History

There have been many studies on the Voortrekker Centenary of 1938 and the unforeseen consequences it had, including the subsequent surge of Afrikaner nationalism and political developments. As the wagons moved across South Africa, the processions infused Afrikaners with pride in their heroic past. Afrikaner nationalism, the ideology that focused on protecting Afrikaner culture, the striving to regain an independent republic and, importantly, affirmation that they were God's chosen people, were rekindled. The event also generated a widespread sense of connection. It was not only Afrikaners who were swept up in the euphoria of the celebrations, but also many non-Afrikaners were emotionally affected by the event.

Die Women's National Coalition (WNC) is in 1992 gestig om gelykberegtiging vir vroue in demokratiese Suid-Afrika te verseker. Inligting oor vroue se behoeftes en aspirasies sou ingesamel word en in 'n Vrouehandves saamgevat word wat uiteindelik deel van die nuwe grondwet sou word. Op hierdie wyse sou vroueregte grondwetlik beskerm word. Die WNC was 'n African National Congress Women's League inisiatief. Vroueorganisasies dwarsoor die land is uitgenooi om die politieke arena te betree. Die gevolg was dat ongeveer 100 organisasies by die WNC aangesluit het, van hulle was ongeveer dertien Afrikanervroueorganisasies. Die grootste groepering was Afrikanervroue-kultuurorganisasies. Die verteenwoordigers van die Afrikanerkultuurorganisasies het moeilik by die WNC aangepas. Daar was talle praktiese probleme, maar dit was veral haar gebrek aan politieke vernuf, en die vyandigheid van swart vroue wat die vergaderings van die WNC domineer het, wat haar betrokkenheid in die wiele gery het. Die gedagte het ook by feitlik al die Afrikanervroue ontstaan dat die WNC 'n politieke rookskerm was vir die ANC om sy magsbasis te versterk. Hierdie artikel ondersoek die moontlikheid of daar wel samewerking tussen Afrikanervroue en swartvroue in die WNC kon wees. Moontlike raakpunte, soos moederskap, patriargie, godsdiens, feminisme, susterskap, ens. word ondersoek. Die slotsom is dat daar nie werklike raakpunte tussen Afrikanervroue en swartvroue in die WNC was nie.

In 1939, the South African government made the decision to align itself with the Allied
powers in opposition to the Axis powers, the fascist regimes of Germany, Italy and Japan.
The town of George reflected the diversity of national viewpoints regarding this decision,
which were often shaped by party political ideologies and affiliations. The Purified
National Party embraced Afrikaner nationalism and objected to South African participation
in the war. Conversely, the United Party, a more liberal and inclusive group, supported
the government’s decision. In addition, a significant number of Afrikaners rallied behind
the Ossewabrandwag, an organisation that espoused anti-British and pro-German
sentiments.
Between December 1942 and August 1945, a group of 500 Italian prisoners of war (POWs)
were confined to a camp situated on the outskirts of George, South Africa. Despite being
afforded a certain level of freedom, the prisoners faced restrictions on their movements and
activities, including prohibitions on transportation, alcohol consumption and fraternising
with the local population without prior approval. Specific areas were also designated as
off- limits. The POWs repeatedly breached these regulations, leading to confrontations with
law enforcement. Furthermore, many clandestine relationships developed between the POWs
and local residents.
Contribution: This article aims to explore how the inhabitants of George responded to the
presence of the POWs by examining their attitudes and perceptions. The prevailing
ideologies of nationalism and liberalism, as well as issues of religion, racial dignity and
morality all played a role in shaping the belief systems and perceptions of the town’s
residents. While the memories of the Italian POWs held in George often characterised the
time as one of ‘good cheer’ and ‘mutual respect’, the reality of the situation was far more
complicated.

This essay briefly traces the trajectory of late-nineteenth-century Afrikaner involvement in cricket. It then examines in greater depth the circumstances which during the first half of the twentieth century militated against the game developing a mass appeal among Afrikaners. The ...