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… Justice Richard Goldstone called for the establishment of a "truth commission" on Apartheid atrocities because … He said it was essential to expose the past as part of the healing process. This was brought into law in 1995 as … Commission (TRC). The TRC is based on the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No 34 of 1995 …

… in 1826. In 1830 he visited Knysna, where he was the guest of George Rex, whose daughter Caroline he subsequently … year, where he devoted his time to the development of his estate on the Knysna Lagoon, and to the construction of Belvidere House. The 1904 census indicated that Belvidere …

… This address was delivered at the 9th National Conference of the Non-European Movement in Pietermaritzburg, on the 3rd-5th of January, 1962. This paper outlines the anti-colonial struggles of the oppressed around the world. The struggle for freedom …

… Professor Dordon W Allport and centres around the subject of prejudices be it a "love prejudice" or "hate prejudice", … for or against an object. As defined from the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, "prejudice is thinking ill of others without sufficient warrant". Prejudice is discussed …

… Memorial Lecture in which there is discussion on the topic of race prejudices in South Africa and the impact it has on … exists in South Africa. Taking into account the diversity of cultures and therein the complexities of inter-relations bearing in mind the political situation of …

… was renamed Mafeking by Sir Charles Warren , leader of a military expedition, after the annexation of Bechuanaland by the British. Warren was the chairman of the land commission, established to settle all land …

… Haile Selassie in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, after the death of Empress Zaudito. After 45 years of rule, Selassie was ousted by Marxist dictator Mengistu … into a Republic. He is worshiped by Rastafarians as a Lion of Judah, meaning that he is an African messiah. Click here …

… The then Minister of Justice, C.R. Swart, served two notices on Solly Sachs, an official of the Garment Workers' Union of South Africa (GWU). The first notice ordered Sachs to … Verwey, E.J. (ed)(1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography , v.1, Pretoria: HSRC. …

… Hepple (1904-1983), politician and author, a member of the South African parliament for the white socialist … Aid Fund information service in London. He was the author of a biography of Hendrik Verwoerd (1967) and of South Africa: a Political …

… Bulletin produced by the Central Committee of the SACP for internal distribution only. Issue covers the replacement of the late Moses Mabhida as General Secretary, the appointment of a Secretariat, a report from the Lenin School, the Party …

… Report of the subcommittee, Relations with other groups Committee, presented at the 60th Annual Congress of the National Union of South African Students, Durban, 29 Nov-3 Dec 1983. …

… Liberation was founded in Johannesburg as a magazine of quality, focusing on issues of concern to Blacks and non-establishment Whites in South Africa. It was subtitled " a journal of democratic discussion", and was aimed at the intellectual …

… Cosatu News, published by COSATU, the Congress of South African Trade Unions, documents the struggle of workers to gain power in the workplace in order to improve … capitalism with socialism. The organised, unified strength of workers was considered by COSATU to be the strongest force …

… I know you love me and that I enjoy the good wishes of countless family members. I wish neither to be sick nor … 1937 due to minor stomach complaint, and for the removal of tonsils in 1945. I've never been to Groote Schuur Hospital … is but natural and in this regard I've had my share of ailments of a minor nature but I can't remember suffering …

… To defend our liberty and unity O Sons and Daughters of Africa Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky Let us make Africa the Tree of Life Let us all …

… The ANC has noted with disappointment the verdict of the High Court - Cape Division on the case between itself … forward. The ANC finds it very unfortunate that the report of the TRC is now being handed to the State President and the … findings an opportunity to make representation. Some of the gross inaccuracies contained in the report will now …

… Mining Town in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality of the Free State province in South Africa, 34 km North of Welkom. It was founded in 1950 and administered by a … management board. Named after Allan Roberts, who was one of the prospectors in the Orange Free State. Refering to the …

… cells on 16 November 1977. Another document gives the date of his death as 7 November 1977. Because of these discrepancies the correct date could not be … (1998). A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, …

… Three attacks were launched on the night of 31 May/1 June at Sasol I and NATREF in Sasolburg and Sasol … for the attacks was made in June 1979 by members of African National Congress (ANC) armed wing Umkhonto we Sizwe and two groups of cadres were trained in Angola to execute these operations. …

… Acknowledgements Title and Dedication - A People's History of South Africa Contents Epigraph - Questions of a Worker Reading History Introduction Part 1 - The Coming of Gold Chapter 1 - South Africa before Industrial Times …

… originally designed in a Cape Dutch style and is one of the oldest Farmhouses surviving along the Liesbeek River . … early 19th Century. It subsequently underwent the addition of a Victorian verandah. After the death of Cornelis Mostert the property was subdivided. This …

… Hall was built in the 1850s by Sebastian Hofmeyr on a plot of land that previously formed part of the farm Weltevreden. The outbuildings date from the same … predominantly Georgian architectural features and is one of the last four remaining historical manor houses in this …

… Cannon , was salvaged in May 1977 from the Shipwreck site of the Portuguese Ship-  Sacramento , which ran aground near … DONATED BY COMMANDER C J ALLEN 30 JUNE 1993 IN MEMORY OF PORT ELIZABETHAN DAVID ALLEN AND DEDICATED TO THOSE WHO … THIS CANNON LENGTH 469 CM MASS 2500 KG COVERS THE SITE OF THE WRECK IT WAS CAST IN BRONZE BY BOCARRO IN THE …

… by South African troops, that violated the sovereignty of its neighbouring countries in order to prop up the … in cases in which South Africa violated the sovereignty of its neighboring countries in order to prop up the … the raid. After the Matolo raid, the Soviet Union an ally of Mozambique sent two warships to Maputo as a sign of its …

… force to break up demonstrations against a "rebel tour" of South Africa by the English Cricket team. Angry anti … visit to South Africa by the British cricketers. The tour of South Africa which earned the cricketers the nickname 'Rebel cricket tour' under the captaincy of Mike Gatting, included other British team members such as …

… On 15 October 1989, five of the eight African National Congress (ANC) long term … Mhlaba, Endrew Mlangeni and Elias Motsoaledi. Three of the eight prisoners who were released before and after … the Unlawful Organisation Act. During the raid scores of ANC leadership members and uMkhonto weSizwe commanders …

… forces from Angola that have been fighting on the side of Jonas Savimbi led guerrilla forces UNITA. The withdrawal came as a result of South Africa losing an interest to engage in battles in … People Organisation (SWAPO), and to thwart any effort of strong communistic influence between the former and Cuba, …

… secretary Murphy Morobe in a pre-dawn raid on the home of Judge Dayalin Chetty in Port Elizabeth. The two men had … Consulate, before securing passports and flying out of the country. Their actions were motivated by the need to highlight the plight of detainees and the harshness of the state of emergency in …

… On the night of 15 August 1985, South Africa's President P. W. Botha … the infamous "Rubicon" Speech in Durban. Minister of Foreign Affairs at the time, Pik Botha, had told the world … policy shifts which did not materialize was the release of Nelson Mandela. P. W. Botha disappointed his western …

… human remains. The bones were suspected to be those of South West African People's Organisation fighters who may … been killed in the so-called nine-day war  near the end of South Africa's occupation of Namibia, which ended in 1990. It was not known how many …