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NDR Stories http://ndr.org.za National Digital Repository Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:33:28 +0200 http://2lmn.co.za/work/harvest?apples en-za Copyright (c) 2013 NDR FedeFokol: KARAMO http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/382 Yvonne Mokoena Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:13:00 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/382 karamo katlehong rappers movement ccp records sa hip hop sa rap fedefokol vernacular The uncrowned godfathers of Kasi Rap, we speak to Rocco about Katlehong Rappers Movement (KARAMO) .That pioneered rapping in verncular in the early 90's way before it became fashionable The uncrowned godfathers of Kasi Rap, we speak to Rocco about Katlehong Rappers Movement (KARAMO) .That pioneered rapping in verncular in the early 90's way before it became fashionable

]]> Fedefokol: 2Black2Strong http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/381 Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:32:49 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/381 kalashnikov king p 2black2strong katlehong rap south africa 2Black2strong may not be as popular as Prophets of the City, Black Noise or Ammunition but they were the contemporaries of these pioneers of SA rap. We speak to Kalashnikov aka Mfundisi Ntshebe whose mother named him Philane Mabanga. 2Black2strong may not be as popular as Prophets of the City, Black Noise or Ammunition but they were the contemporaries of these pioneers of SA rap. We speak to Kalashnikov aka Mfundisi Ntshebe whose mother named him Philane Mabanga.

]]> FedeFokol: Prophets of the City http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/380 Yvonne Mokoena Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:46:30 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/380 ready d prophets of the city hip hop south africa boom bap ishmael mo molemi cape town lance stehr ghetto ruff Over 25 years ago ,Prophets of the City (POC) was born in Cape Town, we take a look at their history and legacy of their music and its contribution to SA hip hop.We also feature a video interview with Ready D who takes us through his experience of POC Over 25 years ago ,Prophets of the City (POC) was born in Cape Town, we take a look at their history and legacy of their music and its contribution to SA hip hop.We also feature a video interview with Ready D who takes us through his experience of POC

]]> FedeFokol : 25 Years of SA hip hop http://ndr.org.za/art/stories/379 Thabang Phetla Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:25:01 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/art/stories/379 hip hop south africa cape town bophutatswana prophets of the city 2rinity aka driemaanskaap hhp Throughout the month of April NDR will be celebrating South African Hip Hop. Each week we will be publishing extracts of interviews from our TV documentary FedeFokol :25 years of South African hip hop, including interviews that did not make it onto the documentary. Throughout the month of April NDR will be celebrating South African Hip Hop. Each week we will be publishing extracts of interviews from our TV documentary FedeFokol :25 years of South African hip hop, including interviews that did not make it onto the documentary.

]]> laduma http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/372 Peter Buti Mopai Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:56:31 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/372 zama masondo south african football laduma supersport  South Africans love football. Nothing is synonymous with SA Football like the phrase “laduuuuuma”,we find out what it means and where it comes from. South Africans love football. Nothing is synonymous with SA Football like the phrase “laduuuuuma”,we find out what it means and where it comes from.

]]> South Africana - Homelands http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/370 Peter Buti Mopai Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:53:57 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/370 homelands apartheid south africa bophutatswana kwa ndebele kwazulu ciskei transkei gazankulu lebowa kgomo mangope ss skhosana The Homelands are at times remembered with either hate or affection ;but what where they? How did they come about? and what was their purpose? We speak to political analyst Prince mashele and fellow young South Africans about this topic The Homelands are at times remembered with either hate or affection ;but what where they? How did they come about? and what was their purpose? We speak to political analyst Prince mashele and fellow young South Africans about this topic

]]> Baabalaas http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/368 Ntando Marumo Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:50:12 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/368 baabalaas hangover beer If you've ever had one too many drinks ,you are bound to wake up with a big "baabalaas" the following day If you've ever had one too many drinks ,you are bound to wake up with a big "baabalaas" the following day

]]> South Africana: Chesa nyama http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/366 Ntando Marumo Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:48:26 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/366 chaf podzi kwa max chesa nyama braai meat We look at another popular South African cultural icon ; Chesa nyama. Why do people of the South love frequenting these establishments and what makes them South African We look at another popular South African cultural icon ; Chesa nyama. Why do people of the South love frequenting these establishments and what makes them South African

