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… He was born under the cruel injustices and violence of the Apartheid system. His parents, Albert and Priscilla, … Hwiti High School in Mankweng, he became a leader of the school boycotts in the northern parts of South Africa. After his capture in 1977, which was …

… The last year had brought home to me, more than any of the previous years, that I was restricted. Until that year the trial had gathered us all together in a sort of family circle, which filled the greater part of our days; for me, my Medical Aid Society work and the …

… a two year old guerilla war against South African control of the region. That struggle was directed by the Southwest … had no jurisdiction to try us. What they had to say was of a technical and legal nature. The reasons may mean little to some of us, but it is the deep feeling of all of us that we should …

… Representatives of the diamond industry and government, from more than thirty countries agree to certify all legitimate shipments of rough diamonds, in an unprecedented effort to weed out the … - had become extremely brutal, prompting many heads of state to call for a more concerted effort to rid the world …

… in size and for the first time appointed non-White members of Parliament (MPs) to cabinet posts. Five members retired to … the system. The five among others were Gene Louw, Minister of Defence and Public Works, Justice Minister Kobie Coetsee, … Works Minister, General Magnus Malan, a former Minister of Defence who was demoted in 1991 as result of the …

… (SABC) was plunged into a crisis when the Editor-in-chief of television news, Joe Thloloe, announced his resignation … just days after the corporation announced the dismissal of the senior executive producer at television news, Jeremy Thorpe, and the imminent departure of the Chief Executive of Television, Jill Chisholm. News of …

… was in context with Women’s month. The event consisted of women leaders from government, the corporate sector and … Wendy Luhabe, social entrepreneur, chair, director of various companies and author, and Lynette Finlay, CEO of Finlay & Associates and founding director of Nurturing …

… to ensure free and fair elections throughout the Republic of South Africa. 3. The undersigned parties agree to recognise and protect the institution, status and role of the constitutional position of the King of the Zulus and the Kingdom of KwaZulu, which …

… Johannesburg in 1905. She served as an officer in command of the Women Army Auxiliary Services during the World War II. … among refugees and displaced persons, as deputy director of welfare, for five United Nations Refugee Relief … (UNRRA) camps in the Middle East. She was also director of field service among displaced persons in the British, …

… have not in any way dampened the spirit and enthusiasm of the rank and file, but on the contrary, have fired each … time by willingly and happily carrying an extra load of work and sacrificing one’s time, possessions and ability. "This Conference will give us an opportunity of showing the authorities that our leaders are leading an …

… About 20 km South of Durban City Central, lies Isipingo, an Area blessed with a fascinating mix of Cultures and a unique History. This vibrant Town is … Albert Luthuli (M 4) highway and is surrounded by a number of factories that offer employment to the people of the Area. …

… the' World-Renowned': Kruger National Park. Today, many of the families who reside here are now third and fourth … Their legacy being mainly; the successful conservation of the highest density of big game in South Africa. Even though there is a 50 …

… The Great Berg river used to be navigable for a distance of about 45 km from its mouth and, during the 1880's, it was accessible to a variety of Schooners and Coastal Cutters, sailing vessels . As a result a number of trading stores sprang up on either side of its banks. The …

… The District of Cathcart was created in January 1877, and it was raised to … base was largely agrarian, but despite the fertile nature of its soil, the primitive forms of farrow irrigation used by local farmers ensured that by …

… in 1954. The farm was owned by a White man and comprised of the SADT land and Black freehold farms.    The homesteads, of the people of Doornkop, were evidence of the shortage of access to land … Advancement (AFRA), “We are confused”. What‘s the future of Doornkop? [online], Available at   www.disa.ukzn.ac.za …

… for Girls was started by Lord Milner in 1902 as part of his efforts to anglicise the Transvaal under British Occupation. And so it was that a group of 106 eager young girls from the Staats Model School walked … Kindergarten to Matric, under the visionary leadership of the first Headmistress, Miss Edith Aitken. Miss Aitken had …

… In January 1976, a group of 100 mercenaries crossed over from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then Zaire) to Angola in order to support The National Front for the Liberation of Angola (FNLA) in their struggle against the Government of … [Accessed 21 June 2010]| 'The Killing of Colonel Callan', [online]. Available at: www.cvni.net/ …

… Raadsaal Building is located on the South-Western corner of Church Square and forms an important part of the Historical Architectural character of early Pretoria. On 1 May 1860, Pretoria became the seat of …

… This memorial is built on Bay Hills and offers a clear view of the Air Force Base at Zwartskop. The outline of the Voortrekker Monument is also visible from here. The unique design takes the shape of a triangular star pattern comprised of three wings, one of …

… Elandslaagte was a mission station of the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa, and was probably founded in about 1860. The … 1875 census indicated that the village had a population of 230. Elandslaagte might be a place on the map, but it's …

… The Village of Colesberg was founded in 1830 on the site of an abandoned station of the London Missionary Society, and was named in honour of …

… A party of 256 from London led by Lieutenant John BAILIE, R.N. sailed … after Colonel Jacob CUYLER, 59 Regiment. Divisions of the party were directed by Lieutenant BAILIE, Thomas … No. 33 on the Colonial Department list, led by John Bailie of 7 Manchester Buildings, Westminster, London, a civil …

… completed his higher education diploma at the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 1940 and became a teacher at the Karoo … in 1946. In 1952 he was appointed as the first principal of Grassy Park Secondary School, and that same year became … Town, under the Group Areas Act. [i] By 1961 he was one of the leaders of the Coloured "Convention" Movement, which …

… Nellie du Toit began her singing career at tender age of nine, and by the age of sixteen she began to sing opera. After completing her … the Diploma in Opera Singing at the South African College of Music in Cape Town singing in various university opera …

… that followed, four White people were killed. The Campaign of Defiance of Unjust Laws (commonly known as Defiance Campaign) started on 26 June 1952 as a joint venture of the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African … Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee. …

… The main building, as well as some of its outbuildings, date from the last quarter of the 18th century, but subsequent additions have given it an overlay of unique Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architectural …

… a beautiful, geometrical domed building, was the epitome of high society in Cape Town at the turn of the century when it was built as part of a hotel and functioned as an events venue. The Rotunda …

… Curnick Ndlovu was the secretary of the South African Congress of Trade Unions (SACTU) and a member of the African National Congress (ANC). He was a leader of …

… a specific issue that is causing concern in Africa: that of child soldiers who are victims of nihilistic war. It is claimed that the impact of globalization and the tension between continuity and …

… and Pass Laws, and Africans in countryside towns, weary of tightened restrictions and growing unemployment, began … their grievances, the Communist Party also dispatched some of its precious few African organisers to small towns. 13 Mofutsanyana drew one of the most daunting assignments when he was thrust into the …