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SPLINTER: Rhodesia's Lake War aims to fill a gap in the record of the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. Related partly in participants' own words, it is the first written account of the history and operations of the waterborne units of the Rhodesian Corps of Engineers and the British South Africa Police. From the early days of the war, both these units patrolled the strategically important Zambezi River and Lake Kariba - the world's largest man-made lake by volume. But it was the establishment in 1977 of Operation Splinter, a separate operational area covering the lake and the immediate upstream portion of the Zambezi, along with the upgrade of the Engineers Boat Troop to Squadron status, which allowed the first fully coordinated defence of this part of the hostile border. As a result, for the last two years of the war, the entire length of Lake Kariba was completely sealed off from incursions by insurgents. SPLINTER describes how the Boat Squadron expanded from a purely defensive to an offensive role, and the part it played in support of certain external operations of the Rhodesian SAS.

Are you considering a move to the vibrant and diverse land of South Africa? "A Guide to Relocating to South Africa" is your comprehensive companion for navigating this exciting journey. Whether you're planning to start a new job, study, retire, or simply seeking adventure in the Rainbow Nation, this book equips you with the knowledge and insights you need to make a smooth transition.Discover the stunning landscapes of South Africa, from the iconic Table Mountain to the vast plains of Kruger National Park. Immerse yourself in its rich cultural tapestry, where traditions and modernity coexist harmoniously, and where the warm hospitality of the people will make you feel at home.This guide covers every aspect of your relocation, from understanding the visa and immigration processes to finding the perfect accommodation, accessing healthcare, and enrolling your children in schools. You'll gain valuable tips for making friends, building a support network, and staying safe in a new environment.Explore South Africa's diverse cuisine, indulge in thrilling outdoor adventures, and immerse yourself in its arts and culture scene. Whether you're interested in wildlife safaris, surfing on pristine beaches, or savoring the flavors of Cape Malay cuisine, this guide provides the keys to unlock your South African adventure.With detailed information, practical advice, and real-life insights, "A Guide to Relocating to South Africa" ensures that your journey to the Rainbow Nation is not only successful but also an enriching experience filled with memorable moments. Prepare to embark on a life-changing adventure and embrace all that South Africa has to offer. Your new chapter in the Rainbow Nation awaits!

In the years between the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960 and the Soweto Uprising of 1976--a period that was both the height of the apartheid system in South Africa and, in retrospect, the beginning of its end--Harold Scheub went to Africa to collect stories. With tape-recorder and camera in hand, Scheub registered the testaments of Swati, Xhosa, Ndebele, and Zulu storytellers, farming people who lived in the remote reaches of rural South Africa. While young people fought in the streets of Soweto and South African writers made the world aware of apartheid's evils, the rural storytellers resisted apartheid in their own way, using myth and metaphor to preserve their traditions and confront their oppressors. For more than 20 years, Scheub kept the promise he made to the storytellers to publish his translations of their stories only when freedom came to South Africa. The Tongue Is Fire presents these voices of South African oral tradition--the historians, the poets, the epic-performers, the myth-makers--documenting their enduring faith in the power of the word to sustain tradition in the face of determined efforts to distort or eliminate it. These texts are a tribute to the storytellers who have always, in periods of crisis, exercised their art to inspire their own people.

We Rest Here Content is not the history of the Imperial Light Horse Regiment - that was written by the regiment's Intelligence Officer, Lieutenant George Fleming Gibson and published in 1937 as The Story of the Imperial Light Horse in the South African War 1899-1902. We Rest Here Content approaches the subject of the I.L.H. from a different viewpoint. It looks at all the known monuments and memorials as well as other accounts of I.L.H. involvement in the war.--

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

In this sequel to the popular A Hippo Love Story, Karen Paolillo takes us deeper into her courageous but perilous life among Africa's wildlife. Hippos, a Mongoose and Me is a collection of vivid stories reflecting the decades that Karen has lived and worked in the wilds of south-east Zimbabwe. The tales encompass a wide variety of animals and experiences, including Karen's extraordinary affinity with hippos; life with her beloved mongoose, characterful baboons and rescued birds; close encounters with lions and an injured buffalo; and her heart-stopping flight from an enraged elephant.To add to the drama, Karen and her husband Jean-Roger must face off against the drumbeat of political subterfuge and poaching of wildlife, sometimes at great personal risk.Inspiring, surprising and sometimes sad, this heartfelt anthology is testament to the courage and resilience of its intrepid author.

