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… were all comparatively young men who took over leadership in the time of their countries' need said. Transvaal … While the Indian Community is facing a crisis, the people in the Transvaal are still wrangling over internal issues. A … for this Sunday to discuss a vote of no confidence in the present Executive Committee of the Transvaal Indian …

… Rudolph Ludewyk “Okey” Lewis was born on 12 July 1887 in Pretoria.[i] Rudolph was South Africa’s second world class … He represented South Africa at the 1912 Olympics, held in Stockholm, Sweden.[iii] Despite competing against more … Rudolph outperformed the other competitors to claim gold in the inpidual 320 km race.[iv] He competed professionally …

… UNDERSIGNED, pledge ourselves to Peace and Reconciliation in South African and agree to commit ourselves to the … 1. The Inkatha Freedom Party agrees to participate in the April 26-28, 1994 elections for both the National … parties reject violence and will therefore do everything in their power to ensure free and fair elections throughout …

… hand encouraged Afrikaans speaking families to settle in the country, especially in the south.Since the late 1940s the South West Africa (SWA) … to the League of Nations. On 18 July 1966, the judges in the International Court of Justice gave verdict in favour …

… These attacks were fuelled by a broadcast made by FLN in Nasser’s Egypt, which called for Muslims in Algeria to join a national struggle for restoration of an … principles. The French’s conquest of Algeria started in 1830 and by 1848 the Algeria was annexed as three French …

… 1908 Mahatma Gandhi was arrested for the first time in South Africa for refusing to carry an obligatory identity … card commonly known as the 'pass'. Gandhi was released in February after negotiations with the government. A few … compatriot, who accused him of betraying the Indian cause. In 1906, the Transvaal government promulgated a new Act …

… Geraldine Fraser was born on 24 August 1960, in Lansdowne, Cape Town, the daughter of a teacher and … South Africa to join the African National Congress (ANC)  in exile, where she worked under Joe Gqabi, Chief Representative of the ANC in Zimbabwe. As a member of the ANC's military wing, Umkhonto …

… Architectural merit and any Historical interest resides in the fact that the graves of the Fitzpatrick family are … Kirkwood, an auctioneer from Port Elizabeth, arrived in 1877 to auction off the farm \"Gouwernements Belooning\". … purchased \"Goewernements Belooning\" and other farms in the valley. He established the Sundays River Land and …

… Mdlalose, KwaZulu Minister of the Interior at his offices in Ulundi. Please note that the times are for guidance only … - 08:40 - Career as a doctor 08:40 - 10:22 - Activities in the social field in Ladysmith 10:22 - 11:06 - Forced to leave Ladysmith due to …

… When Robert Semple visited Cape Town in 1804 he correctly noted the significance of the naming … ransacked to find the names which are generally bestowed in a manner not the most honourable to those deities at whose … disrespect towards these once remarkable names, as those in Scripture are applied with as little ceremony, and in as …

… 7th. [1] (2)  The Secretary-General, having reported in terms of that resolution, and in view of the worsening of the South African situation since … of discussing and deciding on the question of apartheid in the light of the current situation in South Africa. (3)  …

… South African nation. It is a tribute to their achievement in building democracy, peace and unity upon the ashes of … deflected from their struggle to end racism and oppression in our country. Amongst them are those who are today honoured … and brothers, husbands or wives, children and parents in violence whose fomentors are being exposed through the …

… of development and the enlargement of freedom. It is in this spirit that I accept this double honour in the name of our people. These two awards, one made when I and many others were still in jail, in exile or engaged in underground and mass struggle …

… is a proud member of that Movement, invest great trust in this organisation that it will discharge its … of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Born in the aftermath of the defeat of the Nazi and fascist crime … held high the hope that all our societies would, in future, be built on the foundations of the glorious vision …