]]> South Africana : Fong Kong http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/363 Ntando Marumo Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:46:10 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/363 senyaka fong kong plastic south africa slang zing zong zimbabwe Fong kong is slang which means fake,plastic or not genuine.The term "fong kong" was popular in the late 90's and early 2000's with Mzansi youth and it is still used in some circles today. It's used ussually to refer to cheap immitations of either clothing,people or goods. Fong kong is slang which means fake,plastic or not genuine.The term "fong kong" was popular in the late 90's and early 2000's with Mzansi youth and it is still used in some circles today. It's used ussually to refer to cheap immitations of either clothing,people or goods.

]]> South African : Biltong http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/359 Ntando Marumo Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:41:39 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/359 biltong beef kudu south africa South Africans love their meat since beyond the time three ships landed in Cape Town ,meat has been consumed by locals. One of South Africans popular meat snacks is Biltong. For the uninitiated Biltong is dried meat that is spiced to give it flavour. It comes in different flavours, shapes and sizes. We find out more about its history, uses and why South Africans love it so much. South Africans love their meat since beyond the time three ships landed in Cape Town ,meat has been consumed by locals. One of South Africans popular meat snacks is Biltong. For the uninitiated Biltong is dried meat that is spiced to give it flavour. It comes in different flavours, shapes and sizes. We find out more about its history, uses and why South Africans love it so much.

]]> Atchaar http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/358 Ntando Marumo Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:41:06 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/358 atchaar achar traditional meals Atchaar is very popular in SA ,but why is that so and how is it made? We find out Atchaar is very popular in SA ,but why is that so and how is it made? We find out

]]> King Silamba's Day (The Comemoration) http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/344 Peter Buti Mopai Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:30:44 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/344 king silamba manala mbongo komjekejeke pretoria mzilikazi 30th march bronkhorstspruit kwananduna wallmansthal king amandebele history The commemoration of King Silmba takes places at Komjekejeke in Wallmanthal not east of Pretoria everty first week of March. This 30 year old event see amaNdebele celerating the life of King Silimba and his wise move of deciding not to engage the Boers in as he felt that war could have wiped amaNdebele from South African history. The commemoration of King Silmba takes places at Komjekejeke in Wallmanthal not east of Pretoria everty first week of March. This 30 year old event see amaNdebele celerating the life of King Silimba and his wise move of deciding not to engage the Boers in as he felt that war could have wiped amaNdebele from South African history.

]]> Bakgatla ba Kgafela & the Berlin Missionaries (Death and Rebirth) http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/337 Monnapule Molapo, Peter Buti Mopai Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:46:19 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/337 missionary henri gonin bakgatla ba kgafela kgosi kgamanyane slogan mekgwe culture pilanesburg rustenburg mphebatho cultural museum our own african culture will always stay alive  thanks to our great fore fathers. Although generally not well remembered today, the Swiss missionary Henri Gonin played an important role in the conversion of the Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela, a Tswana tribe living in the Pilanesberg area. Born in 1828, Gonin was recruited at the age of 29 in 1857 by the famous Rev Andrew Murray of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC). Gonin, who was still a first-year theology student in Geneva, Switzerland at the time, was specifically recruited to come and do missionary work among the indigenous population in South Africa our own african culture will always stay alive thanks to our great fore fathers.

Although generally not well remembered today, the Swiss missionary Henri Gonin played an important role in the conversion of the Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela, a Tswana tribe living in the Pilanesberg area. Born in 1828, Gonin was recruited at the age of 29 in 1857 by the famous Rev Andrew Murray of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC). Gonin, who was still a first-year theology student in Geneva, Switzerland at the time, was specifically recruited to come and do missionary work among the indigenous population in South Africa

