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1972 In South Africa
The following lists events that happened during 1972 in South Africa. Incumbents * State President: Jim Fouché.Archontology.org: A Guide for Study of Historical Offices: South Africa: Heads of State: 1961-1994 (Accessed on 14 April 2017) * : . * Chief Justice: |
State President Of South Africa
The State President of the Republic of South Africa ( af, Staatspresident) was the head of state of South Africa from 1961 to 1994. The office was established when the country became a republic on 31 May 1961, albeit, outside the Commonwealth of Nations, and Queen Elizabeth II ceased to be Queen of South Africa. The position of Governor-General of South Africa was accordingly abolished. From 1961 to 1984, the post was largely ceremonial. After constitutional reforms enacted in 1983 and taking effect in 1984, the State President became an executive post, and its holder was both head of state and head of government. The State President was appointed by both Houses of the Parliament of South Africa (Senate of South Africa and the House of Assembly of South Africa) in the form of an electoral college. The office was abolished in 1994, with the end of Apartheid and the transition to democratic majority rule. Since then, the head of state and head of government is known simply ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South African Police
The South African Police (SAP) was the national police force and law enforcement agency in South Africa from 1913 to 1994; it was the ''de facto'' police force in the territory of South West Africa (Namibia) from 1939 to 1981. After South Africa's transition to majority rule in 1994, the SAP was reorganised into the South African Police Service (SAPS). History The South African Police were the successors to the police forces of the Cape Colony, the Natal Colony, the Orange River Colony, and the Transvaal Colony in law enforcement in South Africa. Proclamation 18 formed the South African Police on 1 April 1913 with the amalgamation of the police forces of the four old colonies after the founding of the Union of South Africa in 1910. The first Commissioner of Police was Colonel Theo G Truter with 5,882 men under his command. The SAP originally policed cities and urban areas, while the South African Mounted Riflemen, a branch of the Union Defence Force, enforced the state's wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Ntombela
Alfred Ntombela (born 3 April 1972) is a South African actor, known for his role in South African candid genre films alongside Leon Schuster, his fast-paced Joker-like laugh and for his small stature as an adult. He became renowned for his roles in ''Sweet 'n Short'' and ''Mama Jack''. His native language is Zulu but he also speaks English and Afrikaans Afrikaans (, ) is a West Germanic language that evolved in the Dutch Cape Colony from the Dutch vernacular of Holland proper (i.e., the Hollandic dialect) used by Dutch, French, and German settlers and their enslaved people. Afrikaans gra .... He announced his retirement from acting in 2018 after 28 years in the industry. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ntombela, Alfred 1972 births Living people Zulu people South African male film actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willem Jackson
Willem Jackson (born 26 March 1972 in Bloemfontein, Free State) is a retired South African footballer who played as defender. A fullback capable of lining up on either flank, he played mostly for Bloemfontein Celtic and Orlando Pirates. Jackson also played for South Africa, earning 18 caps,Nikulski, Dirk & Tabeira, Martín"South Africa - International Matches 2001-2005" ''RSSSF'', 28 May 2006. Retrieved 24 February 2013. and was a part of the squad that travelled to France for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. During the tournament, he appeared in the first-round matches against France and Saudi Arabia, starting both matches at right back. Jackson made his international debut against France on 11 October 1997.Nikulski, Dirk & Tabeira, Martín"South Africa - International Matches 1996-2000" ''RSSSF'', 28 May 2006. Retrieved 24 February 2013. His final international appearance came on 29 April 2001, a 3–0 victory over Mozambique in the COSAFA Castle Cup The COSAFA Cup or COSAFA Sen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Cele
Baby Cele - Maloka (born 22 March 1972) is a South African actress born in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal. Career Cele gained recognition for her role as Kaltego Rathebe, a character she portrayed for eight years on the now defunct e.tv youth television soap opera ''Backstage''. She went on to play the role of Portia in the SABC 1 sitcom ''My Perfect Family''. In 2011, she portrayed the role of Beauty in the mini-series ''Shreds & Dreams'', based on the 2004 play by Clare Stopford. From 2012 to 2013, she portrayed the character of Slindile Dludlu in the Mzansi Magic telenovela ''Inkaba''. Cele also starred as Gasta Cele in the soap opera ''Zabalaza''. In 2016, she portrayed the character of Sibongile Nene on ''Isidingo''. She was also a cast member of the stage musical ''Sarafina!''. Cele also performed in the stage play ''Cards''. In 2018, she joined the cast of the telenovela ''Uzalo ''Uzalo'' is a South African soap opera produced by Stained Glass Productions, whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Springbok Nude Girls
The Springbok Nude Girls (a.k.a. the Nudies, or the Nude Girls) is a rock band from Cape Town, South Africa. An alternative rock band, the Nude Girls introduced punk rock, ska, acid jazz and heavy metal into their songs, introducing a new world of music to the youth of South Africa in the mid-to-late 1990s. They played their first big gig in September 1994 in Stellenbosch. Since then, the Nude girls have toured extensively. In 2000, the band received a South African Music Award for Best Rock Album (''Surpass The Powers''). The Nude Girls were voted the Best South Africa rock band in a poll conducted by South African radio station 5FM. Break up and reformation In 2001 the band announced an indefinite hiatus. However, in 2006, a blog entry on drummer Francious Kruger's site informally announced their reunion. Their reunion coincided with the return of trumpeter Adriaan Brand. Their first new album in four years, ''Peace Breaker'', was released in March 2007. The Nude Girls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arno Carstens
