Soweto is an urban settlement or 'Township' in South Africa, South West of Johannesburg, with a population of approximately 1.3 Million (2008, Joburg archive). Soweto became the largest Black City in ...

The Mfecane - known as the Difaqane or Lifaqane in Sesotho - was a period of profound political, social, and demographic transformation in southern Africa during the early nineteenth century. The ...

The Portuguese arrived in the area in 1488, followed by the British in the 1820's. The region was the site of frequent wars and skirmishes between the Khoisan, Xhosa, and European settlers. Its ...

The group of Suburbs lying South East of the City Bowl and Table Mountain, in Cape Town are collectively known as the 'Southern Suburbs', these include: 'Rosebank; Rondebosch; Observatory; Mowbray; ...

The Basotho Cultural Village is a chance to experience a way of life that integrates comfort and practicality with a unique aesthetic! An educational programme aimed at Cultural Heritage awareness ...

This Town has National Monuments: These Include the Beautiful Sandstone 5-Arch Bridge and NZASM Tunnel. Emgwenya Sits at the Edge of the Escarpment Between the Highveld and Lowveld. On the Road ...

South African History Online. (2024, July 3). Prices General 1985. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/R-0152693 South African History Online ...

South African History Online. (2024, July 3). Prices General 1979 - 1980. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/R-0152689 South African History ...

A terrorist attack on St. James Church in Cape Town, South Africa left 11 people dead and 58 wounded. At about 7:30pm, on Sunday 25th July, while the congregation of 1400 listened to a hymn of worship ...

The Englishman was earmarked as Bafana Bafana's first coach, but a discrepancy with his coaching qualifications led him being turfed. Stanley "Screamer" Tshabalala (1992) Tshabalala was more famous ...

Since slaves were used as domestic servants in the settler colony from the middle to late 18th century, domestic employment originated during the colonial era[i]. Early Dutch immigrants employed and ...

The Arniston was built on the River Thames, England in 1794. It was a three-decked and three-masted British East Indiaman vessel and was first used as a trading ship, completing eight successful ...