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… Many of the Farms described by writer Herman Charles Bosman in his … character Oom Schalk’s day had mostly been shot out by the late 20th Century and it was nigh impossible to imagine a … dotted with inselberg's, (An inselberg is an isolated rock Hill, Knob, Ridge, or small Mountain that rises abruptly …

… This is the seventh address in the Hoernle Memorial Lecture series deliverd by Dr. H.J. Van Eck. He describes very clearly the economic conditions in South Africa at the time and … Some aspects of the South African industrial revolution …

… German bacteriologist, discovered a vaccine successful in the prevention of the animal disease, rinderpest. Robert Koch was brought to South Africa by the Cape Government to investigate and find a cure for a … of Southern Africa, Cape Town : NASOU, v. 6, 0-p. 426.| The great African cattle plague epidemic of the 1890's …

… Helen Joseph is one of the most well-known South African women to campaign against … This be Treason (1963) and Tomorrow's sun (1966). One of the accused in the infamous Treason Trial of the 1950s, and the first person … Side By Side: The Autobiography of Helen Joseph …

… The Formation school was opened by the acting president Henry E. Isaacs, who briefly outlined the nature and purpose of this school. The report includes … Report on proceedings at the National Formation School held at the Fedsem 11th-13th May, l973 …

… The diary of Maria Tholo - Introducing by Carol Hermer The diary of Maria Tholo - August 11 - 15 by Carol Hermer The diary of Maria Tholo - August 16 - 24 by Carol Hermer The … The Diary of Maria Tholo by Carol Hermer …

… Empire-builder and former prime minister of the Cape Colony , Cecil John Rhodes , was buried in the Matopo Hills, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe ). Rhodes visited … in 1901. He was already ill on his return to Cape Town in the early months of 1902 and died soon afterwards at his …

… The Pretoria show is an annual event that began as an … arts, entertainment, education and exhibitions over the years. The show began in 1939 and was only open to whites only. … The Pretoria Show is opened for all races …

… The British government closed its consulate and evacuated … in Angola, with Cuban forces fighting on behalf of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and South African troops for … ‘History of Angola’ in the History World Journal, p. 1| South African History …

… On this day in 1990, the African National Congress (ANC) veteran leader, Walter Sisulu, denied allegations levelled at his party by the South African parliament and press that the ANC was responsible for the unrest that broke out … 1990, p 37306 |  O'Malley Chapter 7: Political Violence in the Era of Negotiations and Transition, 1990-1994 from Nelson …

… Thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the Degree of BA Honours in Economic History at the University of Cape Town by Barbara Sudano, February 1984. … For freedom without hunger: aspects of the South African Congress of Trade Unions with reference to …

… P. W. Botha declared that he would never testify before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). He also stated … that he would never apologise for apartheid and he called the TRC "the fierce unforgiving assault" on the Afrikaner by the … PW Botha refuses to testify before the TRC …

… On this day twenty five years ago, the South African Communist Party (SACP) secretary-general, … many as Tshonyane (his clan name), was shot and killed in the driveway of his Boksburg home. Soon after, Janus Walus, a … to South Africa in 1982, was arrested in connection with the murder. He was linked to co-conspirator Clive …

… 1962, a member of Progressive Party Helen Suzman condemned the Immorality Act, saying that the law was bringing misery and deprivation in its wake and … into "peeping toms". Suzman made these statements in the House of Assembley, introducing an amendment to the …

… Speech delivered by the General Secretary at the African National Congress welcome rally in Cape Town, when the ANC welcomes the changing situation within South Africa, … Speech at the African National Congress welcome rally …

… The Museum is one of Johannesburg's premier Tourist Attractions, along with the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill. It is part of the Wits University Cultural Precinct, just three blocks from … The Wits School of Arts and Arts Museum …

… South African subsidiary to a new company established for the benefit of IBM South Africa employees. This was done, said company spokespersons, so that the newly independent company could fulfill IBM South … would no longer have assets, capital or employees in the country and would thus comply with the letter of the …

… On the night of 15 August 1985, South Africa's President P. W. Botha delivered the infamous "Rubicon" Speech in Durban. Minister of Foreign Affairs at the time, Pik Botha, had told the world to expect a radical … Mercer, D. (1988). Chronicle of the 20th Century, London: Chronicle Communications, p. 144.| …

… On 23 April 1984 the discovery of a virus that may cause Acquired Immune deficiency Syndrome (Aids) the disease that destroys blood cells, leaving its victims … hailed as a "monumental breakthrough" in medical research. The development was announced in Washington by the United …

… At the height of township violence in Transvaal, President F.W. … held a series of meetings to discuss means of quelling the unrest. Following these deliberations the government announced 'Operation Iron Fist' to put down … 1990 . Longman: London, p. 37698.|Meer, F. (ed) (1993).  The Codesa file. Durban: Madiba Publishers , p. 29. …

… course in which Blacks, Coloureds and Indians were denied the right to parliamentary representation. White political domination was maintained through the election of national office holders and by the extension of an all-white parliament. By 1964, limited …

… The Nelson Mandela Museum is a three component structure … centre in Mvezo and a youth centre in Qunu, all in the Eastern Cape. The museum was opened by then President of South Africa, … The Nelson Mandela Museum,  About the Nelson Mandela Museum , from The Nelson Mandela Museum , …

… At the begging of May 1900, the British Army, under Field Marshal Lord Roberts, launched an attack on the Orange Free State. President M T Steyn and General C R de … 1816-1991 ,(New York),pp 145-146| Dupont, J., (2001),  The Common Law Abroad : Constitutional and Legal Legacy of …

… FINAL PROGRAMME FOR THE NKOSI ALBERT LUTHULI ORAL HISTORY COMPETITION … Provincial officials to facilitate this. NB Should the requisite material not be handed over at the requisite time, the responsible learner or educator will … The Nkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition 2014 …

… Nelson Mandela was a member of the banned African National Congress and a famous black … South Africa. In 1964 Mandela was convicted of sabotage in the Rivonia Trial and sentenced to life imprisonment. On 4 June 1994, the first photograph of Mandela was released since 1964.The …

… The state of emergency in Kenya which had lasted from 1952-1959, probably the longest in the history of Kenya, came to an end. The state of emergency … this time - but Mau Mau waged a brutal civil war’ , from The Telegraph, 5 June, [online], available at … The longest state of emergency in Kenya ends …

… The African National Congress condemns the attack on Syria by the Israeli government. We view this as provocation that can … The attack of Syria by Israel, 7 May 2013 …

… The League of Nations, an international body which preceded the United Nations, agreed to hand over three former German colonies as mandates. Tanganyika, which formed the greater part of the German colony Deutsche Ostafrika, was … Dr. Heinrich Schnee, How the German Colonies Were Seized , Available at …

… Inn On The Square is located on Greenmarket Square which was a … distant travellers centuries ago. In 1834, this square was the site where the Declaration of the freeing of all slaves was made. The … /www.onomohotel.com/en/hotel/6/onomo-hotel-cape-town-inn-on-the-square 27658, 9/2/083/0012 …

… The defunct National Party registered a convincing victory in … local government elections held in Western Cape Province. The elections were closely contested between the National Party and the African National Congress at the … The National Party wins Western Cape local elections …