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… Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew Document 48 - “The Anti-C.A.D. and the Trade … position ill more, the C.A.C. will be still further used by the Government and the to continue this foul task of … urges the organised Trade Union Movement as represented by the Cape Federation of Labour Unions, the S.A. Trades and …

… at the feet of the Mugabe regime, who despite mediation by South Africa, has failed to come to a politically … of the Zimbabwean people, was the general elections held by the Mugabe regime, which they have unfailingly  won for … currency has been devalued to levels last experienced by the German Mark after World War 1, that the Zimbabwean …

… Fort Wiltshire was erected by the British military during the frontier war of 1818-19, … Major WC Holloway. The project was originally commissioned by the Governor, Lord Charles Somerset, who then returned to … on leave. In his absence it was visited in May 1820 by his deputy, Sir Rufane Donkin, who found that the tower …

… that lashed large parts of Indian Ocean countries in 2004. By late January 2005, 4 South Africans remained unaccounted … South Africans responded admirably to the crisis generated by the Tsunami. Collective efforts by Pick ‘n Pay, the South African Red Cross and Netcare …

… Before European settlement, the area was populated by Khoisan hunter-gathers who lived largely off the ocean's bounty.  By the 17th century the Cape Peninsula and it's numerous safe harbors became highly coveted by Europe's seafaring powers. Thus did Jan van Riebeek arrive …

… of the South African Communist Party , was brutally killed by a letter bomb in Maputo, Mozambique, sent by South African government agents. First had left South … Mondlane University. Her funeral in Maputo was attended by presidents, members of parliament and envoys from 34 …

… New Zealand imposed a blanket ban on virtually all visits by sports teams from South Africa. The move by New Zealand was triggered by many issues, including the country’s apartheid policies. … M. ‘International Boycott of Apartheid Sport by Mary Corrigall’ , from South African History Online , …

… of the Transvaal, Paul Kruger’s bronze statue was sculpted by artist Anton Van Wouw in 1896. Wouw was commissioned by wealthy industrialist, Sammy Marks. The statue was finally … and later moved to the Pretoria Station. It was unveiled by then Prime Minister, Dr DF Malan on 11 October 1954. The …

… long leave spent in England. Reeves was not welcomed back by the South African government, because he believed in the … and publicised his views internationally. He was seized by police two days after his return and deported to England. His deportation was strongly denounced by the Rand Daily Mail, while Black rallies were called to …

… of Goshen with its capital in Lichtenburg is founded by a group of Afrikaner farmers on land allocated to them by Chief Matlaba, of the Barolong boo Rapulana and Chief … in Mafikeng. Conflict between these chiefs was caused by the demand for land and control of water sources. The …

… Africa's liberal abortion law was challenged in court by three Christian groups; the United Christian Action Group, … a fetus has a right to life. The court action was opposed by the minister of health, Dr Nkosazana Zuma, together with … Commission on Gender Equality, a statutory body created by the constitution. The three groups' application against …

… This was the third fort erected by the German firm Krupp and designed by von Dewitz and Werner. The German forts were of the … The rooms, or casements, of the forts were reinforced by covering them with an embankment. By May 1986 planning had …

… The three main Areas in Diepkloof are each characterised by Settlement type and income. The bigger part of Diepkloof … three- and four-roomed Dwellings, called ‘matchbox’ Houses by the locals, which were Built by the previous Government to accommodate the large number of …

… A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai Even though the South … of the constituent bodies as were to be elected by them, not exceeding three, as representing the South … 2.30 in the afternoon that day. I was met at the station by Mr. Ahmed Mahomed and two other friends and taken to Mr. …

… Africa known today as Kenya was predominately populated by farmers and herders, many of who had migrated from nearby … The small indigenous population of bush people was swelled by these migrants, who constitute the ancestors of Kenya’s … records exist, their migration has been reconstructed by archaeologists, linguists and historians, who have been …

… Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew Document 23 - The Freedom Charter adopted at … been robbed of their birthright to land, liberty and peace by a form of government founded on injustice and inequality; … boards, councils and authorities shall be replaced by democratic organs of self-government. ALL NATIONAL GROUPS …

… Draft of an article by I B Tabata about the Anti-Coloured Affairs Committee, responding to a statement by the same title by the All-African Convention. Intended for publication in …

… dancing at Notting Hill Carnival, in the United Kingdom, by M. Rusher, I.F.L. poem by Nefertiti Gayle. Poster by See Red Womens Workshop. …

… was considered to be only ceremonial. He was deposed by Idi Amin in 1971 and fled to Tanzania. In 1980 he returned home to Uganda following the Ugandan invasion by Tanzanian forces and the subsequent deposition of Amin. He … president until 1985, when he was deposed a second time by Museveni. When Britain granted independence to Uganda in …

… the original erven granted in Simons Town . Built in 1816 by PJ Truter Jnr, Collector of Customs who owned it until 1842. In 1840 it was leased by the government as a temporary isolation hospital for … name has to do with your your ambition and and being best by having a strong self -confidence. (This could have …

… A coup attempt headed by Brigadier-General Thomas Quiwonkpa, a faction of the … refused to accept the election and were threatened by Doe to accept them. As a result, the military decided to take power by force and restore democratic rule. Samuel Doe's rule of …

… or Transvaal Republic, was granted self-government status by Britain, according to the terms of the Vereeniging Peace … May 1902. The implementation of this term was precipitated by the replacement of the Conservative government in Britain by the Liberal administration in 1906. Transvaal was followed …

… Black and white poster. Notice of a music concert by the College of Music, at the Baxter Concert Hall by the Contemporary Music Ensemble. on Saturday 13th October 1984. Sponsored by Samro. …

… of elections in Zimbabwe. The imperialists, headed by Britain, are running a campaign to portray the ceasefire … and a return to the policy of a "voluntary" improvement by the racists of the life of the oppressed and exploited … and Angola. The situation calls for maximum vigilance by all anti-imperialists. Q :  How would you comment on South …

… the foot of the Piketberg Mountain Range. It is surrounded by fields of wheat that change colour with the seasons - from … its Mountain Range, which stands alone, an island bordered by only three towns - Aurora to the West, Redelinghuys to the … day, you can see Table Mountain. Military outposts placed by the Cape Government in 1655 to fight the Khoi people in …

… of Admiral Antonio da Saldanha who was wounded there by the Khoikhoi , whilst taking water. In 1601 the name was applied to the present Saldanha Bay by the Dutch navigator Joris van Spilbergen, who then also … Bay during the 17th and 18th Centuries, were driven ashore by storms.  The Dutch Colonists nevertheless persisted with …

… the Katsina state of Nigeria, upheld a sentence of death by stoning for Amina Lawal. The 31 year old woman had been convicted of adultery by a village court for having a child more than nine months after her divorce. She was not represented by a lawyer at the hearing and the man who allegedly fathered …

… led to the development of Afrikaans, as it was employed by the servants, slaves and indigenous traders to communicate with the Dutch. This is substantiated by the variety of influences present in Afrikaans. These … The popularity of Afrikaans and its subsequent endorsement by the Apartheid government, have their roots in the …

… Journal article with a reaction by Desmond Tutu to a statement made in Parliament by Dr Koornoof about an alleged conspiracy by certain organisations to encourage squatters to engage in …

… Comments by Finance Officer, elect, of the National Union of South African Students, refuting claims by the Schlebusch Commission of financial irregularities by the National Union. Cites sections of the auditors' …