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… nuts, berries, mushrooms and roots. Hunter-gatherers lived in small groups. They were nomadic which means that they did not settle in one place. They moved around to find different plant foods … belonged to the community. They hunted using arrows coated in poisons obtained from snakes, plants, beetles and …

… and Environs The Sterkfontein Valley landscape is in both western Gauteng and the North West Province and is … with them. Unesco declared it a World Heritage Site in 1999. It includes archaeological sites at Sterkfontein, … the skull of an adult Australopithecus africanus there in 1947. There are about 25 more sites in the area that can …

… Another settlement feature points to another Nguni trait. In Badfontein settlements, the cattle track leads to a … of stonewalled settlement also occurs on the escarpment. In this case the arrangement emphasises the front/back axis similar to that developed at Moor Park in the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal. This type of settlement can …

… This means separate from one another or not linked in any way. Free and fair elections: These are elections in which all citizens are allowed to participate. No one has … particular party. Active citizen: Citizens who play a role in their country by participating in an election. Secret …

… Inqaba ya basebenzi, published in London by the Marxist Workers' Tendency of the African … wage and exploitation of workers. Trade union action in the struggle for power by united workers is documented at … factory workers and transport workers are discussed in the context of increasing resistance to the repressive …

… Children’s rights and responsibilities In any society, it is very important that children are … of the Rights of the Child so South Africa is not alone in recognising that children’s rights must be protected. … these children not being upheld? A special summit was held in Cape Town in 1992. This summit was attended by over 200 …

… This article deals with values and education in South Africa, and more specifically the proposed 'pledge'. … pressing challenges than learners' patriotism.  Some see in the pledge a cynical attempt to divert attention from the … values have evolved, and what role, if any, values play in holding together a country and a nation. But if our recent …

… a formal statement of its constitutional proposals in September 1991. 14 September 1991: The National Peace … Accord (NPA) singing ceremony is held at the Carlton Hotel in Johannesburg. End of September 1991: an informal agreement … exists by now that an all-party congress will be held in November. 25 September 1991: The PAC and AZAPO agree to …

… In 1893 the first 'locations' were established under the … When the 'Coolie location' was struck by bubonic plague in 1904, many of the evacuees moved to the 'Malay Location' … artist's redition of 14th Street). Words are inadequate in capturing the dynamism and vibrancy of the area as it was …

… 000 years ago (100 BC), life began to change significantly in the Western part of Southern Africa. Herders, also known … and pastures along it. There is evidence of similarities in the language of the descendants of people along this route … people". Groups used name like this to show their pride in themselves. Early European visitors to Southern Africa did …

… allegedly squirrelled away from the State Security Agency in his name. Likewise the Commission of Inquiry into State … and rent-seeking that allegedly defined Zuma’s nine years in office, according to explosive evidence heard last week at … The money was allegedly used to feed the inexhaustible black hole that appears to be Zuma’s personal finances. And …

… Perhaps his political fluidity and how he left the ANC in the 1950s is the reason why we hear little about him. Few … Who was Ngubane? Ngubane was born near Ladysmith, in a small village called Nkwebebe, on 15 November 1917. In … an Ushaba (a proliferation of a problem), which could lead black and white into another Blood River. He was the first to …

… the two main types of indigenous or traditional healers in South Africa. Isangomas Isangomas are spiritual healers … who diagnose illness. People often visit the sangoma in family groups but sometimes they go alone. The reason for … sangomas look at the environment that people live and work in to find reasons for their illness. Sangomas also look at …

… 25 May 1646 : His father, Adrian van der Stel dies in the line of duty and the family moves to Batavia. 1659 : … at the Cape, accompanied by his four sons and sister in-law Cornelia Six. He soon takes up post of VOC Commander … areas. 3 May 1680 : The family are initially accommodated in the old Governor’s house before relocating to quarters at …

… an award for exceptional and distinguished contributions in the following categories. The struggle for democracy … Community service Organisation This Order can be awarded in three Classes: Class 1 = Supreme Counsellor of the Order … has probably been more often described than any other tree in Africa for among other things its vitality, and magical …

… Established in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, in 1986, Imvaba Arts Association worked closely with artists in New Brighton, Kwazakhele and Motherwell townships of Port …

… of French city workers stormed the Bastille fortress in Paris. This marked the beginning of the French Revolution, … last for 10 years. The Revolution destroyed the Old Order in France that determined every single person's position and … decided to challenge the ruling order to force change. In this topic we focus on what the conditions in France were …

… areas and open grass plains and is thus found especially in the Free State, North West Province and in the Karoo right up to the west coast. Springbucks move in small herds during winter, but often crowd together in …

… legislature to hear the ANC’s demands. 18 February 1992: In Working Group 2 on constitutional principles, the ANC … March 1992: The Referendum is held, with a majority voting in support of a continuation of negotiations and the reform … a little later than originally planned for. 7 April 1992: In Working Group 3 on an Interim Government, a Technical …

… Africans into Durban transforms the cultural mix and life in Cato Manor as many settle there 1945 Indians and Africans come into frequent contact in both their working and social lives and a vibrant, hybrid … Certain white elements help foster this resentment in the name of 'divide-and-rule' or due to their jealousy of …

… National Archives The government archives service in South Africa houses and preserves the state records and … least thirty years old are transferred to archive depots in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg. … public. There are well-established archival collections in a number of universities and also in the South African …

… tuned motor cycles tearing by with staccato exhausts in a cloud of dust. But to an older generation it will recall … the big water pumping plant devised by Mr. H.W. Currie in 1878, and which saved the town from serious water famine … at Currie's. 1960s-1970s Soccer became the dominant use in 60's and 70's while the surrounding community - in Wills …

… By trade I am a horticulturalist, I currently work in various African countries on Landscaping projects. I was born in 1980 and attended Weston College in Mooi River, Kwa Zulu Natal. From 2003-2005 I travelled by …

… on which we are focusing and will continue to focus in the medium term, to give you a sense of where the government is going. As you have seen, I think, in the media today, we, the Cabinet, yesterday spent quite a … rest. And that of course, will also include the matter of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE). The government is very …

… In 1884, at the Berlin Conference, the European powers carved … forms of states that emerged from nationalist movements in the 1960s. The Congo was used as a tool in the Cold War. This left a legacy that continues today. …

… that your reply has not addressed the issues I raised in my memorandum of the 26th June, 1992. Instead, you … and blatant party political propaganda involved in the manner in which you raised these so-called fundamental issues. To …

… with American, Italian, French and Mexican influences in Montpellier, in the south of France in 1983. After studying literature, history and philosophy, …

… a Photographer and an aspiring Jazz Upright Bassist. Born in soweto, 14 April 1983. Completed a photography learnership at the MArket Photo Workshop in 2005 and currently working and living in Joburg. HAs been part of numerous group exhibitions …

… This genre of music started emerging in the 1990s. It is a mixture of a number of different … As pioneering DJs like Oscar "Warona" Mdlongwa, explains:" In the late 80s, we started remixing international house … added a bit of piano, slowing the tempo down and putting in percussion and African melodies". Another founding father, …

… In 1899, an investor named Herman Tobiansky envisaged a … disposal facilities. Whites no longer wanted to live in such a place and many moved into other suburbs such as … plots to the Africans, Coloureds and Indians seeking homes in the area. Homes sprang up - brick and corrugated iron …