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BiographyJacobus Herculaas de la Rey
… Jacobus Hercules de la Rey was the sixth child of Adrianus Johannes and Adriana (van Rooyen). He was born … Rensburg's house where the seer told them he had…
BiographyMongane Wally Serote
… education took place in the poverty-stricken township of Alexandra and later at Morris Isaacson High – the school … Movement (BCM) and was inspired by the…
ArticleThe Union of South Africa 1910
… Towards Union It is often assumed that the discovery of gold at the Rand was the chief cause of the South African War. This is not completely true, as ……
Statement of the President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, at the OAU meeting of Heads of State and government
… Statement of the President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, at the OAU meeting of Heads of State and government …
Current Members of Parliament of the 1999 National Assembly of South Africa
… Current Members of Parliament of the 1999 National Assembly of South Africa …
Former Members of Parliament of the 1999 National Assembly of South Africa
… Former Members of Parliament of the 1999 National Assembly of South Africa …
ArticleParliament of the Republic of South Africa
… Parliament of the Republic of South Africa …
ArticleThe Order of the Companions of O.R. Tambo
… This Order is to be awarded to foreign nationals (Heads of State and Government) and other foreign dignitaries. It is … friendship shown to South Africa. It…
ArticleConstitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
… The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa , 1996, was drawn up by the Parliament … came two years after the first democratic election (1994) of the…
ArticleOrigins of the Battle of Blood River 1838
… The Great Trek and the advent of the Mfecane The origins of the battle are a matter of considerable debate. The background to this event can be … Origins of…
20 Years of Democracy - Profiles of the Presidents
… vote for the first time on 27 April 1994 to mark the end of apartheid rule and establish a new Constitutional order. This year, 2014, marks 20 years of…
ArticleThe environmental impact of different types of transport
… to make the electricity that trains use; large amounts of coal have to be burned. The smoke also causes air … is carbon dioxide (CO2), which is a greenhouse…
ArticleHistory of the ‘Indian Opinion’ newspaper
… The Significance of Indian Opinion by Uma Dhupelia-Mesthrie Department of History, University of the Western Cape Address to … he published his book Hind…
The Order of the Star of South Africa
… and for defending the physical integrity and sovereignty of South Africa. It must also include contributions to peace … The Order of the Star of South Africa…
Statement of the Deputy President of the ANC, Nelson Mandela, at the Parliament of the Republic of Ireland
… Statement of the Deputy President of the ANC, Nelson Mandela, at the Parliament of the Republic of Ireland …
Commission of Enquiry into the Penal System of the Republic of South Africa
… Commission of Enquiry into the Penal System of the Republic of South Africa …
Address to the Joint Session of the houses of Congress of the U.S.A.
… Address to the Joint Session of the houses of Congress of the U.S.A. …
Address of the president of the republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, to the summit meeting of the OAU heads of state and government
… Address of the president of the republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, to the summit meeting of the OAU heads of state and government …
List of exhibitors - South African Society of Artists
… List of exhibitors - South African Society of Artists …
USA’s application of principles of Darwinism and Eugenics
… USA’s application of principles of Darwinism and Eugenics …
ArticleTimeline of the History of Rugby in South Africa
… Cape between the Army and the Civil service. 1879 Founding of the first two Whites-only rugby union clubs in South Africa, Hamilton and the Villagers. 1883…
ArticleThe aftermath of the Battle of Blood River 1838
… The fate of Natalia After the defeat of Dingane, the Kingdom of the AmaZulu was hurled into political strife. Mpande was … The aftermath of the Battle of…
ArticleRemembrance of Albertina Sisulu through the Work of Cartoonists
… struggle leaders that we have lost, our opinions and views of them are directly impacted by the way they were portrayed … they have past away. Here you will…
Federation of Amateur Theatrical Societies of South Africa (FATSSA)
… The Federation of Amateur Theatrical Societies of South Africa was founded in 1938 in Krugersdorp by the representatives of 20 amateur dramatic societies in…
Dr William Fehr (1892-1968), collector of art as history
… The name of Dr William Fehr should be familiar to many of those who … a text. The better to have a critical grasp of Fehr’s epic vision of South African…
ArticleA history of Soweto
… The consequence of this promising wealth was that a great number of people left their farms, rural homes and other towns in … resources. Early Settlements:…
ArchiveKeeper of the keys
… Desmond Tutu held in October 1989 about leadership and vision of peace. … Keeper of the keys …
CONFERMENT OF THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HONORIS CAUSA UPON FATIMA MEER
… CONFERMENT OF THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HONORIS CAUSA UPON FATIMA MEER …
ArticleLives of Courage
… The writing of the history of the Liberation Struggle only began in earnest after 1994 with the establishment of the new democratic government and the…
ArticleA Culture of Survival
… the city. Workers' wages did not keep pace with the cost of subsistence, and most black families lived below the bread … often had to supplement their…