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… for War wounded people. Although she was too young to serve as a nurse, she assisted her parents with welfare … two children, Elizabeth and Margret. She never expected to be a Queen, but she dedicated her life and of her family … as Queen Elizabeth II, She named herself as “Queen Mother” to avoid confusion between her and the new Queen. During the …

… of Star Band, Senegal’s most famous band. He left the band to form his own, Á‰toile de Dakar in 1979. By 1995, N’Dour … the Senegalese presidential race and was disqualified due to a discrepancy in which his application for presidential … include organising & performing in a charity concert to support the release of Nelson Mandela in 1985; reworking …

… Titus Mafolo. The delegation’s expedition was primarily to call for increased sanctions on the apartheid government. … President F.W. de Klerk’s governance, which they believed to have disregarded the welfare of South Africans and the …  Sisulu addressed a rally held in London on 21 June 1989 to protest against Margaret Thatcher and F.W. de Klerk …

… of the ANC who believed in African Nationalism, and wanted to follow an active policy focused on the mobilisation of the … from the official ANCYL website: "Many more people moved to the cities in the 1940s to work in new factories and industries. They began to from …

… 1884. The Herero, a pastoral and nomadic group, had begun to move into Namibia in the 17th century. German settlement in the region started to take place in 1903 and in the process, land was forcibly … into the Herero (and Namaqua) Wars, also referred to as the Herero Revolt. In January 1904, the Herero, under …

… pollution damage. This treaty was drawn up in Brussels, to ensure that adequate compensation was available to those who suffered damage as a result of oil spills, and to standardize international legislation regarding questions … a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 . Westport: Greenwood. …

… afternoon throw a victory party for its supporters to thank them for the race well run. President Jacob Zuma will address thousands of supporters expected to attend the event. The president will use his speech to thank the millions of South Africans - the huge majority …

… This is a Watercourse extending East to West, 14 km West around the Area of  Brandfort ..The name is thought to be taken from the Walafrida Geniculata or ' Aarbos '. … named- Brandfort, in his honour. The Town was also Home to former prime-minister H.F. Verwoerd. During the Apartheid …

… announced a 10.5% increase in tertiary education fees, due to the high inflation of the South African economy, the news … on Wednesday the 14th of October. #FeesMustFall took to social media to spread the word. Lectures and other campus activities were …

… their lives. The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company requested to have their liability limited for the collision of their SS … under the Merchant Shipping Acts. The accident was found to be caused by the SS Darro and the loss of life by the negligence of the master of that ship, Henry Stump, to conduct sufficient rescue assistance of the SS Mendi men …

… announced a 10.5% increase in tertiary education fees, due to the high inflation of the South African economy, the news … on Wednesday the 14th of October. #FeesMustFall took to social media to spread the word. Lectures and other campus activities were …

… Cape Arts Project (CAP). The main objective of the CAP was to educate and empower South Africans of all races by introducing them to art, theatre and dance. Davis took his first formal art … Davis completed his studies in 1981. He has contributed to literary magazines, books on education, poetry anthologies …

… used as a wagon halt for farmers bringing their produce to Cape Town and was known as; Twelfth Mile Stone. Since it … founded as a railway station on the line from Cape Town to Stellenbosch and strand. Bellville was rename in 1861 … the surveyor general Charles Bell.  Ideally situated close to the Cape Town International airport, major award winning …

… called the South African Journal. The magazine proved to be the beginning of what would become years of struggle … with his friend and colleague Thomas Pringle went on to become the editors of The South African Commercial Advertiser. This led to further clashes with authorities as Fairbairn persistently …

… injunction from Minister of Law and Order Adriaan Vlok to bomb the house. Vlok, who appeared before the TRC two … were granted amnesty by the TRC. F.W De Klerk admitted to the TRC that the government was responsible for the bombing of the Khotso House. Click here to read his admission. Click here to read statement by Rev. …

… bomb containing his son's school results. He refused to open the letter and directed his son Maurice to return it to the principal. According to Maurice, the principal was …

… transitional councils by CODESA during the first phase to oversee regional and local government, finance, and … elections with the ultimate responsibilities entrusted to the government. The second phase proposed elections for a … in CODESA except the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) objected to the government proposals. Though the African National …

… Henry became the first South African cricketer of colour to be selected to play in an “unofficial” test against the rebel Australian … cricket side. The tour was labelled “unofficial” due to the political position of Apartheid South Africa, and the … A. 2014. Omar Henry – First non-white cricketer to appear for South Africa in a test match. [Online]. …

… but a massive manhunt and police operation led closer to Mannie and he was forced into hiding while his family went … two months before the infamous Rivonia Trial was due to begin in Pretoria.  Probably the most dramatic escape in … the prosecutors and police who considered Goldreich to be 'the arch-conspirator' with regard to the Rivonia …

… and his twin brother, Leon Levy were born in Johannesburg to Mary and Mark Levy, immigrants from Lithuania. Levy … Johannesburg and matriculated in 1946. He was introduced to politics in his early teens, when he joined and … Act and the dissolution of the CPSA, Levy continued to participate in African National Congress (ANC) campaigns …

… a wildlife conservationist based in Kenya. He was forced to kill Elsa’s mother in self- defence when she tried to attack him. It was only after he had shot her that he … wife, Joy, raised them. The two older cubs were later sent to a Rotterdam zoo, while Elsa remained with the Adamsons. …

… It was agreed that a Working Group would be established to resolve all outstanding questions arising out of this decision to report by 15 September 1990. Both sides once more committed themselves to do everything in their power to bring about a peaceful …

… Zolla Budd was born to an Afrikaans family on 26 May 1966 in Bloemfontein. She was one of five children. Budd was especially close to her older sister Jenny and they would often run together. … The Rand Daily Mail, a British Newspaper advised Budd to apply for British citizenship on the grounds that her …

… from different ANC communities in Dakawa. The decision to ban these members followed the announcement made during … and released unconditionally. This group was allowed to take part in and occupy positions in the ANC structures; … and released conditionally. This group was not allowed to take office in the ANC structures; and (c) a group of 1984 …

… Gamal Abdel Nasser and later served as Vice President to Nasser. Following the death of Nasser in September 1970 … many of his predecessor’s socialist policies and attempted to garner the support of the country's Islamists. Four years (1977) after the Yom Kippur War Sadat went to Jerusalem to offer peace to Israel and two years later he …

… 25 years to the day after the infamous Sharpeville Massacre, in which … in the Eastern Cape. At least 20 people are reported to have been killed in what has become known as the Langa or … register the death tally at 28. They were on their way to attend a funeral when the police gunned them down. …

… forces under General Smith-Dorrien. Botha's main aim was to cripple the advance of Smith-Dorrien into the eastern Transvaal. According to oral tradition Smith-Dorrien's march had been kept under … could not gain a foothold on the slopes and were not able to open direct fire on the main camp situated on a plateau. …

… Robinson, who is regarded as a loyal Natalian, first came to South Africa as a child in 1850. He later became a … owner of the publication in 1855. After devoting his time to the newspaper, Robinson went on to play an important role in Natal politics for over three …

… King Cetshwayo was born to Mpande, who was King Shaka’s half brother in 1826. His … very early on in life, which was unusual for a King to do. As Cetshwayo grew older, he began to undermine his father’s authority and assumed control of …

… citizens had suggested the introduction of a railway line to the top of Table Mountain but plans to implement a proposed rack railway were delayed by the … Town City Council commissioned an engineer, H.M. Peter, to find various options for public transport to the top of …