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Namibian Timeline

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… the Nama and the Herero after a prolonged period of war between the two communities. 1876 Herero leader Maharero … intermarriage with other  chiefs’ children, leadership in war against the Orlam, the German desire to deal with a … in putting down the 1896 rebellion. 1880 Ovaherero-Nama War begins after the battle of Gurumanas in central Namibia. …

Poor Whites and their Political Weapon: Constructing the Kakamas Dam

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… at the start of the 20th century. The South African War (1899 – 1902) also left the country’s economy in ruins. … on affluent farms. [5] The economy was crippled after the war and the Union of South Africa knew they had to act soon … with the exception of the years during the South African War, when the scheme was suspended. At the start of the …

General South African History Timeline: 1940s

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… services in support of the South African Second World War effort. The depleted Natal Indian Congress (also known as … Rama Rau, declares its support for the Union Government war effort, but demands that there should be full equality … Congress (ANC) meet and pass a resolution regarding World War II. They sympathise with the British Commonwealth and …

Liberation history Timeline 1940-1949

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… one of many native military units established during the war, is formed. It is later renamed the Native Military … Rama Rau, declares its support for the Union Government war effort, but demands that there should be full equality … services in support of the South African Second World War effort. 29 July, Recruitment for the Indian Service Corps …

The Children’s Charter

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… Children should not be used as soldiers in times of war. All children have the right to free education. Children … Children should not be used as soldiers in times of war. All children have the right to free education. Children …

Mission Stations - T-Z

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… from whom also it received its name. "During the Caffre war this settlement was attacked three times by thousands of … ..." During the War of 1880 between the British and the BaSotho the Mission buildings were turned into military … ..." During the War of 1880 between the British and the BaSotho the Mission buildings were turned into military …

South Africa and the United Nations, 1946-1990

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… so could continually veto this move. The role of the Cold War in decisions is also evident. Sanctions needed to go … of Namibia, then called South West Africa, during World War I when it was still a German colony. After the war South Africa received the country as a mandate under the …

Dr William Fehr (1892-1968), collector of art as history

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… demanding times that followed the Second World War. Fehr’s milieux, like those of his antecedents, and … on the outer edge of the Cape Colony. Early in the Boer War, Burgersdorp had been the scene of serious tensions. As a … accompany them back to the Cape in the course of the Great War. At Cape Town Carl Fehr helped guide young William into …

Afrikaans community 1820-1899

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… cosmopolitan character before the South African War (Anglo-Boer War) can be ascribed to the various population groups, for … in Bloemfontein in the period before the Anglo-Boer War mostly belonged to Germans, Jews and English-speaking …

The Boerenvereenigingen: precursor to the Afrikaner Bond

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… the construction of railways and to fund the Gaika-Gcaleka war. The Excise Bill, which became law in 1878, hit the wine … the BBV underwent a change, due mainly to the Transvaal war of independence and the emergence of the radical … the Transvaal crisis after the Transvaal Boers had gone to war against the British Empire in 1880. He also met with the …

The Freedom struggle: Political mobilisation in Port Elizabeth

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… the development of industry. Although the Second World War halted the rate of industrial expansion, it stimulated … and electronic companies.  In addition, World War II gave secondary manufacturing industry in South Africa … the development of industry. Although the Second World War halted the rate of industrial expansion, it stimulated …

Grade 7 - Term 4: Co-operation and conflict on the frontiers of the Cape Colony in the early 19th century

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… the Dutch (Holland). The French (France) had just won a war against the Dutch and the British were worried that the … the Dutch (Holland). The French (France) had just won a war against the Dutch and the British were worried that the …

Four important figures in the South African Film Industry

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… Schlesinger made his home in South Africa after the Boer war, and founded several insurance companies. He pioneered … Schlesinger made his home in South Africa after the Boer war, and founded several insurance companies. He pioneered …

History Grade 11 - Topic 3 Glossary

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… Boyhood to Chief Murderer of the Jews." In Ending War Crimes, Chasing the War Criminals, pp. 13-18. Brill Nijhoff, 2017. [11] Grodin, … Boyhood to Chief Murderer of the Jews." In Ending War Crimes, Chasing the War Criminals, pp. 13-18. Brill …

