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… after Voorktrekker Sarel Cilliers ' horse, who drowned in a stream here-, the stream was named- 'Kroonspruit'. (Charl Arnoldus Cilliers was a Voortrekker leader and a preacher. With Andries Pretorius , he led the Boers to a huge victory over the Zulus …

… Christiana is a Town situated in the Bophirima Region of the North West … N12 between and Bloemhof and Warrenton , it also shares a border with Botswana in the North and is home to around 20 … Christiana Meyer, the only daughter of the then President Pretorius . Diamonds were discovered further down the Vaal …

… Griqualand West was proclaimed as a separate Crown Colony . The discovery of diamonds in South Africa in 1866 resulted in a flood of treasure hunters, especially from England , … Chief Mankuroane . In 1870, Transvaal President Andries Pretorius declared the diamond fields as Boer property. …

… to see this work finished. I have been fortunate to find a warmly supportive academic home as a Research Associate in the Department of General Linguistics … Prada Samper, Jeremy Hollmann and Justine Wintjes), Erin Pretorius, Kate Huddlestone, Alex Andrason, Erica George, …

… centre of Pretoria! The founder of Pretoria, Marthinus Pretorius declared the square to be used as a church yard and market place! The square was surrounded … amidst the trek oxen and the cattle and horses for sale. A first market shed was erected by the municipality after …

… like "the crushing" or "scattering". It describes a period of widespread chaos and disturbance in southern … and displaced clans. In 1820, Moshoeshoe became chief of a larger unit of Southern Sotho groups, who had fallen under … Viervoet in 1851. In 1851, Moshoeshoe also offered Andries Pretorius an alliance against the British in the sovereignty. …

… 1775 Apprenticeship laws are promulgated at the Cape. 1800 A massive drought begins in Southern Africa resulting in the … and the Ndebele leave the Pedi Kingdom and move in a southwesterly direction and settle near the Vaal River. … a simple system of governance was established with Andries Pretorius as President. He was assisted by a people’s …

… former Republic of the Orange Free State, it was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 27 January 1938. It had very humble begginings, when a Trekboer family, with the surname of Brits. Settled on the … Hoffman, Jacobus Nicolaas Boshoff and Marthinus Wessel Pretorius. They all lived in the dwelling during their terms …

… 1.5% of the Country's land Area, it is home to more than a quarter of South Africa's population . Of which in 2022, … which Pretoria was finally selected by: Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, in memory of his father, Andrius Pretorius .  It is also a place of rich culture; with a …

… Republic, Boshoff still managed to place state affairs on a strong foothold and made the administration more efficient. … venture and served as an important source of income. MW Pretorius succeeded Boshoff in 1860, chosen mainly because … were coming in to settle in the young Republic. During Pretorius' period in office, priority was given to the …

… of Blood River Heritage Site in KwaZulu-Natal represents a unique way of Historic storytelling because there are 2 … another prominent Voortrekker leader called: ' Andries Pretorius '. His group made a vow to God that if they were … is a deep natural drainage ditch). Trekker leader Andries Pretorius and his 470-strong group had their muskets and 2 …

… Rivalries between Potgieter and his fellow leaders Andries Pretorius and W.F. Joubert prevented the Boers from forming a strong government in the Transvaal . This was because the … by a Volksraad of 24 elected members and had Marthinus W. Pretorius , the son of Andries, as its first president. The …

… their lives, plus art exhibits & performances. It is now a Military Museum, which can be visited between the hours of … 4pm. The Old Presidency or Ou Presidensie (Afrikaans) is a Museum, art Gallery and Theatre in the City of … Hoffman, Jacobus Nicolaas Boshoff and Marthinus Wessel Pretorius. They all lived in the Dwelling during their terms …

… Kruger during the last days of his exile. It was made by a French sculptor; Archard. A figure symbolising the arrival of Christianity in the … is situated opposite the Hervormde Kerk between Plein and Pretorius Streets. Following the end of Apartheid in South …

… factors seemed to pave the way to apartheid, among them a colonial conquest, land dispossession, economic … at the Cape on 6 April 1652.  van Riebeeck had received a commission from the Dutch East India Trading Company (VOC) … of Dingane. The newly elected Voortrekker leader, Andries Pretorius, prepared the group for a retaliatory attack and …

