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… " and " unimplementable " . Referring specifically to the proposed ban on carrying traditional weapons in public. He said that Zulus would continue to carry their cultural weapons. The ban if adopted and … " during their marches. The intention of this ban was to curb growing violence resulting from the use of these …

… Day, and was celebrated in kwazulu/Natal. It was changed to National Heritage Day in 2004 when a compromise was … Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). On the day all are encouraged to celebrate their cultural traditions in the wider context … the South African nation. Recently the day has also come to be known as Braai Day. The Braai4Heritage initiative …

… Numerous attempts were made by the local government to clear informal dwellings at Crossroads in close proximity to the Cape Town International airport. The government’s plan was to relocate them to a new township called Khayelitsha (New …

… government conceded another legal defeat in its attempts to transfer the KaNgwane 'homeland' to Swaziland. On 25 November, the Minister of Development and … 1981. Kangwane was created in 1977 as AmaSwazi, and was to be transferred to Swaziland. Later the attempt to transfer …

… report reproduces the papers presented at a Symposium held to mark the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the … about the significance of its history and about how to ensure that its oral and written archives are collected … anti-apartheid movement. The AAM Archives Committee wishes to express its appreciation to the South African Commissioner …

… was a large region in central Africa that had been able to resist European penetration. It occupies most of the Congo … by the Belgian King. The region’s workers were ordered to use a small percentage of land that was not farmed as … sell its developed products. The Congolese were forced to meet quotas of rubber and ivory; when they failed to do so …

… Treaty of Friendship and Arbitration, Italy agreed to upholding lasting friendly relations with Ethiopia. In the event of any dispute, the agreement agreed to peaceful resolution through mediation. The main objective of this treaty was to resolve outstanding differences in East Africa. The treaty …

… this day in history, and international conference was held to implement legislation to protect the African elephant and rhinoceros. This is because due to their prized ivory tusks and horns, which were valuable …

… had repeatedly censored the newspaper, Fairbairn appealed to the British government and gained the right to publish without hindrance. This led to what became known as the "Magna Carta" of press freedom in … Morris M. (2004), Every Step of the Way: The Journey to Freedom in South Africa , (Human Sciences Research …

… 8th Frontier War . It is believed that the captain wished to disembark the troops as soon as possible; consequently he kept too near to the treacherous coast. Seven women and thirteen children … the men stood in line on deck. Some of the men managed to reach the shore and a number of the survivors settled …

… a programme for the election of a new community board to have total autonomy in Soweto, including powers to levy taxes and to control education, the police and local elections. The …

… World Haemophilia Day was first celebrated in 1989 to increase awareness of haemophilia and to bring the needs of those affected by the disorder to the attention of the wider public. The day is celebrated …

… school near Nairobi, Kenya. The raging fire is reported to have spread quickly burning the victims beyond … boys were sleeping when the fire started and most managed to get to safety.  Some, however, got trapped inside when the roof …

… 1961, Nigeria imposed a trade boycott on South Africa, due to objections against South Africa's apartheid policy. In early 1960, Nigeria had decided to ban all imports from South Africa, and was reportedly in … this process became unnecessary as South Africa decided to bypass Nigerian airports. Trade sanctions and boycotts …

… learning both Arabic and French although French would come to be her enemy tongue in the beginning of her writing career (De la Baume). She proved to be a promising and bright child early on, and was encouraged to continue her education throughout her childhood by her …

… as the Financial Capital of South Africa and is Home to 74% of Corporate Headquarters. The Johannesburg Stock … finance, gold mining, manufacturing and health sciences to transport, business services and outsourcing, information … automotive, television, film and creative industries, to mention but a few. Johannesburg is Home to 4.9 Million …

… a visit by South Africa's Prime Minister B.J. Vorster to Malawi in May 1970, President Hastings Banda of Malawi … the first head of an independent Black African state to visit South Africa (16-20 August). During his visit Banda … President and Prime Minister and invited the President to visit Malawi. On his return, he declared that 99% of the …

… In an effort to promote peace in Natal, the African National Congress (ANC) leader Nelson Mandela made a trip to Durban to speak to ANC supporters. In a peace initiative, he …

… Despite visible resistance to incorporation into the Qwa Qwa homeland, the South African … Qwa and severely stretched its meager resources. According to the Free State sociology survey, the decision to incorporate Qwa Qwa was opposed by 74 percent of the …

… was arrested and appeared in court on charges of trying to enter a Black township without permit, but charges were … dropped. In the same month, he also planned a march to Pollsmoor Prison in Cape Town, to demand the release of Nelson Mandela. Dr. Boesak was on …

… A US registered Lear jet 35 Aircraft was shot to ground by Ethiopian military forces. The incident claimed … of the Jet. The plane was en route from Naples, Italy, to Johannesburg, South Africa, via Egypt for repair. The … was near the border with Eritrea. The pilot also failed to come to contact with the Ethiopian Air Traffic Control …

… This was prompted by the United Kingdom’s (UK) refusal to grant Zimbabwe independence after Tanganyika and Northern … as Zambia) and Malawi. The British government refused to yield to their demands without amendments to the colony's …

… an exchange of memoranda is no substitute for face-to-face talks. I was therefore disappointed that you did not accept my invitation to immediate discussions. Every day that is lost will make … the resumption of the process more difficult and may lead to the loss of further lives. Annexures A-F contain …

… States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met in Pretoria to discuss majority rule for Rhodesia. South African Prime … backed by President Kenneth Kaunda of Zambia, had started to campaign actively for peace in Rhodesia, but to no avail. This was the third in a series of three talks, …

… made it abundantly clear that the Tamil community was here to stay and to be part of the solution in South Africa to build a strong state and a South African nation comprised …

… about 14 km South-East of Kuboes. The name is said to mean, 'the one which is well known, primarily referring to the Outspan and Spring- Annisfontein. used by travellers … and fissure—openings ranging from intergranular spaces to large caves. The water eventually emerges from below the …

… Click on image to enlarge The oldest remaining building in Bloemfontein, the … Hall and offices. When the Assembly Hall was moved to larger premises in1856, the building reverted to being a school until 1877. The National Museum was founded …

… the outskirts of Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape, preparing to move on to Kwanobuhle, 10 km away, where the commemorative service for the 1960 massacre was to be held. Unbeknown to the Langa demonstrators, however, …

… and his rather large extended family lived - he went on to have as many as 20 grandchildren. Curry’s Post was to play an important role as a ‘watering hole’ during the … carts and weary travellers - made this their stop en route to the old ‘Transvaal’ reef.   The Curry’s Post of today is …

… the Navy. Service in any of these divisions was restricted to White South African males.Prior to the Amendment Act, military service was voluntary. … White men in South Africa over the age of 16. Deferment to complete schooling or a university degree was granted, but …