Smuts, Jan Christiaan(1870–1950)
Jan Christiaan Smuts, the South African statesman, soldier, and scholar, introduced the concept of "holism" into philosophy. Smuts was born on a f...
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The South African soldier, statesman, and philosopher Jan Christian Smuts (1870-1950) was one of the founders of the Union of South Africa and an architect of the League of Nations and of the United N...
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London (dpa) - Nelson Mandela was given a rapturous reception by
crowds in central London Wednesday where a bronze statue was unveiled
to honour his life-long fight for "jus...
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The Johannesburg airport has been officially named for the late anti-apartheid hero Oliver Tambo.
President Thabo Mbeki and former President Nelson Mandela presided over the formal ceremon...
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Nelson Mandela paid tribute to the anti-apartheid struggle Wednesday as Britain unveiled a towering statue in his honor outside the Houses of Parliament, saying it symbolized the sacrifices made by...
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For 13 years, Helen Suzman was the sole opposition lawmaker in South Africa's parliament, raising her voice time after time against the introduction of racist legislation.Celebrated for her fight a...
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