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… struck after a bitter, two year struggle for recognition by the Black Allied Mine and Construction Workers Union. … mine owners fired all of the workers, who then responded by occupying the living compounds attached to the mine. The … their occupation a few days before 34 miners were killed by police gunfire. “I pleaded with them,” the Mail & Guardian …

… of stillness overtakes, of slow, quiet lives untroubled by the outside world. On Voortrekker Road, the town’s main … under the shade of the great pines. A donkey cart plods by. This is another world, a place time forgot: a living … Chris Haw here and inspired a collection of powerful works by local artist Rina Coetzee. Most famously it’s where …

… the southern tip of the same continent, is aptly captured by Edward Behr in his book, "The Algerian Problem" quoting a report by Jules Ferry, who helped to establish France as a colonial … from the colonialists was repeated in a different way by Lord Shaftersbury about South African in a meeting called …

… of numerous struggles for human rights and dignity waged by ordinary working people. We commend the Constitutional … We are deeply concerned that a number of proposals made by various parties, if accepted, will fundamentally undermine … and even reverse some of the democratic gains made by working people. We respond to some of the areas which are …

… fountain, was originally the southern part of a Farm owned by Frederick Jacobus Bezuidenhout, and was proclaimed a … In 1897, the freehold of the Suburb was bought by a Company owned by the 'Mining Magnate'- Barney Barnato, and the District …

… society with a strong army able to prevent colonisation by early Portuguese explorers. However, the Fang were not … from settling on the island of Biko, which was inhabited by the Bubi society. In 1778 Portugal traded the islands to … closed off from the world. In 1979, Macias was overthrown by his nephew Teodoro Obiang Nguema. By the time Macias' rule …

… to a man named: 'Ferreira'. In 1849 it was purchased by John Goodrick who, with the help of his son, built a … home's replica architecture is historically notable. Built by the Durban City Council , this site was donated for heritage purposes by George Churton Collins and opened on the 12th of June …

… In the early 1900’s land was set aside by the owners at Timour Hall Estate for the establishment of … On April 11 1904, the first pupil was enrolled. By February 1918 the enrolment had increased from 295 in 1916 … In February 1941, a hard-of-hearing class was established by Mrs Mary Kihn who was to play a major role in this field …

… from governments across the globe, it was never celebrated by the South African government. This award pressured President P. W. Botha's regime by its recognition of a visionary in the South African … South African Council of Churches understood the decision by the African National Congress (ANC) and Pan Africanist …

… natural causes. They were unexpectedly attacked at 3 am, by assailants who kicked doors and randomly shot at anything … moved or talked in the house. The attack, later dubbed by the press, the "Trust Feeds Massacre" left 11 people dead … woman. The investigation that ensued was hampered by silences or unco-operativeness of police witnesses, …

… at Amadola. A year later it was attacked and burnt down by amaMfengu warriors. The name amaMfengu means “wanderers” … formed from the tribes that were broken up and dispersed by Shaka and his Zulu armies in the Mfecane wars. Most of … settled amongst the Xhosa. After some years of oppression by the Gcaleka Xhosa (who called the Fengu their “dogs”), …

… Sharia law in Nigeria was challenged internationally was by 31 year-old Amina Lawal. She was raped by a family friend, and having had a child as a result, was … In 2003, an Islamic court of law sentenced her to death by stoning. The following year, in the Bauchi state of …

… Arthur Chaskalson was appointed by President Nelson Mandela in June 1994 to be the first … Technical Committee on Constitutional Issues, appointed by the Multi Party Negotiating Forum in May 1993 to give … counsel in several cases in which challenges were launched by the LRC against the implementation of apartheid laws. He …

… Democratic Republic of the Congo) lies has been pervaded by conflict and instability. This can be traced back to the … resources in Africa. The Kongo Kingdom was first explored by the Portuguese, who traded in goods and slaves with local … only in 1867 that the heart of the Congo was penetrated by European explorers. One in particular, Henry Stanley …

… communist rule The North Koreans were heavily supported by soldiers from the People's Republic of China, received large amounts of weapons, and were supported by squads of aircraft supplied by the Soviet Union, piloted by Soviet and Chinese pilots. In …

