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… party following independence in 1990. SWAPO, led by one of its co-founders Sam Nujoma, began attacking the South … by the United Nations as the legitimate government of Namibia. SWAPO won the first independent election in 1989 and Sam Nujoma became the first president of Namibia. …

… in enforcing world peace. He also called for the increase of the membership of the British Commonwealth and more effective organisation of the British Empire. However, a year later Smuts was … Potgieter, D. J. (1974).  Standard Encyclopedia of Southern Africa, Vol. 10 , Nasou: Cape Town, p. 20. …

… in South Africa. Malherbe published several volumes of poetry and drama, but he is best known for his novels. … describing the Great Trek. Malherbe was also a professor of literature at the University of Bloemfontein from 1922- 42. He died on 12 April 1969 in …

… the gold fields in Hartley Hills in 1867 and the ruins of the ancient city of Zimbabwe. On his return to Potchefstroom, South African … legendary Ophir, mentioned by King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. He won prizes for his gold and mineral specimens at …

… humiliated and forced to relocate - in the 1950s an event of the same nature saw Sophiatown residents relocating to Meadowlands in Soweto. Residents of Sophiatown were forcibly removed by the government with their belongings loaded onto the back of police vans. After the removals Sophiatown was renamed …

… government in South Africa.  Sergeant-Major Joseph Klue of the South African Defence Force (SADF) became a possible suspect and the French were accused of complicity in the incident. In the aftermath, former Secretary General of the ANC, Alfred Nzo commented: "if ever there was a soft …

… eliminate informal housing structures within a timeframe of ten years. The minister further indicated that the current … housing-subsidy would be replaced by a full subsidy of R25, 800 to the very poor, unemployed and the elderly. Statistics had shown an appalling state of affairs with about 2.4 million households living in …

… African soccer team, Bafana Bafana, came up against one of the African soccer giants, Cameroon, in three … Bennet Masinga. The South African team was coached by one of South Africa's reputable coaches, Stanley "Screamer" … Sources: Website: safagoal.net 2004). Footballer of the decade: Bafana Bafana record. Kick Off. Special ed. …

… when he featured in his first test debut at the age of 18 years and 340 days. Adams represented South Africa in … , South Africa. In later matches he suffered for a lack of variety and his career has been hampered by injury at … by Eddie Barlow , world-renowned South African cricketer of the 1960s.   …

… welcome Maoris in New Zealand rugby teams. The presence of Maoris, a non-White indigenous New Zealand population, was contrary to South Africa's policies of racial segregation in sports. John Vorster allowed the … soccer tournament. Click here to read about the origins of rugby. Click here to read about South Africa and FIFA.   …

… he was awarded a bursary by the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) to study at Rocke’s Drift. Sibisi … career, including the Graphic Art Award at the Black Expo of 1973. He has also held a number of exhibitions locally and abroad. He has since set up a …

… charged with hunting in the park and illegal possession of game meat. A spokesperson for Kruger National Park reported that it was the first case of its kind at SANP, where employees were involved in … only ever encountered poaching by syndicates and members of the surrounding communities poaching game for food. …

… Town on 20 February 1925. His father, Jimmy La Guma was of Cuban descent, which made him mixed race in South Africa … was also a talented writer and wrote several books, most of them depicting the plight of black people under apartheid. He was arrested several …

… On the morning of 17 December 1903, brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright … in a heavier-than-air machine under complete control of the pilot. The brothers took turns piloting and monitoring … only twelve seconds. On the fourth and final flight of the day, Wilbur remained airborne for fifty-nine seconds …

… his international debut in 2003. He is currently captain of the Zambian national team. Under his leadership, this team won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2012. He is currently the striker for the … British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) football player of the year award in 2012. …

… In London, he received stage training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He changed his name to Harwood under the advice of an English master, who felt that the name sounded too … novel, All the same shadows. The novel would be the first of many. He also wrote many screenplays for many famous …

… Senghor was a poet and writer who later became president of Senegal.  He was educated in Paris where he got acquainted … On 31 December 1980, Senghor became resigned as president of Senegal. Abdou Diouf was chosen as his successor. He was … He died in 2001 in his home in France at the age of 95. …

… interview – Techcentral 2011 Parties sing the praises of late Minister Padayachie Patriotic teachers should de-link … a huge loss - Jacob Zuma Roy Padayachie - SA Minister of Communications, Part 1 (video) Roy Padayachie - SA Minister of Communications, Part 2 (video) Tributes pour in for Roy …

… The South African Commissioner of Police announced that the pass laws, applicable to the … were not being suspended to appease the unfounded protests of Bantu agitators, but because the jails could no longer … government in restricting their movements. The suspension of pass laws followed the country-wide anti-pass …

… and therefore the African people should reduce the numbers of their cattle. The land position in South Africa is illustrated in detail and the real position of the division of land between Europeans and Africans are revealed. As the …

… Since colonial rule their numbers have shrunk as a result of diseases and wars with other Namibian societies and German troops. Loss of grazing land destroyed most of their cattle stock and forced others to migrate to …

… Corporation yesterday appeal to the National Union of Mines workers to resume talks aimed at ending then … gold and coal miners strike, article regarding Federation of Transvaal Women (FEDTRAW) did not just celebrate the 1956 … regarding parliament as new rules dealing with release of political prisoner suggest that Nelson Mandela could be …

… South African Defence Force (SADF) was present in support of the police during at least part of this period, it is clear that it was the police who had … Commission indicate that torture was a key part of those detentions. This was supported both by the …

… Chief Albert Luthuli, President General of the African National Congress (ANC), led the Defiance … area. Again in 1959 he was banned for a further period of five years which would be renewed. Despite of the banning orders Luthuli decisively continued with his …

… family until 1968, when it was bought by the city council of Pretoria (Tshwane) and turned into a museum.  Melrose … strategised from 275 Jacob Mare Street. The Peace Treaty of Vereeniging that ended the war was signed around the … 1992 to reinstate the building to its former glory. Some of the original décor is still in place, as are watercolours …

… Winnie Madikizela-Mandela , wife of imprisoned ANC leader, Nelson Mandela, was banished to the dusty Afrikaner dominated town of Brandfort in the Free State where she was unceremoniously … In her banishment order, Winnie was given the option of either leaving South Africa for Swaziland or Transkei , …

… produces 4 flashes every 40 seconds, with an intensity of 834 750 candelas, which can be seen at a distance of 25 nautical miles. The lighthouse initially had a radio beacon , with the call sign of 'ZQ'. However, maritime radio beacons have become …

… to Ali being crowed the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. When Ali was 12 years old, he and a friend went … in free hot dogs and popcorn available for visitors of the Louisville Home Show. When they had eaten, the boys … bicycle had been stolen. Fuming, Ali went to the basement of the Columbia Auditorium to report the crime to police …

… This land was one of the original erven granted in Simons Town . Built in 1816 by PJ Truter Jnr, Collector of Customs who owned it until 1842. In 1840 it was leased by … isolation hospital for smallpox patients! The meaning of the name has to do with your your ambition and and being …

… headed by Brigadier-General Thomas Quiwonkpa, a faction of the Liberian military failed to take power from Samuel … by force and restore democratic rule. Samuel Doe's rule of Liberia ended a century old rule by the Americo-African elites who were descendents of freed American slaves. They came to Liberia in 1847 and …