Karel Čapek was a Czech writer, playwright, critic and journalist. He has become best known for his science fiction, including his novel War with the Newts (1936) and play R.U.R., which introduced the word robot. He also wrote many politically charged works dealing with the social turmoil of his time. Influenced by American pragmatic liberalism, he campaigned in favor of free expression and strongly opposed the rise of both fascism and communism in Europe.
The Boer republics were independent, self-governing republics formed by Dutch-speaking inhabitants of the Cape Colony and their descendants. The founders – variously named Trekboers, Boers and Voortrekkers – settled mainly in the middle, northern, north-eastern and eastern parts of present-day South Africa. Two of the Boer republics achieved international recognition and complete independence: the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. The republics did not provide for the separation of church and state, initially allowing only the Dutch Reformed Church, and later also other Protestant churches in the Calvinist tradition. The republics came to an end after the Second Boer War of 1899–1902, which resulted in British annexation and later incorporation of their lands into the Union of South Africa.
Andries Hendrik Potgieter, known as Hendrik Potgieter was a Voortrekker leader and the last known Champion of the Potgieter family. He served as the first head of state of Potchefstroom from 1840 and 1845 and also as the first head of state of Zoutpansberg from 1845 to 1852.
Pieter Johannes "Piet" Potgieter was a South African Boer political figure. He was the acting head of state of Zoutpansberg from 1852 to 1854, and the first son of voortrekker Andries Potgieter.
The Volksraad of the South African Republic was the parliament of the former South African Republic (ZAR), it existed from 1840 to 1877, and from 1881 to 1902 in part of what is now South Africa. The body ceased to exist after the British Empire's victory in the Second Anglo-Boer War. The Volksraad sat in session in Ou Raadsaal in Church Square, Pretoria.
Everhardus Johannes Potgieter was a Dutch prose writer and poet, who was born at Zwolle in Overijssel.
The Battle of Italeni was a battle that took place at 28°27′37.76″S31°15′01.6″E in what is now KwaZulu Natal province, South Africa, between the Voortrekkers and the Zulus during the period of the Great Trek.
Chima Kingsley Ugwu is a Nigerian shot putter. He also occasionally competed in discus throw.
Jacques-Louis Potgieter is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with French side Perpignan. His regular position is fly-half.
Gerhardus Petrus "Gert" Potgieter was a South African opera tenor and actor who had a great influence on Afrikaans culture.
Dewald Potgieter is a professional South African rugby union rugby player. His first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland & England in late 2009. Potgieter plays loose forward for Worcester Warriors, having previously played for Super Rugby franchise the Bulls and Japanese Top League side Yamaha Jubilo. Potgieter has won 2 Super Rugby titles and a Currie Cup.
Ulrich Jacques Potgieter is a South African rugby union player who last played for Munakata Sanix Blues in the Japanese Top League.
Potgieter is a Germanic occupational surname, comparable with the English surname Potter.
Frederick "Frits" Potgieter is a retired South African athlete who competed mostly in the discus throw. He won the silver medal at the 1992 World Junior Championships, as well as several senior medals at regional level. He represented his country at the 2000 Summer Olympics, as well as two World Championships without reaching the final.
Lenize Potgieter is a South African professional netball player who currently plays for Manchester Thunder and the South African national team.
Ockert Potgieter was a South African missionary in Ukraine and a film director.
The Mariental Reformed Church is the oldest congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa (NGK) in Namibia and was founded in 1898 as the Gibeon Reformed Church.
Ewart Potgieter is a South African rugby union player for the Pumas in the Currie Cup. His regular position is flanker.
Marnus Potgieter is a South African rugby union player for the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship and in the Currie Cup. His regular position is centre or wing.
Willie Potgieter is a South African rugby union player for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup. His regular position is lock, flanker or number 8.
