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ArticleAftermath of the Bhambatha Rebellion 1906
… charged with high treason. They were initially sentenced to death, but their sentences were later commuted to life imprisonment on the island of St. Helena…
ArticleGrade 7 - Term 4: Co-operation and conflict on the frontiers of the Cape Colony in the early 19th century
… the Cape, there was no frontier. The Dutch settlers began to move further and further away from Cape Town, eastwards and northwards, in search of land to…
Apartheid-Crime in aftermath of democratic elections May 1994, December 1996
… Africa's first democratically elected government referred to as the result of a 'negotiated revolution'. As predicted, … no major force with any significant…
ArticleThe History of Christmas Day and its celebration in South Africa
… Bethlehem. The date is traditional and is not considered to be the actual date of his birth. The story of Christ's … giving of presents was used by…
ArticleWestern Cape Civic Association (WCCA)
… progressive political views. The WCCA was aligned to the UDF, but in July 1985 Ngxobongwana broke ties with the … in the Asiyi eKhayelitsha Campaign (we will…
SAAAH: “Reception / Perception”
… has resulted in a shift in emphasis from the author to the reader, or the production of art to its reception. Reception/perception problematises issues ……
ArticleNew Africa Theatre Project
… and professional theatre director, with the intent to create a space with means formally or informally for … The project recruited dancers, musicians and…
The adoption of the Freedom Charter
… Alliance met at the beginning of August 1955 and agreed to recommend the adoption of the document by each respective … Congress. A ‘million signature’…
ArticleAfrican Achievements and Potential
… the African continent has and in many instances continues to endure political instability and economic uncertainty. … devastating events it becomes…
Insurrections: The Storming
… Sumangala Damodaran, Sazi Dlamini and Neo Muyanga in 2011, to open a conversation between the imaginations of Indian and South African writers and musicians…
ArticleThe Storming: Insurrections Ensemble
… Sumangala Damodaran, Sazi Dlamini and Neo Muyanga in 2011, to open a conversation between the imaginations of Indian and South African writers and musicians…
ArticleThe South African War 1899-1902
… On 9 October 1899 the SAR issued an ultimatum to Britain and two days later, on 11 October the war was … than 200 million pounds and more than 22 000 men…
SAHO Timeline and Milestones
… films on gender issues. One of the directors was on hand to interact with the audience. Coloured, a documentary … the journey of those seeking recognition…
ArticleGrade 4 - Term 4: Communication through time
… from the development of a postal system right through to the cell phones that we use today. "Communication is the ability to share information. We need…
ArticleKKNK – Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees
… The Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (abbreviated to KKNK) is a national arts festival with a primary focus on … National Arts Festival , the KKNK launched…
ArticlePlacing the film “Inxeba – The Wound” in Historical Review
… a period of the male Xhosa initiation, which is referred to as ulwaluko. Two of the men (Xolani and Vija) are … and comments during his initiation pose a…
The National Arts Festival
… 1820 Settlers National Monument was opened as a memorial to the British immigrants in South Africa. They established … and other gatherings were held. The…
ArticleThe Linton Panel & the San language
… /Xam language was recorded almost in its entirety, thanks to the work of a German linguist, Dr WHI Bleek. /Xam speakers … /Xam people did not use abstract…
ArticlePublic Protest in Democratic South Africa
… Since South Africa’s advent to democracy in 1994, public protests either service delivery … and Ekurhuleni. Although there is no consensus on how to classify…
ArticlePretoria (Tshwane): The Naming of a City
… Pretoria is located in the north east of South Africa, to the north of Gauteng , and 60 Kilometres away from the … it was decided that the name of Pretoria…
Kingdoms of southern Africa: Thulamela
… the Pafuri area of the Kruger National Park and sits next to the Levuvhu River, which flows into the Limpopo River. The … confirms that the kingdom existed…
The CASA Conference
… which were theatres. The CASA foundation was established to organise the conference but it folded in 1990 after … Department of Arts and Culture and the…
The International Socialist League (ISL)
… of the South African Labour Party (SALP) as a reaction to the party’s support for South Africa’s participation in … began the War on War League. Members of…
ArticleNewspaper article: "The Coolies Here from the Natal Mercury", Thursday, November 22, 1860
… the arrangements, that latterly many of the planters began to doubt whether they were going after all to be the recipients of a boon, to which they have, for…
ArticleThe Aftermath of the war
… as well as with Lord Kitchener in Pretoria. Milner tried to prevent the talks because he felt that the Boers should … of Vereeniging Some Boers felt that it…
ArticleTransition and negotiation, 1990-1994
… into national, provincial, and local spheres. In order to avoid the tensions and conflict inherent in this … was adopted, which obliges each sphere of…
ArticleSouth African Association of Art Historians (founded 1984)
… association of art historians in this country. Its aim is to advance art and architectural history in South Africa, and to promote and uphold the status of…
Why have so many major South African films featured non South Africans in the starring roles?
… It is very hard to make a feature film, because feature films cost a lost of … (like banks) that invest money in feature films want to know that they will be…
ArticleBambatha Rebellion 1906
… unleashed one of the most brutal and bloody armed campaign to suppression the challenge to British colonial rule. The protest and subsequent armed … with the…
ArticleHuman evolution
… Evolution refers to the slow process of human adaptation over millions of years. The roots of humanity are believed to lie in South Africa, where the…