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… in western Nigeria. Soyinka became the first African to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature from the Nobel Prize Committee in 1986. Click here to read the presentation speech by Professor Lars Gyllensten, of the Swedish Academy Click here to read our feature about Nobel Prize …

… the Eiselen Commission whose terms of reference were to inquire into and to report on all aspects of native education. The … on 1 January 1954. The Commission recommended 'resorting to radical measures' for the 'effective reform of the Bantu …

… the US and British governments warned their citizens to postpone their travelling to East Africa, especially to Kenya. A new embassy building in Nairobi had been opened …

… the National Union and suggesting appropriate responses to some of the points likely to be raised in the report. Because of the possibility of overseas funds being cut off, there is a suggestion to pre-empt this by immediate fundraising in South Africa. …

… Circular from John Daniels, Vice-President of NUSAS, to SRC Presidents, NUSAS Executive, Local Committee Chairmen, … Unions of Students, regarding the NUSAS Deputation to the Minister of Justice following the banning of the NUSAS … President. Includes full text of the memorandum submitted to the minister by the deputation and the press statement …

… the members of the College Council had taken a decision to prohibit the African students from attending classes and were refused admission to the College itself. This decision was a collaboration … between the rulers and some members who prefer to be in their good books, rather than be on the side of the …

… The institution of education in any society lends itself to two-fold functions, a conservative and a progressive one. … as a custodian of societal values or constitute a threat to the traditional social order. Viewed against this … all the contradictory in extending higher education to its politically excluded majority. …

… Adv J.G. Strijdom, registering a victory. The NP managed to secure 103 seats, its greatest electoral victory up to that time, while the seats of the United Party, though … new leadership of Adv. J.G.N. Strauss, decreased from 57 to 53.   …

… residents from Sophiatown, near central Johannesburg, to Soweto, located on the outskirts of the city. This forced … was part of the government's countrywide apartheid plan to turn the residential and business areas of cities and … They did this by forcibly removing black South Africans to ghetto-like 'locations' or 'townships', away from the …

… President Jacob Zuma arrived in Tanzania to attend an emergency summit on the political crisis in Burundi. The President has been invited to the emergency summit of the East Africa Community as a … that succeeded in bringing peace and stability to Burundi following the civil war in that country. …

… World Cup, its Seating Capacity was increased from 38 000 to 42 000, the Main West Stand was expanded and renovated, a … only Community-Owned Stadium in the Country. In addition to the Field, it is equipped with an Olympic-sized Swimming … is happening on the field. There are hospitality suites to accommodate up to 320 VIPs. Today, these facilities …

… Click on image to enlarge Pretoria is commonly known as Jaccaranda City, … that flurishes there! It has recently changed its name to Tshwane! The Pretoria City Hall is the largest public hall in South Africa, was built to celebrate the city-status of Pretoria which was obtained …

… non-racial movement was initially established in protest to the Tricameral Parliament  for which it encouraged a … had held talks with the African National Congress (ANC) to strengthen opposition to the apartheid government. Despite being banned two years …

… at the time she was put into isolation, with no access to a doctor, and her lawyer was also detained. At the time of … thirty year period. In 1981 Jaffer left the Cape Times due to her discontentment with political interference in her work … her passport was withdrawn and she was not allowed travel to until 1990. In 1988 she was charged and convicted for …

… Langschmidt, purchased a farm; Palmiet. It lay adjacent to the ford, and laid out a Village on the site. He named it … for its apples and pears. The area has also branched in to producing grapes and is now a well respected wine region … many great wine estates.   Grabouw/Elgin is situated close to the Kogelberg Biosphere reserve, a UNESCO site, which …

… To describe Garies as in the middle of nowhere does not do any damage to the reputation of the Town (for those who stay here, … of blossoms during Spring, after good rains, draw visitors to this part of the Namaqualand from around the world, with …

