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ArticleNewspaper article: "The Coolies Here from the Natal Mercury", Thursday, November 22, 1860
… out of the boat's hold, laughing, jabbering, and staring about them with a very well satisfied expression of … disconcerted by the novelty of his situation…
ArticleTimeline of Land Dispossession and Segregation in South Africa 1900-1947
… Two companies Wernher Beit &Co and H Eckstein &Co control about a quarter of the land owned. 1902 August, In … of the Government however acquired” and…
The Origin of People
… Have you ever been told weird and wonderful stories about what one or other of your relatives did in the past? …
ArticleThe Tricameral Parliament
… was a reform imposed from above, and existed for about 11 years, in a manner many characterised as farcical. …
Article1960's Diaries of Nelson Mandela on his trip through Africa
… that the purpose of armed struggle should not be about overthrowing the apartheid government by force. Rather it should be about the ANC using this tactic to…
Hinduism
… all things." Hinduism is a religious tradition that began about 5 000 years ago. The name "Hindu" came from Muslims … This shows that most Hindus are also…
ArticleGrade 5 - Term 4: A Heritage trail through the provinces of South Africa
… Heritage Site. The Cradle of Humankind is a large area about 50km north of Johannesburg, where many fossil sites are … bones of early humans have given us…
Mission Stations - T-Z
… entering we found ourselves face to face with a gentleman about thirty years of age, with a long light beard. He looked … feet long and thirty wide; it was…
African Art Centre
… The centre offers support to 500 crafters and represents about 50 artists. Initiated in 1994, Velobala, is the …
ArticleGreater St. Lucia Wetland
… in the Wetlands and a large group of hippopotamuses and about 1 000 crocodiles survive there in safety because it is …
ArticleEarly civilisations
… of the world. The civilizations that we will be learning about are: Ancient Egypt (Africa) Nubia (Africa) Swahili …
ArticleBizana and the Pondoland Revolt 1946 - 1962
… The system of Black authorities and the reforms brought about in the agricultural sphere were not unreservedly …
Biography of Hugh Masekela by Fardin Rahman
… from South Africa due to his role in spreading awareness about his country during the times of apartheid. Born on 4 … the fact that people in America could…
ArticleA timeline of Zuma-Gupta issues from Nenegate to the firing of Pravin Gordhan
… asset is the Dominion mine in Klerksdorp, for $37-million (about R280-million) in April. August 2010 The Guptas acquire … Arcelor-Mittals’s R9bn empowerment…
ArticleTimeline of the Bulhoek Massacre
… let the Israelites stay, temporarily, despite being uneasy about the situation. July, The headman of Kamastone complains … armed with three machine guns and…
ArticleSecond Anglo-Boer War - 1899 - 1902
… Jameson Raid By 1895 Britain was getting more confident about taking action in South Africa. Joseph Chamberlain was … Uitlander leaders in Johannesburg…
ArticleThe Durban strikes and the resurgence of the trade union movement in 1973
… In 1970, official estimates put the African population at about 400,000, but even this figure was seen as too low by … figure of 1-million would probably be…
ArticleThe Ottoman Empire
… East, Eastern Europe and North Africa and ruled over about 25 million people. The Islamic world was far more … reading. Read these interesting sources of…
ArticleStalinism and how Stalin used his power to change Marxism-Leninism
… given mock trials at which they were sentenced to death. About 35 000 soldiers were either executed or imprisoned. … evidence to answer questions. 2…
The oldest forms of human communication
… at this time. Later written communication came about when humans realised the need to record their daily … a way for families and communities to pass on…
ArticleWestern Cape Youth Uprising timeline 1976
… confrontation and to break the youths' spirit. 30 August, About 600 students from five secondary schools march to … the backyard with tear gas to prevent…
ArticleTimeline of the 1973 Durban Strikes
… to return to work or face dismissal. Of the 150 strikers, about 100 decide to continue the strike. By 25 January the … joined by workers at other Frame group…
South African and World leaders
… who sacrificed their own freedom for others. To read more about other remarkable South African leaders, visit SAHO's … important leader in the talks with…
ArticleAn Introduction to Sophiatown
… at first bought by whites. But Mr Tobiansky's plans were about to be shattered: the Town Council decided that the area …
South African History Online and Principia College Partnership Project - 2018 submissions
… opportunity to partner again and we hope you enjoy reading about these courageous anti-apartheid resisters. Victoria …
What are the challenges that face the South African film industry?
… worthy but dreary anti-apartheid films that have been made about us (albeit by foreign filmakers.) We need to grasp the …
ArticleSouthern African Development Community (SADC)
… grown from a small membership of 11 to 14 countries. Read about the group of southern African states called the …
SAAAH: “Reception / Perception”
… The newsletter provides a vehicle for sharing information about the Association as well as providing a forum for …
ArticleThe death of Samora Machel
… over South African territory raised some questions about the possibilities of the involvement of the apartheid … for copying. Mozambican authorities were…
Mission Stations - G-H
… in diameter, and three handles. The under-stone was fixed, about three feet from the ground, in a circular frame or box … cylindric pin of iron. The handle…