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ArticleA History of South African Literature, timeline 1824-2005
… colonisation of South Africa came the emergence of 'The colonial adventure' writer. These colonial writers were … into urban labour. 1911 Olive Schreiner's…
ArticleThe 1956 Women’s March in Pretoria
… The 1956 Women’s March in Pretoria , South Africa constitutes an especially noteworthy moment in women’s history. On 9 August 1956, thousands of South Africa…
ArticleHistory of slavery and early colonisation in South Africa
… wrought on African societies by the imposition of European colonial rule occurred in quick succession. In fact, it was … The Atlantic slave trade stands at…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1950s
… of Documents Act of No 67 of 1952 includes Black women. Florence Matomela, one of the first women volunteers during the Defiance Campaign is arrested and … A…
Learning about local history through pictures
… In this lesson we will investigate the history of different local areas and local events using these … Pictures are a great source to use to learn about…
ArticleGrade 10 - Topic 5: Colonial expansion in South Africa after 1750
… Grade 10 - Topic 5: Colonial expansion in South Africa after 1750 …
The ANC Women’s League in the Struggle for Women’s Rights in South Africa by Meghan Knapp
… Congress was created in 1912 and a year later the Bantu Women’s league was created. In 1944, women were granted … country have helped to shape the way that…
Women’s Resistance Against the Pass Laws
… During its long history of struggle, the ANC has always been in the vanguard … the masses are its power. There are thousands of men and women whose names are…
ArticleLiberation history Timeline 1960-1969
… and house arrests. 16 June, The bodies of three young women who had been hacked and stabbed are found in a … warned the members at the men’s hostel in…
ArticleWomen and The Food and Canning Workers’ Union
… in production by 400 per cent (Cameron, 1986: 90). Women were prominently involved in the food and canning … during World War II and the post-war era. Black…
ArticleThe history of labour movements in Namibia
… union movements were created exclusively for whites. The colonial ruler, the South African government, opposed the … freedom, different meetings took place…
CAPS Grade 5: Intermediate Phase History - Term 1
… GRADE 5: INTERMEDIATE PHASE HISTORY - TERM 1 Topic: Hunter-gatherers and herders in … CAPS Grade 5: Intermediate Phase History - Term 1 …
For Freedom and Equality: “Celebrating Women in South African History”
… For Freedom and Equality: “Celebrating Women in South African History” …
ArticleFederation of South African Women (FEDSAW)
… The Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW or FSAW) was launched on 17 April 1954 in … as the first attempt to establish a broad-based women’s…
ArticleA history of Apartheid in South Africa
… and policy of apartheid Before we can look at the history of the apartheid period it is necessary to understand … Congress delegation to England, June 1919…
ArticleThe 1956 Women’s March, Pretoria, 9 August
… ‘Strijdom, you have tampered with the women, You have struck a rock.' So runs the song composed to … to send delegates to the mass gathering in August. The…
ArticleAbout Nkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Project
… The Nkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition is a national competition that has taken … The aim of the competition is to increase the interest in…
General South African History Timeline: 1970s
… 1971 The Natal Indian Congress is revived. The Voice of Women magazine is launched. Despite the formative influence … 13 October, South Africa Signs treaty…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1980s
… for South Africa. 1980 The number of economically active women in South Africa is at 31.5%. Fatima Meer builds schools … Eloff, to investigate the inception,…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1920s
… as The Rand Rebellion. The first significant action by women in the rural areas occurs in Hershel. Boycott of stores … (SANNC) Wage Act. Attempt to extend…
ArticleThe Angolan Civil War (1975-2002): A Brief History
… in a mostly bloodless coup, thereby ending Portuguese colonial rule in Africa. Thus, Angola attained official … Angola’s hard-won victory problematic. As…
History of Makhanda (previously Grahamstown)
… History of Makhanda (previously Grahamstown) …
Amersfoort Legacy: A history through pictures
… Amersfoort Legacy: A history through pictures …
ArticleLiberation history Timeline 1900-1909
… Liberation history Timeline 1900-1909 …
ArticleMaritime history and heritage: shipwrecks
… Maritime history and heritage: shipwrecks …
ArticleHistory of ‘New Age’ Newspaper
… History of ‘New Age’ Newspaper …
History and archaeology in education
… History and archaeology in education …
Conducting and presenting oral history
… Conducting and presenting oral history …
Role players in Rustenburg History
… Role players in Rustenburg History …
ArticleA History of the Bulhoek Massacre
… A History of the Bulhoek Massacre …