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ArticleColonial History of Port Elizabeth
… their territory. This expansion was first at the expense of the Khoikhoi and San , but later Xhosa land was taken as … White pioneers or ‘Trek Boers’ in the…
ArticleKingdoms of Southern Africa: Mapungubwe
… content This topic provides a brief introductory overview of the settlements in the Limpopo Valley before Mapungubwe, and a brief concluding overview of…
The Arrival of the Khoisan
… life began to change significantly in the Western part of Southern Africa. Herders, also known as the Khoikhoi, arrived, bringing with them a different way…
Prehistory of the Rustenburg area
… Prehistory of the Region Pre-history of Southern Africa Africans who worked with copper and iron … these Iron Age inhabitants are most likely the ancestors…
ArticlePrehistory of the Pretoria area
… in Southern Africa. This turmoil also changed the patterns of settlement and influenced the ethnic structure of the African population north of the Vaal. The…
Petros Mulaudzi of Nthabalala village
… My intention is to show aspects of village life through photographic images. These are just fragments of a much bigger picture of rural life; basic elements…
ArticleThe death of Samora Machel
… and her Independence. Machel was a revolutionary leader of the Mozambican liberation movement FRELIMO and Independent … the controversy surrounding his death…
ArticlePrehistory of the Bloemfontein area
… The origin of South Africa’s judicial capital goes back to the mid 19th … was the danger posed by armed Khoe (Korana) and groups of mixed ancestry (Griqua)…
ArticleThe Causes of World War I
… dissent from the growing working class. The influence of socialist parties in France, Germany and Austria was … returned 110 Socialist deputies, as the…
Kingdoms of southern Africa: Thulamela
… The city of Thulamela from the air. It has walled areas like the ruins … Where is Thulamela? Thulamela is in the north-eastern part of South Africa near the…
ArticleThe History of Al-Shabaab
… movement in Somalia . The ICU began as a loose grouping of Sharia Courts that by 2006 had grown into a powerful Islamic militia which enjoyed control over…
ArticlePrehistory of the Durban area
… Prehistory of Southern Africa The Durban area is probably best known for … to the early 19th century. To understand the prehistory of the Zulu and related…
ArticleFederation of Transvaal Women (FEDTRAW)
… The Federation of Transvaal Women (FEDTRAW) was formed on the 8th of December 1984, bringing together close to 200 women from … over the Transvaal (now known…
ArticleThe Order of the Baobab
… service awarded is well above and beyond the ordinary call of duty. It is an award for exceptional and distinguished … be awarded in three Classes: Class 1 =…
ArticleExample of a local history: Pretoria
… The places we come from are a part of our heritage. Where we grew up and where we live are … to talk about Pretoria, the administrative capital city of South…
ArticleBonani Africa Festival of photography
… On 13 November 2001 the Director General of the Department of Foreign Affairs Mr Sipho Pityana launched the "Africa to … aims to forge closer cultural links…
Prehistory of the Nelspruit area
… Prehistory of the Nelspruit area Prehistory of Southern Africa Lying just below the escarpment, Nelspruit is the capital of a region with important Iron Age…
ArticleTimeline of the Bulhoek Massacre
… Enoch Mgijima is born at Bulhoek, Eastern Cape, the son of Jonas Mayekiso Mgijima. 1907 19 April, Enoch Mgijima, who … vision, he receives several…
ArticleHistory of ‘New Age’ Newspaper
… The Predecessor of this left-wing publication was The Guardian. The Guardian … against apartheid, especially in the 1940s. As a result of this newspaper's…
ArticleThe “Wind of Change” speech
… "The wind of change is blowing through this continent and, whether we like it or not, this growth of national consciousness is a political fact. We must all …
BiographyJeanie Noel
… Jeanie Noel was born in Durban as one of twelve children, however her family was fortunate enough … forced to leave their family home when the Group areas…
ArticleList of uMkhonto weSizwe Operations
… list was drawn from press reports and the Annual Surveys of the SAIRR. These are not MK records. There are probably … era and other difficulties in…
ArticleState of the Nation Addresses
… The State of the Nation Address (SONA) by the President of South Africa is a speech given by the sitting President of South Africa. It is normally an annual…
ArticleBattle of Blood River 1838
… In the early hours of the morning of 16 December 1838, a battle was fought between the Voortrekkers, under the leadership of Andries Pretorius , and the…
Budget Speeches of South Africa
… South African budget speech is given by the Minister of Finance. The event gives a detailed break down of the collected revenue of the prior year and how…
ArticleThe Aftermath of the war
… The Second Anglo-Boer War resulted in heavy loss of life for both the Boers and the British. The Boers had … should surrender completely. 15 May 1902 saw the…
The Order of Good Hope
… Foreign heads of state Neck badge This medal is awarded to heads of state and foreign dignitaries to signify peace, … The Order of Good Hope …
BiographyNomhle Nkonyeni
… , Eastern Cape . She started her acting career at the age of 19 years. In 2002, she received her Master’s degree in … as the Serpent Drama group. She…
ArticleOvercoming Adversity from All Angles: The Struggle of the Domestic Worker during Apartheid by Bennett Gwynn
… This article was written by Bennett Gwynn and forms part of the SAHO and Southern Methodist University partnership … project Overcoming Adversity from All…
ArticleList of parties 2009 Elections
… African National Congress Democratic Alliance Congress of the People Inkatha Freedom Party Independent Democrats … African People's Convention National…