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… with its richly decorated gable, was completed in 1896 and is one of the last surviving structures of the old … important station buildings of the Rand Tram, Krugersdorp and Jeppe. The former was destined to have a more permanent … iron structure (a Type II building) with a hipped roof and a verandah. In July 1895 construction of the …

… known as Drie Koppen. This name was of Dutch origin, and was given to a road intersection where the heads of three … to Three Cups. The name of Mowbray first appeared in 1823, and was probably derived from the new English owners of the … terraced homes on the banks of the Liesbeek River, and a student digs with a healthy mix of North Africans and …

… highest rate of plant extinction, is highly fragmented and isolated by urbanization. The Cape Flats Nature Reserve, … which is endangered with only 7% in proclaimed reserves and Cape Flats Sand Fynbos which is critically endangered …   The Cape Flats Nature Reserve is a private reserve and falls under the administration of the University of the …

… Bloemfontein . It is an extension of the National Museum and functions to tell the fascinating story of the Free State and its establishment. It is a relatively humble structure with long whitewashed walls and a thatch roof terminated by end gables. In November 1848, …

… By the mid-60s the activities of the TIC had declined and by the early 70s it was virtually non-existent. At this … process was a resounding boycott of the SAIC elections and the holding of the TASC Conference in January 1983. It … were taken to form the United Democratic Front (UDF) and to revive the TIC On the formation of the UDF, the TIC …

… History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai Despite the low percentage poll in the … work as a continuation of the 1914 Gandhi-Smuts Agreement and of the Cape Town Agreement of 1927. Source: Copy supplied … by Mr. Rajbansi. See S.A.I.C. Debates, Proceedings and Minutes , 1st Meeting, 5th Council, 22 February 1982, pp. …

… Mr. Chairperson, Your Excellency, Distinguished Publishers and Proprietors, Ladies and Gentlemen. Permit me to express my profound appreciation … world. During this century, which has witnessed upheavals and transformations of daunting proportions, the present …

… of the UN, Mr. Kofi Annan, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: May I congratulate you, Mr. President for … of the Presidency of this Session of the General Assembly and also thank the out-going President, Mr. Jan Kavan. I … However, these dramatic events have raised important and disturbing questions about the very future of the United …

… Johann Georg Rathfelder was born in Stuttgart in 1811 and emigrated to the Cape in 1835. Following his marriage in … as it soon became known, was famous for its hospitality and in the 1840's became the headquarters of the Cape Hunt. … House, Simonstown Road, was also a mail-coach halt, and thus became the obvious location for a post office. …

… beautifully preserved buildings, an old-world atmosphere, and a fascinating history. The Lord Milner Hotel, with its grand colonial design, still welcomes guests, and the town’s transport museum showcases vintage cars and steam locomotives. At sunset, visitors can enjoy a ride …

… power to assent to Bills as the Queen's representative; and, usually, he exercises that power on the advice of his … under Letters Patent constituting the Office of Governor and Commander in Chief of the Colony, there are Bills that … to assent to Bills "inconsistent with treaty obligations", and it is a notorious fact that the Natives' lands with which …

… late cancellation of Friday's appointment. I do appreciate and sincerely regret the inconvenience - especially when one … that we reflect on the elusive concepts of allegiance and freedom. These are things that we, South Africans, have … government that has moved with speed to eschew symbolism, and start dealing with the urgent socio-economic questions …

… COSATU is in a no-win situation: We are damned if we  do  and we are damned if we  don't ! In preparing for this … is known in English, as a case of you are damned if you do and you are damned if you don't! President Mandela has … - most of whom are referred to as the working poor - and the unemployed has been labelled a "dangerous idea" that …

… Callander (who built a home for himself at The Heads, and who drew the first map of the estuary) to the Governor of … of Dutch settlers who hacked their way through the forests and established farms in the region. The farm; … which included the entire Knysna Lagoon basin and the Heads, was first granted to Stephanus Terblans in …