Women’s Food Committees in Cape Town during the 1940s

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… over the distribution of food during the Second World War . The Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA, now SACP) … According to CPSA member Hettie September: ‘During the war years, there was a scarcity of rice, all essential foods … over the distribution of food during the Second World War . The Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA, now SACP) …

uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) in exile

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… Following British victory in the South African War , the Union of South Africa was forged in 1910 under the … in 1952, but in 1959 the party changed its name to the Basotho Congress Party (BCP), led by Ntsu Mokhehle. The … Party (CDP), which later changed its name to the Basotho National Party (BNP), was formed in 1958 with Chief …

Port Elizabeth Timeline 1799-1986

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… December 1883, whilst additional Chinese refugees from the war in the Transvaal arrive in Port Elizabeth in October and … Port Elizabeth may temporarily reside”. Following the Land War of 1851 Mfengu were allowed to settle in the Colony and … commemorating the fall of Sebastopol in the Crimean War. 4 June, An Act is passed creating the Port Elizabeth …

Women at the start of the 20th century

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… no vote, nor were white women enfranchised. The Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902 (also called the South African War) had decimated the South African economy and left a deep … had aligned themselves with the British during this war, in the vain hope that after peace was signed they would …

Nelspruit Timeline 1815-1996

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… named after him. 1899 11 October, The South African War is declared, and fighting commences. Steinacker and his … stable at Nelspruit. Sekhukhune II saw the South African War as an opportunity to unite the divided Pedi, and attacked … Redvers Buller forced the Pedi to cease their civil war, and turn their hostility against the Boers. The Pedi …

Moses Kotane Timeline

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… the fight against the fascists during the Second World War. He is later released and all charges dropped when it is realised that arresting him would damage the war effort. 1946 Kotane amongst other CPSA leaders is … the fight against the fascists during the Second World War. He is later released and all charges dropped when it is …

African National Congress Timeline 1940-1949

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… and the ANC meet and pass a resolution regarding World War II. They sympathise with the British Commonwealth and … give full recognition to the Africans participating in the war. 15-17 December, At the annual ANC conference Dr. A.B. … of Army Services and African Representation during World War II, Land, Education, Wages and Recognition and …

Bureau of State Security (BOSS)

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… MI5 & MI6 services can be traced back to the Anglo Boer War. With the Cold War beginning, it was clear that discovering secrets of … Theron was one of the best spies during the Anglo Boer War. Purpose BOSS can be described as a secret organisation …

Political revolution between 1820 and 1835

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… Unlike the Zulu and the Ndebele kingdom, the Sotho or Basotho kingdom did not have an amabutho. Moshoeshoe gained … Unlike the Zulu and the Ndebele kingdom, the Sotho or Basotho kingdom did not have an amabutho. Moshoeshoe gained …

Forced removals on Highveld and "black spots", 1912-1991

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… However, it was only after the outbreak of World War II that mechanisation in agriculture gained momentum, … heavy engineering industry geared towards advancing the war effort. At the end of the war key operations in the agricultural sector were being …

Nguni Stick Fighting

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… this sport was used as a way of training young men for war and self-defense. [ii] This was extended to the times of … men also referred to as igoso; or umphathi wezinsizwa (war captains) officials who ensure that things do not get out … fighting being used as a way of training young men for war and self-defense, to a sport that at times could get out …

History Grade 10 - Topic 2 Contextual Overview

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… today northern Angola. The Kongo became powerful through war and capturing and enslaving the people they defeated. The … The result of this was that the region was constantly at war and millions of young people, mainly men, were forced to … regarded this as a continuation of the ‘holy Christian war’ they had been fighting against the Muslims in Europe for …

Polokwane the Segregated city

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… Union was interrupted by global developments when World War I broke out in August 1914. The foreign policy of the … still smarting from their defeat in the South African War. Tom Naude organised an anti-war rally for which he was arrested and then detained in …

The Afrikaanse Handelsinsituut

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… in economic power. The organisation thrived after the war, and grew exponentially, to become a dominant political … With small traders overlooked by larger wholesalers during war-time rationing, the AHI formed its own wholesale division … in rural areas, the VVM had to be liquidated after the war as larger businesses moved into rural areas and set up …

The Roots of Segregation: 1860-1910

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… labour from the land. Finally, after the South African War and conquest of the Boer republics in 1902, the process … of land and labour had to be resolved and the Anglo-Boer War was the means through which the British resolved the … up frequently in the bankruptcy court." The Anglo-Boer war led to the further impoverishment of White farmers, many …

The Mendi Decoration of Bravery

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… way to France to assist the British during the First World War. 2. The blue crane - the flight of the blue crane in the … way to France to assist the British during the First World War. 2. The blue crane - the flight of the blue crane in the …

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