]]> PRISON'S RIGHTS http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/251 Jayson Kobese, Senzo mkhize Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:02:43 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/251 violation of human rights prison rights black political prisoners slavery and slaughtered black males prisoner  The violation of the black South African Human rights during the apartheid years was quite sever in when it came to prisoners.Political prisoners, black and white prisoners treatment during the imprisonment varied quite dramatically. Since the Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the new SA what changes have taken place?We explore the history and current situation of prisoners in South Africa The violation of the black South African Human rights during the apartheid years was quite sever in when it came to prisoners.Political prisoners, black and white prisoners treatment during the imprisonment varied quite dramatically. Since the Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the new SA what changes have taken place?We explore the history and current situation of prisoners in South Africa

]]> Living with disabilities in the new South Africa? http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/250 Jayson Kobese Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:51:10 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/250 sbaphuti sselebogo jphakela smoagaesi mditira disabilities shame apartheid history There are still schools who are unable to accommodate disable children and teachers who are unable to train those learners.This goes against our own constitution that provides for all South African disable or not.We find out how much our country has done in recognising the rights of the disabled and physically challenged. There are still schools who are unable to accommodate disable children and teachers who are unable to train those learners.This goes against our own constitution that provides for all South African disable or not.We find out how much our country has done in recognising the rights of the disabled and physically challenged.

]]> BOPHUTHATSWANA DONKEY MASSACRE http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/249 Jayson Kobese Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:31:03 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/249 donkey morokweng kenosi lengane thupe ketshabang mangope 20 000 1983 bophutatswana History is littered with bizzare stories of dictators and leaders demanding absurd things from their citizens.During the hey days of the then Bophutatswana (homeland) the then President decided that donkeys should be wiped out from Bophutatswana due to the fact, in his understanding that they ate all the grass meant for cows and caused accident. Whilst most of the poor community relied on donkeys as a means of transport and a work too espicially within the rural areas. So donkeys was a means of economic development and the then government ordered the killing of thousand of donkeys. We talk to people who lost their donekys during those time and find out more about the expirience of that fatal day History is littered with bizzare stories of dictators and leaders demanding absurd things from their citizens.During the hey days of the then Bophutatswana (homeland) the then President decided that donkeys should be wiped out from Bophutatswana due to the fact, in his understanding that they ate all the grass meant for cows and caused accident.

Whilst most of the poor community relied on donkeys as a means of transport and a work too espicially within the rural areas. So donkeys was a means of economic development and the then government ordered the killing of thousand of donkeys. We talk to people who lost their donekys during those time and find out more about the expirience of that fatal day

]]> POLYGAMY http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/248 ERNEST SIMBINI Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:16:44 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/248 polygamy culture law president zuma isithembu We once again the tackle the issue of Polygammy in Zulu culture known as Isithembu; this time we discuss the reasons why its so popular and its benifts .We also look at the procedures that one needs to take in order to to qualify to have more than one wife in Zulu culture. We once again the tackle the issue of Polygammy in Zulu culture known as Isithembu; this time we discuss the reasons why its so popular and its benifts .We also look at the procedures that one needs to take in order to to qualify to have more than one wife in Zulu culture.

]]> language and culture http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/247 Aluwani Mudau Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:33:40 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/247 language and culture right the missionaries protection of the rights of minority culture linguistic l In the apartheid era languages were used to divide people, with certain languages seen to be more "important than others". Whereby certain languages were merely limited to regions,as soon as one stepped out of the region the language was made to be redundent as if its a foreign language in one's country.Yet the struggle for freedom which brought about human rights for all these rights have also ensured the protection of indegenous languages. We find out more about the issue of language Rights. In the apartheid era languages were used to divide people, with certain languages seen to be more "important than others". Whereby certain languages were merely limited to regions,as soon as one stepped out of the region the language was made to be redundent as if its a foreign language in one's country.Yet the struggle for freedom which brought about human rights for all these rights have also ensured the protection of indegenous languages. We find out more about the issue of language Rights.

]]> Sharpeville memorial Precint http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/244 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:08:07 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/244 sharpeville sharpeville memorial dr nelson mandela seeiso street 21 march 1960 sharpeville human rights precinct cradle of human rights south african constitution 10th december 1996 Located in the Township of Sharpeville the Sharpeville memorial Precint was built to honour the lives lost during the Sharpeville Massacre on 21 March 1960. This area is referred to by former president Nelson Mandela as the Cradle of Human Rights. This area is also of significance within South Africa as Nelson Mandela signed the South African Constitution in Sharpeville. Located in the Township of Sharpeville the Sharpeville memorial Precint was built to honour the lives lost during the Sharpeville Massacre on 21 March 1960. This area is referred to by former president Nelson Mandela as the Cradle of Human Rights. This area is also of significance within South Africa as Nelson Mandela signed the South African Constitution in Sharpeville.

