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… In 1900, C James, an official of the British colonial administration, went on a voyage to South Africa to evaluate the market for produce. He undertook this voyage during the South African War (Anglo-Boer War). As a produce …

… Peter Matseke was born in 1878 in Pretoria. When the Anglo-Boer War broke out, he was drafted as driver for … work as a court interpreter. Matseke became prominent in the social affairs of black South Africans after joining the Pretoria Location Advisory Board (PLAB) in 1928. He …

… Morocco had been ruled by the Alaouite Dynasty since 1631. In 1859, a war was waged … in an attempt to remain independent. Following this war, the French extended great influence and by 1912, part of Morocco became a French protectorate. The northern part of Morocco, the Rif area, was ceded to …

… Louis Botha and Hertzog's South African Party (SAP) won the majority number of seats in the House Assembly forming the first government of the Union of South Africa. The Union …

… SASPU National was one of two publications produced by the South African Students Press Union (SASPU), the other being SASPU Focus. A non-profit newspaper, about 25 … National were distributed mostly through organisations. The National Union of South African Students (NUSAS) was …

… by pro-Axis power saboteurs in an attempt to destabilise the Rand gold mines. During the Second World War supporters of the Axis powers (Germany, Japan) came into conflict with the …

… The June 1913 anti-pass campaign was probably the first recorded incidence of protest by women against the Union government. About 700 women marched to the …

… , October 1931 Private, for circulation among members of the Communist Party only. … October, 1931. DEAR COMRADES OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY , No doubt you have heard of the recent expulsions, and perhaps you have wondered what is …

… During the month of May we celebrate Africa Month as a way to commemorate the creation of the Organisation of African Unity (OUA) in 1963.. As a way to …

… The warm, welcoming and friendly Tourism Folk from Darling, believe that peace and quiet of the foremost importance!   A calm and peaceful Retreat from the stresses and strains of the hectic City life. A chance to …

… after being expelled, South Africa had its membership of the Football International Federation Association (Fifa) reinstated on 3 July 1992. In 1956, the South African government introduced its first racist … in May 1955 a Fifa emergency committee had ruled that the South African Football Association (SAFA), representing …

… as a king who could do no wrong by thousands outside the Johannesburg High Court, his alleged victim and her supporters were insulted and abused by the crowd. The complainant, a 31-year-old HIV-positive Aids activist who …

… What makes this strike noteworthy is that it was possibly the first major example of workers, after 1994, striking not just outside of the auspices of their trade union but ultimately against their trade union. [1] The immediate source of conflict was a productivity agreement …

… Dear Sir/Madam, The Asiatic Land Tenure and Indian Representation Bill has become law. The already so weak and feeble democratic structure of South … has received a further blow and our country's prestige in the international field has dropped to an even lower level. …

… College was founded in 1984 in Soweto, Gauteng with the support of private sector funding and built on land which was donated by the Urban Foundation and IBM. The centre was initially directed by art educator and …

… 63 Those who will be staying at home in accordance with the decision of the National Workers` Conference are called upon to observe the following instructions and directions strictly and in a …

… The Township of Imizamo Yethu is situated in the picturesque seaside Suburb of Hout Bay in Cape Town . … , with a wealthy, mainly White Community, living alongside the Black Community in Imizamo Yethu and another Coloured …

… a South African scholar, historian and film critic dies in the Cape. Thelma Gutsche was born to Dr and Mrs J Gutsche in Somerset West in the Cape Province in 1915. She did not attend formal … but was privately tutored at home and matriculated at the age of 14. Two years after her matriculation she enrolled …

… The Bophuthatswana Territorial Authority was created in 1961, … December 1977 this 'homeland' was granted independence by the South African government. Bophuthatswana's capital city … country's independence was recognised by South Africa and the Transkei only. In order to gain independent country …

… As the Union Parliament prepares to assemble for its new session, the people of South Africa face the grim prospect of more fascist attacks from the Strijdom …

… During the 1980's P. W. Botha, the President of South Africa and leader of the National Party, launched his "Total Strategy" in response …

… In the heart of Cape Town lies the beautiful Wynberg Park! This spans over an area of 22 square kilometres and showcases some of the Western Cape Vegetation, that makes this Area so pretty. …

… Azanian Peoples' Liberation Army (APLA - the armed wing of the Pan-Africanist Congress) operatives attack St. James Church in the Cape Town suburb of Kenilworth during the Sunday evening …

… exists which, if there is a demonstrable readiness on the part of the Pretoria regime to engage in negotiations genuinely and seriously, could create the possibility to end apartheid through negotiations. Such …

… Durban- the Treasurer General of the ANC, Dr Mathews Phosa was the keynote speaker at a PBF Breakfast and Networking event …

… In the Year 2014, St Francis of Assisi Parish Church Celebrated its Bicentenary. The History of the first Anglican Church in Southern Africa, is beautifully …

… A Town 573 km from Cape Town , established in 1818 on the Farm: ''Hooyvlakte'' . It is currently the name of one of the Suburbs in which a section of Beaufort West's "coloured" …

… Buthelezi refused to attend a meeting organised by the African National Congress (ANC) and other five homeland leaders to discuss ways of ending the violence. It was essential for Buthelezi to attend such a meeting since members of both the ANC and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) were held responsible …

… The South African Police (SAP) and the South African Defence Force (SADF) ambushed and killed six alleged Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) members on the Breslau Road near Alldays. It emerged later during the … en fratse oor 1000 jaar , Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau.| The state inside South Africa between 1960 and 1990, website: …

… was buried during a state funeral in Andriesvale in the Kalahari despite concerns from traditional Koisan members. The funeral was attended by some 3 000 people, including … government officials, traditional leaders and friends of the Khomani San. Traditional leaders at the funeral were …