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… Native Congress. Mr. Dube has issued a manifesto to his countrymen which are so good that we regret we cannot … very young and inexperienced, and as such it behoves us to feel our way slowly and warily. While teaching ourselves to walk boldly and upright before all mankind, we must still …

… of the parent body, serving as secretary-general from 1949 to 1954. Sisulu was a key figure in events leading up to the ANC's acceptance of the ANC Youth League’s  Program of … end of the decade Sisulu had moderated his views somewhat to support the non-racial Congress Alliance. Early in the …

… developed a centralised society with a strong army able to prevent colonisation by early Portuguese explorers. However, the Fang were not able to prevent the Portuguese from settling on the island of … by the Bubi society. In 1778 Portugal traded the islands to the Spanish government. Because of the slave trade, the …

… its midst. The new landmark building, which is now home to the Everard Read Gallery, exhibits post-modern … and built in various sizes with clerestory windows to maximize daylight. The Everard Read Gallery also features … field. In 1996, the Everard Read Gallery extended itself to the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town . The small but dynamic …

… newfound wealth he commissioned British architect WT Vale to design him a house. In 1886, the three-storey stately … troops invaded Pretoria and requisitioned Melrose House to use as their war offices.  For 18 months, the war effort … restoration work took place  between 1990 and 1992 to reinstate the building to its former glory. Some of the …

… recognised by South Africa and the Transkei only. In order to gain independent country status internationally, its President, Lucas Mangope , launched a campaign to build top-class facilities, including hospitals, schools and sports stadia. Bophuthatswana's application to be declared an independent state outside the rule of South …

… for cattle trade. Captain Parow soon moved inland to this area and started selling ground in the area which is … of Goodwood and Southwest of Bellville, with easy access to some of the mother city’s major tributaries - the N7 and … in an effortlessly reachable position for those needing to get to the City Centre fast, or the outer reaches of the …

… firsts like: 'The first city in the Southern Hemisphere to install electric street lighting and the first city in South Africa to switch to an automatic exchanges, and it housed the country's first …

… – Storytime: Friends Friends are helpful, kind and fun to be around. Today we’ll read about all kinds of friends, and talk about what being a friend means to you. More here .   Monday 14 th March, 6 for 6.30pm – … at the heart of South African politics. He will be here to talk about his memoir. Allister will be in conversation …

… and Priscilla, were forcibly removed from their home to reside as squatters in Mankweng, where they survived … his capture in 1977, which was preceded by his attempt to evade arrest, Mokoba was banned from attending school by … University of Stellenbosch in Economics, but was unable to complete it due to his untimely death. Mokaba served as an …

… African Sportsman of the Year.  In 1971 she was moved to the United States and was invited to the join the Ladies Professional Golf Association.  Her … fat," she said, "but I never realized it until I went home to South Africa where my mother took one look at me and …

… but was more human than ape. He called the species to which the creature had belonged Australopithecus … indicated that these creatures lived three million to two million years ago. When Dr. Dart's announced his … no fossil evidence, assumed that the birthplace of mankind to be in Asia, not Africa. Scientists also believed that the …

… studios for predominantly Black artists who had little to no access to platforms and resources that could further mould their … and the Oriental Plaza, it is extremely accessible to the surrounding areas including Soweto. The Bag Factory …

… being in favour of a Black Nationalist government. Appeals to the United States and Britain to provide military support for the liberation of Rhodesia proved to be unsuccessful. ZANU, under the leadership of Robert …

… staged in Africa. Five African nations vied for the right to host the FIFA World Cup 2010 when South Africa defeated … “the FIFA World Cup is in South Africa.” Blatter went on to say:  “Congratulations to the African population, thank you to South Africa that we …

… This museum is a tribute to Durban's seafaring history, and a reminder that Durban is … 22890 nautical miles, and became the first person to sail around the world in an open boat. Towering above NCS … as a pilot tug and tow boat, she was later used mainly to transport labourers to various work sites around the …

