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ArticleThe Namibian struggle for independence – 1966 – 1990 – a historical background
… During the 1960s most of Africa’s countries had gained independence except for Namibia. Geographically, Namibia is made up of savannah, dry scrub land, as…
ArticleSouth West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO): An Organisational Timeline
… , which in the following years inspires the establishment of Namibian resistance movements. 1957 On the initiative of Andimba Toivo ya Toivo a small group of…
Yusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1980 - 1989
… 24, The Bulgarian Communist Party awards Dadoo the Order of Georgi Dimitrov. October 20 - 22, Dr Yusuf Mohamed Dadoo … attends a conference in Berlin on 'The…
Dealing with the past and facing the future
… The text that follows is a brief summary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. You can read far … In an interview, Nelson Mandela said: "With the…
Article1949 Anti Indian Pogrom in Durban
… an African youth. This incident resulted in a wave of violence, starting at the Indian market and soon spread throughout the suburbs of Durban and reached…
ArticleIndia, Mughal Empire, 16-19th Century
… Muslim family who came from lands that are today part of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. The Moghuls conquered almost all of south Asia in the 16th century. The…
Industrial and Commercial Workers Union
… The birth of the Industrial and Commercial Union of South Africa (ICU) came about after the ICU strike in Cape … a general meeting in Bloemfontein, with the…
The Mass Democratic Movement, February 1988 - January 1990
… Poert Mzwakhe Mbuli, UDF concert 1989 The State of Emergency's continued bannings and repression only led to … also began to call for an end to apartheid. In…
ArticleInfecting the City Public Arts Festival
… an annual arts festival that takes place in communal areas of Cape Town and Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The … into unconventional spaces around the…
ArticleSouthern Methodist University Partnership Project - 2016 submissions
… without Borders and travel the world. Project: Biography of Can Themba Tate Allen Tate Allen is a freshman at SMU from the suburbs of North Shore Boston. He…
European Societies in the Middle Ages
… a feudal society Glossary Feudal Society : The stage of society that preceded capitalism, during which a small … at their height, Europe was quite isolated…
ArticleFrontline States
… The collapse of apartheid and the advent of democracy in South Africa was regionally supported by a group of southern African states called the Frontline…
ArticleWorld War I Timeline 1915
… 1 January Battle of Artois and Champagne in France begins. 31 January 1915 The German Army makes use of poison gas for the first time in an attack on the…
Pledging to Debate History: Values and education
… us your comments on this debate. We will be posting all of your comments on our blog. Pledging to Debate History The pledge proposed by the Minister of…
ArticleUnited Democratic Front (UDF)
… forward when Allan Boesak called for a 'united front' of 'churches, civic associations, trade unions, student … in Johannesburg on 23 January 1983, but this…
The Heritage Museum at Villa Zain by Joline Young
… this place is. They say they actually feel the vibration of the rich history that fills these walls. I have given 19 years of my life to set up a museum that…
Submissions & winning projects 2009
… First place: Fairouz West (Western Cape), ‘A history of sport’ Second place: Neo Panane (North West Province), ‘A history of my school’ Third place: Ideline…
ArticleThe South African general elections: 1999
… On 3 March 1999, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela , announced to the National … would be held on 2 June 1999. According to the…
ArticleElections in post Apartheid South Africa
… 1994. There is little doubt that coming from a history of a racially divided society, people voted for their skin … historically white political parties…
ArticleTransport on land
… The first form of transport on land was, of course, WALKING! Content Animals Carts, wagons and coaches … The steam engine and the train The motor car Common…
Community Arts Project (CAP)
… conceptualised and founded through the collective efforts of Peggy Delport, Ramel Roberts, Robert Tobias, Gavin Young … and facilities to be used by all…
ArticleCape Youth Congress (CAYCO)
… bringing together 35 youth groups. It was the formation of CAYCO working with COSAS that spurred the development of youth structures outside of schools and…
The search for Peter Johnson’s story
… In 1975, Peter Johnson, joined the ranks of the uMkhonto we Sizwe and disappeared into exile. Nearly a … died during a guerrilla skirmish just outside the…
ArticleTreks & Land conflicts 1600s-1800s
… providing living space and can also be seen as a sign of wealth and success. Minerals are also extracted from the … that is rich in gold or diamonds can has…
ArticleAfrican National Congress (ANC)
… (SANNC) on 8 January 1912 in Bloemfontein, with the aim of fighting for the rights of black South Africans. The organization was renamed the ANC … by…
Cape Floral Region
… A serial site - in Cape Province, South Africa - made up of eight protected areas, covering 553,000-ha. The Cape Floral Region is one of the richest areas…
ArticleCo-operation and conflict on the Highveld
… moves to Thaba Bosiu The 1820s and 1830s were a time of great upheaval. There were many wars about land which caused thousands of people to flee to other…
Luli
… way. This section examines the nature and the needs of the Rand gold mines. People have always treasured gold for its lasting beauty and usefulness…
ArticleArmed Struggle, the anti-apartheid struggle accelerates 1984-1990
… riots broke out in the Transvaal and spread to other parts of the country. These riots continued until 1986, when the … South Africans to make the country…
Activity: The first farmers in Southern Africa
… Learning about the farmers Archaeologists found a lot of information from their research surrounding Suikerbosrand … discovered: Clay pots Stones used for…