W. de Klerk, who oversaw the transition to majority …

… The adoption of a Programme of Action by the African National Congress (ANC) at the December … existence up to that time. The adoption was precipitated by the victory of the National party and its determination to implement a policy of apartheid. The ANC, inspired by the desire to achieve national freedom, was transformed in …

… which were in the hands of members. On a motion by Mr. Ntlabati, seconded by Mr. Ramohanoe, IT WAS DECIDED: "That letters of … Non-European majority in South Africa" After a motion by Mr. Msimang, seconded by Mr. Baloyi, calling for the …

… the Old Grey College building. The structure was designed by Architect WH Stucke and was erected in 1894-95 by building contractor D Godley. Its foundation stone was laid on 16 May 1894 by President Reitz and the Eastern and Western wings were …

… (the Old Chambers) and the General Post Office, designed by William Hawke.   Market- Produce was conveyed to the Market Square by wagon, where their owners' oxen were also outspanned. The … and horses for sale. A first market shed was erected by the municipality after 1910 which led to a legal battle …

… Brand Street, is the fourth such to have been Built by the old Republic of the Orange Free State. Following the … Street, also used as a temporary Church Hall and a School. By 1856 new Premises were found on a site facing the market square, which is today occupied by the Post Office. Despite the fact that these Premises were …

… when the Voortrekkers triumphed against the Zulu army led by Dingane at the Battle of Blood River, it became a powerful … of the Covenant’.  Since the 1920s, the day was also used by the African National Congress, South African Communist …   Dingaan's Day Initially, 16 December was celebrated by Afrikaners as Dingaan's Dag (Dingane's Day) in celebration …

… Several people were killed in Operation Beanbag, an attack by the South African army on the planning and control … Portuguese engineer Jose Ramos was "mistakenly identified" by the South African forces as Joe Slovo, one of the raid's … Three were allegedly abducted. The raid was planned by Section A of the security police, headed by Colonel (later …

… the plane crashed, the South African government was bound by the Chicago Convention to investigate the crash.  A team … and Russia (the manufacturer of the plane) was established by the International Civil Aviation Organization. Both … investigation after complaining of demeaning treatment by South Africa. The South African investigators concluded …

… anti-personnel landmines". This resolution was supported by 155 countries including South Africa. This was followed by a Diplomatic Conference chaired by South Africa in Oslo Norway pushing for an international …

… beach. An ANC's arm wing, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) cell, led by Robert McBride, planted a bomb in a car outside the … Bar", with the believe that the place was frequented by security branch police. There was a campaign at that time by MK members to attack police stations and places frequented …

… policies toward the Congolese. Atrocities committed by colonial officials in the Congo were circulated in Europe, … to be the most graphic account of the excesses committed by colonial officials on their subjects in Africa. Belgium … in the rubber industry. Africans, employed as labourers by the company, were subjected to extreme levels of violence …

… marriage to Johanna Jacoba Six, van der Stel was appointed by the DEIC as the Commander of the Cape in 1679. Soon after … der Stel also attempted to improve farming in the colony by requesting that the DEIC provide safe passage to the Cape for French Huguenot farmers and by utilizing their farming skills on their arrival. By 1691, …

… Article by a mediator following efforts by President F.W.de Klerk to curb the use of excessive force by police stating the difficulties faced by public officials …

… of documents pertaining to Pixley ka Isaka Seme : Article by Pixley ka Isaka Seme ILanga Lase Natal, 1912 (PDF) How … Selope Thema, Drum July 1953 (PDF) "Native Union" Article by Pixley ka Isaka Seme, in Imvo Zabantsundu, October 24, … Mount Hermon, 30 January 1911 (PDF) Presidential address by Dr. Pixley ka Seme, 1933 (PDF) Royal Zulu willing to …

… cultural heritage site, especially if the area is affected by change that cannot be reversed. The authenticity and the …