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Union organisers allege assaults", The Guardian, 4 December 1947
… Union organisers allege assaults", The Guardian, 4 December 1947 …
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A tribute: Dr. Charlotte Manye Maxeke 7 April 1874 - 16 October 1939
… A tribute: Dr. Charlotte Manye Maxeke 7 April 1874 - 16 October 1939 …
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Letter from W. H. Andrews to Tom Mann," 26 December 1922
… Letter from W. H. Andrews to Tom Mann," 26 December 1922 …
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Letter from Max Gordon 6 to Fanny Klenerman 7, 21 December 1940
… Letter from Max Gordon 6 to Fanny Klenerman 7, 21 December 1940 …
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The 1992 referendum: Twenty years on - FW de Klerk 16 March 2012
… The 1992 referendum: Twenty years on - FW de Klerk 16 March 2012 …
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South Africa needs a national holiday on 16 November to acknowledge its indentured
… SOUTH AFRICA NEEDS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY ON 16 NOVEMBER TO ACKNOWLEDGE ITS INDENTURED LABOUR HERITAGE … co.za/opinionista/2023-09-27-sa-needs-a-national-holiday-on-16-november-to-acknowledge-its-indentured-labour-heritage/ 27 … recognition of the Arrival Day of Indentured Labourers (16 November) since the 1990s. There was greater momentum as …
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Desmond Tutu’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, December 1984, Oslo, Norway
… Desmond Tutu’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, December 1984, Oslo, Norway …
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Address by President Nelson Mandela on the anniversary of the SOWETO Uprising on 16 June 1976
… Mandela on the anniversary of the SOWETO Uprising on 16 June 1976 …
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Sunny Venkatruthnam, University Of Durban-Westville, Documentation Centre, Oral History Project, “Voices of Resistance”, 16 July 2002
… Centre, Oral History Project, “Voices of Resistance”, 16 July 2002. Available at … Centre, Oral History Project, “Voices of Resistance”, 16 July 2002 …
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National Executive Committee as elected by ANC, 20 December 2007, 52nd National Conference, Polokwane
… National Executive Committee as elected by ANC, 20 December 2007, 52nd National Conference, Polokwane …
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"Communist Party of South Africa Plenum Held from 5th to 8th April 1936", Umsebenzl, 16 May 1936
… Africa Plenum Held from 5th to 8th April 1936", Umsebenzl, 16 May 1936 …
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Indian South Africans timeline 2000s
… Indian South Africans Timeline: 2000 2008 16 November, Billy Nair is given a given a state funeral in … to the esteem he was held in as a fighter for liberation. 16 December, Nadarasen 'Kukri' Appavoo was honoured by the House …
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Political deaths in police custody 1984 - 1989
… (attributed to head injuries) during routine cell visit. 16 August Mokoena, Sonnyboy (24) Pilgrim's Rest Allegedly … who were later sentenced to death for his murder. 11 December Mapumolo, Matthews ANC Swaziland Accosted and shot … abducted to South Africa while wounded, then died. 13 December Mogotsi, Joseph Teacher Pretoria Assaulted after …
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Launch of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK)
… Umkhonto we Sizwe logo 16 December 1961 is seen as the date of formation because … Dingaans Day and later renamed the Day of the Vow, 16 December commemorated the Battle of Blood River where, in …
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The aftermath of the Battle of Blood River 1838
… May 1844, and elevated to the status of a Crown Colony in December 1845. The Day of the Vow For the greater part of the twentieth century 16 December had been observed as a public holiday, with …
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Nokukhanya (Bhengu) Luthuli’s Life Timeline
… of the ANC and stripped of his Chieftaincy 1961, December 10 Albert Luthuli awarded Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo 1967, July, 21 Albert Luthuli died 1996, December 16 Nokukhanya Luthuli died …
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The Battle - Andries Pretorius and his men advance
… prepare a retaliatory attack on the Zulu. On Sunday, 9th December, Pretorius and his followers made a vow to God that … crossed the Ncome (Buffalo) River, and on Saturday 15 December, they reached a tributary (Thukela). Their scouts … two gaps in the laager and in each, a canon was placed. 16 December 1838: The Battle At dusk on the 15th December the …
