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Event90-Days Act comences
The General Laws Amendment Act of 1964 (passed in 1963) or the 90-Day Act, commences on this day. It is dubbed the 90-Day Act as it provides for any person to…
BiographyDaniel Kunene
On 27 May 2016, surrounded by his beloved family, Kunene died peacefully at his home in Madison, America. He was 93 years old.[i] Daniel Kunene was born in…
Event90-Days Act commences
The General Laws Amendment Act of 1964 (passed in 1963) or the 90-Day Act, commences on this day. It is dubbed the 90-Day Act as it provides for any person to…
SAIRR 1989-90
EventANC celebrates 90th anniversary
On 6 January 2002, the African National Congress (ANC) celebrated its 90th Anniversary at a rally in Kings Park Stadium, Durban. ANC President Thabo Mbeki…
Brett Eloff
Brett Eloff is an independently employed professional photographer, residing and working principally in Johannesburg, South Africa. He began his career in…
BiographyViolet Sarah Matlou (née Phiri)
Violet Sarah Matlou (nee Phiri) was born on 4 April 1920 in Rustenburg. She started her schooling in Welgeval and completed it at Mmabeskraal under the…
BiographyJulia Nicol
Julia Nicol worked actively as an anti-apartheid activist in the late 1980s and early 90s, particularly concerned with the anti-discrimination rights for…
The first residential sites in Bloemfontein are sold for £900.
BiographyLauretta Ngcobo
Lauretta* (1) Ngcobo was born and brought up in a rural area of Kwazulu Natal called Ixopo. She is well known as a feminist writer during the early 50’s…
ArchiveMetal workers call for R90 a week
Metal workers at general meetings held on the Reef and in Durban over the past month have launched a call for a minimum wage of R90 a week.
EventSA Policeman Wins 90km Comrades Marathon
A member of the South African Police Services (SAPS) from Mafikeng in North West, Andrew Kelehe, won the 90km Comrades Marathon from Pietermaritzburg to Durban…
BiographyDonald James Woods
Donald James Woods was born in Elliotdale, Transkei on 15 December 1933. He was educated at Christian Brothers College in Kimberley. After completing his…
Black Sash Calendar 1988-90
White background with black lettering. Calendars for years 1988 and 1990. Issued by The Black Sash. Short history of cartoonists Tony Grogan, Jonathan Zapiro…
ArchiveFrank Talk Volume 3 1989/90
EventWalter Sisulu celebrates 90th birthday
Walter Sisulu celebrates his 90th birthday. One of the godfathers of the fight for equality in South Africa, he has fought long and hard against racism and…
ArchiveApdusa Views Issue Number 90 August 2008
A tribute to Dora Taylor
ArchiveWork in progress Issue 90 July 1993
EventNelson Mandela celebrates his 90th birthday.
Nelson Mandela's name resonates with the struggle for independence and social, economic, political and institutional rights of Black people. The commemoration…
EventThe first detainees are held under the apartheid regime’s 90-day Law
When the apartheid government introduced the General Law Amendment Act, the South African Security Police, or Special Branch, were given the authority to…
BiographyPenny Siopis
This biography was written by SAHO in collaboration with Artthrob Modus Operandi Penny Siopis is foremost a painter, although she frequently works with video…
ArchiveThe African Communist No 90, Second Quarter 1982
ArchiveMote than 90 people have died in detention!
White poster with black lettering and border.
Stephen Eyssen (90), SA baritone and composer, dies.
Stephen Eyssen (90), SA baritone and composer, dies.
Stephen Eyssen (90), SA baritone and composer, dies.
APDUSA Views - Issue No 90: Dora Taylor, August 2008
The first 90-day detainees are held in South Africa. Some sources say that the first detainees were held under the 90-day law o
US Marines evacuate 900 civilians from Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, wracked by looting and violence after a military
Address at 90th brthday celebration, by Nelson Mandela, 25 June 2008, London United Kingdom
Friends, thank you for joining us here this evening, and your support for our causes. It is a great privilege having been able to travel here in our 90th year…