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… Chief Rabbi of Cape Town and Hebrew scholar Israel Abrahams was born in Vilna, Lithuania. He came to South Africa in 1937 and held the position of chief rabbi for more than thirty … at the University of Cape Town. Abrahams wrote extensively and also translated numerous Hebrew material into English. …

… Former Commander-General of the Boers in Natal and later Republican statesman, Andries Wilhemus Jacobus … Republic). He was described by Theal as "the ablest leader and most perfect representative of the Emigrant Farmers". His … Marthinus Wessel Pretorius founded the city of Pretoria and named it after his late father.   …

… the mission land in 1860. By 1924 the land was subdivided and the major share was sold to Whites. A larger proportion … remain on the land, however this was a verbal agreement and therefore there was no legal document to support the … on the work of this society, the focus shifted Eastwards and great success was achieved in reaching the people in the …

… years thereafter comments made at this press conference and at the summit in general help cement her reputation as a … among the participants as opposed widening, tightening, and intensifying sanctions against South Africa - as demanded … the "cuckoo land" remark likely came from a spokesperson, and not from Mrs. Thatcher.  One must remember too that the …

… War so that a match could be played between the British and the Boers.  The first series that the British lost … developed along with the political ideology of apartheid, and soon became representative of the exclusion that the … Due to increasing international pressure, White and Black rugby unions were merged, leading to the inclusion …

… farm was bought by Performance Farming Enterprises (PFE) and they became official owners. The new owner wanted to … on the land since their forefathers had occupied the land and actively farmed it, long before the Whites came. … by virtue of their labour. The farm was also of cultural and religious significance to them as their ancestor’s graves …

… the region in 1486. The Bay was a poor natural Harbour and badly exposed to gale force winds. Sailing ships that sought refuge in the Bay during the 17th and 18th Centuries, were driven ashore by storms.  The Dutch … fresh water. The best alternatives were Simons Town, Bay and Hout Bay  The problem being- they were inaccessible at …

… Zizi Kodwa attacked Matthews for playing the “victim game” and described as “opportunistic” the public announcement of … atmosphere has impacted negatively on my moral judgment and has made me complicit in many decisions which I am not … “that we would have expected of him as a professional and a seasoned journalist”. DA to picket at SABC for …

… was elected to the advisory provisional council of Katanga and towards the end of the 1950s he became president of the … gained sovereignty of the Katanga provincial legislature and in August 1960 he was elected President of Katanga. … mercenary army to fight against United Nations (UN) troops and in 1961 he was charged by a UN investigation commission …

… 1936 The Wilds has been planted with indigenous flora only and remains one of Johannesburg's most attractive parks. It … small Corporate Events. It is a lovely Space for Wedding and other types of Photography. With running Waterfalls and Fountains, it provides a gentle respite from the nearby …

… were left visible. At least 100 residents lost their lives and the bodies of 72 people were never found. A total of 184 … leaving only 21 houses standing. 425mm of rain fell on 24 and 25 January 1981 causing the Buffalo River that flows … The state spent R7 million repairing the infrastructure and constructing 118 houses, a commercial center, a sports …

… when the National Party came into power. The NP defied and refused to send quarterly reports on Namibia. In … led by Andimba Toivo ja Toivo. In the 1960s Toivo ja Toivo and others were arrested for defiance against the South African government, and later sent to Robben Island. In 1988, the South African …

… Hendrik Truman Prince is a South African politician and the former mayor of the Beaufort West Local Municipality. … soliciting underage prostitutes, which was caught on tape and aired on the investigative journalism show, Special … reinstated in 2007. He was however, expelled from the ANC and joined a political party known as Independent Civic …

… killings in early July, when Deputy Mayor, Percy Thompson, and eight other people were shot and killed near a tavern in Richmond. All were members of the … The death of Xolo came after a series of killings and arson. Violence in this area was allegedly sparked by a …

