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PlaceRehoboth
… between Rehoboth and Germany remained close for more than 20 years but in 1914, following the outbreak of World War I, Germany's use of Baster Soldiers to…
PlaceMadikwa Game Reserve, North West
… that was so plentiful in this character Oom Schalk’s day had mostly been shot out by the late 20th Century and … a Withaak on the slopes of Abjaterskop…
PlacePhiladelphia
… Eastern parts of North America, this Philadelphia lies but 20 minutes outside of Cape Town, past Durbanville. Rural …
PlaceDutch Reformed Church, Wynberg
… the first service of the new congregation took place on 20 September 1829, on the farm of EA Buyskes, now known as …
PlacePakhuis Pass
… a spectacular 26.4 km paved mountain pass in South Africa's Western Cape , connecting Clanwilliam with Calvinia . Built … pass offers access to hiking trails…
PlaceQuaqua
… people lived within its borders. By 1960 there were 20 000 residents, which increased to 300 000 in 1980 and more … to become part of the migrant labour…
PlaceOld Fort, Hospital Hill, Johannesburg
Following the invasion of the ZAR in January 1896 by a troop of cavalry led by Dr Leander Jameson, the Executive Committee of the Republic, resolved on 12…
The Nkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition 2014
FINAL PROGRAMME FOR THE NKOSI ALBERT LUTHULI ORAL HISTORY COMPETITION MULDERSDRIFT, 03-06 OCTOBER 2014 DAY ONE (Friday 03 OCTOBER 2014) Afternoon…
EventGreat Trek Centenary Celebrations commence
The Great Trek was a migration that took place between 1838 and the 1840s, and involved the Boers leaving the Cape Colony and settling in the interior of South…
EventThe new ochre-red, white and green tri-colour of the Transkei is adopted
… to two-thirds of the length". The flag was adopted on 20 May 1966 and was officially hoisted for the first time on (South Africa's) Republic Day, 31 may 1966…
PlaceGraaff-Reinet Division
… these underwent extensive alteration, and by the 1880's they bore no relationship to the original lines of … 16,378 residents, of whom 5,012 were literate…
EventIan Smith announced that he is ready to yield to majority rule in Rhodesia
… African National Union (ZANU) and Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU). By 1977 ZANU’s military wing, Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army … house in…
ArticleSPEAK Magazine (1982 - 1994)
… their opinions and concerns about the future of women’s rights in South Africa. The magazine brought together women … count when laws on abortion are made’ (…
ArchiveSouth Africa and the Communist International : A Documentary History, Volume 1 : Socialist Pilgrims to Bolshevik Footsoldiers 1919-1930 edited by A. Davidson, I. Filatova, V. Gorodnov and S. Johns
… 5 April 1919 Document 2 Report of J. Den Bakker and S. Barlin to ECCI, (Extracts from Minutes of Meeting, ECCI) … 18 Letter from F., member of CPSA, to D.I…
ArticleThe Seriti Commission
… . It was also tasked with investigating whether the SDPP's anticipated job opportunities had materialized and … and a law researcher. On the other hand, the…
BiographyDr. Abu Baker Asvat
… part of the SAHO Public History Internship The ‘People’s Doctor’ ‘He struggled to liberate society from oppression. … from Gujarat. Though born to a family…
ArticleHistory Grade 11 - Topic 1 Source-based Questions
… for the source that is provided to you. Visit our website’s “ History Classroom Technical Skills ” resource pack for … and examinations. Source A: This…
ArticleHistory Grade 10 - Topic 6 Glossary
… soldiers who participated in the war, due to Australia’s colonial ties with the British Crown. Convention : An … activities, for example acting as an agent…
PlaceNhlangakazi, the Holy Mountain of the Shembe
… in Harrismith . As legend has it, when Isaiah Shembe 's mother was already pregnant, a voice said to her, 'You will … because she was not a religious person…
PlaceIxopo, Kwa-Zulu Natal- Midlands
… Ixopo, immortalized in Alan Paton’s : “ Cry the Beloved Country ” is the main centre of the … ‘click’ letter (letter ‘x’) is reminiscent of the cattle’s…
PlaceMiddleburg, Eastern Cape
… regions. The vision of Grootfontein is to be the World's leading centre of excellence in training, research and … regions. The vision of Grootfontein is to…
PlaceBallito, Dolphin Coast- KZN
… nestled between the sugar-cane fields of KwaZulu Natal's famous 'Green & Gold' and is flanked to the East by golden … warm waters of the Indian Ocean . The…
State of the Nation Address by His Excellency Jacob G Zuma on the occasion of the Joint Sitting of Parliament, Cape Town, 12 February 2015
… ace Olympic swimmer Chad Le Clos. Chad received swimming`s highest honour in December after he was crowned the world`s … term plan involves improved…
Archive2015 - President Zuma, State of the Nation Address, 12 February 2015
… ace Olympic swimmer Chad Le Clos. Chad received swimming`s highest honour in December after he was crowned the world`s … term plan involves improved…
Displacing Hierarchies: Nation and Universities in India and Africa by Amrita Pande, Faisal Garba and Ruchi Chaturvedi
… critical inquiry. This week University of Hyderabad’s students and teachers have been at the receiving end of … system they had been schooled to serve under…
Document 8 - S. P. Bunting, The “Colonial” Labour Front, 23 October 1922
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One 1907 - … or the centralisation of world capitalism" (No. 1). "The mission of the C…
EventThe Black People’s Convention (BPC) holds its first National Congress
… The Black People's Convention (BPC) held its first National Congress at … and observers. The Congress followed the organisation's official launch in July…
PlaceFalse Bay
… bathers as the water temperature is often a pleasant + 20 ° C. This is due to strong winds from the " Southeaster ", … False Bay, these adventures bring you…
PlaceGaries
… the spring flowers. And rumour has it that 'Tannie Louw's Tamatie Blatjang'- (tomato chutney,) is worth stopping for … you find out here, you will see…
PlacePolokwane Game Reserve
… mainly because of its proximity to Johannesburg - it’s roughly three hours’ drive - but also because its size is … game reserves in South Africa, the…