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… The government building complex was completed in 1877 although its Volksraad Chamber was already in use on 31 May 1875. In 1895 the upper storey was completed and in 1902 the …

… Hoernle Memorial Lecture delivered by David Thomas in which he describes the fears of the worlds population and the fact that there are different races in the world, and they all vary in their social and economic development. The lecture focuses …

… The second in a series titled Hoernle Memorial Lecture, which was … of Principal of Natal University College at the time. In this lecture, he tries to analyse the concepts of belief … specifically attitudes of people of various race groups in South Africa, and he displays how by educating the …

… The second in a series titled Hoernle Memorial Lecture, which was … of Principal of Natal University College at the time. In this lecture, he tries to analyse the concepts of belief … specifically attitudes of people of various race groups in South Africa, and he displays how by educating the …

… his mouth, and taught them saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven, 4.Blessed are … for they shall obtain mercy. 8. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9. Blessed are the … Rejoice and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were …

… this time we were working with the M-Plan and we had cells in the ANC. This man who was giving evidence against me was … magistrate said, 'Well, since you've stayed a whole year in solitary I am only going to give you five years to be in jail.' So I was convicted for five years, and I went to …

… District in the Alfred Nzo Municipality, of which  Harding is the … of Canterbury, William Howley, at the Private Chapel in Windsor Castle on 6 September 1844. He was given the names … as "Affie". Alfred expressed a wish to join the Navy and in accordance with this he passed the entrance examination in …

… the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, this Stadium is situated in Rustenburg, which is a charming Town at the foot of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range in the North West Province. This stadium was first built in 1999, but underwent renovations in preparation for the …

… The Angolan Civil War began in 1975, with the end of Portuguese colonial rule. This civil … providing SADF troops to fight alongside UNITA. This was in an attempt to counter the spread of Communism in southern Africa, as it was perceived to be a huge threat …

… purchased by James Cole, an eccentric trader who settled in Griqualand East in the 1860s and made his home at Riverside. A notorious … a string of trading stations and extensive dealings in land. At one stage he also issued his own coinage, small …

… Vanessa Brereton worked as a human rights lawyer in South Africa, taking on high profile cases under the … When the African National Congress (ANC) was unbanned in 1990, she was unanimously elected as the treasurer for the … branch. Her loyalty to the ANC seemed unwavering, when in reality, she acted as an informant for the apartheid …

… Tutsi, leading to massacres throughout 20th century Rwanda in which both groups were severely affected. The most … Genocide, took place against the backdrop of a civil war, in which the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) sought to overthrow the Habyarimina regime. In April 1994, Habyarimina's plane was shot down, and this …

… The African Mine Workers have risen in revolt against the most brutal, callous and inhuman exploitation of man by man in the history of mankind. Their struggle is a challenge to … to the perpetuating of white Domination and supremacy in this country and to the tightening of their stranglehold …

… icon of South Africa’s liberation struggle. Imprisoned in 1964 for his role in the African National Congress’ (ANC) struggle against the … the injustices of racial segregation and oppression. In 1984 while still imprisoned, Mandela rejected the …

… by the Office of the Prosecutor for Gbagbo's involvement in the 2010 post-election violence. Gbagbo had refused to relinquish power following his defeat in the 2010 election, which he lost to Alassane Ouattara. … by utilising state military apparatus to suppress dissent. In the period following 2010, around 1000 people were killed …

… he had spoken on trade unionism. Com Gosani reported that in his weeks organising tour he had visited in turn Benoni Location, West Springs, Daggasfontein, Nigel, … He had made contacts and secured promises from individuals in these districts to act as local correspondents for the …

… was formed as part of the Active Citizen Force (ACF). In April 1914, six pupils (with the probationary ranks of lieutenant in the ACF) were sent to England to undergo further training. … of them eventually qualified. When World War I broke out in August 1914, these pilots were granted permission to join …

… its inception on 24 October 1945. Political developments in South Africa particularly after the takeover of the government by the National Party (NP) in 1948 led to friction between the UN and South Africa. The … When South Africa repeatedly attempted to participate in the UN General Assembly's meetings, the country's …

… trained. I`m saying this because I personally participated in the preparations. A lot of time was allocated for the detachment to be together in the bush to be able to train together in order to ensure that physically we were ready for the …

… In 1928 the clothing industry presented a picture of … were about fifty factories on the Rand, roughly forty in Johannesburg and the rest in Germiston; of these only four employed a hundred or more …

… been made that I intervened with the relevant state organs in one instance to prohibit the prosecution of the late … former National Commissioner of Police, Jackie Selebi, and in another to frustrate the political aspirations of President Jacob Zuma. At some point, possibly in 2006, the then Scorpions, the Directorate of Special …

… by the Southwest African People's Organization (SWAPO). In the address below which was originally published in April, 1968, Toivo Herman Ja Toivo, a SWAPO leader on … for Namibia's freedom. My Lord, We find ourselves here in a foreign country, convicted under laws made by people …

… In a precedent-setting judgement, a full bench of the Cape … of Judges Van Zyl, Essa Moosa and Dan Dlodlo, ruled in favour of the request of the South African Broadcasting … the first time proceedings would be captured on camera in a High Court civil matter. Thatcher was to appear in court …

… cricket career with the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphins in 1999. He had his Test debut in 2004 and his One Day International (ODI) debut in 2008. Amla is ranked Number Four in the World by the …

… said about the deaths of the dedicated UN workers who died in the bombing of the UN Headquarters in Baghdad last month, including Sergio Vieira de Mello, an … role this organisation, the United Nations, would play in the resolution of the Iraq affair. Dramatic events since …

… Secretary of State, Dr. Henry Kissinger, on 23 and 24 June in West Germany to discuss the Rhodesian issue. Despite the … the only key to solving the growing racial conflict in neighbouring South Rhodesia (Now Zimbabwe ). Another … contribute to a moderate and peaceful evolution of events in southern Africa. Kissinger declined to speculate on the …

… The Prince Alfred's Guard Museum, located in Central Port Elizabeth's Prospect Road, was formed through … the amalgamation of a Military Museum formerly housed in the Donkin Reserve Complex, and the Regimental Museum of the Prince Alfred's Guard Regiment. In 1856, the Prince Alfred's Guard, a City Regiment, was …

… May. This day was the culmination of a UNESCO seminar held in Windhoek, Namibia from 29 April 1991 to the 3 May 1991. … many dangers and pressures faced by journalists working in Africa and other conflict regions. In addition, it was an acknowledgement of the changing …