Construction General 1991 - 1992
One of the organisers of the 1956 Women's March, Lilian Ngoyi
Tradouw Pass
"The Tradouw Pass, which means; "Women's Path", (in the old Khoi language). Is a 16 kilometer drive through an altitude range of 219 meters. This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and rugged mountain drives, in the Langeberg! (This Pass is in the Top 20 Tarred Passes in the Western Cape on an overall rating)
It joins the Towns of Barrydale and Swellendam and was originally built by Thomas Bain. Extensively revamped in recent times, the engineering teams did an outstanding job of preserving the environment and retaining Thomas Bain's character in the design and supporting stonework.
Taj Hotel, Cape Town
The venue combines two buildings—the Temple Chambers, also known as the Board of Executors, built in 1890, and the South African Reserve Bank building, on St. George's
Originally home to the South African Reserve Bank and Temple Chambers and, later, the Board of Executors (BoE). Located in the centre of the old City, it boasts a strong sense of place. Spread across two Heritage Buildings, all 176 rooms at our 5 star hotel in Cape Town have spectacular city views or overlook the iconic Table Mountain.
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo
Chief Justice Raymond Mnyamezeli Mlungisi Zondo (popularly known as Judge Raymond Zondo) was born in the rural town of Ixopo, Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal) in 1960. He holds a B Juris degree from the University of Zululand and three LLM's from the universities of: 'KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the University of South Africa (Unisa)'.
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A young victim of the atrocities committed by Belgium in the Congo stands next to a missionary.
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Riot police play a game of soccer with youths in Nyanga on 27 August 1976. Photo by John Paisley
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A certificate of slavery for an infant named Sophie, dated 1827 Cape of Good Hope.
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Riot police attempt to block the way of workers leaving a May Day meeting at Khotso House in Johannesburg in May 1985.
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A family sits outside the front door of their District Six home in Cape Town in the 1970s, prior to their forced removal. Photograph by Jansje Wissema.
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Suurbraak, a Settlement in the Overberg Municipality
"Suurbraak lies in what could easily be termed a little piece of heaven, and because it is not a commercial centre is left largely alone."
This Village was established in 1812, when the London Missionary Society established a mission station to serve the Khoikhoi.
Suurbraak was known as 'Xairy'; meaning paradise- by the Quena tribe of the Khoi, who were the original inhabitants.
Suurbraak is a Settlement in Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape. It lies in a fold of the Langeberg Mountains just down from the incredible Tradouw Pass.