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… political prisoners submitted by Alfred Ngokong on behalf of the ANC to the Ad Hoc Working Group of Experts of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights Meeting in …

… The ANC in KwaZulu Natal strongly condemns the killing of our people in an ANC stronghold at Tin Town, Ntshanga near … self-restraint and refuse to be provoked by the enemies of peace. The ANC also calls upon the people in the area to co-operate fully with the police. The perpetrators of this heinous crime must be brought to book. It is the task …

… From 6 to 26 October 1973 Israel and a coalition of Arab nations led by Egypt and Syria were involved in a … Sinai desert and Golan Heights. The war began on the day of Yom Kippur with a surprise joint attack by Egypt and Syria … unawares, was stunned by the fury and excellent execution of the Arab onslaught, who made excellent progress during the …

… women in Bloemfontein were experiencing the culmination of heavy pass laws being implemented to control the mobility of the Black population in White areas – a phenomenon familiar to the rest of South Africa at the time. Black people had already been …

… The Museum houses some of the finest examples of African artefacts, such as: beadwork, headrests, milk … treasure, share and inspire. The Phansi Museum houses some of the largest collections of traditional arts, crafts and …

… African government admitted responsibility for the death of the African National Congress (ANC) member, Joseph Mdluli … and agreed to pay damages to his family. A claim for loss of support by Mdluli's widow against the minister of justice and police was settled out of court. She received …

… The building was designed by Sytze Wierda, chief architect of the ZAR's Public Works Department. Its foundation stone … by the Boksburg Municipality who put it at the disposal of a number of community organisations. It was declared a National …

… Regarded as the father of free press in South Africa, John Fairbairn left England … African Journal. The magazine proved to be the beginning of what would become years of struggle with the authorities for a free press. Fairbairn … M. (2004). ‘ John Fairbairn, Journalist ’ in Every Step of the Way: The Journey to Freedom in South Africa. South …

… , Constantia Valley. This originally formed part of the Groot Constantia Estate, and the House probably dates from the first quarter of the 19th century. The homestead is based upon a U-plan and, because of its impressive gables and its setting, is widely …

… It is the highest point of Table Mountain, which is a 'Seven Wonder' of the world! Discover the vast natural beauty of the Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town , South … trip.com/africa/south-africa/articles/the-top-10-highlights-of-table-mountain-national-park/   …

… two other South African commandoes were killed. The rest of the commando unit evacuated successfully. According to sources this mission was part of an operation to confirm the existence of a large African National Congress (ANC) and South West … Rhodesia The Battle of Quito Cuanavale (online), available at: …

… the anti-apartheid movement, Tutu attended the launch of the National Forum, an umbrella body of  Black Consciousness groups and the Pan Africanist … Congress (PAC). In August 1983, he was elected Patron of the United Democratic Front (UDF). Tutu’s anti-apartheid …

… Vrede, 'the town of peace', lies between the North-Eastern Free State and the Mpumalanga border of Volksrust . It was named in 1863 after a dispute between … is mostly Afrikaans and Zulu speaking. The influence of Dutch Architecture became very pronounced in the …

… their 100 most favourite personalities. The ranking of the rest of the top 10 had yet to be decided. SABC3 intended to screen … over the next nine weeks until December 9, the culmination of the vote. The top nine, following Mandela, were in …

… With the processes of the dismantling of the apartheid system and preparations for democratic rule under way, the Republic of South Africa opened itself to the outside world. … Relations and Cooperation Vietnam (The Socialist Republic of) [online] Available at: www.dfa.gov.za [Accessed on 30 …

… Underlying political tensions between supporters of the African National Congress (ANC) and Inkatha Freedom … Movement (UDM) convened a meeting in Richmond - a hotbed of violence. The Local Transitional Council was to lead the proceedings. Anger arose over the inclusion of Sifiso Nkabinde, who had been expelled by the ANC for his …

… 1964, the United Nations Secretary-General named a team of four experts to investigate apartheid in South Africa. … called on South Africa to cease the continued imposition of discriminatory and repressive measures,  called on South … to manufacture or maintain armaments for the enforcement of apartheid. The resolution also asked the Secretary-General …

… African artist Gerard Bhengu was born at an outstation of Mariannhill Mission Station at Centecow, Bulwer district … from a largely white patronage. Despite the support of some of these patrons, he was ultimately prevented from embarking … References: Loots A. (2001) The Early Pioneer Artists of South Africa  Gerard Bhengu ( 1910 - 1990 )  from V …

… Mzimhlophe, an area about 60m km north of Kranskop in central Natal was founded on Trust land in the Nkandla district of KwaZulu as a  place of relocation, The name means “white home”, named as it was …

… The former Prime Minister of South Africa and apartheid mastermind, Dr H.F. Verwoerd … Installation-1) at Pelindaba, about thirty kilometres West of Pretoria. The installation was not intended for the production of nuclear energy on a commercial scale, but was employed for …

… was born at Tala District. al-Sadat was a graduate of the Royal Military Academy in Cairo . During the 1952 revolution which saw the end of British rule in Egypt, Sadat, who would become the third President of Egypt, joined Gamal Abdel Nasser and later served as Vice …

… In 1954, Govan Mbeki joined the editorial board of New Age, together with Ruth First, Brian and Sonya Bunting … articles and columns in New Age reflected the conditions of the Black people, including Indians and Coloureds of South Africa and showcased the reality of apartheid …

… Louis-Philippe as a military unit to support the conquest of Algeria, which the French had invaded the previous year. … France as well as unemployed soldiers, such as members of the Swiss regiments who had served the unpopular Bourbon … the Legion quickly developed an incredibly austere code of discipline, far exceeding that of other contemporary …

… John Weston, a civil engineer, began the construction of his own aeroplane in 1907 at Brandfort, in the Free State. … establishing a South African non-stop flight record of eight-and-a-half minutes in his Weston-Farman biplane. His energy and drive led to the formation of the Aeronautical Society of South Africa in 1911. It was …

… On 17 August 1960 Gabon, the last of the four territories, which had formed French Equatorial … In 1472, the Portuguese explorers encountered the mouth of the Como River and named it "Rio de Gabao," river of Gabon, which later became the name of the country. The …

… These 9 dwellings form part of a unique Street Block that dates from the 1880s, and consisted of two terraced rows, of identical late-Victorian Double-storey, Semi-detached …

… This impressive building was erected at the turn of the 19th century and forms an important part of the architectural character of Long Street, one of the few streets of Cape Town whose …

… This event is an initiative of the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business Solution Space   and the Bertha Centre for Social …

… in 2015 and is run in partnership with both the University of Kwa Zulu Natal (UKZN) and the National Institute for … culture’ in the 1970’s and 1980’s. The primary aim of these lectures is to inspire the present generation of artists and academics to revisit the pivotal role of …

… The so-called Tree of Conspiracy stands on the farm Onze Rust, and once belonged to Marthinus Steyn, the last President of the Free State, who bought the land in 1897, and settled … return from Europe. The tree is reputed to have been one of the president's favourite places of repose but, sadly, no …