Early life experiences of the author in the northern province of Zambia in Africa, and training in healthcare with subsequent employment in the mining industry healthcare owned jointly by the Anglo-American Corporation and the Government of the Republic of Zambia, mark the beginning of the journey of duty. After working for eight years from 1990 to 1998, this initial part of the journey of duty becomes full of challenging encounters and adventure stories associated with copper mining operations. Moving to Britain as a migrant worker marks the second part of the long journey of duty. Over the next 22 years, the author is immersed in the busy National Health Service (NHS), an umbrella organisation for thousands of hospitals and allied institutions. Experiencing the British way of life becomes fascinating but then part of this way of life is about how politics influence the way healthcare is delivered by the NHS which takes the centre stage throughout the rest of this book. The NHS tales about itsorigins, evolution, inspiring radical transformation in the 21st century, traffic light targets, and the dark times of scandals with red tape are quite revealing especially for people intending to work, train or are working as healthcare professionals. In the thick of it are some of the shining stars with rare qualities of fixing the broken parts of the healthcare systems that end this book.

The presence of Africans in the German Democratic Republic is very rarely thought of in connection with the experience of exile. Instead, Africans in the GDR are predominantly viewed through the prism of educational and labor migration. While such research has undoubtedly produced valuable insights, it often fails to adequately account for the implicit Eurocentrism, methodological nationalism, and anti-communist bias inherent in Western knowledge production. This study offers a different approach. Through biographical portrayal, it unfolds the life stories of African freedom fighters who lived in exile in the GDR and, ultimately, remained in reunified Germany, with the main case study being a Malawian activist who was expelled from East to West Berlin. Recounting his experiences along with those of some South African exiles, chief among them a former medical worker for the ANC's armed wing, the study ethnographically reconstructs the multiple entanglements between the "Second" and "Third" worlds from the vantage point of the politically displaced within the concrete historical contexts of African decolonization, the struggle against the Malawian Banda dictatorship, and the struggle against South African apartheid.

Sipho feels sad and ashamed.Sad because he has no family to belong to anymore.Ashamed because he cannot write his name like other children can.Sadness and shame turn to joy and pride in the first of this series of inspiring stories based on the real lives of AIDS orphans in southern Africa.

Often, we traverse through life in a bubble, oblivious to the realities unfolding just across the neighbourhood. It's not deliberate, but a common human tendency. Yet, when a sliver of life 'on the other side' catches our eye, it prompts a riveting realization: do we indeed inhabit the same world? This newfound perspective might send shivers down your spine as you grapple with the stark contrasts of life, especially in the landscape of Southern Africa. Here, countless souls are relegated to the status of 'desperadoes,' their lives shackled by the chains of poverty, a situation exacerbated by the haunting shadows of colonization. How I yearn for our leaders to don disguises, to walk a mile in the shoes of those on the other side of the neighbourhood. Such an experience could unveil the crushing repercussions of lacklustre governance on the future generations of Southern Africa. Perhaps then, they might reconsider their leadership ethos, valuing citizens as beings of emotion and aspiration, not merely as ballot ticks. Through the lens of an ordinary South African immigrant, this narrative unfolds a tapestry of daily challenges, endeavouring to offer you a deeper understanding. As you traverse through her journey, may it spark a transformation within, urging you to look beyond the familiar, and delve into the unseen narratives that share our world yet remain veiled in the mists of unawareness.

"Fugard registers and captures the keen images that are the very stuff of vibrant theatre."--Time

The !Xun & Khwe Art Project was developed in 1993 in a refugee camp in Schmidtsdrift, South Africa. After being party to the struggles for liberation from colonial rule, endangered groups of San people from Namibia and Angola were relocated there. They eventually found their final home in the self-governing South African community of Platfontein. The art of the !Xun and Khwe came about during the short period of transition from a traditional way of life to a modern, globalized society. This is what makes them unique. The collection of Hella Rabbethge-Schiller reveals the remarkable creativity and visual expressiveness of the artists. Despite otherwise depending on oral transmission, the San have captured their stories for posterity here in images charged with energy.

Drawing on the cases of South Africa, East Timor, Sierra Leone, and the Solomon Islands, examines how Truth and Reconciliation Commissions (TRCs) have engaged with youth in ways that represent their stories and reflect their substantive participatory capacity as political stakeholders.

Definitive and gripping narrative history of the Communist Party of South Africa.

A new history of the 1976 Soweto Uprising and the events leading to it in the preceding decade, that will transform our understanding of the historical evolution of the struggle against apartheid.