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Oliver Reginald Tambo Timeline 1917 - 2011
… and passes the JC examination with a first class 1938 December, Enters for the matriculation examinations which he … a nurse 1956 Tambo comes to live in Wattville, Benoni 6 December, Two days before the Bishop of Johannesburg was due … to U Thant, Secretary-General of the United Nations 13 - 16 September Delivers a joint statement We Shall Win with …
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References and links: Learning from Leaders
… (2013), ‘ Nelson Mandela: A life in pictures ’, from BBC, 16 December, [online], Available at … 2015] BBC, (2013), ‘ Nelson Mandela ’, from BBC, 16 December, [online], Available at …
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African National Congress Timeline 1970-1979
… of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction exploded on 16 June 1976 in Soweto and spread to others parts of the … the treatment of political detainees in South Africa. 16 December, Oliver Tambo issues a statement on the tenth … on the tenth anniversary of the arrests at Rivonia. 7 December , Robert Resha , political activist and member of …
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Nelson Mandela Timeline 1970-1979
… 1970 16 February, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and 21 others, who … The government claimed that he “committed suicide”. 16 December, Oliver Tambo issues a statement on the tenth … doors and dumped anti-government leaflets in the yard. 7 December , Robert Resha , political activist and member of …
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Grade 12 - Topic 2 - Independent Africa
… [Accessed 16 February 2015] The following is to be covered in this … list of Tanzanian leaders since gaining independence on 9 December 1961 Date Leader Party 09/12/1961–09/12/1962 Richard … Zanzibar gained its independence as a Sultanate on 10 December 1963, and was proclaimed the People's Republic of …
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Sixteen Days of Activism
… 16 Days of Activism is an international awareness-raising … Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day). The period …
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Battle of Blood River 1838
… In the early hours of the morning of 16 December 1838, a battle was fought between the …
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United Nations and Apartheid Timeline 1946-1994
… Sorabjee Rustomjee, H.A. Naidoo and Senator H. Basner. 7 December - 8 December, debate in the General Assembly of the United … adopted resolution 820 (IX) on apartheid by 35 votes to 16, with 9 abstentions. 1955 The South African Government …
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CODESA 1 Timeline
… announce the rescheduling of the negotiations to 20 and 21 December 1991. 29 and 30 November 1991: A preparatory meeting … and violating the spirit of the Patriotic Front. Early December 1991: The IFP releases its first draft constitutional proposals. 16 December 1991: Ten minutes before the end of a steering …
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List of SADF raids into Neigbouring Countries
… January Matola, Mozambique; 12 killed, 3 abducted 1982 9 December Maseru, Lesotho; 42 deaths 1983 23 May Air attack on … style 1985 14June Gaborone, Botswana; 12 deaths 20 December Maseru, Lesotho; 9 deaths (followed by coup against … 1 July Lusaka, Zambia; ANC headquarters bombed 16 November Gaborone, Botswana; car bomb kills 4 exiles …
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Cosatu timeline
… the government continuing. 25 November: COSATU started its 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. The idea … and join in the struggle against gender-based violence. 5 December: COSATU celebrates its 25th anniversary as a trade … and the Reconstruction and Development Program (RDP). 13 December: COSATU and various civil society organisations …
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi) - Timeline: 1890-1899
… regards as one who influence him most profoundly. November 16, Applied for enrolment in the Bombay High Court. Practices … the official arrogant and was pushed out of the room. December, Appointed companion tutor of the minor Rana … against allegations that it is a secret organisation. December 16, Publishes booklet, "The Indian Franchise, An …
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Oliver Tambo Speeches 1971-1979
… Africa on the 10th Anniversary of Umkhonto we Sizwe . 16 December 1971 1972 " Speech by Oliver Tambo on the … by Oliver Tambo to the First Congress of MPLA, Luanda, 12 December 1977 1979 " "The Spirit of Bandung" : Address by …
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