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… As the only White amongst those convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the Rivonia Trial, Denis Goldberg … was consequently an exceedingly lonely sojourn. But, true to himself and the cause he had espoused from his youth, he … National Order of Luthuli (in Silver), “For his commitment to the struggle against apartheid and service to the people …

… into national, provincial, and local spheres. In order to avoid the tensions and conflict inherent in this … was adopted, which obliges each sphere of government to co-operate for the greater good of the entire country. The … Constitutional Court. An entire chapter is devoted to the establishment of state institutions designed to …

… at The Heads, and who drew the first map of the estuary) to the Governor of the Cape Colony, Lord Charles Somerset - … by the early 1800s, the current spelling - Knysna - seems to have been universally accepted. "The History of Knysna … Knysna Lagoon basin and the Heads, was first granted to Stephanus Terblans in 1770. But it was George Rex who …

… by a pro-sanctions lobbyist group in Southern Africa to persuade banks in the United States (US) not to allow debt rescheduling against South Africa were … The lobbyists argued that money, which was supposed to pay off the debt, was used to fight liberation …

… Quiwonkpa, a faction of the Liberian military failed to take power from Samuel Doe. It was a third coup attempt … first elections ever held in Liberia returned Samuel Doe to power. The opposition refused to accept the election and were threatened by Doe to accept …

… We're excited to announce the full Museum Night Cape Town 2016 programme, … including 15 museums sites from the District Six Museum to the Cape Town Holocaust Centre to the New Church Museum to the Prestwich Memorial. The …

… South African, was competing under British citizenship due to apartheid laws in South Africa, and Decker,was representing the US. Both athletes were to compete in the 3000m race, with Decker being the favorite to win. During the race, Budd accidently tripped Decker and …

… The British were afraid that the French, would allow Japan to set up military bases on the Island. If this happened, it would have seriously threatened its sea routes leading to India and Ceylon. On 4 May 1942 British troops landed in … then attacked its ally, France. The British decided to capture Madagascar, and handed it over to the Free French …

… 1970 Trusteeship of West Street Masjid extended 102 Prior to 1970, the trusteeship of the West Street Masjid in Durban … the Constitution of the masjid was drastically changed to make provision for other Muslims to become trustees of the masjid. Restoration of the whole of …

… government officials caught unawares, scrambled to find translators. Chissano’s historic speech constituted … meetings. Chissano said that he spoke in Swahili in order to urge African nations to promote and use indigenous African languages. Shortly …

… regulations of the 1902 Location Act were expanded to create a more formal structure for African Urban … administration. In 1923 the Urban Areas Act was passed to enforce the compulsory residence of Africans in locations … conditions Langa Cape Town’s municipality appeared keen to invoke those clauses of the 1923 Urban Areas Act which …

… great pride in their ancestry. Mali is the cultural heir to the succession of ancient African empires – Ghana, … frontier, was a powerful trading state from about A.D. 700 to 1075. The Malinké Kingdom of Mali had its origins on the … conquered Timbuktu and Gao. Thereafter, the kingdom began to decline, and by the 15th century, it controlled only a …

… output per Academic staff member. This is a testimony to the quality of students that Rhodes attracts and of academic provision, and to the commitment of Rhodes staff to student development and success. Of our more than 8000 …

… This small Town in KwaZulu-Natal was, according to district records, named in honour of: Earl Grey , who was … George Grey . Who was the Governor of the Cape from 1854 to 1861. Prior to this, on 31 December 1853, the District residents met to … - for an historical background to the town and district records| …

… religious beliefs. Therefore, thousands of Huguenots fled to countries such as Switzerland, Germany, England, America, … (present day Paarl), and gave orders for the French to be inter­spersed with the other burghers. His reasoning … The Dutch East India Company encouraged the Huguenots to immigrate to the Cape because they shared the same …

…   INVITATION TO PANEL DISCUSSION Land Reform and Traditional Leadership in … politicized and racially charged issue that continues to dominate South African politics and public debate. But … further inflamed by King Goodwill Zwelithini’s decision to lodge South Africa’s largest land claim ever, which is …

… problem. Therefore, encouraged by the British government to immigrate to the Cape colony, the first 1820 settlers arrived in Table … March 1820. From the Cape colony, the settlers were sent to Algoa Bay, known today as Port Elizabeth. Lord Somerset, …

… To celebrate the International Day of the Older People on … the site during the Month of October and November. This is to commemorate all those who lived to see the struggle for freedom by opening the Museums to …

… of this journey the road on which we are travelling seems to be straight and the way ahead clear. The journey is … changes. A new road intersects with ours; it seems to offer a better way forward but it is very different from … our road, obstacles are thrown across our path and we have to look for ways to get around them. We struggle to find a …

… affecting all Non-Europeans in the conference has come to the following conclusions:- ”¢ That ruler of South Africa, … educational, fiscal and administrative policy, is designed to serve the interests of the ruling-class (the minority) and … of the country as a whole. ”¢ That despite protestations to the contrary, it is the firm determination of this …

… A PEOPLE engaged in a liberatory struggle it is necessary to rewrite the history of the past. It is part of the very process of liberation to expose the distortions of history which are presented by the herronvolk as truth and taught to the young in schools and universities. It can be readily …

… It is common knowledge that Indians came to South Africa in two categories, namely as indentured … governments; and the latter, mainly traders ever alert to new opportunities abroad, came at their own expense from … for better wages 2. Moothen pleads for his wife to be returned 3. Charge of assault against an estate manager …

… by a majority of 70,000 votes. In this referendum held to decide the basic structure of the country, it is important to note that the millions of Africans and other non-white … has also given the rulers of South Africa a fresh mandate to carry on their campaign directed at making Africans …

… for this 62nd Anniversary programme is "Youth mobilisation to advance democracy and create jobs", underpinning the broad … ANC Youth League, hence the programme has been dedicated to the 1944 Youth League generation of AP Mda, Duma Nokwe, … theme, amongst others, precisely addresses itself to such a challenge. According to Nelson Mandela in 1999: …

… was Built in 1901 using Jarrah Wood by the Royal Engineers to provide an Entrance to a Cannon Trench. Since its Erection it was in constant use … for the Restoration of the Historic Bridge was expected to be Completed by the Middle of next Year, if there were no …

… his journey of transforming from a successful Lawyer to a simple Peasant with a passion for liberation, … South Africa in 1903 and in 1904 he moved the entire press to Phoenix Settlement. The early history of Phoenix … sufficiency based on food gardens; Working in the press to publish the newspaper-Indian Opinion; Offering …

… December is known worldwide as AIDS Day due to the epidemic's existence worldwide. Research into AIDS has … in homosexual men in the United States. The disease seemed to consist of two separate diseases, namely skin cancer and … about the disease were spreading in the United States due to the death of 75 people who were thought to have been …

… capital of the Transkei . The coup was allegedly intended to be bloodless, but eighteen people were reported killed in … second in command Colonel Craig Duli, who had helped him to seize power in a bloodless coup in 1987. Holomisa accused … of having had knowledge of Duli's intention, but failed to warn him. Holomisa also alleged that members of the …

… working, shopping and entertainment environment. Due to its compact size, visitors, residents and workers are able to walk the area, enjoying the outdoors atmosphere, en route to their destination.   Although Rosebank is home to many …