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ArticleBloemfontein Timeline 1824-2010
… Warden's troops, known as the Cape Riflemen, arrive in Bloemfontein. 1848 The first NG congregation is formed. 1849 … First Raadsaal is built. 1850 Wesleyan…
ArticleColonial history of Bloemfontein
… efficient. During President Boshoff's period in office, Bloemfontein grew slowly but steadily. By 1858, the need for … period in office, priority was given…
Bloemfontein - segregation in education
… By 1899, there were 2088, we assume, White pupils in Bloemfontein, of which 456 received free education. However, … School for younger boys in 1898. In the…
ArticleBloemfontein the Segregated city
… had become necessary. In March 1859, regulations for Bloemfontein were published but no mention was made of any … area was reserved for Black residential…
ArticlePrehistory of the Bloemfontein area
… BaThlaping living at Dithakong, about 300 km northwest of Bloemfontein. These BaThlaping were some of the first … accessible to the public. In addition to…
ArticleThe Freedom struggle in Bloemfontein
… Bloemfontein ultimately played an important role in the … latter being a Barolong organization that only operated in Bloemfontein and Thaba Nchu. The African…
Bloemfontein an Overview
… Bloemfontein an Overview …
EventThe ANC celebrates its centenary anniversary in Bloemfontein
… On 8 January 2012, the African National Congress (ANC) celebrated a centenary anniversary in Bloemfontein. The centenary was celebrated in a year-long … and…
Bloemfontein Arts & Culture Biographies
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Bloemfontein Democratic movement biographies
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Bloemfontein Historical & Community Biographies
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BiographyTrineke Weijdema
… with Sietse Bosgra and others, formed the Angola Comite (AC) in the Netherlands to support the freedom struggle in … of southern Africa became a zone of…
Bloemfontein Books and further links
… Bloemfontein Books and further links …
Walter Sisulu is taken into custody in the Bochabella location, Bloemfontein, on a charge under the Suppression of Communism Ac
… Sisulu is taken into custody in the Bochabella location, Bloemfontein, on a charge under the Suppression of Communism Ac …
BiographyNils Severin Andersen
… collections South Africa National Art Gallery, Cape Town; AC White Art Gallery, Bloemfontein; Ann Bryant Art Gallery, East London; King …
Bloemfontein bantu and coloured people`s directory
… Bloemfontein bantu and coloured people`s directory …
PlaceBloemfontein Technical College, Douglas Street, Bloemfontein
… then used by the Normal College, and since 1932, by the Bloemfontein Technical College. On 1 July 1909 the South … Bloemfontein Technical College, Douglas…
ArticleAfrican National Congress (ANC)
… The African National Congress (ANC) is South Africa's governing party and has been in power … Native National Congress (SANNC) on 8 January 1912 in…
Albert John Luthuli is elected president-general of the ANC. scnc.udw.ac.za/doc/TEXTS/dcc
… Albert John Luthuli is elected president-general of the ANC. scnc.udw.ac.za/doc/TEXTS/dcc …
Nelson Mandela's address to rally in Bloemfontein
… Nelson Mandela's address to rally in Bloemfontein …
Nelson Mandela's address to Bloemfontein attorney's association
… Nelson Mandela's address to Bloemfontein attorney's association …
PlaceBloemfontein Zoo
… Established in 1920, the Bloemfontein Zoo is well known for its collection of primates … Bloemfontein Zoo …
ArticleANC Origins and Background
… The African National Congress (ANC) was formed in 1912 as a result of many grievances. This … Black delegates from the four provinces met in Waaihoek,…
PlaceBloemfontein City Hall
… The Bloemfontein City Hall was built in 1935 and has a beautiful … style interior with an attractive sandstone exterior. The Bloemfontein City Hall Is a…
PlaceAnglican Cathedral, Bloemfontein
… Major Henry Warden, founder of Bloemfontein, gave the town a spiritual heart when he laid … Anglican Cathedral, Bloemfontein …
BiographyThomas Mtobi Mapikela
… a successful business as a builder and contractor in Bloemfontein.In 1892 he moved to Bloemfontein where … role in the founding of the African National…
PlaceCanadian Monument, Bloemfontein
… This Monument, near the Bloemfontein Zoo,, takes the form of an obelisk. It was … .gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/overseas/south-african-war/bloemfontein ……
ArticleThe formation of the SANNC/ANC
… Bloemfontein is the birth place of the SANNC, which became the ANC in 1923, one of the largest organizations in later years … African Native National…
PlaceDutch Reformed Church, Bloemfontein
… the Tweetoring Kerk , The Dutch Reformed congregation of Bloemfontein was established on 13 November 1848, and its … on 29 May 1852. By 1862, it had grown…
PlaceHalvey Hotel, Bloemfontein
… (The innuendo being: "It is situated within the Centre of Bloemfontein and this City is known as; 'The City of … Sand du Plessis Theatre. (The Sand du…