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… In the 18th century, this area was known by the Dutch as 'De Waterplaats' (The foreshore). The Green Point Common was vested land, which …

… mainly Afrikaans-speaking intellectuals, to meet with the then-banned African National Congress (ANC) in Dakar, … cultural, religious and business fields. Amongst the delegates from South Africa were Tony Bloom, Dr F. van … and Gretha Fox. Notable about these delegates is that the majority were Afrikaans-speaking, and this …

… The former Prime Minister of Transkei Chief George Mzivubu … George Matanzima was born on 26 December 1918 in Qamata in the Transkei. Together with his brother Kaizer Matanzima, they founded the Transkeian National Independence Party (TNIP) which … Titi, (2000), ' Traditional funeral for Matanzima ' from the Dispatch, 27 November [online], Available at  …

… The SS Waratah was a luxury steamer, en route from Cape Town to Durban, South Africa, on 26 July 1909. The ship, built in Scotland, was meant to serve as a … liner to Australia. After her second trip to Australia, the SS Waratah was bound for Durban, and arrived in this …

… On the 31 August 1997 Princess of Wales, Lady Diana Spencer, the former wife of Prince Charles, was killed with her … in Paris.  Her funeral was broadcast in South Africa by the SABC. The Funeral Speech (Eulogy) to Diana Princess of …

… Britain had fought the Boer settlers in South Africa in the Anglo-Boer wars (1880-1, 1899-1902), so in 1914 many … not fully suppressed until early 1915 and only then could the invasion of South West Africa be fully launched. On 5 …

… 1971-94; died Johannesburg 25 November 1997. He was one of the most extraordinary people of the 20th century. He lived three different lives; as a … them. He died a lonely and unhappy man unable to reconcile the cultural schizophrenia which tore his soul. His first …

… In preparation of the FIFA World Cup of 2010 , South Africa had to upgrade and build a variety of Stadiums, and as a result, some of the most impressive stadiums hosted the soccer games. These included the Mbombela Stadium in …

… This museum depicts the history of the South African Air Force and houses a collection of old … uniforms, aeronautical displays and paintings.     The Port Elizabeth Branch of the South African Air Force …

… Representatives of South Africa, the United States (US), Angola and Cuba met in London (3-4 May) in search of a solution to the Angolan war and independence for Namibia. These negotiations heralded the end of foreign intervention in the war in Angola and the …

… The government of South Africa disputed compensation claims from the government of Botswana for damages caused by the July 1985 South African Defence Force raid on Gaborone, … R25 000 - m", Weekly Mail: vol no| Weekly Mail . (1985). "The Week That Was", Weekly Mail : vol 1 no 15. …

… The killing of eleven people at Donnybrook, Kwazulu-Natal on the 21 March 1996 can be considered as part of the ongoing rivalry between supporters of the Inkatha Freedom … M. (ed)(1998).  A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state,  Johannesburg: Human …

… The Restitution of Land Rights Act, restoring the rights of those dispossessed by discriminatory land legislation dating back to the 1913 Land Act, was passed by Nelson Mandela and signed …

… A 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement granted the region of Southern Sudan semi-autonomous status after successive civil unrest in the region made it impossible for peaceful governance of the region by national government. Salva Kiir Mayardit, rebel …

… Conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers held in London, the South African Prime Minister, H.F. Verwoerd formally … a Constitutional Monarchy to a Republic. Subsequently, the Union of South Africa, which was established in 1910 by the British government under the premiership of Louis Botha, …

… Nationalists were stunned by the announcement of seven points according to which Gen. … Malan strongly opposed moves to form a coalition between the National Party (NP) and the South African Party of Jan Smuts in 1933, and rejected …

… beads estimated to be 75 000 years old was discovered in the Blombos cave, overlooking the Indian Ocean, near Stilbaai. The discovery is believed to be the oldest known jewellery, … Radford, T.,  World's oldest jewellery found in cave , from The Gaurdian, [online], Available at www.theguardian.com …

… 1913 in Botshabelo, a mission station established by the German missionaries amongst the Pedi community in the Middelburg district of the Transvaal (now Mpumalanga). He …

… This Museum is situated on the same premises as the First 'Raadsaal' in Bloemfontein and houses a collection of historic wagons and carriages such as the spring wagon, the Voortrekker ox-wagon, transport wagon, …

…   Situated on the Historic Montagu Pass this bridge was built in 1847. This … Michell and built by Henry Ford White (who also built the Montagu Pass ). The Montagu Pass was officially opened on the 19th January …

… The Transkei leader, Gen. Bantu Holomisa , announced the unbanning of the African National Congress (ANC), the Pan African Congress …

… The Partnership against HIV/AIDS was launched in 1998 by the then Deputy President Thabo Mbeki . He made a call on all South Africans to join hands to fight the epidemic. The 6th anniversary celebration of the day was … (2004), Address by Deputy President Jacob Zuma at the 6th Anniversary of the Partnership against Aids, Green …

… “Cheap Flights”.  Then in 1991, it re-emerged to produce “The Show’s Not Over ‘Til the Fat Lady Sings” which was performed in Cape Town , … as touring internationally to places such as Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. After the tour, the founders, Mark …

… The Cradle of Humankind was declared a World Heritage Site by … about 50 km North West of Johannesburg , South Africa in the Gauteng province. This site currently occupies 47,000 … (180 sq mi) and it contains a complex of limestone Caves. The Sterkfontein Caves contain the discovery of a …

… The South African government for the first time allowed 20 local journalists, five … news agencies and two official photographers to visit the prison on Robben Island where 370 men, convicted under security legislation, were held. On the island, 12km north east of Cape Town, political prisoners …

… With the number of ballots already counted following yesterday’s … elections signalling yet another convincing victory for the African National Congress, the movement will tomorrow afternoon throw a victory party …

… The Roodepoort Town School was established in the 1890s and its premises, including a School Building and a Hall, were opened on 8 October 1913. In 1914 the Building and grounds were temporarily taken over by the …

… This Nature Reserve is home to the majestic Jonkershoek Mountains and parts of the Jonkershoek valley, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site!  The rugged Jonkershoek Mountains, which form part of the …

… In a meeting between the Soweto People's Delegation (SPD) and,and the Transvaal Provincial Administration an agreement was reached bringing to an end a five-year rent boycott by the residents of Soweto. The SPD was engaged in the …