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… the Rising Sun’ and is the name given to the new Province in Eastern Transvaal in 1993. It includes part of the old Transvaal and the former … Mpumalanga's claim to fame: Alluvial gold (Pilgrim's Rest) In 1873, Alec ‘Wheelbarrow’ Patterson discovered alluvial …

… announce the untimely and sudden death of Seretse Choabi in London on August 19, 1991. Seretse was born on 16 May 1936 in Bothaville, Kimberley. He attended primary school in Alexandra, and completed his Junior High certificate at …

… Relations.  Writing about the period between 1848 and 1875 in his book, 'The Age of Capital' historian Eric Hobsbawm … sky' at times when we analyse the current era and in a sense try to illuminate the 'darkened historical sky', … and complex to come to an end merely because one ideology, in this case neo-liberalism, seemed to have vanquished rival …

… The French Huguenots were refugees in the Netherlands fleeing religious persecution brought about by the ascendancy of Catholicism in France. The Edict of Nantes, passed in 1685, inspired a great deal of resentment among non … 1988|Viljoen, H. C.,  The Contribution of the Huguenots in South Africa , [online], Available at  www.hugenoot.org.za …

… During the past week, the entire country has been united in mourning the fall of a giant of our struggle. Messages of … and indeed, his passing on closes an important chapter in the struggle for freedom and democracy in our country. It is truly the end of an era, given how the …

… has been 26 years since the youth of South Africa marched in all parts of the country on a lonely journey for a better … establish a new democratic order and live together in peace and harmony. The fruits of their journey is our … with the workers, the women, the religious leaders in all the various organizations of our people, in all our …

… carrying on various aspects on the ‘Mbeki Presidency.’ In 2002 a few of us here in South Africa wrote a booklet entitled “Castro Hlongwane…”, … for itself: “The first report on the incidence of HIV in South and Southern Africa was published in the "New …

… and delighted to have this opportunity to address you in the presence of the Prime Minister of India, His … the 100th anniversary of the beginning of a defining epoch in our history, the Satyagraha campaign, initiated right here in South Africa a century ago. On behalf of the government …

… promote regional co-operation on local government matters. In the narrow sense of the word, and to some people, local … York which has a high tax base and a functional economy. In the broad sense of the word, local government refers to … and interact and have rules dealing with transactions. In every local authority area, there should be democratic …

… sub-drostdy with its Magisterial seat at Jan Disselsvlei. In about January 1896 its Northern Districts were separated … There are still a number of other historical buildings in the District. One of them is the old gaol which today houses the museum in the town. The building is almost 200 years old. Inside the …

… this is perhaps one of the most representative gatherings in the country since Codesa. This summit represents what has … new democracy, to strive for national consensus and unity in facing national challenges. In more ways than one, it is an immense contribution to our …

… non-governmental organisations, and from people in different walks of life in many parts of the world. The people of South Africa have … against South Africa, and 1982, the Year of Unity in Action being in commemoration of the seventieth …

… non-governmental organisations, and from people in different walks of life in many parts of the world. The people of South Africa have … against South Africa, and 1982, the Year of Unity in Action being in commemoration of the seventieth …

… vying for power. The arrival of European Colonists in the late 19th Century led to the division of Somalia … and Italy. Independence and reunification was achieved in 1960, but the elected government was overthrown just a few … as the Land of Punt, is believed to have been located in modern-day Somalia from around 3000 to 1500 BCE. Egyptian …

… foreign filmakers.) We need to grasp the fact that we're in the entertainment business, not sociology, and that film …

… committee members condemned Harriet for her involvement in the protest meeting, and her public criticism of TUCSA. As …

… assented to the new basic law of the land have captured, in a fleeting moment, the centuries of history that the South African people have endured in search of a better future. As one, you the representatives … days, with reports of intractable deadlocks and an abyss in waiting. This was to be expected, given the difficult …

… to have been erected on the African continent. Built in 1875, . It was declared a National Monument under old NMC … was constructed of reeds and grass. It was washed away in the floods in 1905. The temple was relocated further along the river …

… at the Cape of Good Hope was founded by the Dutch in 1652 and the signal guns were originally part of the regular artillery at the Imhoff Battery at the Castle in Cape Town. In 1795 during the Napoleonic Wars , Britain took the Cape … https://gunfun.co.za/noon-gun-in-cape-town/   …

… Elukhanyweni is a small settler village in the foothills of the Amatola Mountains, located some 50km … as a sheltered and fertile spot and, despite being located in a drought-ridden region, it has never lacked for water. … outpost, generally referred to at the time as "the camp in the mountains", was established there. At the end of …

… Japanese planes eliminated much of the American air force in the Philippines, and a Japanese Army was ashore in Malaya.  In so doing the Japanese attempted to knock America out of a …

… significantly to the tension between the European powers in the period before World War I. In 1911, a rebellion broke out in Morocco against the Sultan, Abdelhafid. In response to the …

… On June 11, 1795, a squadron of British warships anchored in False Bay. In reaction the commander of the Cape forces ordered that a new battery, Kijk-in-de-pot Battery, be built on a hillock overlooking what is …

… May. This is to commemorate those who volunteer their time in assisting these organisations in caring for vulnerable communities. The Red Cross Society was founded in 1863 after Henry Dunant; a Swiss national, who witnessed …

… of the homeland of Bophuthatswana.  Mangope came to power in Bophuthatswana in 1966 during the reign of former Prime Minister B J … corruption and mismanagement.  Mangope was deposed in 1994 after he refused to allow free campaigning in …

… Norman Levy and his twin brother, Leon Levy were born in Johannesburg to Mary and Mark Levy, immigrants from … the Yeoville Boys’ primary school and Athlone High School in Johannesburg and matriculated in 1946. He was introduced to politics in his early teens, …

… and Anti-Apartheid activist, Helen Suzman , was born in Germiston, South Africa. During her 36 years in Parliament she defended the right to freedom of expression … politics when she represented the United Party (UP) in Parliament in 1953. Six years later she founded the …

… The St Andrew's congregation was established in 1890 and the cornerstone of the present church building, designed in a neo-Gothic style, was laid by Lord Milner on 15 March … of the name prior to the meeting of the Congregation in 1990 which agreed on the name of “St. Andrew's …

… and remains one of the most popular recreational areas in Cape Town for residents and visitors alike. It was … a winter rainfall area, and the normal flow of the river in summer is light; when the drought came in 1663 there was no water for the ships. Van Riebeek had …

… organized and won a flawed presidential election in July 1996. Baré's party, Union Nationale des Indépendants … for Democratic Renewal), won 90% of parliament seats in a similarly flawed legislative election in November 1996. Rapid Decent into Dictatorship : When his …