Commemorating the 45th Legacy of the Soweto Youth Uprising: 16 June 1976
Prior to 1976, most black secondary schools in South Africa had already expressed their dissatisfaction through protests across the country.
South Africa’s Second World War Victoria Cross Heroes
The Victoria Cross, which is the highest British military order for bravery in the face of the enemy, was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria.
SIDI REZEGH: IMAGES OF DEATH AND HORROR
During the First World War (1914 – 1918), most nations that participated went to great lengths to record the activities of their soldiers.
BRITISH FIRST WORLD WAR TANKERS FACE MASK
The first use of the British Mk I tank was at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette in September 1916. Nearly a third succeeded in breaking through the German lines.
The impact of June 16 to the current students
The first question that should be asked regarding the Soweto Youth Uprising on 16 June 1976, is what went wrong.
Commandant Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo and His presentation sporting Mauser Rifle
After the battle of Spioenkop, General Schalk Burger was recalled to Pretoria. Hendrik Prinsloo also travelled to Pretoria.
Object knowledge during documentation
The purpose of museums is to collect objects with artistic, cultural and scientific value and present these objects through exhibitions.
Youth Protest
When it comes to climate change protests, it is the youth who are more threatened by the long-term dangers simply because they will be around for longer.
The Mauser C96(“Construktion” 96) pistol Revolutionary for its time
The Mauser C96 pistol, also known as the Mauser broom handle became a customary weapon among officers during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902).
A brief History of Black Labour control in South Africa: Migrant Labour and Recruitments, 1890s-1970s
By Motsane, G. Seabela, Curator: Anthropology, DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History Introduction The control of African labour dates back to 1834 after the abolition of slavery which resulted in perpetual labour demands brought by the discovery of diamonds and gold in
