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EventHundreds die in a train fire in Egypt
… A fire reported to have been started by a gas cylinder spread through seven … Egypt. The gas cylinder which was used for cooking is said to have exploded…
EventEmmanuel Frimpong, Ghanaian footballer, is born
… was born on 10 January 1992 in Kumasi, Ghana. He moved to England at a very young age where he attended school in … Frimpong switched his national…
EventEgyptian and US Archaeologists discover a 5000 years old fleet of ships near the Nile
… On 20 December 1991 (21 December according to other sources) Egyptian and American Archaeologists … of ships near the Nile in Abydos. The boats were believed…
EventTogo and South Africa establish diplomatic relations following a visit by Nelson Mandela
… Mandela in 1996, Togo and South Africa set the platform to establish diplomatic relations. President Mandela met then President of Togo, Gnassingbé Eyadéma,…
EventPeter Lindenberg, South Africa’s powerboat champion
… retired from Formula One powerboat racing 18 months prior to his planned retirement after he was involved in a nearly … December 2002). ↵ [ii]H. Du Plessis:…
'The timing of his resignation is suspect' - Communications Minister on ex SABC CEO (TMG Digital), 28 June 2016
… "Mr Matthews was appointed to this position because of his credentials to steer the SABC towards a commendable direction. It is unfortunate that Mr Matthews…
PlaceAlgeria
… Tunisia , Niger , Mali , and Morocco . Algeria has access to the Mediterranean Sea as well as the Sahara Desert . … centre of the country. It was chosen by…
ArticleAbout South African History Online (SAHO)
… and accessible storytelling. SAHO's Mission SAHO seeks to break the silence on our past and challenge biased … our past Encouraging freedom of expression and…
PlaceHawston
… Close to Hermanus, the town of Hawston with its long, white … Negro. This historical fishing village has many stories to tell, one of whom is the abalone one…
Ahead of the Bushfire Festival: Five things you might not know about Swaziland
… and severely restricted in practice, including the rights to freedom of expression, assembly and association. Political … the authorities have summoned its…
PlaceHistorical core of Wynberg Village
… architectural merit, and is one of the few suburbs close to the city of Cape Town which have managed to retain their unique Historical character . Because…
PlaceStone House, Parktown, Johannesburg
… a contract with John Barrow (Sen) and Albert (Bert) Barrow to construct the House. During 1902, Stonehouse duly grew out … with two-storied wings of small…
”Some Basic Principles of African Nationalism.” Article by A. M. Lembede, in February 1945
… Hence each nation has its own peculiar contribution to make towards the general progress and welfare of mankind. … het verleden niet uit het oog verliezen.'…
PlaceDurban, Kwa-Zulu Natal
… with Dingane. This treaty ceded the Southern half of Natal to the British. This apparently, empty interior was only … by the Voortrekkers,in October 1837. …
EventThe First Gay Pride March is Held in South Africa
… Edwin Cameron . The purpose of the event was not only to demonstrate pride in gay or lesbian identity but also to provide a wider platform for voicing…
SABC CEO quits after about-turn by Shain Germaner (Cape Times), 28 Jun 2016
… implied that his morality had been tainted for failing to object to recent policy decisions by the company. “For many months, … affidavit on the SABC for a…
PlaceFalse Bay
… between the Mountains ", in 1488. False Bay owes its name to the erroneous beliefs of sailors at the time of the first … Bay is about 41 km wide and is…
PlacePolokwane Game Reserve
… Game Reserve is possibly one of the finest on which to cut your teeth if you’re new to the pursuit of game viewing mainly because of its proximity to…
EventThe Anglican Bishop of Johannesburg, Bishop Ambrose Reeves, resigns
… providing education for Africans. The Government intended to eradicate what it saw as subversive influence. Anglican … He declared 'whatever the cost, we…
EventThe Rembrandt Tobacco Corporation was founded in South Africa
… and obtained interests in 27 countries. According to his biography, Anton Rupert's business career spanned over … at $1.7 billion. After dropping out of…
EventCol. Muammar Gaddafi seizes power in Libya
… leaders of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) visited Libya to negotiate the use of Libyan territory for military … South African political organizations…
EventLinguist and educationist Sedumedi Moloto is born
… of the Ofentse Tribal School at Moruleng. He was promoted to the rank of supervisor of schools in the Potchefstroom … as lecturer in Tswana, Southern and…
PlaceRiverside
… Riverside was a trading station providing staple goods to a predominantly rural indigenous clientele. It was already … A notorious miser whose mode of dress…
PlaceBarberton, Mpumalanga
… then, gold fields flourished as fortune seekers flocked to the Area in search of gold. Today, the Town has four gold … in this area in 1888. After some time…
A Political Reflection By John Fikile Block
… in municipalities. We remain inspired by the firm loyalty to the ANC, displayed by many councillors, who was not returned to political office. The adoption…
PlaceDitsong Museum of Natural History
… The Ditsong National Museum of Natural History used to be the Transvaal Museum of Natural History, which in turn … doubt one of the most dynamic museums in…
PlaceWonderboom Nature Reserve, Pretoria
… The Wonderboom Nature Reserve and is Home to a 1000 Year Old Fig Tree, or Ficus Salicifolia, known as … [wonder tree]. Legend states that the tree grew to…
PlaceShangana Cultural Village
… The Shagana Village is home to the Shangana people who speak isiTsonga, one of the … their craft. From here, trained guides lead guests down to Villages on…
EventThe Association of Chambers of Commerce issued a “no work, no pay, no penalty” statement
… of Commerce released a statement of ‘no work, no pay’ to workers who stayed away from work on June 16. The … and National Education Crisis Committee (NECC)…
Liberal Opinion/Reality
… all South African citizens. The Liberal Party was forced to disband under the Prohibition of Political Interference Act of 1968 and this lead to the title…