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CAPS Grade 4: Intermediate Phase History - Term 1
GRADE 4: INTERMEDIATE PHASE HISTORY - TERM 1 Topic: Local History Suggested contact time One term/15 hours …
ArticleEarly civilisations
In various parts of the world, different civilizations arose. Many of these major civilizations were located in fertile areas near large rivers. Most of these…
ArticleYusuf Dadoo Centenary Celebrations
2009 marked 100 years since Yusuf Dadoo was born in Krugersdorp, West Rand on 5 September. Today, he like many activists of the South African socialist…
ArticleCall for submissions: The Politics of Armed Struggle in Southern Africa Conference
Conference: THE POLITICS OF ARMED STRUGGLE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA Conference Date: 23-25 November 2016 Venue: University of the Witwatersrand (Johannesburg) …
ArticleGrade 4 - Term 4: Communication through time
Communication through time, topic focuses on how communication has changed over time and how many forms of communication have stayed the same. We first learn…
Grade 10 Archive
This archive features classroom material that is no longer required in the curriculum. The Slave Trade: One of the most controversial issues regarding…
Learning about history through objects
Investigating the Toy box: objects Sometimes we do not have written records or pictures to help us find out information about the past, only the objects that…
ArticleCapitalism in the USA 1900 to 1940
How did the Great Depression in the USA bring about a crisis of capitalism? Background and focus It is important to understand that the focus of THIS section…
ArticleThe History of Christmas Day and its celebration in South Africa
Christmas Day, celebrated on December 25 in Catholic, Protestant, and most Orthodox churches, is a public holiday in South Africa. On this day Christians…
Buddhism
Buddhism Please note: this information was added recently and is not complete. If you would like to contribute a lesson on this topic or have any content…
CAPS Grade 5: Intermediate Phase History - Term 1
GRADE 5: INTERMEDIATE PHASE HISTORY - TERM 1 Topic: Hunter-gatherers and herders in southern Africa Suggested contact…
ArticleSummary: The Kingdom of Mali and the City of Timbuktu in the 14th Century
… between 300,000 and 700,000, covering not only religious topics but secular sciences, philosophy, history, and …
Biography of Lefifi Tladi by Paul Linck
Abstract: This paper focuses on the life on Lefifi Tladi. Tladi is an artist, poet, and jazz singer that went into exile in South Africa because of apartheid…
ArticleIndia, Mughal Empire, 16-19th Century
The Mughal India 1526-1858 The Mughal Empire: government and society The Moghuls were a powerful Muslim family who came from lands that are today part of…
South African Youth Revolutionary Council (SAYRCO)
… of Johannesburg, for a series of seminars on a range of topics. The seminars were organised by the Wlgespruit …
Khoisan Identity
… within post-apartheid South Africa which continue to be topics of debate, especially among Khoisan leaders. A central …
Ruth First Untold by Jerry Saena
… environment that was solely based on the intense political topics that included people of all races and classes. Ruth’s …
ArticleThe legacy of the French Revolution
A legacy is the long-term effect of something. A person or an event or a piece of writing from the past may still shape what people believe and how they live…
ArticleConference: The Politics of Armed Struggle in Southern Africa
REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE - CLICK HERE The Wits History Workshop, the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) and South African History…
European Revolutions 1750-1850
In this topic, we will identify and explain the changes that took place in Europe between 1750 and 1850. Change is the driving force in history. Without…
Zarina Maharaj Biography by Sarah Rahimi
… as in present day through various projects, dealing with topics such as gender development and women empowerment. …
CAPS Grade 5: Intermediate Phase History - Term 2
GRADE 5: INTERMEDIATE PHASE HISTORY - TERM 2 Topic: The first farmers in southern Africa Suggested…
ArticleImperialism and socialism in the context of Africa
Please note: This topic's content was written in 2003 and is part of the old curriculum content, we have modified it slightly to fit the new curriculum but we…
ArticleThe Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire was one of the most powerful states in the world during the 15th and 16th centuries. It lasted until the 20th century. …
ArticleHermanus Loots aka James Stuart Timeline
1936 Hermanus Loots is born in the Kat River area of the Eastern Cape (19 July).[i] 1954 Matriculated from John Bisseker High School, in East London,…
ArticleTransport on water
Transport on water Ships and boats are as old as the desire to travel over and across water, and to fish. Boats are smaller than ships. They can be powered by…
European Societies in the Middle Ages
The Middle Ages in Europe, a feudal society Glossary Feudal Society: The stage of society that preceded capitalism, during which a small elite (the…
References and links: Local History
Books Cameron T. (ed) 1986. An Illustrated History of South Africa. Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball. Carruthers V. 2000. The Magaliesberg. 2nd ed. Pretoria:…
Article“The Dark and Heavy Shadow”: Gender Based Violence and Anti-Gender-Based-Violence Campaigns in South Africa
What is Gender-Based-Violence and who does it affect? Gender-Based-Violence (GBV) is any violent act or action directed at a person on the basis of their…
PUBLIC RESPONSE TO SAHO WEBSITE
… site! Some links are broken unfortunately in the classroom topics . I want to use the Museum one in the Archaeology on …