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… upgrading the settlement or providing an alternative due to the overcrowding in the area. A small number of brick … Crossroads, near Old Crossroads. The houses were leased to ‘legals’ who could afford them. In 1983, Dr. Piet … of Cooperation and Development, overturned this promise to Crossroads residents. He announced that all ‘legal’ …

… slum population of Cato Manor during the period of 1958 to 1965. View Larger Map Formerly a sugar cane plantation, … of Marshall which means ‘the place of Marshall’. It refers to Sir Marshall Campbell (1848-1917) the sugar cane farmer … Administration Board and, on 1 April 1977, was transferred to the authority of the newly defined KwaZulu government. The …

… of the Natal Indian Congress for twenty years (from 1920s to 1940s), was his uncle. Young people in 1930s were fighting … mid-1930s and its  secretaryfor one or two years. [He went to Cape Town in the 1940s and worked with The Guardian , the … get support for the struggle in South Africa. [He moved to the United States in the early 1960s(?)] 1920s As a child …

… South Africa is trying to turn Frontline States like Zimbabwe into police stations … is Zimbabwe that must stop us entering". He was referring to a recent issue taken up with Zimbabwe by Pretoria over four ANC people who had allegedly travelled to South Africa through Zimbabwe. "What is Zimbabwe required …

… Click on image to enlarge Declared a National Monument under old NMC … from the colonial times. The Victorian building used to be the Town Hall from 1885 to 1910 and today serves as the Main Post Office. The City …

… condition. Only the tall trees that formerly stood close to the street verandah have been removed. The land was … of Rustenburg. Following the restoration of independence to the Transvaal in 1881, Kruger moved permanently to Pretoria . At about this time he bought land from a James …

… turning points. It is our privilege as South Africans to be living at a time when our nation is emerging from the … bright dawn of freedom and democracy. We are gathered here to celebrate the progress we have made in securing that … of the injustices of the past and of the great debt we owe to those who suffered for freedom and justice. It has moved …

… which go a long way towards creating a climate conducive to negotiations. We welcome the lifting of the bans on the … will continue. These decisions subtract rather than add to the process of creating the proper political climate. They … and changed without delay. We urge the Pretoria regime to release Nelson Mandela without further delay. Questions …

… which go a long way towards creating a climate conducive to negotiations. We welcome the lifting of the bans on the … will continue. These decisions subtract rather than add to the process of creating the proper political climate. They … and changed without delay. We urge the Pretoria regime to release Nelson Mandela without further delay. Questions …

… was misunderstood, and a Pathan who had threatened to kill anyone who took the lead in applying for registration … the law. On the contrary, I thought it was honourable to give them. When, in the meeting in front of the mosque, there was strong opposition to the idea of Indians voluntarily giving their …

… indentured by the Governmentof Natal from 1860 onwards to work in the sugar fields. We should note that these workers were invited to make South Africa their home. They came here under an … In terms of this agreement the Natal Government promised to help them settle as permanent residents of the country, …

… Cape Province. Crossroads emerged as a shanty town close to the airport. It began when workers were forcibly removed from Brown’s Farm and sent to Crossroads. On their arrival they found only a bush and had to erect shacks for shelter. There were only a few houses. A …

… President Mbeki, so aptly remarked during his address to the Parliament of Uganda in December 2005: "You supported … knowing that their own brothers and sisters continued to endure oppression, repression and state terrorism simply … a result of Resolution 435 of the United Nations, designed to pave the way for the independence of Namibia. This …

… in the future;a confidence issuing from present attempts to make that future truly better for one city, one community … at times, with its imperfections. I am therefore honoured to be part of this historic occasion in the Friendly City. … on the rock of civic duty by a citizen, as committed to imparting academic knowledge t pupils as he was to uniting …

… in the future;a confidence issuing from present attempts to make that future truly better for one city, one community … at times, with its imperfections. I am therefore honoured to be part of this historic occasion in the Friendly City. … on the rock of civic duty by a citizen, as committed to imparting academic knowledge t pupils as he was to uniting …

… inaugurated as Prime Minister of Lesotho. In an attempt to nullify the outcome of the elections, 200 opposition candidates filed a High Court application to challenge the electoral process and demand access to electoral papers. When the court ruled in their favour and …

… What is the attitude of the South African government to Robert McBride's arrest? The position of the government … As far as we know, he had been on a private visit to Mozambique, the objective of which is not known to government. This matter is the precise subject of the …

… need for the leaders of all our people and communities to come together to shape a mutually acceptable new constitution for our … rule of law and lay the foundation for a nation dedicated to justice, democracy and freedom for all, through the …

… picturesque, Cape Peninsula. Extending for 2km from east to west, the level edge of its cliffs which tower nearly … stretches from North of Cape Town down the Cape Peninsula to Africa’s southwestern extremity, the Cape of Good Hope . … regions. There are five streams flowing off the mountain: to the North the Varsche River, to the East the Liesbeek; …

… representative leaders of the entire population is able to ensure lasting peace. The alternative is growing violence, … well-being of all in this country is linked inextricably to the ability of the leaders to come to terms with one another on a new dispensation. …

… were admitted; and 269 certificates of domicile belonging to persons already in the Colony were confiscated. Source: … and able report drawn by Mr. Smith and presented to the Honourable the Colonial Secretary. Before proceeding to examine the different points, we venture to draw Mr. …

… was erected by the celebrated Hajee Soofie who immigrated to South Africa in 1895. He was responsible for the … own expense, built a Madressa. An Orphanage was then built to house the Orphans and Destitutes. A portion of the … this piece of ground an Old Age Home was built. Next to the orphanage was a Kitchen and a place with Ablution …

… of Poland on 1 September 1939. This date is generally held to be the starting date of World War II in Europe. Britain … On September 4, 1939, the South African parliament refused to accept Hertzog's stance of neutrality in World War II and … Defence Force on a war footing. The question of whether to join the war was one of the most divisive issues to have …

… A significant challenge to state policy as regards the visual arts was undertaken at … this conference was extremely small indicating the extent to which black artists had become isolated from the white … by Masilo Rabothata We were there blowing our lungs out to sharpen their appetites so they could gulp down the wine …

… guests, Ladies and gentlemen: I am very pleased to be afforded this opportunity to address this distinguished gathering of our social partners, who are here tonight to lend support to an important project that brings together …

… in the discussion document, however the commission decided to further elucidate on the following issues; Imperialism 2. … and its impact in the African continent. 3. In responding to this challenge of imperialism the ANC needs to strengthen itself and other progressive forces and develop …

… Reddy & Fatima Meer Royal Visit 1947 King gave consent to the "Ghetto" Act A fairly large crowd assembled under the … NIC at the VDS Hall last Sunday, with some dissent decided to boycott the Royal visit. Mr. B.A. Maharaj, who presided, … Commonwealth of Nations and as he had given consent to the vicious "Ghetto Act," were the Indians then expected …

… expresses its appreciation of the invitation extended to it by the Council. We take comfort, Sir, in seeing the … Zambia, a country that has offered itself as a haven to all genuine freedom fighters in the region. The people, … of the rest of the front-line States, given selflessly to the cause of freedom in South Africa and Namibia. We feel …

… with our struggle for freedom. We take this opportunity to repeat our heartfelt thanks to you all. Today, new conditions allow us to reach out as neighbours across the Atlantic, and indeed …

… while the traditional leader is co-opted and reduced to an employee of the Crown. Lugard employed this system with … However in reducing traditional systems of governance to a subordinate position in relation to British rule also undermined the social cohesion of the …