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… of the Tetela ethnic group, Patrice Emery Lumumba was born in the Katakokombe region of the Kasai Province of Belgian Congo. Lumuba became involved in politics as a young man and in 1958 he founded the Mouvement National Congolais (MNC). As …

… Danie Theron, an Afrikaner patriot believing in the just and divine right of the Boer to stand against … interference, died during the Second Anglo-Boer War in an inferno of lyddite and shrapnel. Six months prior to … newspaper, and fined £20. Monneypenny, who had only been in South Africa for two months, had written a highly …

… two nights of unrest on charges of inciting riots in Stanleyville. He was then set free in time to attend the Round Table Conference in Brussels, where his dramatic appearance stole the show …   Boddy-Evans A. ‘This day in African history: 01 November’ , from About African History …

… countries’ rule over Sudan dates back the 19th century. In 1823, Egyptians founded Khartoum as their headquarters and developed Sudan's trade in ivory and slaves, while in the 1890s the British decided to gain control of Sudan. … Boddy-Evans A.  ‘This Day in African History: 3 December’ , from  About African …

… wagon-maker William Wellington Gqoba (Mbaba, Goba) died in Lovedale, Eastern Cape. He was born in Gaga, near Alice, and was one of the earliest authors in Xhosa literature. Charles Brownlee rated him one of the …

… Cato, Natal pioneer and first mayor of Durban, dies in the city on 9 July 1893.  Cato was born in London, England in 1814. He came to South Africa as a trader. He was asked to …

… In 1934, General James Barry Munnik (JBM) Hertzog, prime … an official investigation into all aspects of Broadcasting in South Africa. The investigation ultimately led to the … the African Broadcasting Company (ABC), which was formed in 1927, ceased and the broadcasts from the newly formed SABC …

… colony Deutsche Ostafrika, was transferred to Britain and in 1961 became independent as Tanzania. The greater part of … Britain respectively. The Togo colony became independent in 1960 while Togoland became part of Ghana in 1957. The German colony of Kamerun was handed over to the …

… and social liberation, Dr. Yusuf Mohamed Dadoo was born in Krugersdorp, Johannesburg. According to Essop Pahad, the … groups of Indian, African and Coloured people in the struggle for liberation. His family arrived in South Africa in the 1890s, three decades after the first …

… of the Springbok Legion of ex-servicemen and women, until in February 1954 when the "Fighting Talk Committee", in Johannesburg, took over the responsibility for publishing. … the periodical was edited over a period of several years in the mid-1950's by Ruth First. The focus of the content was …

… and gentlemen: Thank you for inviting me to participate in this important celebration of a most historic occasion - … on the Wall of Remembrance and the splendid calligraphy in the Book of Remembrance are a fitting epitaph to our unsung heroines and heroes in the civilian Intelligence Services who have passed on. …

… of State and Government under the theme - "ACP solidarity in a globalised world." This theme recognises two critical … One of these is the reality that the world is involved in a far-reaching process of globalisation that inevitably … of that village. The other is that we enter this village in a disadvantaged position, having to carry the burden of …

… daughters, but only one of them-May -took a keen interest in his work, attended all the meetings and social gatherings; … as an architect and designer, was a wealthy man, and May, in addition to being beautiful, was always dressed exquisitely. Shaw related how he saw her in her radiant beauty come out of the dining room on one …

… Conference. I hope that our visitors had a good stay in our country and would take memorable experiences back … am confident that the deliberations that have taken place in the last few days and the outcome of this meeting, would assist all of us to make the necessary progress in improving the quality of life of disabled persons and …

… interaction with other continents and the role of Africans in the dialogue between civilizations. The entire collection is published in eight volumes: Volume I - Methodology and African … of prehistoric art and early agricultural techniques in the different regions of the continent.   Volume II - …

… 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 imposing building in town, as it was when it opened some 100 years ago, but … Mayor and City Manager’s offices remain firmly ensconced in the City Hall, which remains the venue for meetings of …

… 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 until the 1980s. It was declared a National … of two financial years,” he said.   The Bridge was Built in 1901 during the South African War by the Fortress Company …

… 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 was established in the area its ownership would be transferred to it. Dr JD … the death of her parents, decided to honor their memory in an extraordinary way by focusing on the church, built on …

… 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 Suburb of Johannesburg. In 1897, the freehold of the Suburb was bought by a Company …

… 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 developed an interest in archaeology, mythology, philosophy and religion, and has a deep interest in social and cultural forms. He studied law and economics …

… These are Africans who have chosen to define themselves in action. They had grown tired of being told who they are, … Union. It is important that our discussion is taking place in this parliament, which is the home of our elected … the struggles and sacrifices of the masses of our people in our quest for the realisation of our collective demand …

… this high post, and count on your support and cooperation in this regard. I am privileged to join His Excellency Mr Nitin Desai, in warmly welcoming you all, to Johannesburg, South Africa … I trust that you will have a happy and productive stay in this city of gold, Johannesburg, which, for more than a …

… about your days as a young child. The family you grew up in, your grandparents, your parents. Can you tell us a little bit about that, please. SM:   Yes. I was born in Umgeni Road on the 23rd of February 1944 while the war was still on, the Second World War, and we lived in a complex in Umgeni Road. It had one entrance and a number …

… '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 largest known Kingdom in the African sub-Continent. The civilization thrived as a … negotiated with the owner of the property, E.E. Collins. In a legal agreement the University took ownership of the …

… 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 no particular order, they are: 'Chagos Archipelago; …

… (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 1846 during the course of the frontier war of 1846-48, … as the War of the Axe. When hostilities drew to an end in 1848, the missionaries moved to a new site closer to King …

… City and one of the fastest-growing urban Areas in the World. It's Port is the busiest in South Africa and also one of the 10 largest in the World. Durban is blessed with humid weather and a warm … John. 1815. Travels in South Africa . London: Black and Parry.|Champion, George. 1838. Missionary Herald, …

… 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 gospel music playing in the taxi. Drunk passengers snore at the back and the driver yawns in the front. It’s 4 a.m. The Amabele Entombi Mountain …

… of Farmsteads and is known as Carlislebrug. It is located in the Cacadu Municipality in the Eastern Cape!.  The original bridge was built in 1863 over the Great Fish River, but destroyed in 1874 by …

… CONTENTS Isotopes. For women in Trouble, Douglas Livingstone. The Problem of Censorship, … Thinking, Rick Turner. Whites Only, Christopher Hope. In a Swimming Pool in a Garden in White South Africa, Christopher Hope. A Spider …