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… this time for Paris, where he visited studios, galleries and museums. Preller‘s work was hard for critics to classify. It seems to borrow from expressionism and surrealism, though he rejected the latter description for … South Africa’s Gauguin, he was also influenced by Van Gogh and later by Piero della Francesca. Preller was one of the …

… Mandela's cabinet, suspended the civilian constitution and refused South Africa's repeated demands for a return to … Council, with General Holomisa as Chairperson. Holomisa and his accomplices later applied for amnesty to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) for what they did in 1987. …

… Baru (meaning 'New Ground'), where some of the earliest and most respected Muslim settlers of South Africa were … Cape Muslim Imams, namely Tuan Nuruman, Tuan Sayeed Alawse and Tuan Guru lie buried on the Tana Baru grounds and shrines have been erected to honour them.  …

… government. A battle ensued between the rebel guerrillas and the Cuban army in the town of Santa Clara, the capital of … the government forces the rebels enjoyed popular support and managed to register some victories. On New Year's Day … 1959 the 26 July Army finally forced Batista into exile, and Castro turned Cuba into the only communist state in the …

… Company (ABC), which was formed in 1927, ceased and the broadcasts from the newly formed SABC began. At first … in both official languages became a reality as the "A and B Programmes" were developed and showcased.   Burger, D. (ed)(2002). South Africa Yearbook …

… Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, famed SA painter and mother of actress Jana Celliers was born in Rustenburg, … artists, her contribution in helping young artists and her overall worldwide exposure during a time when only a … top achievers. She has worked consistently all the time and was part of a unique group of artists who even in 1959 …

… in June 1955, the South African Police raided the homes and offices of those who had participated in the conference, … later, the police had arrested 156 leaders, both Black and leftist Whites. Among those arrested were Albert Luthuli … Z.K. Matthews, Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu, Nelson Mandela and many more. They were all transported to Johannesburg …

… the Voortrekkers under the leadership of Andries Pretorius and the Zulu's under the leadership of Dingane the Zulu King. … Zulu warriors led by Dingane's generals Dambuza (Nzobo) and Ndlela kaSompisi attacked the Voortrekkers, but the 470 … of gun powder, warded them off. The battle began at dawn and was over by midday. More than 3000 Zulu casualties were …

… complained about their poor living conditions in compounds and the harsh conditions under which they had to work. In … employers of ill treatment in order to get a discharge and find employment elsewhere. They were sentenced to one … with hard labour for falsely accusing their employer and engaging in strike action.     …

… signed between representatives of the two Boer Republics and Britain on 31 May 1902. The implementation of this term … (1902) gave the White people in the conquered Transvaal and the Orange Free State the right to decide whether or not … to Black South African's. The Boers decided not to, and Blacks were excluded from the vote. …

… the crowd Dora Tamana, a member of the ANC Women's League and later a founding member of the Federation of South … my heart. I appeal to you young Africans to come forward and fight. These passes make the road even narrower for us. We have seen unemployment, lack of accommodation and families broken because of passes. We have seen it with …

… fire-arms. The company, under Sergeant Steven Jansz Botma and Corporals Herman Remajenne and Wouter Cornelisz Mostert, paraded at the fort every … themselves together for protection against cattle-thieves and acted without the help of troops, but with ammunition …

… Buganda was the most powerful province independent Uganda and considered a threat to the central government Hence the … performed  by six ministers advised by the Buganda council and by a hierarchy of chiefs. The move by Obote took place …

… in this country, the African National Congress and all three hours African Convention, meeting here in joint … to meet jointly to work out the details of unity, and to report to their next annual conferences. Presided over … leaders, which called for unity against the threat of 1, and initiated this unity conference. “ A direct attack on …

… Black and white background and lettering. …

… The first Transatlantic yacht race between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) took place on this day. SAS … from time to time to include Punta del Este in Uruguay and Salvador in Brazil. The race was inspired by South … Single-Handed Yacht Race sailed between Plymouth, England and Newport, Rhode Island. While South Africa celebrated …

