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… of Congo was precipitated by the persistently violent and cunning efforts of King Leopold II as well as the … committed to the people in the Congo were so immense and severe that the international outcry could not be ignored, and Belgium took over the region from 1908-1960 with a highly …

… was one of the most significant anti-apartheid movements, and comprised of 400 church, civic and student organisations- with a membership of close to 3 … UDF were Rev. Alan Boesak, Desmond Tutu, Albertina Sisulu and Helen Joseph. The UDF was launched in 1983, and began its …

… weathered red granite rock formations, steep gradients, and high-altitude views. The pass offers access to hiking trails and C. Louis Leipoldt 's grave. Construction on the Pakhuis … ) begins just outside Clanwilliam. The pass's Surveyor and Builder, Thomas Bain , was an incredibly energetic man of …

… gathered outside of Bisho, the capital city of Ciskei, and demanded an end to the military government of Brigadier Joshua Gqozo and the re-absorption of the so-called black homeland into … General Chris Hani, Cyril Ramaphosa, Steve Tshwete and Ronnie Kasrils. The event, now known as the Bisho …

… of Graaff-Reinet was constituted on 26 August 1785 and its boundaries were proclaimed on 17 July 1786. However, … the next century these underwent extensive alteration, and by the 1880's they bore no relationship to the original … is situated in the heart of a country productive in cattle and corn, rapidly increasing in population and property, and …

… History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai The Vagrant Law prevented Muslims in the … 'Milad' complain of the annoyance caused by the curfew law and ask for exemption from it. Source: I.I. 1/4,13,87/ 1877, … past 9 p.m. we returned home after our religious duties and were seated in the veranda and some were in the act of …

… was concluded after Somerset visited the eastern frontier and asked Gaika to stop stealing cattle. Gaika thus received … of the Rarabe clans of the Xhosa. After Ndlambe and Nxele Makana slaughtered hundreds of Ngqika's men at … for trying to stop cattle stealing. Boers volunteered, and Ndlambe, who was retreating, abandoned about 23,000 …

… He studied Fine Arts at the University Of KwaZulu-Natal and later went on to teach the subject at Techinkon Natal. He specialises in sculpture and has held group and solo exhibitions over the years. Botha’s  first job as a …

… A3 full colour poster; litho; drawing man and woman holding cross, soldiers shooting people; text: … Month of Compassion 1986; ...This is true: the hour comes, and it is now, and the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit …

… June 1; All children have the right to a name, enough food and a decent place to live; All children should be looked after when they are sick and have a right to grow up with love, affection and security; all children have a right to a free education …

… Green, black, white, yellow and blue poster. Series of folders numbers 3521 - 3529 and folder 3532, also folders 3538 and possibly 3531. Photographs and dates of ancient …

… against the Durban System, which led to evictions, riots and dissent in the Cato Manor area for decades. The Museum is a collection of photographs, artworks and other media that document the Areas turbulent History. … a unique multi-cultural Community, Informal Settlements and various Religious Sites, is perhaps best known for its …

… is named after a nearby river known as Ncome in isiZulu and Bloedrivier in Afrikaans and witnessed a major confrontation between the Voortrekkers and amaZulu on 16 December 1838. The Ncome Monument and …

… for election participation by its members. With the ANC and the PAC banned and African political activity officially limited to … their political aspirations. This led to a period of exile and the turn to armed struggle by the Azanian Peolple's … Building Democracy,  "Unit 6. The End of Apartheid and the Birth of Deomcracy" , [online], Available at  …

… on economic relations with South Africa immediately, and to terminate the oil embargo against the country when … became operational. A resolution calling for economic and diplomatic sanctions against SA was passed in 1962 and in 1963 the UN Security Council unanimously adopted a …

… Stahl Stegmann for her involvement in the kidnapping and beating of four youths suspected of being police … injuries he sustained. Winnie appealed against the verdict and the sentence was commuted to a fine and a two-year suspended sentence by the Appeals court.   The …

… Black and white poster. Exhibition of poetry, songs and speeches on culture, from COSATU and NACTU and UFITUSA. Date 31st August to 1st October 1991. …

… Creating mass power: beyond the cannon of Mamelodi, Unity and the Freedom Charter, Power and democracy: defining working-class politics, Strikes and faction fights, Architectural services, Courts, Strikes …

… Creating mass power: beyond the cannon of Mamelodi, Unity and the Freedom Charter, Power and democracy: defining working-class politics, Strikes and faction fights, Architectural services, Courts, Strikes …

… Settlement West of Amanzimtoti and South of Durban, in the Umlazi district. Established in … Dr. Newton Adams (1796-1841) who arrived in Natal in 1835 and who played a prominent role within the … pamphlets in Zulu. In 1844 he was ordained a priest and he frequently preached to congregations of up to a 1 000 …

… a Christian Congregation serving the Betty's Bay Community and encouraging others through a life-changing Christian … journey. They seek to serve God by working for Justice and Peace, Respect and learn from all the great faith traditions and desire to …

… place on the eve of this jubilant day with celebrations and a public picnic running into the anniversary of the … from former slave, Lydia Williams (1820 – 1910) and world-renowned South African artist, Lionel Davis, whose … African National Gallery. The walk is open to all – young and old – and will start at the Zonnebloem Estate, move …

… the Arab-Amazigh (Berber) populations of North Africa and the African peoples in the region to the south of the … Much of Mauritania encompasses part of the Sahara desert , and, until the drought conditions that affected most of that … one third of its people live in Nouakchott , the capital and largest city, situated between the dunes and the ocean. …

… Mazizi Maqekeza and Mbulelo Ngona were among the many South Africans who fled … South African state.  On 25 February 1988, Maqekeza, Ngona and a University of Lesotho student, Thandwefika Radebe, were … Somehow Ngona managed to escape, while Radebe was killed and Maqekeza, heavily wounded was left for dead. Maqekeza was …

… members of the Commission, Louis Skweyiya, Gilbert Marcus and Bridgitte Mabandla, found evidence of brutality and torture to extract confessions from alleged South African spies and other detainees. The worst abuses had been committed at …

… a meeting in Port Elizabeth attended by several provincial and other motoring clubs, in order to provide a strong national motoring organisation to protect and promote the interests of motorists in South Africa. The … Town based Automobile Club of SA received a royal charter and became known as the Royal Automobile Club of South …

… species native to South Western Angola, Namibia, and South Africa.  It is boldly stripped in black and white or brown and white with a white underbelly and no two individuals look …

… for the creation of Lesotho (The Basotho Kingdom), and the drawing together of scattered Sotho peoples who had been driven apart by Zulu and Ndebele raids. In 1867 and 1868, most of Moshoeshoe's land was overrun by Boers from …

… the petitions, protests, marches, vigils, press releases and Conference papers which reflect the modus operandi of … legislation which was, in their opinion, discriminatory and the cause of untold human suffering, hardship and poverty. Issues such as the Pass Laws, migrant labour, …

… outside the Johannesburg High Court, his alleged victim and her supporters were insulted and abused by the crowd. The complainant, a 31-year-old … home in November. She knew Zuma had denied the charges and that she would face a gruelling ordeal as his defence …