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… dates back to 1776 and is one of the very oldest passes in South Africa! The Akkedisberg Pass runs along the R 326 … Akkedisberg Pass. The Klein River, which has its origin in Hermanus, terminates in Stanford. Stanford, named after Sir Robert Stanford, is a …

… derived its name from the Church of St. James, built there in 1874. The railway line from Muizenburg only reached St. … a large tidal pool, which is very popular with Locals and in 'Summer Holidays' it is packed with beachgoers. This is … beach '-the other little beach of St. James. This was used in the whaling industry during the early 1800's  as a place …

… Friends and Fellow South Africans; In the history of our country there have been many decisive … are gathered here to celebrate the progress we have made in securing that freedom for ourselves and for those who come … on the solid foundation that South Africans have built in the two years since we voted in our millions for …

… denied. We emerge from a conflict ridden-society;a society in which colour, class and ethnicity were manipulated to sow … on violence and which raised the spectre of a nation in danger of never being able to live at peace with itself. … a non-racial and non-sexist democracy. For the first time in the history of our country, on April 27th, 1994, all South …

… into the events that had occurred. The hearings took place in London before the magistrate, J.G. Hay Halkett with the … caused the sinking of the Mendi. The main witnesses in the investigation were the masters of the two ships, Henry … of Mr Henry Winchester Stump, the master of the SS Darro, in not complying with articles 15 and 16 of the Regulations …

… about the importance of including lesbian rights in discussions about the empowerment and upliftment of women. … addressed about considering the realities of LGBT people in the protection of human rights. In her address, Ditsie argued that a focus on women’s rights …

… made towards Africaness? 4. Universities and their roles in the promotion of citizenship and the public good: What … stomach? 5. Governance and the failing of collegiality in the face of corporatism. 6. The Science System and the … A marketing ploy? 10. Re-imagining the Humanities in Post-Apartheid / Post-Colonial Higher Education. …

… yet interesting museum. A range of topics is featured in the museum, which focuses on local history. Displays … of early settler history. Anthropology is also covered in the museum and a replica of the famous ‘Mrs Ples’ is … Africanus) discovered at the Sterkfontein Caves in the Gauteng Province, estimated to have existed over two …

… The village of Mowbray was established in about 1853 on the farm Welgelegen, in an area more commonly known as Drie Koppen. This name was … been impaled, following their execution for insurrection in 1724. Its significance was not fully understood by the … https://www.sa-venues.com/attractionswc/mowbray.php …

… impressive building surmounted by a Clock Tower was built in 1912-13 and was officially opened on 7 June 1913 by the … was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation in 1982. The Edwardian-era red brick Muizenberg Station with … by a pupil of Sir Herbert Baker, the station was opened in 1913, it is one of Cape Town's most well known historical …

… restaurant. The name change of the old CR Swart building in Bloemfontein to honour former Cuban president Fidel Castro … ago. The Democratic Alliance, as the official opposition in the provincial legislature, was not opposed to name changes in principle, DA chief whip David van Vuuren said. “But we …

… popularly known by his stage name ‘Khuli Chana’ was born in Mmabtho, North West province on 27 August 1982.[i] He is a … albums, namely his debut album The MotswakOriginator in 2009 and his sophomore album Lost In Time in 2012.[iii] The MotswakOriginator included hit …

… outdoor crowd. A shimmering heat haze, hanging over town in summer gave it its name, still the beautiful surroundings … 3 000 plant species.  Hazyview was officially recognised in 1959, after the first post office and railway stop was established in the area. It originally served as a trading post due to …

… military during the frontier war of 1818-19, and was named in honour of Lt-Col Thomas Wiltshire of the 38th Regiment, … confluence of the Keiskamma and Ngqakayi rivers, was begun in November 1819 under the supervision of Major WC Holloway. … Charles Somerset, who then returned to England on leave. In his absence it was visited in May 1820 by his deputy, Sir …

… the new church, and it was named Aberdeen, after the town in Scotland where a minister of the Church, Andrew Murray, had been born. In 1858 the first Village Management Board was established, … Karoo.. According to legend, the last wild Quagga was seen in the Aberdeen area. A Karoo Town with lots of community …

… The General Laws Amendment Act of 1964 (passed in 1963) or the 90-Day Act, commences on this day. It is … allows people convicted of political offences to be held in continuous detention after completion of their sentences, … to promote Communist principles. This specific clause in the law becomes known as the "Sobukwe clause" as Robert …

… Cape Town, Shuter & Shooter, 1994. Davidson, Basil. Africa in History . London, Phoenix, 1996. Delius, Peter. The Land … Ravan, 1983. Etherington, Norman. The “Shepstone System” in The Colony of Natal and Beyond the Borders . In A. Duminy and B. Guest (eds.), Natal and Zululand from …

… 'hill of the jackal') is an Iron Age archaeological site in the Limpopo Province. It is on the border between South … to have been the centre of the largest known kingdom in the African sub-continent. The civilization thrived as a … The find initially seemed to receive wide publicity in the media, but soon the archaeological digs and …

… assaulted after strikers attacked them with stones. In the  period of 1910 to 1914 organised labour began to find its feet in the Union. The first trade unionists in South Africa were the Uitlanders, the Dutch word for …

… white poster, showing coloured replicas of stamps issued in 1989 in countries in Southern Africa. Philatelic services and intersapa poster. …

… Peak in the Cederberg range, 18 km North-East of Citrusdal. In Greek Mythology this means one who brings back the sunshine in Spring.  …

… Incomplete Minutes from a State Security Council Meeting in which problem areas in Soweto, the situation in Zimbabwe, national radio propaganda and other issues were …

… poster. Artwork of an eagle landing. Artwork of soldiers in a line, with rifles held up in the air. OSPAAAL logo. Title in three languages. …

… has noted a public apology made by Comrade Carl Niehaus in which he is asking for forgiveness. Comrade Carl is highly regarded for the role that he has played in the struggle for the liberation of South Africa. Like all freedom fighters, he has suffered. The situation in which he finds himself is unfortunate. Due to this, the …

… In the 1940s, as a result of the Second World War , South Africa was undergoing a downturn in economic fortunes. Unemployment and food shortages were … based organizations as well as the involvement of women in politics, who were mobilising for bread and butter issues …

… In the 1940s, as a result of the Second World War , South Africa was undergoing a downturn in economic fortunes. Unemployment and food shortages were … based organizations as well as the involvement of women in politics, who were mobilising for bread and butter issues …

… Housed in the famous, Historical "Irish House", the Museum portrays … is a fascinating and interesting place to visit, situated in Polokwane, across the way from the Civic Centre and The … and is a must see while visiting. The Museum is housed in an old Victorian shop dating back to 1906. This National …

… These two impressive verandah houses were erected in about 1903 on the instruction of mining magnate Sir Abe … a hotel. At the time it was known as The Dorchester , but in 1972 its name was changed to the Cottam Grove . The two … form one of the most impressive groups of Edwardian villas in the city. It was declared a National Monument under old …

… Five prominent anti-apartheid activists were released in Cape Town after being detained for up to two years under … Ndude, all officials of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Western Cape region, and Mzonke Jacobs, president of … speaking to the press. It was believed they were detained in the hope of weakening the powerful structures of the UDF …