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… Daisy De Melker was a nurse believed to marry men, only to kill them for financial gain. She married three times and … large sums of money. She used the substance Strychnine to poison both her husbands and arsenic, to kill her son. De …

… An address delivered by I B Tabata to the Society of Young Africa (SOYA); an organisation affiliated to the Unity Movement and consists mainly of young urban … the type of work that people are engaged with in relation to the fact that South Africa is predominantly an agrarian …

… dissatisfaction with the appointment British commissioners to rule the territory led to the Eighth Frontier War (1850-53). Sandile was deposed and … included loyal Fingos, at the Battle of Kentani in attempt to regain his position. He was defeated and fled to Denge, …

… September 1939, SA Prime Minister Gen. J.B. Hertzog tried to pass a resolution in parliament, proclaiming South … during the war. Hertzog's attempt was rejected by 80 votes to 67. After the refusal of Governor-General Sir Patrick Duncan to dissolve the parliament, Hertzog was left with no option …

… against the Union government. About 700 women marched to the Bloemfontein City Council in the Orange Free State to petition the mayor. The Orange Free State was the only province in which passes were stringently enforced to control the movement of women residing and working in …

… British because victory would give them the opportunity to relieve the small town of Eshowe close to the Zulu capital Ulundi and guarantee victory against the … King Cetshwayo because it weakened the ability of his army to defend the Zulu kingdom against British raids that …

… a meeting on the 30th and 31st of July in Johannesburg to decide on the launch date and to define a common approach and policy in resistance to the constitutional and Koornhof bills. …

… ngisebunzimeni Wakhala wakhala Esethi 'mtanami' I am going to speak to my mother at home To tell her I'm in trouble She cries, she cries And says: 'my …

… between a South African and a United States delegation to discuss the situation in southern Africa with regard to Dr Savimbi's visit to the United States, Cuban withdrawal of troops, refugees …

… The Act was to provide for the prevention and settlement of native labour … for the regulation of conditions of employment of natives; to amend the Industrial Conciliation Act, 1937, and to provide for other incidental matters …

… The event that came to be known as the Vela Incident (after the type of American … someone had detonated an atomic bomb. Many observers came to believe that it was indeed a joint South African-Israeli … even alarming, what the South African government was able to achieve under the circumstances. "These guys were …

… erf on which this double storey house stands was granted to him in 1752 by Governor Ryk Tulbagh The house and … a long, double story house with 14 bedrooms, just perfect to be able to accommodate all of his 17 children! It was here that the …

… Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain. It is strategically placed to command views of Table Bay and False Bay, and combine with … formed a defensive line guarding the land approach to Cape Town and Table Bay. Probably the quickest way to reach “The Blockhouse” is to park your car at Rhodes …

… which remained in use until 1889, when it was demolished to make way for the new Government Building. The design was … Renaissance style. It originally had only two floors to house the offices of the State President, the State … the erection of the Building, with the award being made to JJ Kirkness, for a contract sum of £82,500. Work started …

… of the Sacred Mission. This organisation transferred him to South Africa in 1973. Father Lapsley served as a … became involved in politics as he felt it was his duty to speak out against the injustices of the Apartheid regime. … government exiled Father Lapsley for his affiliation to the African National Congress (ANC) as well as for the …

… and his accomplice and lover, Joey Haarhoff, were linked to the disappearance of five girls between 1988 and 1990. … had been burnt with acid, or that they had been taken to the Middle East. He has also alleged that three former … cash. In 1996 Absa Bank donated Van Rooyen's former house to the police for the purpose of investigating the girls' …

… the years. Lusikisiki is a perfect little town in which to experience the beauty of the Wild Coast and the warmth and … and beadwork, and are very involved in welcoming visitors to this part of the country. The dramatic stretch of … rich in milkwood trees and wildness, has unrivalled access to hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, surfing, and …

… had a population of 1,312. In 1891 this number had risen to 1,841, and by 1904 it stood at 2,668, of whom 1,188 were … forces in and around Colesberg. On 11 January they managed to drag a 15-pounder Armstrong Gun to the top of Coleskop, overlooking the Town, and on the next …

… rare in South Africa.  Therefore, the radar equipment used to predict and track these killer storms are not in huge … making it difficult if not impossible for officials to issue appropriate warnings. On 15 December 1998 storms in … from disadvantaged backgrounds were enjoying a rare visit to the mountains. Within seconds a 10-year-old girl was dead …

… his cabinet resigned, partly on this issue, and in protest to the autocratic style of government which Banda adopted from the start. The aging Banda continued to rule Malawi with an iron fist throughout the 1970s and … another during his rule. By 1992, Banda's grip had begun to weaken. External pressure, including threats by aid donors …

… Woods enrolled at the University of Cape Town in 1952 to study law but switched to journalism.  Woods initially supported the idea of … for a parliamentary seat but was defeated. Woods returned to journalism, working in Cardiff (Wales), Toronto (Canada), …

… mentioned by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who came to the KwaZulu-Natal coast while searching for a route from Europe to India. He landed on the KwaZulu-Natal coast on Christmas … an adventurer named Henry Fynn. It was Fynn who was able to secure a cession of the land after he 'saved' the Zulu …

… welcoming for tourists, Patel said. "Every morning I have to clean up the mess people leave in front of the museum. … museum since 2013 and lives in a flat above it. Visitors to the museum include South Africans and tourists from around … but Patel said she no longer felt it was safe for visitors to do so. "The homeless people have intimidated and harassed …

… written by the Black People's Convention in response to the invitation to have talks with Mr Andrew Young the Unites States Ambassador to the United Nations, reflecting on the United States 'new' …

… looking undernourished from hunger. Words on poster: No to hunger, no to high rents, no to Pudumong! …

… National Congress held in December 1973 resolved to reject the involvement of foreign investors and this letter sent from BPC to 31 foreign firms calls on foreign investors to disengage from the economic system of South Africa …

… Press cutting relating to the Government's go-ahead with the Committeees Drift Glenmore scheme to resettle Black people from Grahamstown in the Ciskei. … Eastern Province Herald, entitled "Committees Drift plan to go ahead" …

… was called off in July just a week before the team was due to leave New Zealand. It was determined protest and resistance to the tour by people here and overseas which led to the cancellation. …

… and the mountain range of southern Malawi have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Bijagós Archipelago is … is revered for its cultural and spiritual significance to local communities. LINKS PROVIDED IN FURTHER READING   The first people to settle in this country were people related to the San …

… Beachwood, so even when the tide is in it’s still possible to explore the reserve.(AS PER PHOTO). Although you’re free to take the self-guided option, we chose to join a group tour led by one of the knowledgeable …