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EventTielman Roos dies after a long illness
… a long struggle against ill health. He was instrumental in the formation of the Pact Government in 1924 and in South Africa's withdrawal from the gold…
EventSouth African Lawyer and African National Congress (ANC) member, Albie Sachs is seriously wounded by a car bomb in Maputo
… Albie Sachs is seriously wounded by a car bomb in Maputo. The ANC and Mozambique Government blamed South Africa for the attack, which subsequently was…
EventRev Allan Hendrikse and 150 Supporters Swim at a Whites Only Beach in Port Elizabeth.
… Hendrikse, who is known for voicing his disagreement with the government publicly despite being part of P W Botha's … a "Whites-only" beach in Port Elizabeth…
EventRaymond Arthur Dart is born
… is born in Brisbane, Australia. Raymond Dart discovered the Taung Child skull fossil near Taung in North West, South Africa.In 1922, Dart became the head of…
ArchiveDiscussions in Brazzaville: 6-9 September 1988
… telex communication from A Jaquet reporting concern about the international media reports of a Cuban troop and … requirements as a key issue to peace in…
ArchiveCommunity Action and Development
… For effective programs that make the Black communities aware of the problems that bedevil it, SASO developed well planned educational programmes to train…
ArchiveBantu Investment Corporation Act, Act No 34 of 1959
… The Act was to constitute a Corporation the object of which is to promote and encourage industrial … and investment institution among Bantu persons in the…
Natives Land Act, Act No 27 of 1913
… The Act was to make further provision as to the purchase and leasing of land by Natives and other persons in several parts of the Union and for other…
ArchiveRussian roulette
… red letters, white background. Artwork of a hand pointing the barrel of a gun from behind barbed wire. Clouds and blue sky in the background. Peace sign and…
ArchiveMalopoets: David Kramer concert
… Notice of a music concert by David Kramer in support of the Leyland and Wilson-Rowntree workers. Logo of Rock Against Management (RAM) at the bottom right of…
ArchiveSpeak : women making history
… Black and white image of women marching. Story of the march by women on 9th August 1956. Taken from the book 'The parotts Egg' by A Blondel, S Lamb, A…
Nelson Mandela
… in centre. Nelson Mandela in gold lettering. Note to the people of Sweden in Mandela's handwriting . The path to people's victory is illuminated by your…
PlaceAmanxala, a Farmstead in Mpumalanga
… 6 km North of Sibayeni and 24 km South of Komatipoort. The name is Swanzi for the 'grey rhebuck'. Amanxala is a Farmstead and is located in Ehlanzeni…
PlaceAlbion a Railway Siding in Kwa-Zulu Natal
… Siding, which is a short track parrallel to and joining the main track. 17 km South-West of Carolina on the Route Breyten to Mechadodorp. This coal…
ArchiveCulture Course Drama Workshop May 1990
… A drama workshop held at the University of Natal students were registered for a Cultural Diploma. The academic present was Professor Ari Sitas. The large…
ArchiveLeon Trotsky
… Black, red and white poster. 50th anniversary of the death of Leon Trotsky. Artwork of Leon Trotsky, murdered … of people protesting against privatisation…
Working Life - Factories, Township and Popular Culture 1886 - 1940 by Luli Callinicos
… Introduction Chapter 1 - Change to Wage Labour Chapter 2 - The Early Years Chapter 3 - Where Working People Lived … Unions Chapter 7 - Locations for Labour…
EventCollins Chabane dies in a car crash
… The Minister of Public Services and Adiministration, Collins Chabane, died in a car crash. The fatal crash happened on the N1-26 between Mokopane and…
ArchiveNelson Mandela celebration.
… at bottom with white letters. Notice of a benefit from The Bay Area Anti Apartheid Network for the African National Congress of South Africa. On Sunday March…
ArchiveZero tolerance
… a straw mat. Government poster with words - Office on the status of women in the presidency. Words "A life free of violence - blow the whistle on violence…
EventSA signs diplomatic relations with Russia
… Kozyrev, to establish full diplomatic relations between the two countries. The move was criticised by the South African Communist Party (SACP). …
EventHester Elizabeth Cornelius is born
… Cornelius, national organiser and branch secretary of the Garment Workers' Union (GWU), was born in Lichtenburg, Transvaal. Hester played an important role…
ArchiveUnited Democratic Front National General Council, 1985
… This booklet was done after the National General Council of UDF held on the 6 - 7 April 1985. It contains United Democratic Front … National and Regional…
ArchiveDont hang Theresa
… next to a rope hanging and a map of Africa. Words on the bottom of the poster: Imprisonement shall only be for serious crimes against the people and shall…
PlaceBotanical Gardens, Bloemfontein
… The gardens were established in 1967 and they are of … scientific and environmental importance. They contain the only remaining examples of Karoo vegetation…
ArchiveSouth African Labour Bulletin Volume 16 Number 3 January 1992
… Labour Bulletin is a refereed journal which supports the democratic labour movement in South Africa. It is a forum for analysing, debating and recording the…
ArchiveStaffrider Vol.8 No.2 1989
… Contributors CONTENTS: Comment, A.W. Oliphant. STORIES: The Shadow of Socrates, Kaizer M. Nyatsumba; A Condition of Service, Michael Shackleton. ESSAY: 'Even…
EventHenri Edouard Prosper Breuil (84), French archaeologist who did research with Dr Robert Broom in SA, dies in Paris
… he was still in his home country. He travelled throughout the world to countries that boast Paleolithic art; studying … It is Southern Africa’s rich rock art…
EventDavid Kitson released
… profession, was sentenced in December 1964 for his part in the early sabotage campaigns; for furthering the aims of 'communism'; and, for being a member of…
ANC NWC Media Briefing, 21 June 2010
… Members of the media are invited to the African National Congress (ANC) National Working … Committee (NWC) media briefing, tomorrow, 22 June 2010. The…