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EventThe Azanian People's Liberation Army (APLA) disbands
… The Azanian People's Liberation Army (APLA) was the … attacks reportedly took place in the Eastern and Western Cape. According to the evidence of APLA…
Farewell To His Comrades: Message, September 19, 1983
… [Message to a meeting of the Central Committee of the South African Communist Party, written and signed hours … by, among other events, the momentous…
Desmond Tutu interviewed by John Carlin
… The debate as to whether ethnicity is pre-political or … ‘Indian culture’. Indian languages were offered at schools and pupils were even given a half day off…
BiographyAbdullah Haji Adam Jhaveri
… His brother, Abdul Karim Jhaveri, and himself, were the directors of Dada Abdulla and Company. Dada Abdulla met …
PlaceWest Coast National Park and Postberg Reserve
… Flower season along the West Coast takes place Annually between August and … the West Coast National Park in Langebaan in the Western Cape . It is closed for…
Sir Redvers Henry Buller
… biographical and historical information on Buller browse the following links: …
BiographyEphraim Ziqubu
… sculpture and graphics. He has participated in many of the center\'s group exhibitions. …
PlacePrestwich Memorial and Garden
… During excavations for a new residential block in Cape Town in 2003, old bones were uncovered! These were decided to be unmarked graves of slaves, dating…
PlaceZeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa- (MOCCA)
… The building that plays host to the new Zeitz MOCAA has been a part of Cape Town since the early 1900's. At 57 metres, the Grain Silo was once the tallest…
Biography of Hugh Masekela by Fardin Rahman
… Hugh Masekela is recognized as one of the most famous and influential musicians of all time from … his role in spreading awareness about his country during…
PlaceCederberg Wilderness Area
… The Cederberg Region is only two hours from Cape Town and … has an exceptional Botanical diversity, being part of the Cape Floral Kingdom of the Western…
PlaceMatatiele Local Municipality
… is a Local Municipality, category B. It is within the within the Alfred Nzo District Municipality , nestled in between Kwa-Zulu Natal , Lesotho and the…
BiographyThomas Trevor (Tommy) Motswai
… became a prolific and successful artist portraying the world around him on paper with pastels. In his own words, … Sack, S. (1988). The Neglected Tradition,…
PlaceNhlangakazi, the Holy Mountain of the Shembe
… In KwaZulu-Natal , church members start the journey to the top of the holy Mountain Nhlangakazi. 100,000 pilgrims make a three … KwaZulu-Natal. Church…
PlaceSteytlerville Municipality, Karoo
… The Karoo is one of the World’s most unique, arid zones. In … rarity." Situated in the Western parts of the Eastern Cape . "Steytlerville is the home of…
ArchiveWebinar Programme: Strategic Debates, the ANC - SACP alliance and the Soviet Union. Convenor: Tshepo Moloi.
… The role and influence of the South African Communist Party in the armed struggle by Patrick Mangashe UFH … (Honoris Causa) degree from the University of the…
ArticleSS Clan Stuart
… The SS Clan Stuart was blown ashore in 1914 between Glencairn and Simon's Town, along Cape Town’s west coast. The SS in the vessel's name stands for …
BiographyMkhuseli Joseph Kettledas
… Mkhuseli Joseph Kettledas joined the Pan African Congress ( PAC ) in 1961. He was arrested on … Member of the PAC, Robben Island prisoner …
PlaceChintsa
… Chintsa is a village in the Wild Coast region of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is situated 38 km … options and restaurants. Chintsa in the…
PlaceBuffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and East London
… Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is one of the 8 metropolitan Municipalities in South Africa and one of the two in the Eastern Cape Province. It is…
PlaceBontebok National Park, Swellendam
… Bontebok National Park is the smallest National Park in South Africa ; it is only 28 … coat which is endemic or native, to the Western Cape. This species is…
PlaceGrootvaderbosch Farm, Heidelberg
… Homestead is largely maintained in its original state. The Farm offers a great opportunity for visitors to see … Farm is the Heidelberg district, about 250…
EventRocklands Community Hall declared a heritage site
… On 20 August 2019, the 36th anniversary of the founding of the United Democratic … the Rocklands Community Hall, located in Mitchell’s Plain,Cape Town, was…
PlaceVergelegen Wine Estate Library
… The library at Vergelegen Wine Estate situated in Somerset West , Western Cape used to be a winery that was built during 1816. It was … Phillips who took…
PlaceHottentots Holland Mountains Nature Reserve
… The rocky mountains, bright wildflowers and still natural … for challenging hikes, pulse-racing kloofing and the new Cape Canopy Tour Zipline Adventure . The…
EventEmily Chinea is the first woman to be officially executed in SA
… Emily Chinea became the first woman in the Free State and South Africa to be … Related topic: The first women to be executed in the Cape and Transvaal The…
EventClements Kadalie dies
… name, Clements Kadalie, was born in April 1896, near the Bandawe mission station in Nyasaland, now Malawi. After … in search of work. Three years later, he…
EventDr Chris Barnard performs the world's first human heart transplant
… African doctor, Dr Christiaan (Chris) Barnard, performed the world's first human to human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town. This…
PlaceMangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Free State
… meaning " Place of Cheetahs " . Legend has it that when the first settlers arrived, they were stunned by the vast … is bordered by six provinces namely: '…