… Voortrekkerhoogte, is a military base (or military area) in Pretoria , South Africa. Founded around 1905 by the … It was renamed Voortrekkerhoogte ("Voortrekker Heights") in 1939 by the government of the Union of South Africa , … time of growing Afrikaner Nationalism. The oldest building in the complex is the South African Garrison Institute, what …

… with end gables and a front verandah, which remained in use until 1889, when it was demolished to make way for the … The design was drawn by Sytze Wierda, of the PWD, in April 1888 in an Italian Renaissance style. It originally had only two …

… Designed and built by Herbert Baker and completed in 1913, the Union Buildings houses the Administrative … overlooks the City . The Legislative seat of Parliament is in Cape Town . The Union Buildings were completed in 1913. The Building is made from light sandstone and is …

… Sotho people. It became a semi-independent national state in 1972. The territory was fragmented into six separate areas … Minister during most of the 1980s was Dr C N M Phatudi. In 1994, it was reincorporated into South Africa and it … and others). A territorial assembly, established in 1962, was replaced by a legislative assembly in 1971. The …

… of charges against him regarding his alleged participation in the Rwandan genocide by a Court of Law in Rwanda. Bishop Misago was arrested on 14 April 1999 and … to the fact that the Bishop, refused to offer aid to those in need, sending 30 school children to their deaths at the …

… Perhaps one of the most notorious pirates in history, Captain William Kidd, was thought to have become … while serving as an apprentice on board a pirate ship. In 1689, he and the other members of a pirate crew mutinied … selected former pirates and mercenaries to serve with him. In 1696, Kidd set course for the Cape coast, where his vessel …

… unanimous decision of the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) in the matter of “Economic Freedom Fighters v Speaker of the … and inevitable political discussion and activity in our country, which has included calls for the immediate … wider and deeper significance derives from the fact that in its consideration of the “Nkandla matter”, the ConCourt …

… Oliver Tambo should be asked to attend the conference in person. This would give you the opportunity to see him in the flesh after three decades, witness the recovery he has … take place. Nevertheless for three full days you took part in one or other of the six commissions and in plenary …

… launched its 62nd Anniversary programme at a Gala Dinner in Midrand at the Gallagher Estate. The theme for this 62nd … decided that this 62nd Anniversary celebration would be in honour of the indelible mark left by the founding members … that inspired these stalwarts of our struggle was "freedom in our lifetime" and this symbolised the main challenge until …

… its ordinary meeting yesterday, the 12th October 2009, in Johannesburg at Luthuli House, ANC Headquarters. The … of the alliance, and confirm that the alliance will act in united action for the joint programme of social … with this principle, the ANC will continue to determine, in its own structures and processes, how best to advance its …

… the Public Holidays , or enjoy a Romantic Getaway in the unspoiled Wilderness. Situated in the ecologically rich, transition zone between the … , this vast area promises thrilling Big Game viewing in a Malaria free environment. A wide variety of …

… note. However it was spacious and well built, and remains in its original condition. Only the tall trees that formerly … been removed. The land was acquired by President Kruger in the 1860s, when he was still living on the farm Boekenhoutfontein , in the district of Rustenburg. Following the restoration of …

… a view to amending section 20 of the Natal University Act, in that unlimited discretionary power is entrusted to … College. 2. That this mass meeting ventures to submit that in the Bills providing for pensions for the teachers employed in the aided schools and in the employ of the Natal …

… Village some 50 km West of Mossel Bay. It was laid out in 1900 on the farm Grootfontein and became a Municipality in 1920. The name is derived from the surname of Johannes … Community. Well known for its abundance of Aloes growing in the District, it is the Country’s foremost source of Aloe …

… The Chris Hani Institute (CHI) was launched in 2003 to promote the values and principles practised by Chris Hani and others in their struggle to serve the aspirations of ordinary working people and the poor in Southern Africa.    The CHI aims to engage in the battle …

… Paul Kibii Tergat was born in the Rif valley Province in Kenya. Unlike many athletes, Tergat only began running after he completed high school. Early in his career he broke the record by winning five straight …