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… Africa's liberal abortion law was challenged in court by three Christian groups; the United Christian Action Group, … a fetus has a right to life. The court action was opposed by the minister of health, Dr Nkosazana Zuma, together with … Commission on Gender Equality, a statutory body created by the constitution. The three groups' application against …

… This was the third fort erected by the German firm Krupp and designed by von Dewitz and Werner. The German forts were of the … The rooms, or casements, of the forts were reinforced by covering them with an embankment. By May 1986 planning had …

… on challenges facing our movement and chat a new course by discussing and adopting the ANCVL Constitution; examine … of the ANCVL forward. The national leadership is led by Sandi Sijake as President, Thandi Cecilia Memela as Deputy … President position of the ANCVL. We are indeed, humbled by the confidence delegates to the national conference have …

… The three main Areas in Diepkloof are each characterised by Settlement type and income. The bigger part of Diepkloof … three- and four-roomed Dwellings, called ‘matchbox’ Houses by the locals, which were Built by the previous Government to accommodate the large number of …

… A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai Even though the South … of the constituent bodies as were to be elected by them, not exceeding three, as representing the South … 2.30 in the afternoon that day. I was met at the station by Mr. Ahmed Mahomed and two other friends and taken to Mr. …

… Africa known today as Kenya was predominately populated by farmers and herders, many of who had migrated from nearby … The small indigenous population of bush people was swelled by these migrants, who constitute the ancestors of Kenya’s … records exist, their migration has been reconstructed by archaeologists, linguists and historians, who have been …

… Draft of an article by I B Tabata about the Anti-Coloured Affairs Committee, responding to a statement by the same title by the All-African Convention. Intended for publication in …

… dancing at Notting Hill Carnival, in the United Kingdom, by M. Rusher, I.F.L. poem by Nefertiti Gayle. Poster by See Red Womens Workshop. …

… 1985 DRAFT FINAL DOCUMENT IN PURSUANCE of a decision taken by the co-ordinating Bureau of Non-Aligned Countries at its … in and relating to Namibia and to consider ways and means by which the Non-Aligned Countries could further intensify … and authentic representative. The meeting was attended by representatives of members of the Co-ordinating Bureau, …

… was considered to be only ceremonial. He was deposed by Idi Amin in 1971 and fled to Tanzania. In 1980 he returned home to Uganda following the Ugandan invasion by Tanzanian forces and the subsequent deposition of Amin. He … president until 1985, when he was deposed a second time by Museveni. When Britain granted independence to Uganda in …

… the original erven granted in Simons Town . Built in 1816 by PJ Truter Jnr, Collector of Customs who owned it until 1842. In 1840 it was leased by the government as a temporary isolation hospital for … name has to do with your your ambition and and being best by having a strong self -confidence. (This could have …

… A coup attempt headed by Brigadier-General Thomas Quiwonkpa, a faction of the … refused to accept the election and were threatened by Doe to accept them. As a result, the military decided to take power by force and restore democratic rule. Samuel Doe's rule of …

… National Congress (ANC). His funeral service was conducted by the bishop of Johannesburg, Ambrose Reeves, on 17 June. Tributes were made by, among others, Chief Albert Luthuli, A. B. Xuma, Z. K. … As a young man Buthelezi had written letters dictated by Seme when he was unable to write after losing an eye in an …

… or Transvaal Republic, was granted self-government status by Britain, according to the terms of the Vereeniging Peace … May 1902. The implementation of this term was precipitated by the replacement of the Conservative government in Britain by the Liberal administration in 1906. Transvaal was followed …

… Black and white poster. Notice of a music concert by the College of Music, at the Baxter Concert Hall by the Contemporary Music Ensemble. on Saturday 13th October 1984. Sponsored by Samro. …

… the foot of the Piketberg Mountain Range. It is surrounded by fields of wheat that change colour with the seasons - from … its Mountain Range, which stands alone, an island bordered by only three towns - Aurora to the West, Redelinghuys to the … day, you can see Table Mountain. Military outposts placed by the Cape Government in 1655 to fight the Khoi people in …

… Journal article with a reaction by Desmond Tutu to a statement made in Parliament by Dr Koornoof about an alleged conspiracy by certain organisations to encourage squatters to engage in …

… Comments by Finance Officer, elect, of the National Union of South African Students, refuting claims by the Schlebusch Commission of financial irregularities by the National Union. Cites sections of the auditors' …

… of Admiral Antonio da Saldanha who was wounded there by the Khoikhoi , whilst taking water. In 1601 the name was applied to the present Saldanha Bay by the Dutch navigator Joris van Spilbergen, who then also … Bay during the 17th and 18th Centuries, were driven ashore by storms.  The Dutch Colonists nevertheless persisted with …

… the Katsina state of Nigeria, upheld a sentence of death by stoning for Amina Lawal. The 31 year old woman had been convicted of adultery by a village court for having a child more than nine months after her divorce. She was not represented by a lawyer at the hearing and the man who allegedly fathered …

… led to the development of Afrikaans, as it was employed by the servants, slaves and indigenous traders to communicate with the Dutch. This is substantiated by the variety of influences present in Afrikaans. These … The popularity of Afrikaans and its subsequent endorsement by the Apartheid government, have their roots in the …

… Queenstown regional conference in 1953. It was endorsed by the ANC national conference held in December. The convention was attended by approximately 3,000 delegates from different racial groups … were blocked on their way to attend the convention by the police, who were also present at Kliptown. The …

… the whole exercise turned out to be farce, rejected by the majority of these communities and by the rest of the oppressed and democratic forces. How do … an attempt on his part to get out of a crisis generated by the growing power of the oppressed masses and the …

… Palestine. Poem entitled 'Gone are those we love' by Fadwa Tuqan. Artwork of a masked head and a hand holding a scythe by Palestinian artist Kamal Boullata. Issued by League of Arab States, London Office. …

… wagons. This changed after the annexation of the Cape by the British in 1806, when a new market was established … Malay Quarter, the Square at this stage began to be used by Cape Town's coloured residents. By the 1860s its area had been reduced considerably at which …

… similar to those that led to the earlier proclamation made by then President F.W. de Klerk to free the jailed ANC leader … The announcement was made in Parliament on 1 February 1991 by de Klerk that he intended to repeal apartheid laws and was met with ridicule by some members of parliament and outright hostility by …

… Ocean. The original Inhabitants were introduced to Islam by Arabic immigrants from around 7th Century and the Region was ruled for Centuries by a succession of dynastic Sultanates, vying for power. The … regime was established. Following the military defeat by Ethiopia, the regime was overthrown and Somalia has since …

… Circular, issued by the Soweto Students' Representative Council, calling for a boycott and stayaway by parents and workers from the 13-15 September 1976 in sympathy with those killed or detained by the police. Issued in English, Zulu and Sotho. …

… A flyer published in Zulu by the Black Peoples Convention urging unity and solidarity of its members. The flyer is accompanied by a handwritten draft in English and a translation from the Zulu version by the Control Interpreter, Magistrate's Office in Durban. …

… anti-apartheid protests overseas were cautiously planned by communists linked to the South African Communist Party … against what it considered a threat on the state mounted by exiled liberation movements, notably the ANC and its ally, … with the Soviet Union, suggesting that it was being used by Moscow to pursue its Cold War agenda. By extension …