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… in Durban. Naicker played a crucial role in the history of South Africa and his name is well documented amongst the political icons of the liberation struggle in this country. As early as 1948, … against him were later dropped. He also endured the wrath of the regime by several banning orders that were imposed on …

… The Portuguese ship São João went down near the mouth of the Mzimvubu River (at the present Port St. Johns) with … other merchandise. 100 people were drowned and the rest of them, led by Manuel de Souza e Sepulveda, started walking … northwards along the coast. The leader, his wife and most of the survivors from the wreck died on the gruelling …

… RESPONSE TO A CRISIS JAMES MAKHAYA, A combatant of MK, discuss the November white referendum The history of the Nationalist Party is pock-marked with the continuous … their power and maintain white supremacy - the rule of the few over the black majority Whenever their position is …

… a disciplined and perfect off-spinner, John Traicos  one of international cricket's most unusual members, made his … for Rhodesia (now known as Zimbabwe) at a time when many of his contemporaries plied their trade overseas. When … far and away the best off-spinner in the country and one of best in the world.  In his cricket career he has …

… be allowed to return to South Africa. Nakasa was part of a group of journalists, many working for Drum Magazine, associated … courageous journalism has been named after him. Biography of Ndazana Nathaniel Nat …

… and St James, are the only remaining concentration of early 20th century Edwardian beach houses in South Africa, … the old False Bay coastal road, regarded by many as one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the peninsula. The … Road, Muizenberg. It is assumed that the original portion of this thatched roof house was erected as a humble …

… the Second World War which started in the early hours of 1 September 1939 when three German Stuka dive bombersshowed up unexpectedly over the skies of Poland. The German Stuka dive bombers destroyed the … the German advance. Operation Agreement was made up of four simultaneous raids – Agreement on Tobruk, Bigamy on …

… government. When capital punishment and the torture of Khoi and slaves were outlawed, he found himself jobless. … are also conflicting stories pertaining to the origin of the name ‘Antjie Somers’. Some sources claim that the name … changed to Antjie. There are so many different versions of his story and; this has contributed to him becoming more …

… only for sport and leisure. In 2008 years after the fall of the Apartheid Regime the Chinese have been classed 'Black' … subject to discrimination under apartheid. As a result of this ruling, ethnically Chinese citizens will be able to … affirmative action policies aimed at undoing the effects of Apartheid. …

… The Progressive Reform Party of South Africa and the 'Japie' Basson dissident group of United Party (UP) members merged to form the Progressive … rights for all South Africans and the negotiation of a new constitution at a national convention. Liberal, …

… New Republic Party (NRP), was formed after the integration of the United Party (UP) and Democratic Party (DP). The … (NP). In the elections which were held in the second half of 1977, the New Republic Party secured only 10 seats in … Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). Five Hundred years: a history of South Africa ; 3rd rev. ed., Pretoria: Academica, p. 520. …

… under apartheid. In addition to restricting the freedom of mobility of the migrant worker and his family, it further created additional difficulties within the field of trade union organisations. Migrant workers were not … South African hotels,(2013),' A history of Apartheid in South Africa from 1930 until 1960 ', From …

… Hammersley-Heenen, resident engineer and general manager of the South African Railways. During WWII it was converted … servicemen, and in 1960 it was sold to the municipality of Port Elizabeth. It was declared a National Monument under … when they constructed the aerodrome on the Norfolk Island, of the Canary Islands. Vegetable seeds were taken from …

… On the outskirts of Uitenhage is Cuyler Manor; a Historical giant in Nelson … Cape-Dutch style, in 1814.  Was the homestead of Jacob Glen Cuyler, Uitenhage founder and district … acts as a Museum where the yesteryear stories and way of living lives on. It was declared a National Monument under …

… This farm complex consists of a Cape Dutch house built in 1769, and a ring wall and … the mid-19th Century. The land originally formed part of the farm Constantia , once owned by Simon van der Stel . … visible – the owner has over the Years developed a series of dense housing complex around the homestead, so it is not …