2022 wurde das Zimbabwe Netzwerk 40 Jahre alt. Als eine zivilgesellschaftliche Initiative, motiviert von praktischer internationaler Solidarität, zieht das Netzwerk selbstkritische ­Bilanz seiner Tätigkeit in und zu dem Land, das 1980 unabhängig wurde. Dieser reich bebilderte Band versammelt Beiträge der Aktivist*innen während der vier Jahrzehnte sowie externe Perspektiven zur Standortsuche internationaler Solidarität in sich wandelnden Zeiten, konfrontiert mit den Grenzen der Befreiung unter einer Befreiungsbewegung an der Macht. Zu Wort kommen zahlreiche einschlägig im Netzwerk Engagierte, Stimmen aus Zimbabwe und der internationalen Solidaritätsbewegung. Die Herausforderungen einer den Menschenrechten verpflichteten Solidarität werden am Beispiel Zimbabwes beleuchtet und prüfend reflektiert - ein konstruktiver Versuch einer notwendigen Debatte um die Grenzen und Möglichkeiten solidarischen Handelns und des Umgangs mit enttäuschten Hoffnungen auf der Suche nach neuer Sinnhaftigkeit.

An Epic saga exploring the violence and traditions of rural Africa. Scott Decker and Zol Ndhlovu are partners in a private game ranch in Zimbabwe. They have a friendship borne from Africa - a brotherhood that endures the generation gap - and crosses the colour barrier. Australian Ashley Twine is a thirty-something dynamic achiever and a confident businesswoman. When a gender mix-up secures her a position on a volunteer program in the Hwange National Park, Ashley gets a chance to take stock of her life and reassess her situation. But the chauvinistic Scott - who runs the operation - is adamant she isn't cut out for the job. After Ashley witnesses firsthand the devastation left behind by poachers, Scott finds himself torn between wanting to protect Ashley or forcing her to leave Africa for her own safety and his sanity. But after working so closely together, Ashely and Scot can no longer deny their feelings or be apart. However, nothing can prepare Ashley for being ambushed and held captive by the psychopathic Rodney - an old enemy of Zol's - from a war fought years ago. And now that their world has been threatened, circumstances take hold of their lives and begin to shape and change them forever. Set against a magnificent backdrop of Africa across the decades, this epic saga explores the traditions and violence between the white and black families of rural Africa.

Analysis of the political history of Zambia through a study of Michael Sata shows the importance of individual political leadership to the success of opposition parties in Africa

In-depth account of the Marikana massacre, based on the voices of the miners and their families themselves

Embark on a journey of awe and exploration with "Discovering South Africa: A Comprehensive Travel Guide." This meticulously crafted guide is your passport to the diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and rich heritage that define this captivating nation at the southern tip of the African continent.In this expertly written guide, every page unfolds a new chapter in your South African odyssey. Begin your adventure in the bustling metropolis of Johannesburg, the City of Gold, where the urban heartbeat merges seamlessly with the echoes of the nation's history. Traverse the iconic Garden Route, a nature lover's paradise boasting coastal cliffs, ancient forests, and pristine beaches that stand testament to the grandeur of South Africa's biodiversity.Dive into the cultural kaleidoscope of Cape Town, where the iconic Table Mountain watches over a city that effortlessly blends modern sophistication with historical charm. Safari enthusiasts will find their haven in the legendary Kruger National Park, a wildlife sanctuary that pulsates with the raw energy of the African wilderness.Journey into the heart of South Africa's cultural tapestry with immersive experiences in Lesedi and Swaziland, where traditions come to life through vibrant ceremonies, crafts, and the warm embrace of local hospitality. Explore the majesty of the Drakensberg Mountains, a landscape of towering peaks and tranquil valleys that beckon adventurers and contemplators alike.The adventure unfolds beneath the earth's surface in Oudtshoorn, where the mysterious Cango Caves reveal geological wonders and subterranean labyrinths. Engage with wildlife in the Ostrich Capital of the World, and feel the adrenaline surge through your veins in outdoor activities that define the spirit of Oudtshoorn."Discovering South Africa" is not just a guide; it's a companion that offers practical tips, cultural insights, and a curated selection of resources to enhance your travel experience. Uncover the secrets of responsible tourism, delve into the nuances of South Africa's eleven official languages, and navigate the vast landscapes with confidence.Whether you are a seasoned traveler or a first-time explorer, this guide is a comprehensive roadmap to unlock the treasures of South Africa. From the roar of lions in Kruger to the rhythmic beats of traditional dances, from the panoramic views of the Swartberg Pass to the intimate encounters with meerkats in Oudtshoorn, every chapter invites you to create your own story within the grand tapestry of South African splendor.Discovering South Africa is not just a journey; it's an odyssey that immerses you in the soul-stirring beauty, diverse cultures, and untamed adventures that define this extraordinary nation. So, pack your bags, open the pages of this guide, and let the exploration begin-South Africa awaits, inviting you to uncover its secrets and forge memories that will last a lifetime.

The first full-length examination of the archaeology and history of the Namib Desert.

Concise history of Namibia from its origins until its independence.