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… in Zurich, Switzerland, Joseph (Sepp) Blatter , president of FIFA , world soccer's governing body, made an historic … would host the 2010 World Cup. Nelson Mandela wept tears of joy: “I feel like a young man of 15,” he told the audience in Zurich. In South Africa, …

… 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 Education and purportedly coming from the Presidency has provoked a storm of controversy. Some are dismayed that the Department is …

… forward when Allan Boesak called for a 'united front' of 'churches, civic associations, trade unions, student … in Johannesburg on 23 January 1983, but this part of his speech was unplanned- and even he was surprised to see … that a committee be formed to look into the feasibility of such a front, and the committee asked to report back the …

… 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 been the cause of conflict between groups of people. During the 19th century conflict over territory …

… 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 tells the story of the Forgotten People of Simon’s Town”. [1] Formed in 1998, …

… conceptualised and founded through the collective efforts of Peggy Delport, Ramel Roberts, Robert Tobias, Gavin Young … and facilities to be used by all artists, many of whom lived in marginalised communities or in areas where … if any. It played an important role in the development of Cape Town’s cultural life during apartheid. Like other …

… the requirement that internment be linked with states of emergency. It amended five other Security Acts and embodied the 1967 Suppression of Communism Act with some amendments. The 'Sobukwe' clause … months and could recommend further detention. Prohibition of bail and detention of potential witnesses were provided …

… historical places and the natural environment that is part of our country’s heritage. This will assist learners to find … to their local history. The lesson ends with a case study of Pretoria and includes information about how to create a museum display. Members of our communities can be asked about the past and we will …

… in South Africa. It was started in 1918 by one of our earliest women activists, Dr Charlotte Maxeke . One of the issues at stake was the carrying of passes by black women. The pass came to be seen as a …

… 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. Thousands of years ago a Greek poet, Sappho, wrote about gold:   … can spoil this metal. It has the power to excite the minds of men.'   Kings and traders sought after gold because it …

… 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 forms of transport of people and goods on land today Then, …

… in South Africa in the altogether different experiences of boys and girls in schools. A girl's position in the school … run by children as parents have passed away as a result of HIV (Aids)'. © Andrew Tshabangu. Julesburg, Northern … Province According to a survey, done by the Department of Education (DoE), in the Grade 12 Senior Certificate …

… Learning about the farmers Archaeologists found a lot of information from their research surrounding Suikerbosrand … discovered: Clay pots Stones used for grinding Remains of huts made from clay and built in a circle around a cattle … map below. The map shows only a few examples and evidence of the earliest inhabitants that archaeologists discovered. …

… Divested of names and birthright Autshumato and Krotoa were ferried … die eiland stemertjie  every time they incurred the wrath of their insatiable masters. As island-prison you were too … Harry die Strandloper) whose nostrils retained the odour of the wild.   The irresistible allure of the ancestral …

… 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 parts of the country. For example, the Tlokoa were driven from …

… Olympic Games”, was a sports festival celebrated in honour of the Greek god Zeus in the town of Olympia. As far as could be established by modern … 776 B.C. to 393 A.D.During the 19th century the idea of reviving the Olympic Games was mooted by several people. …

… its own law enforcement organisation. With the outbreak of the war in 1899 the Transvaal and Orange Free State police … In September 1900 Lord Roberts, commander-in-chief of the British forces, ordered Major General Baden-Powell … would be taking part in the conflict. At the cessation of hostilities, the Johannesburg and Pretoria areas were …

… What is farming? Farming is the practice of breeding animals or growing crops for food or clothes. … worked as people began living in larger groups because of the availability of food. Towns and cities developed and people had to learn …

… industrial revolution between the late 1860's and the end of the 1890's were crucial in the shaping of modern South Africa and the peculiarities of its social order. Within that period, the years between … n/2024/2024-10/colonialism-and-apartheid-stripped-black-sas-of-land-and-labour-rights.html [accessed Arpril 2025]   …

… over the world survived by hunting and gathering for most of the last 100 000 years. In southern Africa the San people, who arrived thousands of years ago, are an example of hunter-gatherers. They used stone tools to cut up the …

… houses sat for the first time on 1984. While the House of Assembly, the White parliament, went about its business as … MPs, the other two houses embarked on the novel experience of sitting and deciding issues related to their respective … Hendrickse to the Cabinet in September 1984 as Chairmen of the Ministers' Councils, but neither were given …

… their work shortly hereafter. 24 January 1992: The opening of Parliament takes place, and around 20 000 demonstrators … the ANC agrees to Codesa prescribing the status of regional government under a new constitution. 24 February … The Referendum is held, with a majority voting in support of a continuation of negotiations and the reform process. 30 …

… The identity of the Afrikaner Jew - what personifies the Boerejood ? A … itself from South African English Jews in a number of ways; their geographical locale is usually either on the … to the epoch known as the gold rush [ii] . The majority of these immigrants hailed from Eastern Europe, more …

… In this topic we will look at the heritage and identity of South Africa’s different provinces, including each one’s … will also look at oral tradition and indigenous knowledge of the meaning of the names of places and other landmarks. Lastly, the role …

… chemical weapons were introduced which resulted in one of the first genocides of the century. The focus of this lesson is on the Causes of World War I and aspects of …

… the state to intervene in the structuring and organisation of theatre and art production in South Africa. The founding of the National Theatre was announced as a preliminary … experiment on 21 June 1947, however the announcement of the board members resulted in a public outcry from the …

… God created everything. Christians believe that the son of God Jesus Christ, came to earth to guide his people back … They also believe that there is life after death because of their faith in Jesus. They say that God combines three … god wants them to follow Jesus' example, with the help of the Holy Spirit. They have to do good deeds by helping …

… has left women in present day South Africa with a number of challenges to overcome. Most obstacles to the development of women can be related to poverty, violence and abuse, and … where poverty is most rife. Due to the underdevelopment of these areas, employment is particularly difficult to find, …