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
The 4.7 inch (120mm) “Lady Roberts” naval gun
The “Lady Roberts” naval gun was used in many Anglo-Boer War battles. For example, the 4.7- inch formed part of a six-day battle at Dalmanutha.
International Workers’ Day (1 May) and Victory Day (9 May) in Russia
In 1889, a meeting of the Marxist International Socialist Congress chose 1 May as the date to commemorate the Haymarket Massacre (4 May 1886) where police in Chicago, USA, fired on and killed protestors who were demanding an eight-hour work
Different types of Trade Unions in South Africa
Trade unions in South Africa (SA) have been in existence for many decades, which is historically date back into 1880s.
International Workers’ Day (1 May)
In 1889, a meeting of the Marxist International Socialist Congress chose 1 May as the date to commemorate the Haymarket Massacre (4 May 1886).
AMERICAN TANK DETROYERS
When the Second World War started, the German armoured forces, consisting of tanks, armoured cars and half-tracks brushed aside any opposition with impunity.
AROUND THE CAMPFIRE WITH ARCHAEOLOGY
When sitting around the campfire after a hard day’s work in the field, interesting stories and adventures are shared.
A FIGHT FOR EQUAL RIGHTS ENDING IN BLOODSHED: REMEMBERING SHARPEVILLE MASSACRE AND ITS AFTERMATHS
In 1910 South Africa adopted its first constitution that united White South Africans and afforded them certain rights, protection and privilege, which were denied Black South Africans.
The People, History, Development and Use of the Famous Rolls-Royce Meteor Engine
In 1906 Rolls-Royce manufactured a luxury 6-cylinder car, Silver Ghost. In 1907 the Silver Ghost was declared ‘The Best Car in the World’.
A TRIBUTE TO DR C.K (“BOB”) BRAIN
When he was still a young man and because of his interest in natural history, Bob regularly visited the Transvaal Museum (now DITSONG: National Museum of Natural History).