]]> Population registration act of 1950 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/243 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:07:38 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/243 population registration act of 1950 dom pass passbooks urban areas consolidation act of 1945 natives act of 1952 Introduced in 1950 the Population Registration Act by the apartheid regime imposed restrictions on movement of Africans within South Africa. This act, which also consisted of laws pertaining to carrying a dom pass, was extremely oprreseive to black people.Vusi mavimbela tells us personal stories of his expereience with the dompass.As we celebrate Freedom Month lets take time to reflect on how life was before freedom Introduced in 1950 the Population Registration Act by the apartheid regime imposed restrictions on movement of Africans within South Africa. This act, which also consisted of laws pertaining to carrying a dom pass, was extremely oprreseive to black people.Vusi mavimbela tells us personal stories of his expereience with the dompass.As we celebrate Freedom Month lets take time to reflect on how life was before freedom

]]> Robert Sobukwe http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/242 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:07:06 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/242 robert mangaliso sobukwe graff-reinet anc pac fort hare university defiance campaign in 1952 27 febuary methodist school healdtown ancyl standerton university of witwatersrand 21march 1950 orlando police station pass book robben island Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe was born in a small town of Graff-Reinet in 1924. Robert Sobukwe was one of the members that led the break-away from the ANC to the newly formed PAC where he was elected at the President of the Party apoun the formation of this political party in 1959.This is his story as told by members of the party he once led. Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe was born in a small town of Graff-Reinet in 1924. Robert Sobukwe was one of the members that led the break-away from the ANC to the newly formed PAC where he was elected at the President of the Party apoun the formation of this political party in 1959.This is his story as told by members of the party he once led.

]]> Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/241 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:06:39 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/241 anton lembede 6 april 1959 jan van riebeeck soweto robert sobukwe potlako leballo ab ngcobo jd nyaose e mfaxa zb molete st ngedane h hlatswayo hs ngcobo status campaign kaffir anti- pass campaign 21st march 1960 sharpeville state of emergency The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) was formed in 1959. The Executive membership of the PAC consisted of members such as AB Ngcobo, JD Nyaose, E Mfaxa, ZB Molete, ST Ngedane, H Hlatswayo and HS Ngcobo. Robert Sobukwe was the first president of the party.We find out how were they formed. The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) was formed in 1959. The Executive membership of the PAC consisted of members such as AB Ngcobo, JD Nyaose, E Mfaxa, ZB Molete, ST Ngedane, H Hlatswayo and HS Ngcobo. Robert Sobukwe was the first president of the party.We find out how were they formed.

]]> Ndebele Clothing http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/240 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:06:16 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/240 ndebele clothing isitimba itzila lobola intjogolo ancestors Ndebele clothing is characterised by its colourful dress sense, and various textures. The dress code of the Ndebele married woman is significant in that all elements of the attire have a special importance. Ndebele clothing is characterised by its colourful dress sense, and various textures. The dress code of the Ndebele married woman is significant in that all elements of the attire have a special importance.

]]> Ripples of 1960 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/239 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:05:50 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/239 21 march 1960 sharpeville hendrik verwoerd robert mangaliso sobukwe pan africanist congress chief albert lutuli pass books wilson manetsi langa umkhonto we sizwe poqo The aftermath of the massacre in 1960 Sharpeville led to a change in tactics by the anti-apartheid movement, we chronicle these changes. The aftermath of the massacre in 1960 Sharpeville led to a change in tactics by the anti-apartheid movement, we chronicle these changes.

]]> Pedi Cultural experience http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/238 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:05:25 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/238 limpopo chief sekhukhune bujwa mabopane masonga balokwe cow dung The Pedi speaking people are from the province of Limpopo; this ethnic group are the children of chief Sekhukhune. The Pedi speaking people are from the province of Limpopo; this ethnic group are the children of chief Sekhukhune.