… it concentrated on working among the white electorate, and on achieving political change through parliamentary … shifted its attention to the voteless black majority, and took its active opposition beyond the boundaries of … of black members through its grass-roots involvement, and in keeping liberal principles and priorities in the …

… Contents and Contributors CONTENTS: Comment, A.W. Oliphant STORIES: … Matthew Krouse; Old Road Camp, Tatamkulu Afrika. REPORTS AND REVIEWS: Reading for Liberation, A.W. Oliphant; The Blood of our Silence and Familiar Ground, Michael Chapman; Bad Boll, Manfred Zylla …

… "Assegai of the Nation". Both the "Assegai of the Nation" and the NCL support the Liberatory Movement. However, no one … opinions attack is against the Nationalist Government and not individuals, and our are trained to protect the lives of people in all …

… sent a public message that they would not be intimidated and silenced by unjust laws. After the petition was handed … You Strike a Rock) has come to represent the courage and strength of South African women. The first National … Africa had just become a democratic country at the time, and the day was declared a national holiday. Since then …

… negotiations. South Africa itself denies political and economic rights her 8,000,000 Africans. 83 percent Land … cable regarding South West Africa. "My quarrel with you and Congress," he wrote, "has been over the fact that you and Congress leadership generally let things go by default, …

… as Governor with a mandate to further develop the colony and to improve conditions for the inhabitants. He was one of … had a leaning towards geography to tour the Cape Colony and assess the potential to produce crops for export. In 1818 … library in Cape Town. He mediated between Xhosa chiefs and English settlers in Eastern Cape. The government …

… Bishop Desmond Tutu, noted bishop of the Anglican Church and former general secretary of the South African Council of … in Oslo on 10 December 1984 in recognition of "the courage and heroism shown by black South Africans in their use of … The last president of Apartheid South Africa F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela, leader of the ANC, were joint recipients …

… Point, Cape Town between one team made up of civilians and one made up of military members.  The first rugby club, Hamilton, was formed in 1875 and was soon followed by the Villagers Club. As the … also the host country) representing a democratic state, and again in 2007. Both the World Cup competitions have …

… cooperation in the establishment of meteorological and related services and observations, suspended South Africa from the … 1994. In its three consecutive congresses in 1995, 1999 and 2003 South Africa was elected on to the Executive …

… in their schools. Riots raged in the township for 3 days and quickly spread throughout the country. In Natal the University of Zululand's library and administration buildings were destroyed, while 33 people … Port Elizabeth. Cape Town also saw its share of violence, and by the end of September 92 people had died. …

… Chief Botha J. Sigcau as the Transkei's first President and Kaizer Matanzima as Prime Minister. The new republic did … rejected the declaration of independence as invalid, and called upon all governments to deny any form of recognition to Transkei and other Bantustans. …

… Committee of the African National Congress has met and received mitigating and aggravating arguments as per the directive of the African … 29 February 2012, after informing all the parties involved and the organization on the matter, as informed by our …

… though they were admitted to White theatres, restaurants and residential areas, was granted official 'White' status for the first time, but only for sport and leisure. In 2008 years after the fall of the Apartheid … as 'Black,' a term that includes Black Africans, Indians and others who were subject to discrimination under …

… Institute. Thus it serves as a recreational space and also as a scientific research centre. Besides having 50 … to more than 198 species of birds, a number of reptiles and small mammals such as the common duiker. The gardens also … medicinal plants, cycads, aloes, tree species, succulents and natural ridge vegetation.  The Garden is really a …

… Boipatong, Bophelong, Evaton, Sebokeng and Sharpeville, five Black townships in the area known as … on this day. In the weeks following the killings five men and one woman who become internationally known as the "Sharpeville Six" , were tried, convicted and sentenced to hang for the killings. Click here to read an …

… became president he eliminated some of Ahidjo's policies and reshuffled the cabinet, and eventually Ahidjo was forced into exile. Biya has been heavily criticised by Cameroonians for his oppressive and forceful ruling tactics. Biya won another seven-year term …