Category Archives: History

Strong ties bind Eastern Cape to journey to freedom

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Yusuf Moses

IT IS no small feat that Enoch Sontonga – born in Uitenhage in 1872 – composed South Africa’s national anthem, Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika. And that the designer of South Africa’s iconic flag – said to be the world’s third-best known … Continue reading →

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Uitenhage celebrates Women’s Day Inspiration

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Yusuf Moses

This is the story of the first conference where I was the MC, the event organiser, the host and everything else. “Yes!!! I did it.” I, Yusuf Moses, pulled it off… I overcame my fear of speaking on a stage. … Continue reading →

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Uitenhage’s Concentration Camp history

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Ramon Thomas

BEING one of the oldest towns in the country, Uitenhage is steeped in a rich history. But few know it was home to a concentration camp during the Anglo-Boer War between 1899 and 1902. Chairman of the Concentration Camp Trust … Continue reading →

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