… Cape Colony: An official newspaper press is established. A Government Gazette is issued. The establishment of an … as their servants. Dingane flees into Swazi territory. Pretorius instates Mpande as king. The Republic of Natalia … powers and when the Voortrekker head of state, Andries Pretorius, stages a failed siege against the British. As a …

… of South Africa’s Mpumalanga Province, Wakkerstroom is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Known for its … and rich Cultural Heritage , this charming Town offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of City life." … of the South African Republic: ' Marthinus Wessel Pretorius ', but it became popularly known as Wakkerstroom …

… the Cape Colony, crossed the Orange River and settled near a spring (fountain) in the vicinity of the current Old … clover) that grew around the spring. He built himself a small pioneer house and laid down a garden. The founding of … town. The next five Presidents, namely J.N. Boshof, M.W. Pretorius, J.H. Brand, F.W. Reitz and M.T. Steyn, who all …

… From the book: Kora: A Lost Khoisan Language of the early Cape and the Gariep by … to see this work finished. I have been fortunate to find a warmly supportive academic home as a Research Associate in … Prada Samper, Jeremy Hollmann and Justine Wintjes), Erin Pretorius, Kate Huddlestone, Alex Andrason, Erica George, …

… Click on image to enlarge It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 22 February … Fred Struben, George Walker and George Harrison, has a good case for claiming the title of rightful discoverer. … activities, he was reprimanded by President Marthinus Pretorius and, after handing over the gold, for which he was …

… it was relatively large, it was segmented and spread over a large Area in what is now the province of KwaZulu-Natal. … of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) , who established a good relationship with the ruling National Party. He also … 1838 the Boers under the overall command of Andries Pretorius defeated the Zulus at the Battle of Blood River, …

… modern English, they mean, “You can drive out nature with a pitchfork, but she will always return.” Back when Horace … state, the news of the so-called “suicide” had led to a public outcry and the establishment of an inquest—which … 45 years to the day after Timol’s death in custody, DR JP Pretorius of the Priority Crimes Litigation Unit in the NPA …

… led by Dingane at the Battle of Blood River, it became a powerful instrument in the arsenal of the White Afrikaner … Day) in celebration for what Voortrekkers viewed as a 'victory' over Zulu warriors near the Ncome River in … During the trek in to Natal, Afrikaners were led by W.J. Pretorius and S.A. Cilliers "to enter into a covenant with …

… independent from Britain. This means that it was not a British colony anymore. The name of the country changed to … of the four South African provinces. Cape Town began as a small trading post run by the Dutch East India Company … The first president of the ZAR was Marthinus Wessel Pretorius. In 1877 the British took control of the ZAR. But …

… The nineteenth century was a period of several events whose socio-political and economic … the area due to attacks by the Khoi and Xhosa return. May, A peace settlement is reached between the Batavian government … Khoikhoi within the confines of the colony had to have a fixed place of residence and carry a valid passes should …

… arrested for leaving South Africa ‘illegally`. Although a regular reader of the Manchester Guardian and the New … ANC but with two NUSAS4 leaders, Neville Curtis and Paul Pretorius in the autumn of 1971. By this time I had been … all the details, but if my memory is right, Curtis and Pretorius were working on a plan for NUSAS to initiate a …

… This building was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 1 April … History of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, by forming a Professional full-time Artillery Unit,'Batterij Dingaan' … a Burgher. To neutralise this perceived threat, H P N Pretorius and S P E Trichard, both Born in South Africa, were …

… and artist, Omar Badsha. The 75-year-old Badsha is a political and cultural elder. A colossus.  He has lived and made history as a political … in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images / Alet Pretorius) Image Source “One of the Truth and Reconciliation …

… Introduction More than two and a half centuries prior to the birth of Nelson Rolihlahla … at the Cape on 6 April 1652 . Van Riebeeck had received a commission from the Dutch East India Trading Company (VOC) … the Zulu . The newly elected Voortrekker leader  Andries Pretorius  prepared the group for a retaliatory attack and …

… of the south-western Cape, disintegrated within a matter of decades. Initially, a colonial contact was a two-way process. However, Africans … of Dingane. The newly elected Voortrekker leader, Andries Pretorius, prepared the group for a retaliatory attack and …