Insignia of the South African National Defence Force
Wednesday January 21, 2004
The website of the South African Department of Defence has great graphics of the insignia for all ranks within its various branches:• SA Army
• SA Air Force
• SA Navy
• SA ... Read More
Cetshwayo kaMpande
Wednesday January 21, 2004
Cetshwayo was the last king of an independent Zulu nation. His warriors defeated the British at Isandlwana, only to be later subdued at oNdini. Cetshwayo returned to Zululand after a ... Read More
South Africa's Coat of Arms
Monday January 19, 2004
Ever wondered just what the various elements making up the South African coat of arms symbolise? Or what the motto "!ke e: /xarra //ke" means and how you pronounce it? ... Read More
Britain invades Zululand
Thursday January 15, 2004
125 years ago British troops invaded Zululand -- a campaign which saw one of Britain's worst military defeats at Isandlwana and a 'Boy's Own' fight by a hundred or so ... Read More
Back to School in Kenya at 84
Wednesday January 14, 2004
When free primary schooling was introduced in Kenya last year by the new government, it's unlikely they ever imagined an 84-year-old sitting on the school benches. According to BBC News ... Read More
International Year for the Commemoration of the Struggle Against Slavery and its Abolition
Monday January 12, 2004
The United Nations has declared 2004 the International Year for the Commemoration of the Struggle Against Slavery and its Abolition. The aims of the year include helping "humanity accomplish its ... Read More
South Africa's National Awards
Sunday January 11, 2004
The Order of Luthuli, the Order of the Baobab, and the Mendi Decoration for Bravery may not be as internationally renowned as the OBEs presented in the UK, for example, ... Read More
Will Land Reform in South Africa Go the Same Way as in Zimbabwe?
Sunday January 11, 2004
The ANC has said it will continue to support draft legislation that would see farmland confiscated from farmers unwilling to sell land so that it can be redistributed to people ... Read More
Voodoo Day on Saturday
Wednesday January 7, 2004
This coming Saturday will see Benin celebrating Voodoo Day, according to BBC News. Followers of Voodoo from the US, Haiti, Brazil, and the Caribbean are expected to travle to join ... Read More