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EventRobert Koch announces the discovery of a rinderpest vaccine
On 10 February 1897, Robert Koch, a German bacteriologist, discovered a vaccine successful in the prevention of the animal disease, rinderpest. Robert Koch…
PlaceFort Beaufort
… 14,675 residents, of whom 2,934 were literate 1904 census: 19,956 residents, of whom 5,096 were literate It has …
EventThe Eureka Diamond is sold in London for 5 700 Pounds
… The 21.19 carat diamond that would come to be known as the Eureka … [online], Available at www.miningweekly.com [Accessed: 05 April 2013]|DS, A History of…
EventConservative Party leader, Dr Andries Treurnicht, dies in Cape Town.
… Dr Andries Treurnicht was born on 19 February 1921 on Middelpos farm in Piketberg, Western …
PlaceMasorini
In the shock waves following the rise of the Zulu kingdom early in the 19th Century, Masorini ended as a settlement. This site is situated some 11km from the…
ArticleThe Founding of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
… Ramakatsa 16.Sam Matiase 17.Alfred Motsi 18.Parks Khayane 19.Patrick Sindane The EFF Founding Constitution EFF Founding …
ArticleTransport in the air
Ancient stories tell of people's desire to fly like a bird. The Greek myth about Icarus and Daedalus is one of the most famous stories. According to the story,…
ArticleCODESA 2 Timeline
… Codesa plenary takes place. No agreements are ratified. 19 May 1992: Senior ANC negotiator, Mohammed Valli Moosa …
Cape Slave Naming Patterns by Robert Shell
When Robert Semple visited Cape Town in 1804 he correctly noted the significance of the naming pattern for Cape Slave owners: It may here be observed that the…
PlaceLovedale Missionary School
… https://www.scross.co.za/2017/05/lovedale-mission%E2%80%88from-soga-mbeki/ …
EventZuma announces freeze on university fees increase
When the government announced a 10.5% increase in tertiary education fees, due to the high inflation of the South African economy, the news fell on an already…
EventOne of the most infamous murders in South Africa takes place
… 19 year old Marlene Lehnberg hired Marthinus Choegoe to …
Pro Veritate
Pro Veritate, a Christian monthly journal, reflects a theological point of view towards the ideologies of the ruling National Party. Christian viewpoints on…
EventZuma announces freeze on university fees increase
When the government announced a 10.5% increase in tertiary education fees, due to the high inflation of the South African economy, the news fell on an already…
The Mission: A Life for Freedom in South Africa by Denis Goldberg
… number 8 Chapter 18 New Life Number 9 2002- 2009 Chapter 19 Last thoughts – for now Appendix 1: Time Line of South …
PlaceAlphen; Constantia Road, Constantia- Cape Town
The Alphen Estate was granted to Theunis van Schalkwyk in 1714. Its Historic Homestead is a square plan double-storey manor House with a well proportioned…
PlaceGeorge Harrison Park
… to the records the park forms part of two claims* (No. 19 and 21) which were granted to George Harrison and his …
EventDaily Dispatch editor, Donald Woods is banned
… enforced the Newspaper and Imprint Registration Act no 19, a version of an earlier act that required that all … [online], available at www.historymatters.co…
EventGabon gains independence from France
On 17 August 1960 Gabon, the last of the four territories, which had formed French Equatorial Africa, achieved independence. Gabriel LÁƒÂƒ©on M'Ba become the…
EventThe Table Mountain cableway, one of the biggest tourist attractions in Cape Town, is inaugurated
… could ascend the mountain in under 10 minutes and carried 19 passengers and a conductor. …
EventGriffiths Mxenge is murdered
… was severely mutilated in an act of barbaric brutality on 19 November 1981. His murderers used three okapi knives, a … Learn [online]. Available at www.ru.ac…
EventGovernment admits responsibility for Mdluli’s death
… National Congress (ANC) member, Joseph Mdluli (50), on 19 March 1976 and agreed to pay damages to his family. A …
EventSA signs multilateral treaty on the civil liability for oil pollution damage
… On 19 June 1975, South Africa signed a multilateral treaty on …
EventFearon Fallows, first Astronomer Royal at the Cape, is born in England
… especially subjects like mathematics. At the age of 19, he became an assistant at a school, and went on to study …
EventInternational Year of Mobilisation for Sanctions against South Africa is launched
… of racial discrimination since its formation in 1945. On 19 November 1946, during its first session, the UN General …
ArticleMahatma Karamchand Gandhi Timeline 1910-1919
… legal practice in Gandhi's Johannesburg office. April 19, Smuts, in interview, told Gandhi he would pass UIRB in … Settlement contained in his letter of…
ArticleCaste - meaning, profession, religion
… disputes etc. www.lankalibrary.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4576 Sanar - Toddy drawers - extract juice from plam …
PlaceMvezo, Eastern Cape
… receive gifts from their Chief Mandla Mandela.(SABC) ... 19 great Nelson Mandela quotes that helped change the world …
Denis Goldberg: Freedom Fighter and Humanist
… in Education - Thoughts on Teaching Methodology Chapter 19 Ambassador for Solidarity Chapter 20 Denis Goldberg: …
PlacePump House, corner Prince and Sir George Grey Streets, Oranjezicht.
From the 17th century onwards, water for Cape Town's domestic use was fetched by slaves from public fountains. The Pump House was named as such because it is…