Browsing JCH 2012 Volume 37 Issue 1 by Title
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Afrikaanse historici as politieke kritici en koers-aanduiders
(Faculty of Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012)Although professional historians usually concentrate on specific areas of research, they sometimes use their knowledge and understanding of history to give a perspective on contemporary events and provide guidelines ... -
AWG Champion and township politics in Durban in the 1960s and 1970s
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012-06)This article will consider the often contradictory role of Arthur Wessels George Champion (AWG) Champion, former leader of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) in the African National Congress (ANC), as a ... -
AWG Champion and township politics in Durban in the 1960s and 1970s
(Faculty of Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012)This article will consider the often contradictory role of Arthur Wessels George Champion (AWG) Champion, former leader of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) in the African National Congress (ANC), as a ... -
Challenges facing the transformation of the public transport system in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa: history in the making
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012-06)The transformation of the public transport system is a common occurrence in cities across the globe and is widely discussed in scholarly and policy circles. However, robust discussion on the transformation of the public ... -
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the Tripartite Alliance: a marriage of (in)convenience?
(Faculty of Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012)Since its formation in 1985, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) had played a significant role in the political landscape of South Africa. From the start, COSATU appeared to be in support of the then ... -
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the Tripartite Alliance: a marriage of (in)convenience?
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012-06)Since its formation in 1985, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) had played a significant role in the political landscape of South Africa. From the start, COSATU appeared to be in support of the then ... -
Defining hydropolitics: the politics of water in South Africa
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012-06)As the ability of governments to supply adequate amounts of safe water to communities diminishes, so does the potential for political conflict and instability increase. The political management of our planet’s scarce ... -
Defining hydropolitics: the politics of water in South Africa
(Faculty of Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012)As the ability of governments to supply adequate amounts of safe water to communities diminishes, so does the potential for political conflict and instability increase. The political management of our planet’s scarce ... -
Eight days in September: The removal of Thabo Mbeki, Frank Chikane: book review
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012-06)Abstract not available -
Hidrografiese opmetingskepe in diens van die Suid-Afrikaanse Vloot, 1922-2012
(Faculty of Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012)The history of hydrography in the South African Navy (SAN) covers the whole history of the SAN, since one of the three ships of the South African Naval Service (as the SAN was known when it was established on 1 April ... -
Hidrografiese opmetingskepe in diens van die Suid-Afrikaanse Vloot, 1922-2012
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012-06)The history of hydrography in the South African Navy (SAN) covers the whole history of the SAN, since one of the three ships of the South African Naval Service (as the SAN was known when it was established on 1 April ... -
Die JV Stalin Works-kontroversie
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012)During the apartheid era in South Africa many literary and creative book publications were declared undesirable and were banned by the organs of censorship. In the interests of state security communist publications were ... -
Die JV Stalin Works-kontroversie
(Faculty of Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012)During the apartheid era in South Africa many literary and creative book publications were declared undesirable and were banned by the organs of censorship. In the interests of state security communist publications were ... -
Lucy Mvubelo's role in the South African Trade Unions, 1960-1974 (2)
(Faculty of Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012)Lucy Mvubelo’s career as one of the foremost black feminist trade union leaders stretched from 1942 to 1987. In a first article on her role in the trade unions the authors stressed the importance of her leadership qualities ... -
Lucy Mvubelo's role in the South African Trade Unions, 1960-1974 (2)
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012)Lucy Mvubelo’s career as one of the foremost black feminist trade union leaders stretched from 1942 to 1987. In a first article on her role in the trade unions the authors stressed the importance of her leadership qualities ... -
Monuments and meaning making: Freedom Park and the bumpy road to reconciliation and nation-building in South Africa
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012-06)On Salvokop, just south of Pretoria, a new memorial in the form of an open park (Freedom Park) was established to honour those who had sacrificed their lives in the struggle for freedom and humanity, but also to enhance ... -
Monuments and meaning making: Freedom Park and the bumpy road to reconciliation and nation-building in South Africa
(Faculty of Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012)On Salvokop, just south of Pretoria, a new memorial in the form of an open park (Freedom Park) was established to honour those who had sacrificed their lives in the struggle for freedom and humanity, but also to enhance ... -
Reaksie op die herontplooiing van Premier Mosiuoa Lekota en die ondemokratiese wyse van aanstelling van Dr. Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri as sy opvolger
(Faculty of Humanities, University of the Free State, 2013)In the first part of this article a factual historical analysis is given of the redeployment of the Free State Premier, Patrick Lekota, as a result of the unresolvable faction fights within the ANC, the continuing protest ... -
Reaksie op die herontplooiing van Premier Mosiuoa Lekota en die ondemokratiese wyse van aanstelling van Dr. Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri as sy opvolger. Deel 1: die nasionale ingryping in die bestuur van die Vrystaat
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012)In the first part of this article a factual historical analysis is given of the redeployment of the Free State Premier, Patrick Lekota, as a result of the unresolvable faction fights within the ANC, the continuing protest ... -
The road to the Mangaung (Bloemfontein) National Elective Conference of the African National Congress in December 2012: a political challenge to the Jacob Zuma presidency?
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2012-06)On 8 January 2012, the African National Congress (ANC) marked the centenary of its existence. Without doubt, this was a remarkable celebration and achievement for any liberation movement. Despite all the challenges which ...