… Arising from our 2009 elections victory, the ANC is faced by two strategic tasks, namely, using the state power to fast … in us, as their trusted liberator. This is propelled by an understanding that the ANC essentially exists to serve … and in driving its campaigns, which is underpinned by an understanding that the people of South Africa remain …

… workshops interpreting and re-enacting a story told by the Xam (Cape San) people who occupied the area they live … including fire dancing, music and mythical objects made by the learners. It is preceded by a lantern-lit procession followed by the performance. …

… in October 1929. This double-storey Complex was founded by the Honourable V.S. Srinivasa Sastri , who was appointed … the Indian Government , to South Africa in 1927. Designed by the Architect Hermann Kallenbach , a close friend of Mahatma Gandh i. By agreement with the Smuts administration , Srinivasa Sastri …

… On the slopes just above the land presently occupied by the University of Cape Town, a cage like structure was … road. In 1930 this structure was demolished and replaced by a new lion enclosure which was known as Groote Schuur Zoo. … a huge Court partly paved with marble and surrounded by colonnades for his lions, so that the king of beasts might …

… The colonization of Congo was precipitated by the persistently violent and cunning efforts of King … well as the European explorer, Henry Morton Stanley. [i] By 1884-5 as evidenced by the Berlin West Africa Conference , European states …

… to the factory owners. The working class is exploited by the factory owners who own the means of production. They … constantly strive to increase their real wages - in effect by reducing profits for the factory owners. In a complex … that the middle classes sought to increase their profits by lowering workers' wages - in effect by increasing the …

… . Its original construction dates from 1770 and was built by Cornelis de Waal, who purchases the Property in 1746. The House was extended in 1820 and again in 1830, probably by Cornelis Mostert, who acquired the Farm in the early 19th … main homestead, became part of the Valkenburg Institution. By the 1970's the building had fallen into disrepair and its …

… This bronze artifice, cast by the Bocarro family, also known as the Miracle Cannon , was … stone: Wording on English commemorative stone: DONATED BY COMMANDER C J ALLEN 30 JUNE 1993 IN MEMORY OF PORT … 2500 KG COVERS THE SITE OF THE WRECK IT WAS CAST IN BRONZE BY BOCARRO IN THE PORTUGUESE TERRITORY OF MACAO, CHINA IN …

… up demonstrations against a "rebel tour" of South Africa by the English Cricket team. Angry anti apartheid … Congress demonstrated against a visit to South Africa by the British cricketers. The tour of South Africa which … as David Graveney and John Emburey. The tour was organised by the Managing Director of the South African Cricket Union …

… This was a South African security operation undertaken by agents located in Zimbabwe . Philip Masiza Conjwayo, one … Branch. Conjwayo confirmed to the ANC that he was handled by Captain Mary Baker of the South African security police. … Before he drove the truck, it was booby-trapped by Mr Kit Bawden and Mr Michael Smith. They then followed …

… were required to support the bill, which was passed by the National Assembly 230 to 41. The measure was opposed by almost all opposition parties except the Democratic … on the issue. The acceptance of the bill was denounced by other African countries. The bill provided for …

… Nations (UN) housing expert, said most of those displaced by President Robert Mugabe's May 2005 eviction campaign … what he called a "shocking" lack of pressure on Zimbabwe by the international community. The Mugabe government used … ruling party reacted angrily to a resolution passed by African lawmakers to send a delegation to probe human …

… commander-in-chief of uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), was marked by a call for his release by China. This was publicized in the Communist Party organ, The People’s Daily, and an appeal signed by more than 2 000 mayors from 53 countries was made public …

… Minister of South Africa, Stanley Uys with illustrations by David Marais. Revolutions are Not Abnormal, Michael … in South Africa, Fatima Meer. The Abduction of a Community by Rabbi Dr. Andre Ungar. The Trial Begins, D.A. Leonard. The … Brown Town Blues, W.H. van der Eyken with illustrations by Mickey Munro. Towards an African Literature(VII), Dr. A.C. …

… top in black letters entitled "Message from the gallows" by D M Moisi. Black image of gallows and hangman's noose broken by spear. Issued by the "Save the Patriots" Campaign Committee. …