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The National Bird
… a long neck supporting a rather bulbous head, long legs and elegant wing plumes which sweep to the ground. Blue … , but are also seen in the grasslands of…
National Council of African Women (NCAW)
… It apparently absorbed the Bantu Women's League (BWL) and Charlotte Maxeke , who had headed the BWL, became the … of the NCAW. It was not a highly…
Antony Kaminju
… Institute of Journalism, Berlin, Kenya Polytechnic and the Market Photo Workshop. Has a BA(Hons) in Journalism and Diplomas in Photojournalism and Graphic…
ArticleBlack Women’s Federation
… the women in Natal made contact with the Transvaal women and a delegation travelled to Soweto, where a resolution was … was launched, the women adopted a…
The National Fish
… is often found in rough surf right next to the shore and is commonly known among anglers. Near rocks the colour of … or black bream. The record size for…
ArticleHuman evolution
… Before we look at the Hominid discoveries in South Africa and East Africa we need a basic understanding of the concept of evolution and its theories, as well…
ArticleThe Linton Panel & the San language
… from some of the last /Xam speakers in the 1860s and 1870s. These pages record not just the /Xam language, but also their myths, beliefs and rituals. A…
ArticleHeritage
… Heritage – our past, and where we come from – means different things to different … way, while others see it as having a broader historical and political…
ArticleSouth African Congress of Democrats (COD)
… Congress (SAIC) , banned members of the Communist Party and other organisations in the Congress Alliance, with the … that the COD would form part of the…
ArticleList of SADF raids into Neigbouring Countries
… raids 1975 August Invasion of Angola. 1978 4 May Air and ground strike on SWAPO refugee camp at Kassinga inside … Chief Leabua Jonathan). 1986 1 9 May…
ArticleAll African Convention, 1958
… the Native Advisory Boards, African Vigilance Associations and African religious groups; the convention was opened by … Jabavu was elected chairman of the…
ArticleHistory of ‘New Age’ Newspaper
… founded in 1937 by trade unionists, university professors and some communists. It became a leading voice in the South … close ties to the ANC, it was banned…
ArticleGrade 4 - Term 3: Transport through time
… examines transport, in all its forms, namely; land, water and air. It looks at the earliest to the most modern forms of … it possible for us to travel to…
ArticleThe South African general elections: Introduction
… British colonies of the Natal, Cape, Transvaal and the Orange Free State into the Union of South Africa. The … model, consisted of a directly elected House…
ArticleConclusion: Black Consciousness Movement
… similar to the one created by the banning of the ANC and the PAC after Sharpeville. On the positive side, many … as political activism increased. The role…
ArticleOral history guidelines
… how to conduct oral history. It looks at conducting and presenting oral history, oral history as an educational tool for educators and learners. How people…
ArticleKey terms with definitions for this topic
… Islam: the Muslim religion, based on belief in one God and revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah … in detail Slave: a person who is owned by…
ArticleMads Nørgaard
… born in Denmark in 1987, is a photographer educated and living in South Africa. Mads has integrated himself into South African life and works as a freelance…
ArticlePretoria (Tshwane): The Naming of a City
… the north east of South Africa, to the north of Gauteng , and 60 Kilometres away from the north east of Johannesburg … ‘Tshwane’. Because of South Africa’s…
Prominent South Africans Indians
… This is an ongoing project and we welcome contributions from the public. Politics and Labour Adam, Feroza Asmal, Kader Asmal, Mohamed Asvat, … Jeevenundhan…
Grade 11 Archive
… in different parts of the world based their policies and laws on the new ideas about race that were developed by the Europeans at that time. Today these…
Juan Orrantia
… whose photographic work explores themes of intimacy and banality in relation to aftermath, war and migration. Recent exhibits are: ?Dialogues on … with Jo…
ArticleNo Land, No House, No Vote Timeline
… Anti-Eviction Campaign, the Landless People’s Movement, and others under the combined banner of the Poor People’s … on continued failures to receive adequate…
The Development of Indian Political Movements in South Africa, 1924 - 1946 by Essop Pahad
… Gandhi in South Africa Formation of the S.A.I.C. and the First Three Conferences Conclusion (BACK TO TOP) CHAPTER II: Malan's Bill and the Cape Town…
ArticleIsitwalandwe/Seaparankwe Award
… to those who have made an outstanding contribution and sacrifice to the liberation struggle. Isitwalandwe , … means "the one who wears the plumes of the rare…
Schlebusch Commission
… to investigate the objects, organisation, financing and activities of NUSAS, the University Christian Movement … (UCM), the Christian Institute of Southern…
Marc Shoul
… Born: Port Elizabeth, 1975. Resides and works in Johannesburg. Studied photography at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and the Peninsula Technicon…
ArticleBambatha Rebellion 1906
… of a 'Poll Tax' unleashed one of the most brutal and bloody armed campaign to suppression the challenge to British colonial rule. The protest and subsequent…
Indian South Africans timeline 1980-1989
… as a member of the Natal regional executive committee and served on the national executive as well. He was detained … Gumede , Mewa Ramgobin , Paul David,…
Glossary: Transport through time
… times, we usually talk about the period before Christ and before the fall of Rome in the year 476. Archaeologist … cultures by looking at what they left…