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Oct 18, 2011

Arnold Selby

Freedom fighter.

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Oct 18, 2011

Jabulani “Mzala” Nxumalo

Thinker, orator and writer

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Oct 18, 2011

Violet Sarah Matlou (née Phiri)

Nursing sister, woman activist, for her outstanding contribution to the struggle for liberation and for the ideals of a ...

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Oct 18, 2011

Matsobane Morris Matsemela

MK member, for his contribution to the struggle against apartheid and standing for the ideals of a free, just and democr...

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Oct 18, 2011

Florence Elizabeth Mnumzana

nurse, member of the African National Congress (ANC), participated in  the Defiance Campaign 1952 and the  Wom...

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Oct 18, 2011

Helene Marie Passtoors

Lecturer, journalist, author, for her contribution to the struggle for liberation, democracy and human rights, and for w...

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Oct 18, 2011

Letsau Nelson Diale

Community activist, MK member, Member of Parliament, for his excellent contribution to the struggle against apartheid an...

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Amandla Cultural Ensemble
Article
Oct 18, 2011

Amandla Cultural Ensemble

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A list of South African Shipwrecks
Article
Oct 18, 2011

A list of South African Shipwrecks

Antipolis (1977) The Antipolis, a Greek oil tanker, ran aground on the rocks near Victoria Road in Oudekraal in the ...

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Oct 18, 2011

Historical ships and shipwrecks along the South African coast

South Africa’s Maritime History The Suez Canal allows for ships from Europe to travel to the East with ease. Bef...

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Right to Organise Timeline 1500-1994
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Oct 17, 2011

Right to Organise Timeline 1500-1994

1500-1800 This period is marked by the advent and growth of the Atlantic Slave Trade affecting West Africa, Central an...

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Oct 17, 2011

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Trouble in Natal - 20 00 Women rioted in Cato Manor over living conditions and government beerhalls and passes for women...

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The Durban strikes and the resurgence of the trade union movement in 1973
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Oct 17, 2011

The Durban strikes and the resurgence of the trade union movement in 1973

When Black workers in Durban embarked on a wave of strikes in January 1973, the government and employers were shocked, a...

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Oct 17, 2011

Anna Zieminski

Photographer, Afrapix member  

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Oct 17, 2011

Eric Miller

Photographer

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