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Current feature · archive · R-0153673

Who is Navi Pillay, the South African judge who won the Nobel prize? We asked her biographer

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Navanethem (Navi) Pillay Biography

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Navanethem (Navi) Pillay

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo TutuBiography

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Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu

The Women of MarikanaArticle

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The Women of Marikana

Bisho Massacre 1992Article

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Bisho Massacre 1992

Football in South Africa Article

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Football in South Africa

Songhai, African Empire, 15-16th CenturyArticle

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Songhai, African Empire, 15-16th Century

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The Motsuenyane Commission finds the African National Congress (ANC) guilty of abuse in its campsEvent

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The Motsuenyane Commission finds the African National Congress (ANC) guilty of abuse in its camps

Dr. Essop Goolam Pahad, former Minister in the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa is bornEvent

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Dr. Essop Goolam Pahad, former Minister in the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa is born

Soweto students begin protest against the compulsory use of AfrikaansEvent

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Soweto students begin protest against the compulsory use of Afrikaans

ANC co-founder and journalist Pixley Seme diesEvent

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ANC co-founder and journalist Pixley Seme dies

Nearly 200 People are killed in the Bulhoek massacre in the Eastern CapeEvent

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Nearly 200 People are killed in the Bulhoek massacre in the Eastern Cape

Joe Slovo is bornEvent

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Joe Slovo is born

South African police close the investigation into the death of Steve BikoEvent

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South African police close the investigation into the death of Steve Biko

Lord Alfred Milner, British Colonial Secretary, and architect of the Union of South Africa diesEvent

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Lord Alfred Milner, British Colonial Secretary, and architect of the Union of South Africa dies

Academic and ANC politician Z.K. Matthews diesEvent

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Academic and ANC politician Z.K. Matthews dies

South Africa’s first democratic electionsEvent

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South Africa’s first democratic elections

Abyssinian fortress of Dessie is captured by South African troops during World War IIEvent

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Abyssinian fortress of Dessie is captured by South African troops during World War II

O. R. Tambo leaves South Africa for exileEvent

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O. R. Tambo leaves South Africa for exile

SA musician Todd Matshikiza diesEvent

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SA musician Todd Matshikiza dies

The University of South Africa is officially opened, replacing the University of the Cape of Good Hope.Event

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The University of South Africa is officially opened, replacing the University of the Cape of Good Hope.

The Cape Agulhas lighthouse begins operatingEvent

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The Cape Agulhas lighthouse begins operating

Togo and South Africa establish diplomatic relations following a visit by Nelson Mandela Event

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Togo and South Africa establish diplomatic relations following a visit by Nelson Mandela

The Sebokeng Massacre of mourners leaves more than 30 dead and 40 more injuredEvent

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The Sebokeng Massacre of mourners leaves more than 30 dead and 40 more injured

ANC celebrates its 79th anniversary in DurbanEvent

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ANC celebrates its 79th anniversary in Durban

A wave of strikes hits Durban and spread countrywideEvent

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A wave of strikes hits Durban and spread countrywide

Anti apartheid activist Dr. Richard Turner is assassinated Event

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Anti apartheid activist Dr. Richard Turner is assassinated

King Mwanga of Uganda signs a contract with the British East Africa CompanyEvent

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King Mwanga of Uganda signs a contract with the British East Africa Company

Former Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat is bornEvent

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Former Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat is born

Libya becomes independentEvent

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Libya becomes independent

Four black newspapers are banned by the SA governmentEvent

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Four black newspapers are banned by the SA government