… on 15 February 1899. Later that year, from 31 May to 4 June, it was the location of unsuccessful negotiations … Sir Alfred Milner, when a last attempt was made to head off looming hostilities between Britain and the Dutch … July 1983. The first railway line connected Bloemfontein to Cape Town in 1890, resulting in a centrally located …

… War. Also known as the Sesmylspruit Bridge, close to the Old Johannesburg Road intersection with Wierda Road, … this steel girder Bridge is one the first of its kind to be Built in South Africa. It was Built in 1891 and is … of Public Works, ordered from Germany, delivered to Natal and then transported by ox wagon to the Site.  This …

… the Bakwena people, the first group in Botswana converted to Christianity by famed missionary David Livingstone. … Various landmarks, including Livingstone’s Cave, allude to this history. The seat of the district’s government is … the total population of the district was 304,549 compared to 230,335 in 2001. The growth rate of population during the …

… had not already done so were given one final opportunity to renounce their faith. It's not clear if any did recant, … Christianity in the region, the incident seemed to galvanize the faithful and spark its spread. Today … on 18 October 1964 during the Vatican II conference. To honor these African saints, Paul VI became the first …

… in the interior of South Africa. White settlement led to the establishment of the republics of Natalia, the Orange … celebrations culminated in a symbolic trek from Cape Town to Pretoria. This re-enactment of the trek began on 8 August … 000 people. The purpose of the centenary celebrations was to further the Afrikaner cause and to encourage a greater …

… the son of Abraham and Alida Sachs-Eban. His parents moved to Great Britain while he was still a child. After graduating … Language and Literature. During World War II Eban rose to the rank of major in the British army. In the years prior … before starting his diplomatic career as liaison officer to the UN Special Committee on Palestine in 1947. Those who …

… Prime Minister, Louis Botha was raising an expedition to invade German South West Africa, pro-German Boers raised a … many South African troops were tied down by the failure to capture all the German East Africa forces) as well as in … refueling-stations, and served as strategic assets to the British Royal Navy during the war, helping to keep the …

… one of the prospectors in the Orange Free State. Refering to the image of the train-coach; this 4-8-2T locomotive, supplied new to Loraine Gold Mine as No 1, was built in 1951 as works no 27090 according to the standard NBL 20" x 24" design. Somewhere during its …

… unifying and voicing student protests against laws decreed to limit the freedoms of Black South Africans at mainly … bodies. NUSAS addressed issues of significant importance to Black South Africans, such as condemning the Pass laws, … a commission of inquiry headed by Alwyn L. Schlebusch to investigate the organisation's activities. The Schlebusch …

… 1956. The United Nations (UN) considered this declaration to be illegal and imposed sanctions on Southern Rhodesia. … unified. However, factions soon developed, leading to the political turmoil currently experienced in Zimbabwe. … of apartheid and as a UN member, supported sanctions to bring the system of white supremacy in South Africa to an …

… in Cape Town in 1945. He studied drama at UCT from 1965 to 1965 before going to study at the London Film School. During the 1970s and … he has written in many genres. One his books, Trekking to Teema, became the first internet book in 2000. Uys is also …

… On 9 April 1960, Dr Verwoerd opened the Union Exposition to mark the anniversary of the Union of South Africa. After … Shortly afterwards, a man in his 50s, Pratt, walked up to him and fired two shots into his face. The first psychiatrist to be called on the witness-stand said Pratt suffered …

… Caroline. Born and trained in England, Harrison immigrated to South Africa in 1894 and a few years later entered into a … was acquired by the National Museum in 1982 and restored to its original form. The Freshford House Museum was opened to the public in 1986.  A Late Victorian Period garden was …

… IN MEMORY OF PORT ELIZABETHAN DAVID ALLEN AND DEDICATED TO THOSE WHO PERISHED IN THE PORTUGUESE GALLEON SACRAMENTO … WRECKED ON 30 JUNE 1647 THE 72 SURVIVORS SET OUT TO WALK THE 1300 KM TO MOZAMBIQUE NINE PERSONS SURVIVED TO REACH DELAGOA BAY ON 5 …