… his 1996 “I am an African” speech as a remarkable text and superbly delivered speech. A hundred and 20 years from now, young Africans across the continent – … earphones embedded in their flesh, connected wirelessly and seamlessly to a post-wi-fi, post-Bluetooth digital …

… Members of the House; Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen, When we spoke at the National Assembly in June … continuing struggle to build our democratic, non-racial and non-sexist society. Precisely because of this importance, … execution of the national task of the conceptualisation and construction of this system of governance. I believe that …

… Sons and Daughters of Afrika! The Pan Africanist Congress was … our noble aspirations in our lifetime, namely, To unite and rally the African people into one national front on the basis of African nationalism, and to fight for the implementation of the right of self …

… that it had a population of 276. The verdant plains and forested ravines of the area were home to the; Hassequas … their ancestral chief. Their many thousand heads of cattle and sheep were the reason why Ensign Schriver of the Castle … constant disputes with his neighbour's at Boesmanskloof and Genadendal over boundaries and straying cattle. …

… of the National Executive Committee,  Regional Convenors and members of the Regional Leadership,  Commanders and members of our glorious army, Umkhonto we Sizwe,  Members … of the Diplomatic Corps,  Fellow Delegates, Comrades and friends,  Compatriots, I salute you all in the name of …

… History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai This document, dated 10 July 1909, was … capacities as presidents, vice-presidents, secretaries and treasurers. The organisations and the individuals were as follows: Natal Indian Congress ”” …

… On 27 October 1808, about 340 slaves from the Swartland and Koeberg hinterland of Cape Town rose up in revolt. They … grain farms of the region, took the farmers prisoner and marched on Cape Town where they planned to ‘hoist the bloody flag and fight themselves free.’ The uprising was short-lived. On …

… President Museveni; Distinguished guests; Ladies and gentlemen; People of Uganda, It is a great honour to join … ago, it was shortly after being released from prison, and as an opponent of South Africa's apartheid government. … bring greetings on your national day from the government and people of South Africa. The people of South Africa cannot …

… of Cape town on one of South Africa's greatest sons and one of the pioneers of our New Patriotism, Archbishop … In Cape Town resides part of the souls of many nations and cultures, priceless threads in the rich diversity of our … nation. this legacy of our history is both a strength and a challenge. The Island has become a monument of the …

… political calendar to extend our greetings to you all and to wish you further successes in our continuing struggle … Greater numbers of people have the benefit of clean water and modern sanitation. Larger numbers of people have access … in newly-constructed classrooms. Many homes, in both rural and urban areas, have been electrified. More of our people …

… South African officials for terrorism, counters the charge and make the case for Namibia's freedom. My Lord, We find … find ourselves tried by a judge who is not our countryman and who has not shared our background. When this case … to try us. What they had to say was of a technical and legal nature. The reasons may mean little to some of us, …

… quite inevitable. Unlike the ANC who had a larger rank and file the NIC, TIC and SAIC had made no plans to counter the increasingly … As a result of this many Congress members like Billy Nair and George Naicker joined the ANC and Umkhonto we Sizwe. 1 As …

… Community by C. H. Calpin As a result of these enquiries and the pressure brought to bear upon the Government, the … Commission, to investigate all aspects of Indian life and labour in Natal. It was expected as a result of the … measure always finds permanence in government legislation, and Kajee was fully aware of the unlikelihood of the Pegging …

… Gallery in 1996 felt like something between hero-worship and a pilgrimage. At high school, Feni was one of my … Van Gogh, Francisco Goya, Käthe Kollwitz, Cyprien Shilakoe and Feni. They seemed to understand the depth of human … the two massive pieces of Leon Golub’s “Vietnam II” (1973) and Dia al-Azzawi’s “Sabra and Shatila Massacre” (1983). Both …

… concerned about the future of South Africa – more and more he left the day-to-day running of the newspaper to … as well as for all South Africa. Woods was in a subdued and sad mood. He came to me in my office and said what a pity it was that we could not run full colour …

… day for us. It foretells of the moment when black men and women will sit side by side with white men and women in a South African parliament, together adopting laws as equals and as elected representatives of all the people of our …