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South Africa, WWI and Black

1,772 Black servicemen who died in WWI were ignored in South Africa. At last they are being honored

More than 1,700 Black South African servicemen who died in non-combat roles on the Allied side during World War I and have no known grave have been recognized with a memorial more than a century later.

BBC on MSN · 20h

South Africa's WW1 servicemen finally honoured at new memorial

Hundreds of South African servicemen, mostly black, who died during World War One have been honoured with a new memorial in Cape Town after going unrecognised for more than a century. The 1,772 men worked in dangerous and gruelling non-combatant roles in East Africa but until now,

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Cape Town Memorial Honors 1,772 Black South African Servicemen Who Died in WWI

Cape Town honors 1,772 Black South African servicemen who died in World War I without known graves. A new memorial preserves their legacy.

Air Force Times on MSN · 12h

After 106 years, Black South African WWI troops honored with memorial

While South Africa has several memorials dedicated to white soldiers who died in the world wars, Black servicemen's contributions were ignored for decades.

Princess Anne takes on South African royal tour

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Princess Anne begins tour of South Africa without husband Sir Tim Laurence after injury

The Princess Royal has started her two-day trip to South Africa solo, as her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence drops out of the visit. Anne began her visit to Cape Town alone after Sir Tim suffered a suspected torn ligament while working on her Gatcombe estate, it is understood.

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Princess Anne's Husband Suddenly Cancels Royal Trip to South Africa After Suffering Injury

Anne's international trip will also involve the unveiling of the Cape Town Labour Corps Memorial, which will "commemorate more than 1,700 predominantly Black South Africans who died in World War I between 3 and 14 August 1914 and who have no known gravesite," per Hello! magazine.

People on MSN · 1d

Princess Anne Undertakes South Africa Royal Tour Solo After Husband Sir Timothy Laurence Cancels Following Injury

Princess Anne was forced to undertake a royal tour of South Africa solo after her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, was injured at their home, Gatcombe Park. His injury comes seven months after the Princess Royal was hospitalized with a concussion following her own injury on the estate.

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The Kraaifontein community is left in shock after a primary school principal was tragically shot dead outside the school, as ...

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What happened after the power cut at Cape Town Airport

Another power cut for Cape Town International Airport saw the cancellations of numerous flights and the stranding of ...

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Ready, set, couture: The Cape Town MET is almost here!

World Sports Betting Cape Town MET, hosted by Cape Racing, is fast approaching, igniting excitement and anticipation.

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South Africa, Egypt rank highest among Africa’s top 10 universities 2025

South Africa Egypt and Morocco are the leading countries in the African continent with the best-ranked universities in the ...

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Power interruptions cause flight delays at Cape Town International Airport

In the latest update, ACSA said the issue had been temporarily resolved and refuelling operations have resumed.

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Auto24: Revolutionizing South Africa’s Used Car Market Through Innovation

Auto24 uses a revolutionary, tech-driven approach that simplifies the buying and selling of used vehicles in South Africa.

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"Study Smart": St Stithians Star Achiever Bags 8 Distinctions While Having Fun, Heads to UCT

St Stithians Girls' College achiever Kerisha Dorasamy earned eight distinctions and passed with Honours Summa Cum Laude while ...

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Student housing crisis: Western Cape universities face challenges ahead of academic year

Universities in the Western Cape brace for an influx of students as the Private Student Housing Association calls for urgent ...

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