… the first Astronomer Royal at the Cape, was born to John and Rebecca Fallows on 4 July 1789 in Cockermouth, … spare time studying, especially subjects like mathematics, and at the early age of 19 he became an assistant at a … Hope on 21 August 1821. He investigated possible sites and after choosing one the construction of the observatory …

… government's growing desperation to quell social unrest and protests in the townships of the Western Cape. In … by Klipfontein Road, Belgravia Road, Thornton Road and Alexander Sinton High School, had become a gathering … The armed police, hiding behind the crates then sprang up and opened fire, killing three young people, Jonathan …

… of South African Students (COSAS), Siphiwe Mthimkhulu and Topsy Mdaka, were abducted, tortured and murdered at the behest of Nieuwoudt. During his amnesty … PEBCO, Qaqawuli Godolozi, the secretary, Champion Galela and executive Committee member, Sipho Hashe. Nieuwoudt was …

… Contents and Contributors To Kill a Man's Pride by Mtutuzeli Matshoba, … , MALOPOETS, Durban, ABANGANI OPEN SCHOOL, Durban. Columns and Features: VOICES FROM THE GHETTO Kwa Mashu Speaking, … Mafika Gwala reviews, Just a Little Stretch of Road and The Rainmaker, WOMEN WRITERS Nokugcina Sigwili. …

… Assembly terminated the mandate over South West Africa and declared that henceforth the territory comes under the … for the transfer of the administration of the territory and to proceed to South West Africa to take over the … South West Africa. They consulted the UN Council and at the end of 1967 five of them tried to go to Windhoek …

… Approximately 20 writers from South Africa, Africa and different parts of the world will feature in this year’s … roundtable discussions, readings, seminars, book launches, and developmental programmes such as workshops, master classes and motivational talks.    Mr. David wa Maahlamela, Director …

… 8 August 1975. The building has wood windows, old lamps, and border trellis work. The building is built in a victor … the Anglo-Boer War the building was used as a hospital and in 1906 it was purchased by the first Board of Trustees … the Anglo-Boer War the building was used as a hospital and in 1906 it was purchased by the first Board of Trustees …

… was intended to give little recognition to Indians and Coloureds and none to Blacks. Fifteen thousand people defied threats by the apartheid government and attended the national launch. Rev Frank Chikane, who was …

… of township violence in Transvaal, President F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela held a series of meetings to discuss means … measures included a curfew; the cordoning off of hostels and squatter camps with razor wire; the use of aerial spray dyes; and, mounting light machine guns on armoured vehicles. …

… 200m heat for leg amputees, then showed mind-blowing speed and tenacity to surge from last to victory in a world record … by his achievement. He cried tears of mixed frustration and relief after his first bitter-sweet Paralympic … shin bones. He continued: "Oh man, I fell flat on my knees and hands. It was pure adrenalin that made me chase the field …

… $15 billion Emergency Plan for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in twelve African and two Caribbean countries during his State of the Union … infections, treat two million with life extending drugs and provide humane care for millions of people suffering from …

… 1993 when it was selected over Beijing, Berlin, Istanbul and Manchester. The opening ceremony began with a tribute to … of the opening ceremony was the entrance of North and South Korea, coming as one team and using a specially designed unification flag, but …

… compete was also unveiled. It was agreed that both hymn and new flag would be used until such time South Africa has negotiated a democratic dispensation and adopted a new anthem and flag. These decisions outraged sections of the White …

… leave the country, to indicate proposed dates of departure and countries of choice. Transit rights through South Africa … (10-11 January 1967) between Prime Minister B.J. Vorster and Chief Leabua Jonathan of Lesotho in Cape Town, at the end … their belief in peaceful co-existence. Economic aid and technical assistance were also proposed. Lesotho, an …