A Pretoria Boy

A Pretoria Boy

Author: Peter Hain

Publisher: Icon Books

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1785787640

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'A stalwart anti-racist and anti-apartheid campaigner.' Doreen (Baroness) Lawrence 'From fighting for Nelson Mandela's freedom to exposing his betrayal under Jacob Zuma, a 50 year story of constant campaigning.' Sir Trevor McDonald, broadcaster The powerful and timely story of Peter Hain's political life fighting South African apartheid and modern-day corruption. Peter Hain has had a dramatic 50-year political career, in Britain and his native South Africa. This is the story of that extraordinary journey, from Pretoria to the House of Lords. Hain vividly describes his anti-apartheid parents' arrest and harassment in the early 1960s, the hanging of a close white family friend, and enforced London exile in 1966. After organising militant anti-Springbok demonstrations he became 'Public Enemy Number One' in the South African media. Narrowly escaping jail for disrupting all-white South African sports tours, he was framed for bank robbery and nearly assassinated by a bomb. He used British parliamentary privilege to expose looting and money laundering in President Jacob Zuma's administration, informed by his government 'deep throat', and likely influenced Zuma's resignation. Hain ends by exhorting South Africa to reincarnate Nelson Mandela's vision and integrity for the future. Praise for A Pretoria Boy: 'Peter's gripping story and his passionate activism resonates with me over our common (African) childhood and exile in Britain.' Natasha Kaplinsky, broadcaster 'A tour de force over an extraordinary half century of campaigning for justice.' Helen Clark, former New Zealand Prime Minister and United Nations Development Chief 'Talk about courage and chutzpah - this young 'un helped topple apartheid!' Ronnie Kasrils, former ANC underground chief and Minister


The Pretoria Pit Disaster

The Pretoria Pit Disaster

Author: Alan Davies

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2010-11-15

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1445623919

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The dramatic and chilling story of Lancashire's worst coal mining accident, which was also the third worst mining disaster in British history.


South Africa: Hiking Trails in and Around Pretoria and Johannesburg

South Africa: Hiking Trails in and Around Pretoria and Johannesburg

Author: Gregory Maassen

Publisher: Wandel Guides

Published: 2017-11-25

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 1973873893

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With this detailed guide, you can save valuable time when planning your hiking adventure in South Africa. For three years, the authors explored and recorded 837 kilometers (523 miles) of astonishing hiking trails and walks in amazing landscapes, encountering giraffes, zebras and rhinos, magnificent valleys, and unique people and culture. Most trails can be completed in 4-6 hours as day trips from Pretoria and Johannesburg. The more than 120 hiking trails in this guidebook have been grouped into the following geographic areas: • Pretoria and surroundings; • The Magaliesberg Mountain Range (northern and southern slopes); and • Johannesburg and surroundings. The book provides easy to understand custom-made hiking maps and trail descriptions. Users of the book also have access to a unique collection of GPS E-trails. Trails in the guidebook are classified either as a wildlife or nature hike/walk. A trail can be easy, moderately difficult or best suited for advanced hikers. Although most trails can be completed without a GPS device, owners of the book can download carefully recorded E-trails (1,136 waypoints) to maximize their time on the trail, exploring the hiking grounds using GPS devices and GPS enabled smart phones and tablets. Users of the book also have access to the Day Trip Finder and the Itinerary Planner. These interactive planning tools provide hikers easy access to trail descriptions based on many search criteria including waterfalls, historic sites, wildlife (zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, rhinos, etc.) and other interesting artifacts on the trail. The guidebook has been written with the independent traveler in mind, but is also a valuable source of hiking ideas if you plan to organize your holiday with a travel company. --- With the Cape Peninsula, Garden Route, Kruger Park and the Drakensberg Mountain Range, South Africa is a major tourist destination. Millions of tourists explore these magnificent places annually, bringing home memories of a beautiful and diverse country. Less known are the incredible national and municipal parks, numerous private nature reserves and the many little towns in the northern part of South Africa in and around Pretoria and Johannesburg that offer equally interesting experiences. If you visit South Africa beyond the major tourist centers or if you live in the major metropolitan areas, you will be amazed what the country presents in terms of its people, culture, nature, wildlife sightings, hiking, walking, food, wine, local craft beers and entertainment. Unknown to many, the nature reserves and wildlife parks in and around Pretoria and Johannesburg have outstanding hiking opportunities that can easily compete with other destinations in South Africa. --- Travelers will find South Africa: Hiking Trails in and Around Pretoria and Johannesburg and its multimedia resources an invaluable "next generation" resource guide to explore the region from a truly unique perspective.


Pretoria Student Law Review 2017-11

Pretoria Student Law Review 2017-11

Author: Sarah Burford

Publisher: Pretoria University Law Press

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13:

