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… up of coloured members of the country's defence force, and at its peak strength it had around 23 000 members. More … 12 000 South African servicemen fought in World War One, and fewer than 4 000 were black, coloured or Indian. The most … time stated that coloureds could not fight against whites, and the Turks were deemed "non-white". In the battle of …

… Following this war, the French extended great influence and by 1912, part of Morocco became a French protectorate. … to Spain. Early twentieth century opposition to French and Spanish rule came in the form of the nationalist group - … different parts of Morocco were administered by the French and the Spanish, Sultan Mohammed V was revered as a leader by …

… minister, J.G. Strijdom. This famous march is celebrated and commemorated through a national public holiday in South … August every year. This is known as National Women's Day and was first celebrated in 1995. The march against the pass … sent a public message that they would not be intimidated and silenced by unjust laws. After the petition was handed …

… in South African cities such as Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town - the latest today in Pretoria-since the … emergency 2 weeks ago. There have been a number of deaths and injuries, among them lot of civilians, particularly when a bus was bombed and the police are urging the public to be on alert. The …

… "amandla ase masebene" (power is with the branches) and "sivulen` indlela siyo vota" (open the way for us to go and vote) today (Friday) echoed through Pondoland`s Qawukeni … to Pondoland to pay a visit to King Mpondombini Sigcau and traditional leaders in one of ANC`s strongholds in the …

… of Good Hope. It is bounded in the west by Cape Recife and in the east by Cape Padrone. The bay is up to 436 m deep and the Harbour City, of Port Elizabeth is situated adjacent … to round this cape before they got as far as Algoa Bay, and there the crew mutinied. They landed on a small island, …

… when he was shot through a window of his home in Durban and died in the arms of his 13-year old daughter, Jann. … was convinced that the onus was on whites in general, and white students in particular, to adopt a more radical and resolute stand against racism. He encouraged political …

… be rebuilt further away from the banks of the river, and the current location in Bellair Road was decided upon in … are known as), from the 1st River Temple were moved and is now housed in the Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam … River Temple). This Temple was dedicated to the Lord Shiva and is situated at 890 Bellair Road, Cato Manor . This Temple …

… adults a fascinating look at all forms of war vehicles and weapons. And it will captivate children with the visual spectacle of … from planes to trains. Tours are provided for schools and military groups; other visitors can make their way around …

… originally part of the van 'Breda Estate'' in Oranjezicht, and was purchased by the Town Council of Cape Town in 1877 … Street. The land below the reservoir formed a natural Park and also contained the burial vault of the Hofmeyr family. … the area is well planted with a number of tall shady pine and cypress tress which overlook its large lawns. It was …

… On 19 and 20 August 1981, in response to the National Party (NP) government’s attempts to co opt Indians and Coloured communities into puppet state institutions, a … At the same time, similar bodies were formed in the Cape and by the NIC in Natal. The committees actively campaigned …

… father was a minister of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) and was a founding member of the Afrikaner Broederbond, a … Although joining the Broederbond himself at the age of 25, and serving as a minister for the Dutch Reformed Church for … dialogue. Simultaneously, he resigned from the DRC and the Broederbond. These decisions would lead to his …

… In October 2002, Marie Fourie and her partner of twelve years, Cecelia Bonthuys had been … Department of Home Affairs had refused their application and had gone to the Constitutional Court, arguing that only … gay marriage after Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Canada; and the first country in Africa to do so, at the …

… Law in Rwanda. Bishop Misago was arrested on 14 April 1999 and charged with helping orchestrate the 1994 Rwandan genocide that left more than 800 000 Tutsi and sympathetic Hutu dead. The main charges related to the … their deaths at the hands of machete wielding militiamen and crucially of participating in high-level meetings that …

… between two factions FRELIMO, backed by the Soviet Union and RENAMO, supported by United States and apartheid South Africa. At this time, the African … Samora Machel was the president of Mozambique at the time and following a number of successive meetings with the South …

… du Toit began her singing career at tender age of nine, and by the age of sixteen she began to sing opera. After … Under the her teachers,  Adelheid Armhold (voice) and Gregorio Fiasconaro (opera coach), Nellie du Tiot obtained her Diploma with distinction in 1952 and left for Lodnon where studied for two years. While she …

… (NIO) was founded on May 4 1947 by A. I. Kajee and others who had left the Natal Indian Congress (NIC). The … in its attitude to apartheid after the Second World War and Kajee held moderate views. Kajee, the former Secretary … Kajee had come under criticism for his moderate politics and close ties with Prime Minister Jan Smuts, especially …

… the hope of freedom among millions in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa. He was banned and detained several times by the apartheid authorities for … almost the entire Stars of Hope rugby club into the PAC and was jailed for three months. The young Biko stood out as …

… elected president in front of a vast crowd of dancing and cheering supporters. The inauguration came just two days … Mandela, who ended his public life with a wave of the hand and a few humble words. Seconds after Mbeki took the oath of office, he and Mandela locked hands above their heads while more than 50 …

… of plants, Abiqua. They used the branches for to make bows and digging sticks.  Abiquasput is a Farmstead and is located in Namakwa District Municipality, Northern … grow crops, raise or fatten animals for animal products, and grow and harvest timber.  …

… end of the World War 2. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Jacob Zuma had successful bilateral discussions in Moscow. The two leaders discussed the status and implementation of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) agreements and preparations …

… end of the World War 2. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Jacob Zuma had successful bilateral discussions in Moscow. The two leaders discussed the status and implementation of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) agreements and preparations …

… end of the World War 2. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Jacob Zuma had successful bilateral discussions in Moscow. The two leaders discussed the status and implementation of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) agreements and preparations …

… end of the World War 2. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Jacob Zuma had successful bilateral discussions in Moscow. The two leaders discussed the status and implementation of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) agreements and preparations …

… is one of Cape Town's premier tertiary Academic Hospitals and was officially opened in 1938. The hospital is … ground for some of South Africa's best doctors, surgeons and nurses.As an academic health centre, Groote Schuur will … outstanding tertiary care for patients of the Western Cape and beyond. The hospital will promote excellence in teaching …

… the same premises as the First 'Raadsaal' in Bloemfontein and houses a collection of historic wagons and carriages such as the spring wagon, the Voortrekker … ox-wagon, transport wagon, stage coach, mule wagon, spider and Cape cart. The development of Transport and the making of …

… comes a few months after Mandela's release from prison and is attended by over 72 000 people and watched on TV by many millions globally. The concert's line-up includes world famous artists and bands such as Simple Minds, Tracey Chapman, Peter Gabriel …

… forests, a beautiful rocky coastline, unspoilt beaches and rolling grasslands, the Hluleka Nature Reserve lies along … magnificent coastal forest reserves – Congwane Mtombo and Ndabeni Hluleka – as well as the old Strachan Grant Farm, Hluleka Nature Reserve covers an area of 772ha and includes the coastal area. Hluleka has a rich …

… Jack Mincer Taxi Rank in Johannesburg, aiming to improve and legalise the taxi industry. The Be Legal campaign was a … all three levels of government: National, Provincial and Local. The campaign provided an opportunity for illegal … in terms of the National Land Transport Transition Act and to subject the whole industry to regulation and effective …

… Transcript of evidence (continued from 17, 18, 19 and 20 May 1983) from Bishop Desmond Tutu, to the Commission … Honourable Mr Justice C F Eloff, to inquire into, report and make recommendations about, the activities of the SACC, including its management and functions, the ways in whih finance is obtained, for what …