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On this day in history : 29 January

Special Features Pierce Van Heerden - January 29, 2018

Monday, January 29, 1940 The Reunited National Party (Herenigde Nasionale Party of Volksparty) was founded by the followers of D.F. Malan and J.B.M. Hertzog. Sunday, January...

On this day in History: 24 January

Special Features Pierce Van Heerden - January 24, 2018

Thursday, January 24, 1878 Cable communication was established between England and the Cape. Thursday, January 24, 1901 Anglo-Boer War 2: Emily Hobhouse, English nurse who visited the...

On this day in history: 22 January

News Pierce Van Heerden - January 22, 2018

Sunday, 22 January 1837 Piet Retief completed the manifesto that set out the reasons why the Voortrekkers were leaving the Cape Colony. It was published...

For the love of reading

Books Pierce Van Heerden - November 29, 2017

An English and History teacher at Kgato Primary School in Rocklands, Mangaung, Tshepang-Tejako Leepile, firmly believes that reading can change lives and is determined...