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… of the South African Party (SAP), J.C. Smuts, decided to hold a general election in 1924. The SAP suffered a defeat … Labour Party members, F.H.P. Creswell and Thomas Boydell to his Cabinet. …

… of the National Union of South African Students to the campaign, the nature and structure of the campaign and broader issues which might be linked to the campaign. These include the International Year of the …

… Party in 1997 and later changed the name of the party to New National Party. Van Schalkwyk became controversial for … Under his leadership, the party support continued to decline. Few months after the 2004 general elections …

…  On 19 March 1910, Thomas Thornton became the first person to fly on an aeroplane as a passenger when he paid Albert … Julia Stansfield became the first female passenger to fly on a plane when Kimmerling took her on a flight over …

… (VOC), served as acting governor from 8 September 1724 to 25 February 1727. Pieter Gijsbert Noodt succeeded him as … as "quietly efficient". Under his rule the area up to the Little Karoo valley was explored. He colonised the …

… years ago, it was decreed that District Six should be home to whites only. All infrastructural development and … were kicked out and their homes and landmarks razed to the ground. Many other communities suffered similar fates. …

… was nicknamed “Muis” (English translation for mouse), due to his petite physique when he registered as a member of the … jockey title for 11 times in a row, before immigrating to England in 1978.[iv] One of the biggest honours in … Roberts became the first South Africa, jockey or horse to appear on the cover of the elite magazine called, “The …

… Secretary of the Pan Africanist Congress, is reported to have said that there are talks being held between the ANC … technique of telling untruths and fashioning their stories to suit their chosen victims. The false picture of unity in … In each case the intention is, characteristically, to deceive and mislead for purely selfish ends. …

… of defensive works, consisting of trenches and sangars, to be constructed on a ridge south of the city centre. They … an impressive structure and even in its time was regarded to be ineffective. Its powder magazine collapsed during heavy … it was taken over by Republican forces. It is not recorded to have fired a shot in anger, and when it was retaken by the …

… Royal Empire Society prize. In 1929 Van der Poel returned to South Africa and declined a position at UCT as lecturer … South African Teachers' Association, but in 1938 decided to move to UCT. She became a senior lecturer in 1954 and was offered …

… the 20th Century, the economy of the Town diversified to incorporate manufacturing of railroad equipment, … W. Eduard Bok. The Main Reef Road linked Boksburg to other major mining towns on the Witwatersrand and the … N12 and N17 highways, offering visitors an easy commute to and from major towns, including Brakpan, Benoni, …

… who advocated non-violence  as an appropriate response to aggression and fore grounded the need for equitable … Leo Tolstoy. One of the aims of establishing the farm was to serve as training ground for new members of the passive … Gandhi wrote of Tolstoy Farm: "I have serious doubts as to whether the struggle could have been prosecuted for eight …

… Africa. One year later, professional soccer was introduced to South Africa when, on 11 May 1959, the National Football … Today, the professional league has changed its name to the Premier Soccer League (PSL), with a few clubs that … This was the culmination of a long unity process that was to rid South Africa sport of all past racial division. …

… ‘ Bourke’s Luck Potholes ’ have taken thousands of Years to form strange cylindrical sculptures carved by swirling … canyon’s rim and the dam, coupled with forested descents to three icy swimming holes including the enchanting Tufa … Falls. You’ll stop at Blyde River Canyon Forever Resort to pay your hiking fee and sign in. With well‑marked yellow …

… Alexander Sinton High School, before being offered to play rugby for Bishop Diocesans.[ii] Nizaam played Craven … of the Year.[viii] Nizaam is the first Muslim rugby player to be selected for the Springboks, and also the first Muslim to have captained a Super Rugby team, when he led the …

… independence as invalid, and called upon all governments to deny any form of recognition to Transkei and other Bantustans. …

… A Khoikhoi name derived for the bushes they used, to make digging apparatus.  Brandvlei is situated 170 km … Cape Province of South Africa.  Brandvlei lies next to a 'vlei' (marsh) alongside the Sak River. In 1961 …

… Basson dissident group of United Party (UP) members merged to form the Progressive Federal Party (PFP) with Colin Eglin … small White reformist party, the Independent Party (IP), to form the Democratic Party (DP). … a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , Westport: Greenwood. …

… parliamentarians from the former UP left the new party to join the anti-apartheid Progressive Federal Party (PFP) or … Party secured only 10 seats in parliament, compared to 41 seats held by the United Party previously. Sources: …

… May 2017 - 16 June 2017 at the Michaelis Galleries, aims to address a vacuum in art criticism, curatorial practice, and art theory, and will give visibility to artistic practices that escape the grasp of art history. …

… for South Africa's withdrawal from the ILO, by 163 votes to nil, with 29 abstentions. The ILO is the international … representatives of governments, employers and workers to jointly shape policies and programmes promoting Decent …

… The Cape Coloured Board agreed, in principle, to the establishment of an Art Centre for Coloured children … would be under the care of the Cape Coloured Board. Prior to this, the Department of Education had written a letter …

… Farm House dates from approximately 1780 and is presumed to have been built by Gerrit van Rooyen. Over the years an … of its Residents have required at least two extensions to the original structure, thus losing some of its original …

… tucked away between the Swartkops River and the old road to Port Elizabeth (R367) where a 200-year old Cape Dutch … bought the house from the Cuyler family, restored it and to this day it still acts as a Museum where the yesteryear …

… This reserve is home to over 280 species of birds. It was known as the Pietersburg … indigenous and exotic. Aquariums are a delight and home to snakes and lizards and dark pools showcase an array of … https://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/limpopo/polokwane-bird-and-reptile-park/ …

… for a marine line along the South African coast, similar to the United States coastguard but with no military … Eksteen said: “My Department is working on legislation to create an area of control extending 50 nautical miles from …

… but with the introduction of game, you’re able to do a quick game drive for free, right here in the heart of … in January 1898, it’s one of Pretoria’s four forts build to protect the then capital of the South African Republic …

… for South African plants, the garden is also home to more than 198 species of birds, a number of reptiles and … vegetation.  The Garden is really a spectacular place to visit. The Pretoria Botanical Gardens was declared a …

… Six" , were tried, convicted and sentenced to hang for the killings. Click here to read an historical account of township violence during …

… Biya, the current Prime Minister. Ahidjo handpicked Biya to replace him after he had handed his resignation letter to the cabinet. However, when Biya became president he …