Arno Carstens (born 12 March 1972) is a South African musician and artist. Career Arno Carstens is a platinum selling, award-winning singer-songwriter based in Cape Town, South Africa. During his career as the lead singer of The Springbok Nude Girls, and subsequently as a bilingual solo artist; with recordings in both English and Afrikaans; Arno has released multiple albums, spawned a string of successful singles & received numerous awards including Best Rock Album, Best Alternative Album & Song of the Year. Arno has headlined every major South African music festival, performed at the Isle of Wight Festival, Glastonbury, V Festival, T in the Park and Hard Rock Calling. He has also toured with The Rolling Stones, U2, Bryan Ferry, Simple Minds, Ultravox, Paulo Nutini and The Police. Arno features as lead vocalist and co-writer on three tracks on the Mike + The Mechanics 2011 album ''The Road ''The Road'' is a 2006 post-apocalyptic novel by American writer Cormac McCarthy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Andrews (rugby Player)
Mark Gregory Andrews (born 21 February 1972 in Elliot, Eastern Cape (then Cape Province), South Africa) is a former rugby union player. Career He achieved his Junior Springbok colours in waterpolo while still at school. He switched to rugby union as his main sport and achieved honours while at school and was selected for the schools team to play at the 1990 Craven Week tournament. While at university he was selected for the SA Student team in 1993 and the SA Universities team in 1994. He played for 's winning Currie Cup team in 1995 and 1996. Andrews made his international test debut for South Africa on 11 June 1994 against England in Cape Town. He went on to play 77 test and 13 mid-week games for South Africa. Andrews formed a formidable lock combination with Kobus Wiese and later Krynauw Otto. During his test career he scored 12 tries for a tally of 60 test points. He was part of the 1995 Rugby World Cup The 1995 Rugby World Cup was the third Rugby World Cup. It was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sthandiwe Kgoroge
Sthandiwe Kgoroge (born Sithandiwe Msomi; 4 February 1972) is a South Africa actor who appeared in ''Generations'', series 5 and 7 of ''MTV Shuga'', the mini-series ''MTV Shuga Alone Together'', and the first series of ''Yizo Yizo''. Life Kgoroge lived in Edmonton, Canada, from age five to ten. She was educated at the University of Natal, where she graduated in drama. She has said that she struggled with her self image, but eventually realised that her dark complexion was exactly right. She appeared in the first series of ''Yizo Yizo'' as Zoe Cele in 1999. She was recognised as the best supporting actress in a drama series for this role, and she received an Avanti Award. She played twins in ''Generations'' from 1999 to 2005. She appeared in series 5 of ''MTV Shuga'' as Aunt Nomalenga and returned to the role for the mini-series ''MTV Shuga Alone Together'', which highlighted the problems of the COVID-19 pandemic, on 20 April 2020. During the series the characters talk to each o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hendrick Ramaala
Hendrik Ramaala (born 2 February 1972) is a South African long-distance runner. Biography Education Ramaala is a law graduate from the University of the Witwatersrand. He matriculated at St. Bede's secondary school in Ga Molepo area, Polokwane. For his primary education, he went to Subiaco primary in Ga Molepo. His inspiration, Karen from Mitchells Plain, has given him the success that he has today. Running career Ramaala holds the South African 10,000 m record of 27:29.94 which he set in Port Elizabeth on 22 February 1999. He won the 2004 New York City Marathon and 2004 Mumbai Marathon. He also has two silver medals from the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in 1998 and 1999. In 2006 he also won the men's Great North and South Runs He is a two-time national champion in the 5.000 metres. Other competition wins include the Belgrade Race Through History in 1997,Butcher, Pat (1999-10-13)Fita Bayissa wins Belgrade Race Through History IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-10-15. the M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caprivi Strip
The Caprivi Strip, also known simply as Caprivi, is a geographic salient protruding from the northeastern corner of Namibia. It is surrounded by Botswana to the south and Angola and Zambia to the north. Namibia, Botswana and Zambia meet at a single point at the eastern tip of the Strip, which also comes within of Zimbabwe thus nearly forming a quadripoint. Botswana and Zambia share a border at the crossing of Kazungula. The territory was acquired by then-German South West Africa in order to provide access to the Zambezi River and consequently a route to the east coast of the continent and German East Africa. The route was later found not to be navigable because about east of the Caprivi Strip is Victoria Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls. Within Namibia, the Strip is divided administratively between Kavango East and Zambezi regions. It is crossed by the Okavango River. The Cuando River forms part of its border with Botswana, and the Zambezi River forms a part of it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South African Bureau Of State Security
The Bureau for State Security ( af, Buro vir Staatsveiligheid; also known as the Bureau of State Security (BOSS)) was the main South African state intelligence agency from 1969 to 1980. A high-budget and secretive institution, it reported directly to the Prime Minister on its broad national security mandate. Under this mandate, it was at the centre of the Apartheid state's domestic intelligence and foreign intelligence activities, including counterinsurgency efforts both inside South Africa and in neighbouring countries. Like other appendages of the Apartheid security forces, it has been implicated in human rights violations, political repression, and extra-judicial killings. For most of its existence, BOSS was headed by General Hendrik van den Bergh, who, while special Security Adviser to Prime Minister John Vorster, was instrumental in its establishment. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission saw BOSS as an artefact of the growing politicisation of the South African intelligen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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