Hugo’s series depicts Rwandan and South African children born after 1994, a year marked by Rwandan genocide and the end of apartheid in South Africa. Without direct experience of those horrors, can
To truly learn the history of South Africa, visit the Apartheid Museum. The exhibits are powerful, upsetting at times but also inspiring...
When I taught Apartheid, this was the presentation that I created. I love mixing in image analysis and videos in my slides. What is in the presentation? Impacts of colonization The meaning of Apartheid Image analysis on the discrimination in South Africa Overview video of Apartheid What do you think...
Experience Johannesburg in 2 days: Your ultimate guide to a short but enriching visit including culture, cuisine, and history.
‘The man was tenderly caring for his sick partner, and a smartly dressed woman walked past them, totally oblivious’
Art and visual culture played a significant role in building a unified Afrikaner nationalism that allowed apartheid to thrive. A new book unpacks the issue.
Experience one day in Johannesburg with this perfect 1 day itinerary with a visit to Soweto, The Apartheid Museum & hip neighborhood Maboneng.
Apartheid was a legislation system that enforced racial discrimination in South Africa from 1948 until the early 1990s. Click for more facts & worksheets.
Behind the border of Moroka
Little Nelson's given name was Rolihlahla, which means 'troublemaker' in Xhosa, his native language. But his rebellious nature would lead him to become one of the world's most inspirational civil rights leaders and anti-apartheid revolutionaries.Despite the many years of imprisonment and adversity he faced, Nelson remained firm in his mission to end the racist system of apartheid in South Africa.His bravery and resilience was rewarded when he was released from prison and later voted in to become South Africa's first Black president. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the activist turned president’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kidsthat explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
The Dutch changed the course of South African history, culture, and identity the moment they first stepped foot in what is now Cape Town. The history of the Dutch in South Africa is a two-sided coin. Many regard the Dutch settlers as pioneers in establishing trade routes and as the…
Explore Soweto with a proud local to get to know this vibrant township that played a major role in the fall of the apartheid in South Africa.
The Dutch changed the course of South African history, culture, and identity the moment they first stepped foot in what is now Cape Town. The history of the Dutch in South Africa is a two-sided coin. Many regard the Dutch settlers as pioneers in establishing trade routes and as the…
David Goldblatt was a white South African photographer. Ernest Cole was one of the country’s first black photojournalists. Each had access to places the other was denied – and together their work captures a divided land
“Apartheid”– that evil term the British press so gleefully attributed to Hendrik Verwoerd as the “father/architect of “Apartheid” – and that “system” Jacob Zuma and his “poor disadvanteged” blacks so much blame whites in South...
How did the Apartheid government come to power? Find the answers to your questions about the era of Apartheid in South African history in this FAQ.
Traditional South African foods are numerous and diverse. Due to colonization and apartheid, this diversity also influences her food...
Nelson Mandela and Safaris are some of the things we instantly associate with South Africa, but besides these, what is South Africa famous for?
South African Movies highlighting the Zulu tribe history, early British & Dutch inhabitants & the long road to freedom through the era of apartheid.
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Can you visit South African townships? Kayamandi, near Cape Town & Stellenbosch, offers guided tours, changing perceptions post Apartheid.
Experience one day in Johannesburg with this perfect 1 day itinerary with a visit to Soweto, The Apartheid Museum & hip neighborhood Maboneng.
Pressure from the U.S. and Israel forced out a United Nations official, but plenty of Israelis have spoken about the country becoming an apartheid state.
Looking for things to do in Johannesburg by a local ? Read on... Johannesburg – South Africa’s biggest city and commercial epicentre. Also known as Jozi, Joburg, or Egoli (City of Gold in Zulu), it began as a gold-mining settlement in the 19th century. There is more to this cosmopolitan city than shopping. If you are visiting Johannesburg, or just looking for things to do in the city, here is a list of family-friendly things to do in greater Johannesburg and the surrounding area. However even if you don’t have kids with you, you will still enjoy most of them.
Visiting the District 6 Museum in Cape Town South Africa with kids and the stories of locals displaced into townships during the Apartheid Era.
It's been 25 years since Apartheid in South Africa, and these six books about life in the after are worth reading ASAP.
There are some beautiful hiking trails in Johannesburg and surrounds to give you a dose of Mother Nature. Here are some of the best!