… First general secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Cyril Ramaphosa, and its president, … out to be the longest and costliest strike in the history of the mining industry. The strike was also costly for the …

… committee, United States (US) Assistant Secretary of State, Herman Cohen, said that the US strongly opposed any … prisoners and unban all political parties before the end of the year. Accompanying these demands was their call for the immediate ending of the Group Areas Act. Failure to do so, Cohen promised that …

… The Hospital provides services to the Flagstaff area, part of Lusikisiki and Bizana with a Population of about 18,000.   Holy Cross Hospital is a Provincial … and breastfeeding women as well as children under the age of six years old. Other citizens are charged according to a …

… On 18 January 1987, Constable Vlotman a member of the South African Police Services (SAPS) who assaulted … for three years. Constable Vlotman had jumped out of a police Casspir and assaulted the journalists with a … Apartheid government was simulteneously making a mockery of the attack on the journalists and showing a concealed …

… The Most Rev. Desmond Mpilo Tutu was elected Bishop of Cape Town, thereby becoming Archbishop of South Africa, heading the Anglican Church of South Africa. He was installed at St Georges Cathedral, … 3, Johannesburg: Ravan. Hayes, S. (ed) (2000).  Who's Who of Southern Africa 2001..., Graighall: Jonathan Ball. Joyce, …

… a recipe for disaster. The African potato, with a mixture of garlic, onions and virgin olive oil, was advocated by the … alike. A new study published this month by Aids, one of the world's leading HIV journals, said that the African potato might significantly weaken the power of anti-HIV medicines (antiretroviral or ARVs) by altering …

… Mandela's only surviving son, Makgatho Mandela, died of HIV/AIDS in the Linksfield hospital in Johannesburg. His … heaven". Makgatho's second wife, Zondi Mandela, had died of pneumonia at the age of 46 on 13 July 2003. Makgatho was survived by four sons, …

… her luxury beachfront apartment in Cape Town. The ex-wife of former South African president F.W. de Klerk was stabbed … Luyanda Mboniswa, a security guard at the complex accused of her murder, pleaded not guilty to all charges levelled … to sustain the claim. Mboniswa was found guilty on counts of housebreaking, robbery and murder by Judge President …

… Constitution according to which SA would have a Government of National Unity (GNU) for 5 years after its first … on 27 April 1994. This document was the final product of the amended draft issued in July 1993. The final draft … to draft their own constitutions. Although the majority of the negotiators endorsed the constitution the Freedom …

… Championship. Previous to the fight, the representatives of the two boxers, the president of  IBF/USBA and the representative of the German Boxing Federation, had signed a document …

… seeks to promote reading, publishing and the protection of intellectual property through copyright. The date was … on the day include relay reading, the distribution of bookmarks and announcements of writing competitions. The activities are jointly organized …

… convicted and sentenced to seven years (through the use of false testimony) in Kenya. Kenyatta and five others were … 1953 where close to 100 people were killed and scores of others injured. This happened at Lari in Kiambu region, … was known for ill treating his own people as an indication of his loyalty to the British government. …

… in the Western Cape, South Africa. It was a settlement of the 1688 French Huguenot refugees and this region was … College and the Teachers Training College and is now part of the Boland College of Education. …

… in Malawi. Following this visit by Vorster, the status of the diplomatic missions between Malawi and South Africa improved to that of embassies. In June, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) resolved that member-states should not … O’Malley, P. ‘1971’ , from Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, [online], available at www.nelsonmandela.org …

… Kenya, before settling in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. He is one of five siblings; one of his brothers, Victor Olonga is a rugby player. Ologa made … 2003 after he and a team mate wore black bands in protest of President Robert Mugabe’s policies. He was later charged … 2013]| BBC Sport Andy Flower & Henry Olonga: the 'death of democracy' remembered [online] Available at: www.bbc.co.uk …