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… Contents and Contributors Stories: The Promise By Gladys Thomas; It’s Necessary by Papa Siluma; The Haunting Melancholy of Klipvoor Dam by Miriam Tlali; … in a Cell by Mafika Gwala; Bushcraft by Nadine Gordimer; The Windflower, a children’s story by Marguerite Poland. …

… after being involved in two car accidents in Boskruin, on the West Rand.Maphanga was involved in a collision with another car at the intersection of Beyers Naude and CR Swart drives. Allegedly, he drove away from the scene only to drive straight into a wall in Kowie Street. …

… River which has its source in the Fountains Valley and flows through Pretoria. Said to have been named after the large population of Vervet monkeys that lived in trees on its banks, between Daspoort and the Fountains Valley. An alternative theory for its name, is …

… The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Andrew Young, paid a two day visit to South Africa at the invitation of mining magnate Harry Oppenheimer. On his …

… The South African government announced at a special press … with alleged espionage. Gerhardt was commanding officer at the strategically important Simonstown naval base. They were … in December 1983 after being convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. … Greenwood.|O'Malley, P., Pre-Transition 1983 , from The O'Malley Archives , [online], Available at  …

… Positioned beautifully on the mountainside as you go along to Worcestor, is a health resort! This region in the Worcester district is noted for its medicinal springs, fruit and grapes. The name is probably of Hottentot origin and means 'bitter …

… human rights activist, Helen Beatrice May Joseph , died at the age of 87 in Johannesburg , South Africa. She came to SA … 1931 and, with Lilian Ngoyi and other prominent women, led the women's march to the Union Buildings in 1956 . She was arrested several times …

… The first group of European Community (EC) observers, … between fighting supporters of two political parties, the African National Congress (ANC) and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). In addition, six police experts joined the newly instituted Judge Richard Goldstone's Commission.   …

… minister of arts, culture, science and technology and the ANC Women's League president, Nomzamo Nobandla Winnifred … to her by Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in 1994. The claim was made by eleven members of the League who resigned in protest at her style of leadership. …

… The Coldest day in Pretoria in recent history was on 12 June 1963. The temperatures plummeted to a minimum of -3, 6 and a … that low and it has never been as cold since. In winter the daily average maximum temperatures in Pretoria is 20 …

… meat, children refuse to go to school. No one knows where the end of suffering will begin.” –  Burger’s Daughter South African writer Nadine Gordimer, winner of the 1991 Nobel Prize for Literature, died on July 13 at the age of 90.  …

… united to form a party with near-complete control over the government. In 1964, Kenyatta had the legislature create the position of president and granted him considerable … The New York Times , (2011), ‘Dec. 12, 1963 Kenya Gains …

… South Africa prepares to celebrate 20 years of democracy, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation will be hosting a conference … Reviewing 20 Years of Transformation in South Africa . The conference will cover a wide range of topics, including The Politics of Transforming, Transformation & Affirmative …

… Gambia is one of the smallest countries in West Africa. It gained its … 1965. On 24 April 1970 Gambia became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations. In 2013 Gambian President Yahya Jammeh withdrew his country from the Commonwealth, reportedly because of grievances with …

… sculptor, was born in Paradys Location, Thaba 'Nchu in the Orange Free State (now Free State Province). In 1984 … Lehupela met Father Frans Claerhout, who introduced him to the medium of wood. He is primarily self-taught, but gives credit to the Ramagaga group in Thaba 'Nchu as having influenced his …

… Leendert Pieter Moerdijk, of Dutch descent, was born in the Waterberg district, Transvaal (now Limpopo Province). He was one of the first Afrikaans architects and pioneered new designs for … churches, numerous houses, halls and public buildings, and the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. …

… Poem at top in black letters entitled "Message from the gallows" by D M Moisi. Black image of gallows and hangman's noose broken by spear. Issued by the "Save the Patriots" Campaign Committee. …

… (1924 to 1978), who was elected Founding President of the Pan Afticanist Congress in April 1959, jailed for several years as a result of the PAC anti-pass campaign, restricted to living in Kimberley … attending meetings, speaks about Communism, alliances, the defiance campaign and other issues. …

… List of womens demands reprinted by the Federation of South African Women as set out in the 1955 Congress of the People. Green, yellow, black and white artwork at right …

… mound at bottom. Notification of a meeting to be held at the Methodist (Church) at 2pm on Saturday. Text at the bottom of the poster, reads: Issued by /COSAS. …

… Former graduate of the famous Rorke's Drift School of Art, South African artist … Zulu became a world-renowned artist and his depiction of the 'The Battle of Isandlwana' won him an international award.   … Rankin, E. (1989).  Images of Wood: aspects of the history of sculpture in 20th century South Africa , …

… The temple was designed by Orlando Middleton and erected by Jacob Kohler and Sons. The Port Elizabeth, Orthodox Hebrew Congregation was formed … Poland. On 12 December 1912, Rabbi J.L. Landau consecrated the Raleigh Street Synagogue. …

… The Park was formerly known as Grosvenor Square and was conceived in 1905 when the Suburb of Hatfield was laid out. Development only commenced in the 1930s and it has since been planted with indigenous flora …

… During the final poetry performance at the Urban Voices Festival, South African poet, journalist and … performances. Mattera is now deeply involved in improving the community of Eldorado Park, in which he lives. Source: …

… Relations between South Africa and the United States of America (USA) became strained by South … full diplomatic relations with Iraq in August 1998. The relations were concluded during November 1998 by means of an exchange of notes through the respective missions of SA and Iraq. …

… Legal documents from the 1976 trial of the State v Ndukwana and 4 others. Includes: List of … affidavits by four accused regarding treatment by the police, Affidavit by Patrick N. Ndukwana, Affidavit by …

… Jani Allen made a name for herself as a columnist for the Sunday Times between 1979 and 1989. Her work as a journalist became so popular that she was voted “the most admired person in South Africa” in 1987. Her close … publicized. In 1989, an assassination attempt saw her flee the country to London. …

… Botha, soldier, statesman and first prime minister of the Union of South Africa, died in Pretoria after a heart attack. The heart failure was preceded by a cold that had developed … to his home in Pretoria where he died. He was buried in the Rebecca Street cemetery in Pretoria on 30 August. …

… by trade unions, including domestic workers, resistance to the apartheid legislation and the campaign for equitable human rights are among the issues discussed. …

… Minister Gen. Magnus Malan in Cape Town, to explore the possible involvement of a "third force" in the deteriorating security situation in townships. Sisulu said that a third force was fuelling up violence in the townships between ANC and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) …