… on this island was of a particularly cruel nature, leading to the slave revolt of 1791, also known as the Haitian … was forced into exile, and more than 40, 000 Haitians fled to the United States in search of refuge. With United States intervention, Gen Raoul Cedras agreed to resign on 10 October 1994, paving the way for Aristid's …

… the librarian at the Robben Island Mayibuye Archive, said to me as he handed me the newspaper file I needed. He was … is both personal and political. The politics referred to is not about the science and art of government, but more … A Spiral of Trials - Chapter 6 The Final Prize: The Road to Fascism - Chapter 7 The Final Prize: Into the Fifties: …

… Toit, Pretoria's first Magistrate. He then sold the land to Stephanus Jacobus Meintjies, after whom the hill is named … of the establishment of the Union of South Africa. Prior to this, South Africa had been divided into two British … as a democracy, the Union Buildings is a location used to commemorate historical eventsas well as to celebrate South …

… meeting were read and confirmed. A letter replying to C. B. J. Dladla was read. Com Freislich reported that 14 … Club. The order of the next two lectures was changed to 1) sapire, 2) Gosani. Com Phashe reported that on Saturday … and secured promises from individuals in these districts to act as local correspondents for the bulletin. After …

… Toit, Pretoria's first Magistrate. He then sold the land to Stephanus Jacobus Meintjies, after whom the hill is named … of the establishment of the Union of South Africa. Prior to this, South Africa had been divided into two British … as a democracy, the Union Buildings is a location used to commemorate historical eventsas well as to celebrate South …

… pre-colonial history of CÁ´te d’Ivoire can be traced to the 17th century, with the establishment of the kingdom of … political and administrative system had developed, but due to the European scramble for Africa, this system was replaced … recognised as French citizens and were granted the right to organize themselves politically. In 1958, CÁ´te d’Ivoire …

… then known) signed an agreement with the British that led to the colonial status for the coastal area. In 1902, the … from Britain. The British Government stated it would agree to a firm date for independence if a reasonable majority for … 1956 election returned the Convention People's Party (CPP) to power with 71 of the 104 seats in the Legislative …

… (Transvaal) prompted Disraeli's Conservative government to annex it in 1877. This was an important step in achieving … defeated the British at Majuba Hill. Sources differ as to the exact amount of casualties, but approximately 200 … granted the Transvaal 'complete self-government, subject to the suzerainty of Her Majesty Queen Victoria'. However, …

… staged as a political performance, was in response to the lack of attention given to the symbols on campus that are physical reminders of White … taking human excrement from Khayelitsha, his action sought to make a connection with the lack of human dignity given to …

… help of Ian Bernhardt. The Union was formed in response to the apartheid government’s restrictions on creative … of King Kong: An African Jazz (1959) which would go on to launch many Black artists into international stardom.  … Huddlestons, who had envisioned the building being used to support Black musicians after the closure of the clothing …

… the apartheid government's publication laws and sentenced to jail for revealing Security Police brutality. After the … and American press gave wide and sympathetic coverage to the story of his escape. Woods was born at Hobeni, in the … books and campaigned ceaselessly against apartheid. Prior to his death in 2001, Woods was given the Commander of the …

… President B.J. Vorster challenged Dr. Eschel Rhoodie to release any document that would implicate him in the … and rejected as contemptible Dr. Eschel Rhoodie's attempt to drag Minister Horwood into the affair. The Prime Minister, … that had taken place. He said he would undertake to resign only if it could be proved that members of his …

… as part of the organisation`s election programme to maximise ANC support in the local government elections - … Region: Sunday, 8 May 2011 08h45-09h15: Walkabout to view World Cup legacy projects at Tsakane Stadium … 14h00-14h30: Walkabout at Thokoza Hostel and brief address to the public 15h00-15h30: Walkabout at Black Chain shopping …

… was completed on or before 10 April 1891. From 1902 to 1958 the building housed the local magistrate and his staff, but after they were moved to a new building, it was acquired by the Boksburg … Ingenieur en Architect" of the South African Republic, to accommodate the Mining Commissioner, the Post Office and …