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Transkeian honours system — The Transkeian honours system was instituted after Transkei was declared independent in 1976.A range of orders, decorations, and medals were instituted including the Military Rule Medal,1987Since 1994, when Transkei was reincorporated into the… … Wikipedia
Transkeian — adjective or noun see Transkei … New Collegiate Dictionary
Transkei — Transkeian, adj., n. /trans kay , kuy /, n. a self governing Bantu territory of South Africa on the Indian Ocean: granted independence in 1976 by South Africa, but not recognized by any other country as an independent state. 1,900,000; 16,910 sq … Universalium
Транскейские территории — (Transkeian Territories) территории в составе Капской провинции ЮАР. Площадь около 42 тыс. км2. Население 1,75 млн. чел. (1970), в основном банту. Административный центр г. Умтата. С 1963 имеет так называемое самоуправление (в форме… … Большая советская энциклопедия
Transkei — Transkeian, adj., n. /trans kay , kuy /, n. a self governing Bantu territory of South Africa on the Indian Ocean: granted independence in 1976 by South Africa, but not recognized by any other country as an independent state. 1,900,000; 16,910 sq … Useful english dictionary
Kaiser Matanzima — Apartheid in South Africa Events and projects Sharpeville massacre Soweto uprising Treason Trial · Rivonia Trial Church … Wikipedia
Transkei — geographical name former black enclave in the Republic of South Africa capital Umtata; granted independence 1976; abolished 1994 • Transkeian adjective or noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
Thembu — The Thembu are one of the handful of nations and population groups which speak Xhosa in South Africa. In Xhosa the name is abaThembu , aba being a common prefix for peoples. Prior to British conquest and incorporation of their territory, called… … Wikipedia
Kaffraria — was the descriptive name given to the southeast part of what is today the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Kaffraria, i.e. the land of the Kaffirs, is no longer an official designation ( kaffir is now a racial slur). It used to comprise the… … Wikipedia
Military Rule Medal,1987 — The Military Rule Medal,1987 was an award that was instituted by the military regime of General Bantu Holomisa, who had overthrown the government of Stella Sigcau, who was the Prime Minister of Transkei. The obverse of the medal depicts a rifle… … Wikipedia
