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EventRev. Michael Scott besiege the UN for justice regarding Herero people
… rights activist Rev. Michael Guthrie Scott, who lived in South Africa, besieged the United Nations(UN) for justice … of Man (now the International League for…
PlaceCradle of Humankind, near Johannesburg
… of Humankind was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. It is about 50 km North West of Johannesburg , South Africa in the Gauteng province. This…
Document 83 “Native Bourgeoisie as a Class”, Umsebenzi, 16 February 1935
… Umsebenzi, 16 February 1935 To the Editor of "Umsebenzi" In your issue of 2 February, there appeared an article under the heading, "Is there a Native…
EventHerero people of South West Africa, now Namibia, begin uprising
… empire. As was common during the scramble for Africa in the latter half of the nineteenth century, the territory … claimed and occupied by an expansionist…
PlaceRichmond
… The Village of Richmond was established in 1844 on a portion of the Farm Driefontein, owned by P J … der Merwe. It was named after the Earl of Richmond,…
Statement of the ANC Veterans League Inaugural National Conference, 6 December 2009
… the veterans and stalwarts of our glorious movement – some in wheelchairs and walking sticks, others still able to … conference have on us and undertake not…
ArchiveGeneral History of Africa Collection
… interaction with other continents and the role of Africans in the dialogue between civilizations. The entire collection is published in eight volumes: Volume…
PlaceDoornfontein, Johannesburg
… diggings after the Discovery of Gold on the Witwatersrand in 1886. In the late 1880's, Thomas Yeo laid out the Suburb, which became the first Residential…
PlaceDutch Reformed Church, Buitenkant Street, Cape Town
… on 27 January 1893. Initially the property was given in trust to the Nieuwe Kerk by Suzanna Hertzog, on condition … once a self-supporting DRC congregation…
Nelson Mandela Mandela and Winnie’s studies
… When there was nothing to do, there were studies. In prison Nelson read everything he could lay his hands on. … radio, and eventually to TV. Mandela…
PlaceCity Hall and Francis Farewell Gardens, Durban
… legislation on 12 December 1975. Diagonally opposite - in West Street, corner of Gardiner Street - lies Durban's … The City Hall may no longer be the most…
PlaceWooden Bridge over Lagoon, Milnerton, Cape Town
… The Bridge was Built in 1901 using Jarrah Wood by the Royal Engineers to provide … an Entrance to a Cannon Trench. Since its Erection it was in constant use…
PlaceAlbertynhof, Kimberley
… degree from the Huguenot University College at Wellington in 1899 and then the degree BD, at Princeton University, in the United States. From 1906 to 1926 he…
PlaceAG Bain Monument, Grahamstown
… the Ecca Pass, 12 km South of Grahamstown. It was erected in 1964 by the Historical Monuments Commission in honour of Andrew Geddes Bain, (1797-1864) pioneer…
PlaceHarbour Board Building, Port Elizabeth
… administration by the South African Railways and Harbours, in Port Elizabeth. Sir Rufane Donkin was acting Governor at … 1820 to 1821 during the absence of…
PlaceAthenaeum building, Belmont Terrace, Port Elizabeth
… neo-Classical elements. Its two sections were opened in 1896 and 1901 respectively, and it was declared a National … is the community hub for the emerging…
EventNotorious role of Ferdi Barnard is disclosed
… of elements of the South African Defence Force (SADF) in violence in South Africa on 16 October 1992, they released a press … Collection (DCC). The…
EventNelson Mandela condemns the Lockerbie bombing, the first mass killing of Americans by terrorists
… on the ground. He also proposed dealing with the issue in a way that would avoid confrontation and sustain peace and … between the countries concerned, it…
EventNelson Mandela meets President P.W. Botha to begin negotiating the end of apartheid
… after he was transferred from Robben Island to Pollsmoor in 1982, then to Victor Verster in 1988-1990. The unfavourable economic situation of South … knew…
PlaceFirst Raadsaal
… Click on image to enlarge The oldest remaining building in Bloemfontein, the First Raadsaal is part of the National … floors and a thatched roof was erected…
Tell no Lies, Claim no easy Victories by Thabo Mbeki, 4 April 2016
… (TMF), posted a Notice on this Facebook Page that starting in January this year, we would post a number of articles I … comment on matters which arose during…
Chapter 28. I Fight Back
… had been discussing what action the union should take. In the event of Swart making an attack upon me or any other … proved them!). But the show of the ugly…
PlaceMauritius
… Though Mauritius lies in the waters of the Indian Ocean , between the continents of … of Asia. There are seven main islands and archipelagos in Mauritius. In…
PlacePeelton
… (prior to 1910) Umxelo was established in 1839 by the Reverend Richard Birt as a station of the … Bhotomani, near Fort Beaufort. The station was destroyed in…
PlaceSada
… Seymour and 3km South of Whittlesea, was first established in 1964 as a “dumping ground” or resettlement camp for Farm … 2013 Cramped legs, saggy face and…
PlaceMapungubwe
… 'hill of the jackal') is an Iron Age archaeological site in the Limpopo Province on the border between South Africa , … to have been the centre of the…
PlaceThe Space
… In 1970 Brian Astbury, a Professional Photographer, was hired … time with the group and followed them as they performed in various venues. [ii] He was…
PlaceOatlands, Simonstown
… ,'Groot Tuin'. The 'Groot Tuin' was first established in March 1743 and formed an integral part of Baron Van … vegetables and meat. By the end of 1792 the…
PlaceSt Stephen’s Church, Dutch Reformed Church, Riebeeck Square, Cape Town
… In 1799, during the first British occupation of the Cape, the … to be ineffective as a theatre and fell into disuse, and in 1838 Dr Adamson, of the…