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… Rosa, in Skinner Street, became an autonomous institution by Act No 1 of 1910, largely through efforts by General J.C. Smuts . This institution was the forerunner … University was established as an independent university by the Private Act on the University of Pretoria (Act No. 13 …

… Paper by Dora Taylor on human rights violations perpetrated by the apartheid government. …

… another proof of the commendable work that has been done by the Special Committee against Apartheid under the able … exploited black labour force, as impoverished mothers and, by and large, as members of an oppressed community. They were … to know that whatever you call it - a reference book or by any other disguising name - to us it is a pass. And it …

… From the book:  No.46 - Steve Biko by Hilda Bernstein, 1978, South Africa What had Steve Biko done to be so persecuted by the police? Why did they pursue him so persistently and … and into exile. Using techniques and personnel taught by experts in the USA and Portugal, the security police waged …

… Gandhiji found that "passive resistance" was seen even by European friends as a "weapon of the weak." He sought a term which could be understood by Indians and make it clear that the resistance was out of … of India for freedom and dignity. It was influenced by the upsurge in India in protest against the partition of …

… other sections of the liberation movement were represented by delegates with full participation and voting rights".1 The … whose analysis of South African society was informed by the SACP's theory of Colonialism of a Special Type. The … including our Party in the revolutionary struggle led by the ANC". Therefore, "the consultative conference was …

… describes some of the successes and difficulties faced by political activists working in the coloured communities of … highly politicised during the 1980s, a central issue faced by activists was expressed as follows: I think that has been … explain their lack of participation, or their apathy, by saying, ‘We don’t actually have a history of feeling …

… Extracts from a reply by I B Tabata to allegations against the Unity Movement by Mr Mqotsi. …

… White, black and red poster. Issued by NCAR. Cartoon, by Grogan, showing forced removal. …

… organising vigilante groups. In the court action brought by Winnie Mandela on 15 August, and, it was claimed that the … disputes and a range of misdemeanours. Those found guilty by the makgotla officials were publicly flogged. The courts had no legal standing, but were not prohibited by the government. The youth were known to despise these …

… By at least the turn of the century, African churchwomen … Transvaal (who remain in the least Christianised today). By 1880 the new faith was relatively, established in most … has been suggested that such figures are usually inflated by about one-third for actual membership half for active …

… poor, landlocked country in West Africa . It is bounded by Niger to the east, Mali to the north and west, and Benin , … trade . These kingdoms were able to resist conquest by the Mali and Songhay Empires . Later in 1890, it was colonised by the French who rewrote the borders, according to these …

… war broke out. The MPLA which seized power was supported by Cuba and the Soviet Union and UNITA which went to war was supported by South Africa and the USA.The independence of Angola paved … negotiations with Angola to establish military bases, and by the end of 1976 the ANC had established its first military …

… the 2nd of December, 2001. The meeting will be opened by a political overview from the President which is expected … session of the ANC which was attended amongst others by all the provincial secretaries, provincial media liaison … on the state of HIV /AIDS in South Africa will be given by NEC member, Manto Tshabalala - Msimang on World Aids Day, …

… South Africa , the ' Ganesha Temple ', was built in 1898 by indentured bricklayer and temple architect Kristappa … deity Ganesh. The Shiva Temple was built in 1912 by master temple builder Kothanar Ramsamy Pillay . Crowned by a deeply modulated barrel vault, the temple’s design shows …

… open spaces constitutes the original campus as designed by architect JM Solomon in 1918. A number of important … also known as the Summer House, which was built originally by the Dutch East India Company on the Rustenburg Estate. The building was restored by Herbert Baker in 1894, at which stage it formed the focal …

… But amongst the cities black residents it was known by many names, most commonly referred to as "Town". This is … the city centre. While the Area was predominantly settled by Indians, it was also home to a small African and Coloured … of the Area were the first to be forced to move out by the Nationalist government after the passing of the …

… It was already well-established when it was purchased by James Cole, an eccentric trader who settled in Griqualand … and most sought after South African trade tokens by numismatists and serious Coin Collectors and Investors. … Griqualand, the once remote and isolated region bounded by the Drakensberg to the West, the Umzimkulu river to the …

… focus of these inquiries were largely on the role played by the agents of the apartheid government, reports on acts of … a commission of inquiry was set up.Chaired by Advocate Louis Skweyiya, the commission reported … no such policy in place with regard to abuses committed by its members.In 1995, the Truth and Reconciliation …

… of his pictures. This was to be the first picture painted by a black artist to enter a museum collection. In 1942, … and District Six. His artwork is highly sought after by collectors, but a lesser known fact is that he could play … Africa for Paris. He was employed as a pianist purely by chance at l'Echelle de Jacob (Jacob's ladder), a trendy …

… South African Department of Foreign Affairs, was arrested by the Mozambican police in Ressano Garcia. It was alleged … South Africa. McBride's arrest fuelled suspicions held by several South African political parties regarding his … put to rest allegations that the weapons were being used by former Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) soldiers to commit bank …

… arms to countries that abused human rights or were divided by civil war. In November, a commission of inquiry appointed by the new government held hearings into illegal arms trading by Armscor both before and after the election. Inquiries …

… the present developments of black nationalists possible. By bringing them education, by showing them this way of life, by bringing in industrial development, by bringing in the …

… Congress at Hammanskraal in December 1972, attended by approximately 200 African, Indian, and Coloured delegates … and opposition to multinational sport as advocated by the apartheid government at the time.  The organisation … the Minister of Justice prohibited all meetings by these organisations between 24 September and 20 October. …

… of Law, Education, and Social Sciences (1945), followed by Economic and Administrative Sciences (1954), Agriculture … was renamed the University of the Free State, followed by the incorporation of the Qwaqwa Campus into the … only has the University grown into an institution marked by distinctiveness in teaching, research, and public …

… became a centre for trade and Islamic scholarship. By the 18th century, a centralized political and … the European scramble for Africa, this system was replaced by French colonial rule in 1893. From 1904-1958, CÁ´te … but their political rights were withheld. However, by the end of World War Two, Ivorians were recognised as …

… Africa particularly after the takeover of the government by the National Party (NP) in 1948 led to friction between … Africa. The implementation of the policy of apartheid by the NP put South Africa on the UN General Assembly's … opposition to the policy of apartheid. This was followed by a resolution in 1977 on a mandatory arms embargo on South …

… from the urban Waaihoek Location protest against pass laws by taking a passive resistance stance, and refusing to carry … groups are in attendance; the convention is opened by the Mayor of Bloemfontein. 1950 18 March, The University …

… as its golden age. However the extent of suffering wreaked by the VOC in this period is incalculable. Many an East Asian country, such as Indonesia, that had been colonised by the Dutch because of the VOC project, still have to deal …

… as both federations were to some degree influenced by the Black Consciousness Movement, and - while agreeing on … 2007 FEDUSA and NACTU agreed to the formation of SACOTU. By 2014, while SACOTU was formally a trade union federation, …