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Grade 4 Term 2 Timeline: Mahatma Gandhi
… ambulance corps of 1100 men during his service in the Boer War 1906 He organizes stretcher-bearer corps that serves …
ArticleThe Early History of Rugby in South Africa
… that had existed between the two groups since the bloody Anglo-Boer war of 1899-1902. The English media referred to the team as …
BiographyAhmed Mohamed "Kathy" Kathrada
… leaflets at street corners for the League. During World War II, he was involved in the anti-war campaign of the Non-European United Front. In the 1940s, …
PlaceVan Reenen's Pass, KwaZulu Natal
… away.” The Town of Van Reenen has a History steeped in the Anglo-Boer War, and a lookout point, called ' Windy Corner', about 3 …
BiographyDouglas Chadwick Thompson
… sympathetic to Marxism and the Soviet Union. During World War II he became chairperson of the Medical Aid to Russia …
BiographyNkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma
… praise for her shuttle diplomacy to end the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo but raised] eyebrows …
BiographySamora Machel
… and chief of the Frelimo army. He believed in a guerilla war and Frelimo's army established itself among the poor in …
BiographyMonica Hunter Wilson
… her husband’s tragic death at the end of the Second World War. Monica and her husband Godfrey did fieldwork together in …
BiographyChris McGregor
… he became exposed to Xhosa culture and music. During World War II, his father joined the Navy and Chris moved to stay …
PlaceDutch Reformed Church, Bosman Street, Pretoria
… as ‘outspan’ during the quarterly communions. After the Anglo-Boer War the Dutch Reformed Church sold the square to the town …
PlaceNederlandse Hervormde Kerkgebou, Pretoria
… stone in honour of all the Dutchmen who died in the Anglo-Boer War was erected on the eastern wall. Names such as C.V. van …
PlaceDarlington Dam- Lake Mentz
… He had lost Cattle in an attack by the Boers during the Anglo-Boer War , was said to have started Darlington Farm in the …
ArticleBasotho Wars 1858 - 1868
… continued to use the land for grazing. The First Basotho War Further conflict occurred after JN Boshof; President of … However, these discussions only led to…
ArticleIndian South Africans timeline 1900-1909
… Minute for 1899-1900 states that 1,000 refugees from war in the Transvaal and the Orange Free State are camping on … prevents any spread of the disease. 1902…
ArticlePolitical changes from 1750 to 1835
… over cattle, grain and water, which eventually led to war. Violent competition among tribes in what is known as … withdrawal to the north was because of an…
Rebecca Lan
… movement, but it became increasingly Zionistic after World War II . After learning about the movement in England, Norman …
BiographyMoses Ndlovu
… the violence of March to April 1990 (so-called Seven Days War) Ndlovu’s daughter was murdered by government inspired …
Telegram to Gamal Abdel Nasser, President of the United Arab Republic by Oliver Tambo, 27 May 1967
… and Arab people in their firm stand and struggle to resist Anglo-American Machinations to recolonise Arab States. War threat in Middle East is being directly…
UCT Summer School 2020
… doubts, change and challenges MORE UNTOLD STORIES OF THE ANGLO-BOER WAR Emeritus Professor Mike de Jongh, research fellow, …
ArticleA history of Soweto
… to engage in the mining industry. Before the South African War (Anglo-Boer War 2), these foreigners were treated as outsiders ( …
PlaceGraaff-Reinet
… Regiment of Foot Guards during the South African War of 1899 to 1902, (formerly known as the Second Anglo-Boer War ). The story goes that at the end of this…
Say It out Loud - The 1923 Presidential Address, Cape Town, 3rd April, 1923
… confine myself to a study of the days subsequent to the Anglo-Boer War. To get a clear grasp of the movements during the years …
PlaceLeliefontein
… is steeped in Wartime History: During the South African War - (also known as the Anglo-Boer War ), it was the site of the devastating 1902: ' …
PlaceLambert's Bay
… Bay was used as a lay-up for British warships during the war of 1900-1902 and in 1901 the “ HMS Sybille ” was wrecked … ship was sent to Lambert’s Bay as a…
ArticleIndian South Africans timeline 1654-1899
… are merchants and hawkers. 11 October, Beginning of the Anglo Boer War/South African War . Blacks are evacuated from the …
EventSekhukhune successfully resists the Boers
… successfully resisted the Boers during a protracted Boer/Bapedi land ownership dispute. On 16 May 1876, the Volksraad of the South African Republic declared…
PlaceNxuba (formerly known as Cradock)
… buildings, combined with its rich History of the Anglo-Boer War and early settlers, make it a fascinating place to … buildings, combined with its rich…
EventMichael “Muis” Roberts, South Africa’s best jockey is born
… [i] M Roberts (Michael, Muis), http://julyhandicap.info/index.php?page=person&personid=1719 ↵ [ii] David van Lill, … [iii] M Roberts (Michael, Muis), http:/…
EventEmily Hobhouse receives a reply to her request to be included in the Ladies Commission
… letter to St John Rodrick asking for reasons for the War Department's refusal to include her in the Ladies … the British concentration camps in South Africa…
BiographyBarbara Mosima Joyce Masekela
… movement and galvanised millions of people to wage a war against apartheid. Her activities in US went beyond …