]]> Father Trevor Huddleston http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/234 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:03:27 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/234 trevor huddlestone england south africa south african liberation movement inkosi albert luthuli anc seaparankwe Some remember Father Huddlestone as the man who gave Bra Hugh Masekela his first trumpet. Some remember him as man of the cloth and a community activist.Some remember him as one of the men who were at the forefront of publicising the anti-apartheied struggle and it's conditions to the international world.It is fitting that in this month whereby we celebrate our freedom we do a profile on him courtesy of the people at the Trevor Huddlestone Memorial Centre. Some remember Father Huddlestone as the man who gave Bra Hugh Masekela his first trumpet. Some remember him as man of the cloth and a community activist.Some remember him as one of the men who were at the forefront of publicising the anti-apartheied struggle and it's conditions to the international world.It is fitting that in this month whereby we celebrate our freedom we do a profile on him courtesy of the people at the Trevor Huddlestone Memorial Centre.

]]> Thabo Mofutsaynana Memorial lecture http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/233 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:02:30 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/233 thabo mofutsanyana gennyanda sacp josie mpama Our recent history is filled with many unsung heros and heroin of the struggle.One such character is ntate Thabo Edwin Mofutsanyana,one of the first Africans to join the SACP , a ferverent campaigner for the independence of Lesotho and a man with a love for the education and his country. Our recent history is filled with many unsung heros and heroin of the struggle.One such character is ntate Thabo Edwin Mofutsanyana,one of the first Africans to join the SACP , a ferverent campaigner for the independence of Lesotho and a man with a love for the education and his country.

]]> Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/232 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:01:19 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/232 the trevor huddleston memorial centre sophiatown community development Many of the community outreach programs/projects that exist in the townships today have their roots in the apartheid years.They have been modified with the times to adopt to the new challenges of the new South Africa but also to carry the proud legacy and memories of what was done in those days gone by that can still be done today.One such project is the Trevor huddleston Memorial Centre, we find out more about it. Many of the community outreach programs/projects that exist in the townships today have their roots in the apartheid years.They have been modified with the times to adopt to the new challenges of the new South Africa but also to carry the proud legacy and memories of what was done in those days gone by that can still be done today.One such project is the Trevor huddleston Memorial Centre, we find out more about it.

]]> Mapungbwe collection http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/230 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:59:26 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/230 mapungubwe collection metal objects gold ivory bone tools animal bones trade glass beads dinosaurs fossil mapungwe hill k2 The Mapungubwe Collection, both on exhibition and in storage for collections. The collection consists of metal objects and fragments from gold, copper and iron, ivory, bone tools, animal bones, trade glass beads, marine and terrestrial shells, organic materials such as fragile fibres, seeds, charred sorghum and millet, clay figurines, a few dinosaurs fossil remains, Chinese celadon fragments, low-fired ceramics and of course thousands upon thousands of potsherds. The Mapungubwe Collection, both on exhibition and in storage for collections. The collection consists of metal objects and fragments from gold, copper and iron, ivory, bone tools, animal bones, trade glass beads, marine and terrestrial shells, organic materials such as fragile fibres, seeds, charred sorghum and millet, clay figurines, a few dinosaurs fossil remains, Chinese celadon fragments, low-fired ceramics and of course thousands upon thousands of potsherds.

]]> 1955 Sophiatown Forced removals http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/225 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:52:01 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/indigenous-knowledge/stories/225 immorality amendmentact no 21 of 1950 sophiatown district 6 eldorado park lenasia soweto In 1955 the government passed a law that made sure that people of different races were seperated and didnt reside together. This law then meant that multi racial socities like sophiatown were affected and could not exist. It's fitting in this month whereby we celebrate human rights that we take another look at Sophiatown and the dream realised in the new South Africa,whereby there's freedom of movement and association. In 1955 the government passed a law that made sure that people of different races were seperated and didnt reside together. This law then meant that multi racial socities like sophiatown were affected and could not exist. It's fitting in this month whereby we celebrate human rights that we take another look at Sophiatown and the dream realised in the new South Africa,whereby there's freedom of movement and association.

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