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… Ladies and Gentlemen, Today is a very important day in the history of our two countries. More than 20 years ago, South African freedom fighters lived and trained in Kaweweta, at the generosity and solidarity of the … You offered this sanctuary and base because you believed in freedom and justice and believed that every corner of …

… to 1910) The settlement of Hooge Kraal was established in 1813 as a station of the London Missionary Society (LMS) . In 1818, its name was changed to Pacaltsdorp in honour of the Rev Carl Pacalt, the first missionary to …

… On 10 February 1884, Bishop Jolivet purchased a plot in Clairwood for the erection of a mission church for "C reole ". A larger building was erected in 1886 to accommodate Indian and Coloured pupils but this school was closed in 1889. Following a visit by Bishop Delalle in February …

… This structure probably dates from the 1890s and was built in sandstone in a predominantly neo-Gothic manner. It forms an integral part of the Porter Reformatory, established here in 1880. It was declared a National Monument under old NMC …

… publication of the Liberal Party, was published monthly, in Pietermaritzburg, during the period January 1954 to … 1957. With effect from January 1958, publication began in Cape Town, on a fortnightly basis, and continued until publication ceased in January 1967. The Liberal Party was the only legal …

… Greatmore Studios was established in 1988 but only registered as an NPO in 2007. It is an artist residency and centre with studios and exhibition space in Woodstock , and is one of the few active non-commercial …

… The Johannesburg's Stock Exchange (JSE) is established in Johannesburg to facilitate the explosion of trade sparked by the discovery of gold in the Witwatersrand. The discovery of gold in 1886 resulted in the formation of mining and financial … , Zebra Publishers p.610| Chris Gilmour, (2006), ' Cast in pure gold ', from the Financial Mail, 2 June [online], …

… and such an end as, we believe, hardly any other movement in modern times has been crowned with. The foundation of the struggle was laid in Johannesburg in September 1906. The issue then concerned only the …

… On this day, Zelda Grange was born in Pretoria, South Africa. She completed a 3-year National … started her career at the Department of State Expenditure in 1992. In 1994, she applied for a job in the office of the first …

… History of Cato Manor Cato Manor was established in Natal (now  KwaZulu-Natal ) and is situated 5km west of  … was the Nqondo clan who were replaced by the Ntuli clan in 1730. The township was named after Durban’s first Mayor, George Christopher Cato . In 1843 the land which later became Cato Manor was given to …

… their political activities. After the banning of the ANC in 1960 under the Unlawful Organisations Act, Gwala became active in underground structures of the ANC until his arrest in 1964. He was charged with sabotage and recruiting members … Innovation South Africa (2011). ‘ Zephania Mothopeng ’in Searchlight South Africa Vol. 1, No. 2 [online]. Available …

… academic and human rights and gender activist who born in Grey Street Durban on the 12th August 1928. She was the … of Southern Africa. Fatima was the second of nine children in her family. She attended school at the Durban Indian Girls’ High School. In Durban, she became a political activist and organised a …

… Walter Sisulu joined the ANC in 1940. He was elected to the executive committee of the ANC Youth League in 1944 and in 1949, was instrumental in the ANC's adoption of the Youth …

… (Afrikaans-'Oos-Londen'), is a Port City is situated in the  Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It lies at the … over-extended. Although efforts had already begun in 1825 to develop a Harbour at the Kowie River Mouth , this … and Buffalo Rivers as the Province of Queen Adelaide . In November 1836 a survey was made by John Rex and John …

… We come here this morning with our hearts heavy in mourning as we lay a wreath on the grave of one so special … for him and her undying loyalty played no small role in the building of the ANC, particularly in that trying period of exile. She was an activist and a …

… From: The South African Communist Party In Exile 1963 - 1990 The end of the 1960s was another important phase in the history of the exiled liberation movement as a whole. … African Peoples Union (ZAPU). The SACP Secretariat in London only learnt about the Wankie Campaign in the press. …

… on the Indian policy of the South African Government, said in New Delhi: "The policy pursued by General Smuts is 100 … to the Nazi doctrine." "What the future is going to be in South Africa I cannot say," he added, "but I can say with …

… a role, but its soul, because of its support for freedom in Southern Africa, it is the new Commonwealth. I use the … prevailed. One of its main tenets was non-interference in internal affairs, which allowed the South African … Sri Lanka to introduce discussion of what was happening in South Africa. In the 1960s, however, things changed …

… Luderitz is a quaint harbour town on the Atlantic Coast in Namibia . It boasts German history, art-deco architecture … and excursions to the ghost town of Kolmanskop. Luderitz in southern Namibia is isolated on a wild and windy shore - … it is surrounded by the Namib Desert and has only one road in, yet, the harbour town of Luderitz has a quiet charm under …

… on whites Dunes, and of Bokkoms (dried Fish), drying in the wind. Paternoster, one of the Oldest Villages in the West Coast Area encapsulating this sun-beaten dream, … of the toffee apples we see many children munching on in the sun.  'The Stone Fish Studio'- a beautiful dry-stone …

… Kenya is a country in East Africa with a population of 44 million people and the … Africa, including Kenya from 1888-1962, which resulted in the violent oppression of indigenous ethnic groups and the … on a path to independence. Although Kenya flourished in the decades after independence, it still faces a number of …

… west of Greytown, on the route to Kranskop. It was named in honour of Wilhelm Ahrens, Principal from 1880 to 1906 of … falls under the Umvoti Local Municipality Administration. In this Area a Laager, that was Built as a refuge … Hermannsburg Laager! It was declared a national monument in November 1978. The charcoal industry in Kwa Zulu-Natal is …

… It is a great privilege having been able to travel here in our 90th year and be in the presence of so many good friends. Thank you for the continuing support in the fight against the terrible scourge of HIV and AIDS. …

… With the death of Ruth Prowse in 1967, her Mansion Property “the Retreat” located on … She was also the Curator of the Michaelis Collection, in Cape Town. Erik Laubscher , the first Principal, opened the only Non-Discriminatory Art Centre in South Africa on the Estate in Woodstock in 1970. In 1980 …

… The foundation stone of this church was laid way back in 1838. The first section of the building which comprised of the nave only was taken into use in 1840. The vestry was added two years later and two wings were added to the building in 1861. The impressive church tower was completed in 1895. …

… University where he taught political science. Ake died in a plane crash in 1996 when the airplane that he was travelling in crashed into a lagoon in a mangrove jungle 25 miles …

… the ANC from 1958 to 1969. Born to working class parents in Evaton, he studied at St. Peter's School in Johannesburg, Fort Hare, and the University of the Witwatersrand, where he pursued law. In 1956 he qualified as the first African advocate in the …

… Sir Rama Rau's successor, Sir Shafa'at Ahmed Khan arrived in South Africa, Kajee had several talks with him on the … with the extinction of the identity of the two old bodies. In effect, this meant that the Natal Indian Congress was … a fact that the membership roll contained 2,000 names in Durban and 1,500 names in the branches. Refusing to …

… for the Southern African Indian Community by C. H. Calpin In the early nineteen twenties the Indian problem had not … today. Never­theless the Indian community, particularly in Natal, was undergoing a difficult time. During the … Enquiry to investigate the complaints made against Indians in trade and residence. Although this Commis­sion found that …

… Isaac Giwu and Mr Sivuyile Botwe Qegu were convicted in the Supreme Court in Bisho for terrorism training and being in possession of firearms and explosives. They were also … Saldru Clipping collection, 2 convicted o terror training , Black Politicts 1986 …