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… Brown, cream, red, blue and white poster. Artwork of a teacher holding a book in front of a class of people sitting on the floor. Initials DNPP. Mozambique. …

… in our country. We have further called on the people of Africa to unite against these atrocities being committed in the name of South Africa and the law enforcement agencies to act … elements who perpetuate violence under any guise. Members of the media are invited to a stakeholder forum that will …

… A Town 56 km South of Ermelo and 72 km South-East of Bethal , on the banks of the Schulpspruit River. It was founded in 1876 and … New Dictionary of South African Names by Peter E. Raper …

… Goodwill Zwelithini was installed as the eight monarch of the Zulu nation. He took reigns over from Prince Israel … 21st birthday and marriage to his first wife. The Minister of Bantu Administration and Development, M.C. de Wet Nel, who … attended the ceremony, supported the traditional system of Chieftainship in his speech. The speech was however …

… famous, Historical "Irish House", the Museum portrays much of the past History of the region.  The Polokwane Museum is a fascinating and … Museum. While here you can learn about the History of this marvelous city and neighbouring areas. Iron Age …

… House Museum in Soweto is housed in what was once the home of  Nelson Mandela , the World's most famous political … former president . Soweto was an important location of the struggle, against apartheid, and Mandela's house seems … The museum includes interactive exhibits on the history of the house and some interesting family photos. Nearby is …

… houses were erected in about 1903 on the instruction of mining magnate Sir Abe Bailey. After WWII the properties … with its adjoining residence known as Atherton , form one of the most impressive groups of Edwardian villas in the city. It was declared a National …

… in a Cape Dutch style. During the 19th century a number of Victorian features were added. It was declared a National … It appears that some time during Sir George Grey's term of office as Governor he occupied this house, and that the … Michael Duckham, and daughter, Nicolette. Transcript of plaque: ZORGVLIET   Désirée Picton-Seymour, artist, …

… The building was erected on a portion of the historic Boshof Farm, owned by Alexander van Breda. … was extended and redesigned during the 1840s when a number of Victorian features were added. It was declared a National … gateway to Boshof House was built in 1793, and is one of the few structures to have survived from the old …

… to let nature reclaim the water park. The pavilion is part of the Macassar Dunes Reserve which is comprised of 2,760 acres. Signs in the reserve warn of “dunes on the move,” and they don’t lie, as the sand that …

… Castle – more or less unchanged – from the 1950s. The core of the collection comprises historical artworks dating from … How can we today view a collection that offers glimpses of our past through a colonial lens? Can they help us not … it means now? The current display represents the beginning of a process to reinterpret this important historical archive …

… his party was prepared to abandon its long-held policy of nationalisation if the business community could provide an … the private sector would be excluded from certain areas of business, and said that the ANC welcomed dialogue with the … ANC released a report which recognised the important role of foreign investment and reassured foreign corporations that …

… Khalfan Khamis Mohamed, a prime suspect in the bombing of two United States of American embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, … traced to Cape Town, South Africa, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and extradited to the USA to stand …

… a referendum for 17 March to establish the opinion of White voters towards his political reforms. He introduced … sweeping reforms that brought apartheid to an end. 69% of White voters voted in favor of his reforms and showed support for multiparty …

… shots as the tournament entered its fifth day as a result of rain and poor light. Johnstone's victory was overshadowed by the disqualification of the Australian world number two, Greg Norman. Norman … that he would not be returning to the field because of a meeting scheduled with George Bush, former president of …

… At the height of apartheid in South Africa, New Zealand imposed a blanket … including the country’s apartheid policies. The story of international sanctions against South Africa dates back to … rugby and cricket. This was brought about by a combination of pressure from some African states, demonstrations and …

… Anglo-Boer War, the fourth and last Creusot 'Long Tom' of the state  artillery of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (South African Republic, … into British hands at Bergplaas, 46 kilometres east of Petersburg (Polokwane). According to General Viljoen this …

… born in Masundini  Swaziland to King Sobhuza III and one of his younger wives Ntombi Tfwala.  Mswati was Tfwala’s only … child. When his father,King Sobhuza, died in 1982, two of his wives acted as regents until Mswati could be of age to take over the throne. He was crowned in 1986 at the …

… under an agenda item entitled: "The situation arising out of the large-scale killings of unarmed and peaceful demonstrators against racial discrimination and segregation in the Union of South Africa". The move by the Security Council followed … 2013)| O’Malley, P. ‘1960’ , from Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory , [online], available, at www.nelsonmandela.org.za …

… and shot to death, their car pushed off the side of the cliff. Apparently, American journalists questioned … by Amin's security personnel.  Amin killed thousands of Ugandans. The International Commission of Jurists estimated that by 1978, more than 100,000 Ugandans …

… 27 May, 2013 marked for 50th anniversary of Nelson Mandela arriving on Robben Island as prisoner. On 5 … stopped and arrested just outside the Natal midlands town of Howick. It was alleged that the police were informed of Mandela’s movements by an American CIA agent based in …

… in protest against the detention without trial of at least 7 black journalists. The journalists arrested included; Mike Ndlazi of the Rand Daily Mail and Barry Levy reporter of the Sunday Express. They were charged with protesting … O’Malley P. ‘1977’ , from Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory and Dialog , [online], available at …

… Kevin Curren accepted a scholarship from the University of Texas, United States of America. He obtained a BCom degree in sports management at … and also began his tennis career. During the 14 years of his tennis career, Curren had won four Grand Slam doubles …

… secession. On 23 December 1961 he led the Congo province of Katanga into secession following the independence of Congo in June 1960 from Belgium. In his announcement on … explained that Katanga's abundance iof natural minerals of copper, gold, and uranium would be exploited by the …

… began her career in the early 1990’s as presenter of children’s show Kideo. She then joined the cast of the soapie, Egoli, launching her acting career. This led … Scandal.  Off camera, Sutherland has worked as editor of Finesse Magazine.  She also writes books and does public …

… as demonstrators demanded the reincorporation of the nominally independent homeland into the Republic of South Africa and clashed with the police. South African … troops in armoured vehicles were sent into the capital of Mmabatho after around 50 people were killed and scores …

… Hall. The South African TRC was set up by the Government of National Unity (the democratic government since 1994) to help deal with violations of human rights during the apartheid era. The Commission heard testimonies from all members of South African society about political crimes, violence and …

… Secretary-General U Thant to help obtain the release of Nelson Mandela, leader and co-founder of the ANC's armed wing Umkhonto we Sizwe. Mandela was … in the Johannesburg Fort. Three days later, the charges of leading workers to strike in 1961 and leaving the country …

… The flag of the British South Africa Company (BSAC) or Chartered … drove the native Ndebele from the town. The flag consisted of a Union Jack emblazoned with the BSAC badge in the centre. … and colonising Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) after the power of the Matabele was broken. Sources: …