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Poqo in the Western Cape and Transkei in the early 1960s

Poqo in the Western Cape and Transkei in the early 1960s

The formation of the Pan Africanist Congress’ (PAC) Africanist Task Force (ATF) preceded the formation of party’s military wing Poqo in February...

Mass Democratic movements, 1976-1983

IntroductionNovember 1977, Dr Mamphele Ramphele stands over Steve Biko's open casket in his home before the funeral, attended by 20,000 mourners at...

List of victims of police action, 21 March, 1960 (Sharpeville and Langa)

Sharpeville Funeral, 13 April, 1960. Source: Peter Magubane / The Drum Archive / african.picturesCasualties in SharpevilleBakela, WiggiBeshe,...

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Versfeld Pass

Versfeld Pass

This superb Pass is rich in South African folklore. John Versfeld was a resourceful farmer from Bo-Piketberg who built the original pass in 3 months,...

Porterville

Porterville

Before the arrival of Europeans, the area was inhabited by San and Khoikhoi peoples. In 1652, Jan van Riebeeck established a small colony on the Cape...

Koringberg

Koringberg

Koringberg, one of many in the areas to have its roots in the church. It was only when the community broke away from the Dutch Reformed Church in...

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Where the red dunes and scrub fade into infinity and herds of gemsbok, springbok, eland and blue wildebeest follow the seasons, where imposing camel...

Knysna Forest

Knysna Forest

The Knysna Forest has a rich history spanning thousands of Years, from indigenous use to colonial exploitation and modern conservation.

Greater Mapungubwe Heritage Site And Tour.

Greater Mapungubwe Heritage Site And Tour.

"As we celebrate the launch of the Greater Mapungubwe Heritage Route, we urge citizens of Limpopo Province and beyond to explore the cultural...

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