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… in Paris.  Her funeral was broadcast in South Africa by the SABC. The Funeral Speech (Eulogy) to Diana Princess of Wales was given by her brother Earl Charles Spencer, who lives in South … and their families and to assist children orphaned by the disease. "Caring for people who are dying and helping …

… the next century these underwent extensive alteration, and by the 1880's they bore no relationship to the original lines … increasing in population and property, and surrounded by a fertile soil; it enjoys an abundance of water, and, it … economy was based primarily upon pastoral activities, and by the 1880s much of its prosperity was being derived from …

… The decision which we have taken today is a refusal by Rhodesians to sell their birthright. And, even if we were … Defiant to the end, Smith denied the civil war caused by the actions of his regime and insisted there was nothing wrong with five million blacks being ruled by 200,000 whites. …

… who has inspired them. Extraordinary Lives is inspired by the BBC's “Great Lives” and is presented by Jonathan Ancer. It is produced by Triple World Score Media. …

… Rhodesia was subjected to anti colonial struggles led by Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) and Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU). By 1977 ZANU’s military wing, Zimbabwe African National … and brimstone, intensifying  armed attacks on Rhodesia. By the end of the year Muzerewa’a government was ready to …

… A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai M. R. K. Sastrie, who … with regard to my business capacity or my general conduct, by my superiors during my services under European officers … I know shorthand and typewriting, the latter can prove by the application itself as it is in my own hand. As for any …

… seen as an opportunity for German colonial expansion and by the late nineteenth century, an area including Tanzania … the Tanganyika Africa National Union (TANU), headed by Julius Nyerere, now the former president of Tanzania. Support for TANU grew, and by 1960, the first elections were planned for Tanganyika. On …

… fully launched. On 5 March 1916 South African Troops, led by General Jan Smuts , invaded East Africa in their … the war was approximately 7000 dead and 12 000 wounded by 1918. South Africa greatly assisted the Allies, and Great … Africa (although many South African troops were tied down by the failure to capture all the German East Africa forces) …

… of the revolt led to an extermination order, issued by Lieutenant General Lothar von Trotha, in which almost 65 000 Herero were either shot by German troops, or deliberately poisoned. This … for the1904 Herero genocide, which was set in motion by the Battle of Waterberg.  …

… Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew Document 4 - B.M. Kies "The Background of … May 1943 [”¦] The determined stand at present being made by the Coloured People is but one humble example of that new and militant spirit which is being shown by have suffered under the Herrenvolk. It is a part, however …

… A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai When the Group Areas … document has been specially prepared for this collection by Mr. Ranji S. Nowbath, who as a lawyer and journalist has seen at first hand the havoc wrought by the Act on the lives of individual Indians. The moving …

… that they became impoverished as cheap labour pools ruled by chiefs controlled by the apartheid state. …

… the Poverty Datum Line (PDL) were printed and distributed by the students to workers in industrial areas, outside … a minimum wage of R20 per week. The petition was ignored by the government's Wages Board, which had decided on a …

… The 'Committee of 10' formed by prominent Soweto residents, issued a programme for the … councils with limited powers, control being retained by the Bantu Administration Board. Source: Kalley, J.A.; …

… students of Clermont and Chesterville flouted school rules by leaving school premises without authorization in … that day the previous year.  Victoria Mxenge was shot dead by four men in her driveway in Durban. At that time she was …

… and the building was officially opened on 7 April 1915, by Governor-General Lord Buxton. It took over an area previously used by the citizens of Johannesburg as their Market Square, and …

… The monument created by Anton van Wouw , was put up in 1913 in remembrance of the … and eventual construction of the monument was actioned by Marthinus Steyn. (At that time he was the president of the …

… Royal Kraal is situated further north at Weltevreden. By special arrangement, both of these kraals can be visited by small parties. …

… of haemophilia and to bring the needs of those affected by the disorder to the attention of the wider public. The day is celebrated by haemophilia organisations with wide range of activities …

… South African President Thabo Mbeki, accompanied by Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota and Deputy Foreign Affairs … the rest of his delegation. Mbeki was received in Abidjan by the secretary general of the Economic Community of West …

… Relations with Algeria were restored after intervention by President Nelson Mandela. Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz … he stated that the two countries would strengthen ties by signing a bilateral agreement to develop areas of common …

… presidency of Lennox Sebe. In March 1990, Sebe was toppled by the military and replaced by Brigadier Joshua Oupa Gqozo. After South Africa's first …

… A fire reported to have been started by a gas cylinder spread through seven of a train’s eleven … train as some of the passengers tried to escape the fire by jumping off the train.  It is the worst train accident in … worst railway accidents in history was probably started by a passenger's gas-fired stove. ",From: The Free Library …

… In 1987 when I was first approached by Christopher Till of the Johannesburg Art Gallery to curate an exhibition of art by 'black South Africans, I spent much time consulting …

… formally Guine Portuguesa, was granted independence by Portugal. The country became independent eight months … his government was overthrown in a bloodless coup led by Prime Minister and former armed forces commander Joao …

… Droogegrond in 1904. The area was inhabited predominantly by Afrikaans speaking people. In 1964 it was granted its City Council status under the name of Lyttelton by combining the areas of Doornkloof, Irene and Lyttelton. …

… June 1990, Nelson Mandela visited Ottawa, Canada escorted by his then wife Winnie Madikizela Mandela. He travelled to … 1990. As he stepped onto the red carpet he was greeted by Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. In his speech, at …

… 1894 in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape. A civil engineer by profession, Clarence was in charge of construction of over … of career from civil engineering to archeology for Lowe. By 1935, Lowe was well known both locally and abroad as a …

… wooden schooner, weighing 341 tons. It was built in 1876 by Carnegie Peterhead, and was commanded by Captain J. Collie. On 30 August 1888, the Rosebud was …

… Mqikela's rule and Western Pondoland (the Nyandeni), ruled by his half brother Victor Poto Ndamase. Mqikela was succeeded by his son Chief Sigcawu (Sigcau). …