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About the publication It is with great joy that I, along with the editorial committee, present to you, reader, the 2017 Pretoria Student Law Review. On this journal’s 11th edition, it has been an expansive year with a wider variety of topics being researched and produced by our authors. As law students, young scholars and future legal practitioners, we have a duty to utilise the unique position that we are in to challenge the status quo. Fittingly, the topics covered prove themselves to be contemporary and legally pertinent and encourage critical thinking of the law and its place in South African society. This year has not only been a challenging one for students, staff and parents but also for the citizens of South Africa as a whole. It is thus with even greater pleasure that we offer our humble contribution to legal academia. Every year of publication faces its own challenges, and this year was no different. However, it is through setbacks and ambitious deadlines that which makes a finalised product that much more deserved. This year’s edition touches on a variety of themes which is certain to pique anyone’s interest. This year’s edition of the PSLR would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of a particularly motivated and dedicated team. To Simon Botha, Privilege Chanana, Rutendo Chinomona, Roxanne Gilbert, Lethabo Mailula, Agnes Matasane, Raeesah Thomas, Thomas White and Jurgen Zwecker for your long hours and persistence in the production of this year’s edition. You all have contributed to the mechanism of this wonderful team and it has been a privilege to have worked with you. I would further like to thank the authors for their submissions and tireless efforts to produce quality articles. My further thanks to Prof Andre Boraine and Lizette Hermann for their consistent guidance and leadership this year. This year’s edition would not be the success it is without their encouragement and input this year. A further thank you to Prof Philip Stevens for his contributions and input. I would also like to thank Adebayo Okeowo for his contribution for the cover for this year’s edition. I trust you, the reader, will find the included articles as insightful and though-provoking as the editorial team did. Sarah Burford Managing editor Table of Contents Editors’ note Sarah Burford From the Dean’s desk Andre Boraine Media freedom in Kenya in 2017: A reality or a mirage? Shirley Genga Re-imagining a culture of justification through transformative constitutionalism and the philosophy of ubuntu Ofentse Thato Kgabo The effects of public participation on environmental impact assessment Amori Kock A comparative analysis of the UNICITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency and EU Insolvency Regulation 2017, against the background of various sources of cross-border insolvency law Primrose E.R. Kurasha Anti-doping: The credibility of the Whereabouts rule Primrose E.R. Kurasha Tax morality: Examining the BEPS debate, work of the OECD and its impact on Africa Daniel Godson Olika Marikana, a past never truly escaped: A critique on the commodification of the legal system and the law as an instrument of justice in post-apartheid South Africa Vaughn Rajah Administrative law — a tool for social justice and transformative constitutionalism: The implications of Melani v City of Johannesburg Nelsie Siboza Reflection and cogitation on the fallacy of postapartheid jurisprudence and the residue of apartheid jurisprudence: The Marikana massacre Tshepo Twala


Theology at the University of Pretoria - 100 years: (1917-2017) Past, present and future

Theology at the University of Pretoria - 100 years: (1917-2017) Past, present and future

Author: Dirk J. Human

Publisher: AOSIS

Published: 2017-12-01

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 1928396348

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In this scholarly book, a century’s theology presented by the Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria, is celebrated. All authors are academics or research associates of the University of Pretoria. A historical and futuristic overview with perspectives from the past, present and future, are examined. The past is not only portrayed by means of societal and scientific contributions and achievements, but the authors also reflect on malfunctions, ill behaviour and disappointments of church and theology, presented at the University of Pretoria within the South African context over 100 years. The book commences with a chapter in which institutional transformation is discussed, as well as the changes that demonstrate the role of the Faculty of Theology within a secular state university. It includes an explanation of the importance of research impact, research productivity and research reputation. Among various discipline indicators, the category Theology and Religion Studies plays a significant role in the measurement of world university rankings of universities. With regard to scientific and encyclopaedic content, the book focuses on the theological disciplines presented in the academic curricula: first the biblical sciences (Old and New Testament Studies), then the historical disciplines (Systematic Theology, Church History and Church Polity), and finally the practical disciplines (Practical Theology, Science of Religion and Missiology). The role of Religion Studies in a newly established Faculty of Theology and Religion not only enhances the diversity of interreligious tolerance and an atmosphere of dialogue, but it serves as platform to interconnect with the fields of Humanities, Social and Natural Sciences and other academic disciplines. In the conclusive part of the book, contributions highlight the role of the centres in the Faculty (Centre for Contextual Ministry and Centre for Sustainable Communities), as well as the continental and international footprints of the two theological journals whose title ownership is attached to the Faculty of Theology of the University of Pretoria, namely HTS Theological Studies and Verbum et Ecclesia. The methodology comprised in all the chapters amounts to a literature and contextual study. Since the book describes the histories of formal academic departments, these texts are of a descriptive, interpretative and critical character. Reference is made in some chapters to exegetical methods, like the historical critical methods. The target audience of the book is academic scholars and theologians, who specialise in the different fields of Theology, the Humanities and other Social Sciences. The book is also accessible to scholars of other academic disciplines outside these disciplines. The book comprises original research by several authors and is not plagiarised from other scientific publications of this nature.


Johannesburg and Pretoria (Rough Guides Snapshot South Africa)

Johannesburg and Pretoria (Rough Guides Snapshot South Africa)

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2015-03-02

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 0241188415

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The Rough Guide Snapshot to Johannesburg and Pretoria is the ultimate travel guide to this region of South Africa. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the Apartheid Museum to Soweto Tours and live music to the Cradle of Humankind. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to South Africa, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Johannesburg and Pretoria, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, national parks and safety. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland. Full coverage: The Central Business District (CBD); Johannesburg Art Gallery; Braamfontein; Hillbrow; Parktown; Melville; Sophiatown; Alexandra; Gold Reef City; the Apartheid Museum; Soweto; the Cradle of Humankind; Pretoria.


With Roberts To Pretoria

With Roberts To Pretoria

Author: G.A Henty

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2020-07-27

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 375235285X

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Reproduction of the original: With Roberts To Pretoria by G.A Henty