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… by many difficulties, so that it has taken far longer to bring it to fruition than initially expected. This makes me all the … and for the patience and loyal support I have been blessed to receive from my dear husband Renfrew, and our two adored …

… mentions Hieronimus Cruse, -who first crossed it from East to West in 1667 after he had gone by sea to Mossel Bay . Cruse found there a Hottentot tribe, the … usually through spectacular Passes. They then then unite to form one River near the Coast. Only the lower 129 km is …

… & Privacy policy Material on our website is subject to the Creative Commons Copyright Policy (unless otherwise … an educational resource and for this reason we would like to make the information on our site available to as many people as possible. However, there are various …

… After the British annexed the Cape in 1806, they began to hold horse races on its common, and the area developed as … carriage of the Governor and the English curricle to the antiquated Dutch calash and the light but jolting ' Paardewagon ', are seen driving about to enjoy the sport. Together with the art of making horses …

… . This school was not in operation for very long owing to the outbreak of the Second Boer War in 1899. At the time, … of the responsibilities of the colonial administration was to re-establish schools as these had all been closed during the hostilities. Although the war continued to be fought by the Boers as a guerrilla conflict, moves were …

… or during the eight years in which she was banished to Brandfort, her “little Siberia”, life was much harsher for … those decades under the apartheid regime. All praise to Winnie Mandela for her outstanding, exceptional courage … shoulder. Life took a heavy toll on her. When she returned to Soweto in 1985, drinking heavily, she sought and acquired …

… . (This name can differ in spelling slightly, accordingy to local dialect.) With newly built Bridges of extraordinary … complexity!  Visitors have a range of activities to choose from in this wilderness area, including: self-guided game drives , visits to spectacular waterfalls, (as seen in photo above) and …

… questioning the narratives and expectations assigned to us as women and men. "Imbewu Yesini" bears witness to the wounds that have come to separate us. It interrogates our Westernised understanding …

… SA prime minister, General J.B.M. Hertzog, as reaction to a perceived easing of apartheid by the NP controlled … of Principles it is clear that the party wanted Afrikaans to be the only official language; wanted to curtail immigration; was opposed to allowing Black …

… his Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). The elections were set to take place on April 27. This announcement emerged after … the day before. Both the IFP and the ANC were also going to explore possible international mediation to resolve outstanding constitutional deadlocks. Buthelezi …

… General Mohammed Farrah Aidid. American troops were sent to Somalia to provide security to humanitarian organisation operating in Somalia. The …

… in Geneva. The resolution was passed by thirty-two votes to fourteen with two abstentions. The ILO objected to South Africa's policy of racial discrimination and further … legislative system channeled the majority of Black people to work as manual workers and thereby has created a cheap …

… C R de Wet of the Orange Free State (Boer Republic) failed to defend their capital town Bloemfontein. The British … from the Free State capital was delayed for six weeks to enable Roberts to rest his troops and horses. Shortly after his entry into …

… "rising star", was a Marxist-Leninist journal devoted to proletarian socialist revolution in Southern Africa, … African revolutionaries with long histories of devotion to the struggle for freedom in Southern Africa". Ikwezi claimed to work within the mainstream liberation movements while …

… in this section, which contains a request for permission to remain open on Sundays. These early stores probably … from England and India. The Indian traders found their way to Newcastle and Vryheid, Potchefstroom and Groot Marico, … Indian merchants claimed that their merchandise was 20 to 25 per cent cheaper than their competitors'. Within the …

… in this section, which contains a request for permission to remain open on Sundays. These early stores probably … from England and India. The Indian traders found their way to Newcastle and Vryheid, Potchefstroom and Groot Marico, … Indian merchants claimed that their merchandise was 20 to 25 per cent cheaper than their competitors'. Within the …

… more substantial building further east that would be able to resist any attack from the sea. It followed a standard … with a bastion at each corner, a shape it retains to the present day. Building of the Fort was entrusted to engineer Pieter Dombaer , assisted by carpenter Adriaan …

… African Archive is made up of records pertaining mostly to Governance and Laws Enacted, but also includes Documents pertaining to Titles Deeds, Wedding, Birth and Death Certificates. The … Square, Pretoria , are examples, particularly with regard to similar fine stonework of period detailing. As in the case …

… 1984, Members of Parliament convened in Cape Town to promulgate a new South African Constitution with a … were elected by the 166 popularly chosen members according to a system of proportional representation. The House of … were elected by the 40 popularly chosen members according to a system of proportional representation. The House of …

… centre of the home where families would get together to share their stories, just as Iziko is sharing the story of … Iziko Museums of Cape Town is the official name given to the group of National Museums located near the City centre, otherwise referred to as the 'City’s Museum Mile.' Visit the natural History …

… was born in As Sallum in Egypt as Mohamed Faud Nasif to an Arab father and a Turkish mother on 7 December 1920. His parents relocated to South Africa in 1923 where they died from the Asia flu … taken care of by friends and family before being given to a Methodist couple who renamed him John Charlton. After …

… including the African National Congress (ANC) fail to reach agreement on certain key issues. CODESA was a negotiating forum created to facilitate a new constitutional dispensation for a … representation. Certain political parties decided not to participate, including the Conservative Party (CP), …

… Olympics Association will give serious conside­ration to the continued participation of White South African … however, whilst there has been some measure of opposition to the colour bar in sport, many thousands of people continue to patronise all-White sporting events Recently in Durban, …

… This meeting extends its deep and heartfelt sympathy to the relatives of all the victims of the unhappy tragedy and to all those who have suffered. Whatever are the immediate … and basic causes of the disturbances are traceable to the political, economic and social structure of this …

… This meeting extends its deep and heartfelt sympathy to the relatives of all the victims of the unhappy tragedy and to all those who have suffered. Whatever are the immediate … and basic causes of the disturbances are traceable to the political, economic and social structure of this …

… repression in the 1960's, she and her family were forced to flee the country. England became her temporary home. In exile she continued to contribute to many journals, articles on the history of the Southern …

… pasture fed, Angus Cattle . reflecting their commitment to serving wholesome, farm-to-table food. Guest accommodation is also a recent addition to the farm. Cottage guests enjoy access to the entire farm …

… with their political impotence and economic backwardness. To look into these grievances, Smuts established the Fagan Commission after WW II in August 1946, to investigate laws relating to urban Blacks, pass laws, and the socio-economic …

… Johannesburg yesterday. Born in Lydenburg in 1939, to English missionary parents, Lewin attended Rhodes … when he was twenty-four years old, Lewin was sentenced to seven years in prison for his activities in the African … member of the Dambudzo Marechera Trust, before returning to South Africa in 1992. He took up the post of director of …

… town, Pretoria (1855). The congregation was moved to Bosman Street where a new church building was inaugurated … and around Pretoria.  It also had a very interesting part to play in the socio-political story of our country especially with regards to the Apartheid era.  As “Moederkerk” of the Dutch Reformed …