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South Africa History
South African history stretches back to the Khoisan tribes. Since then Europeans, Indians, and Chinese soon arrived in the country. White South Africans are of European descents, while Modern-day South Africans are a mixture of nationalities.
610 Questions
What type of money is used in south africa?
The South African standard currency is known as the rand (R) -- from the Witwatersrand, Rand for short, the region containing the country's fabulous gold mines that have changed its history. The rand (money) is divided into hundred cents (c). One-cent and two-cent coins are however no longer minted because of their extremely low value. Other coins are 5c, 10c, 20c and 50c. The rand itself is also a coin, as well as the R2 and R5. Paper money starts with the R10 note.
What does socio-politico-economic mean?
Something such as a problem that has causes in social policies as well as having been impacted by political decisions and economic causes as well.
Who are all the Presidents of South Africa?
- Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma: 2009 May 9 to the present
- Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe: (caretaker role) 2008 September 25 to 2009 May 9
- Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki: (two terms) 1999 June 14, to 2008 September 24
- Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela: 1994 May 10 to 1999 June 14
Before 1994 May 10 and the end of apartheid, the head of South Africa was the State President.
Why did Boers move north of the Great Trek?
Because Jesus created the earth and made people ,than created me so than I can tell you guys I said so, and I approve this message
In In the beginning why were the nonwhite South Africans helpless to end apartheid?
they were not allowed to vote or hold office!
How did Mandela's struggle help the anti-apartheid movement outside South Africa?
Nelson Mandela's struggle against apartheid galvanized international attention and support for the anti-apartheid movement, inspiring global activism and solidarity. His imprisonment became a symbol of the fight against racial oppression, leading to widespread campaigns for his release and sanctions against the South African government. Mandela's leadership and moral authority helped unify various anti-apartheid efforts worldwide, encouraging countries and organizations to take a stand against apartheid and advocate for human rights. Ultimately, his struggle contributed to a broader awareness of social justice issues and the importance of solidarity in combating systemic oppression.
What did the Dutch colonists in south Africa call themselves?
The Dutch settlers called themselves Voortrekkers
What was the name of the party that separated the two races in South Africa?
The National Party separated the Blacks and Whites in South Africa when they came to power in 1948.
What is the South African word for hill?
"Koppie", in old Dutch: "Kopje" directly translated as "head" also sometimes "heuwel"
Dimitri Tsafendas, a deranged government worker who lived in fear of his life of a 'giant tapeworm' in his stomach.
Tsafendas was legally a white man but his dark complexion meant he had been isolated from white South African society. He left South Africa at the age of 18, when he first complained about hearing the tapeworm, and travelled the world for 25 years. He became fluent in 8 languages, but at nearly every country he visited, he was either deported or escaped from psychiatric treatment. He returned to South Africa as an illegal immigrant but that didn't stop him getting the job as a messanger boy at the House of Assembly in Cape Town. He admitted that he had killed Verwoerd because he hated his racial policies, and he had been trying to get reclassified as being 'black'.
The Zulu war was caused by the British who started a new poll-tax in South Africa. Then the Zulus in South Africa killed two British Officers and in retaliation the British proposed a war against the Zulus. Who pooped.
What impact does the colonization of Zimbabwe have on other countries?
The colonisation of Southern Rhodesia (as Zimbabwe was then ) had no particular effect on other countries.
He was leader of the Griqua people in South Africa, born in Namaqualand in 1760, eldest son of Cornelius Kok and grandson of Adam Kok the First
Who was the leaders of the Anglo-zulu war?
The Zulu War was caused by British Aggression. The British were attracted to the Zululand seeking trade and possible wealth there. By 1840, Natal, a British Colony had been settled on the edges of Zululand. The British wanted to incorporate the British colonies, Boer settlements and Zululand under British dominion. They felt a strong leader of the Zulus would not permit this to happen so, the British High Commissioner in South Africa picked a fight with the Zulu King, falsely assuming it would be easy to take out a nation of warriors who only had spears.
