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Document 22 - Letter from Douglas Wolton to E. R. Roux, 8 May 1928
… by Allison Drew Document 22 - Letter from Douglas Wolton to E. R. Roux, 8 May 1928 THE COMMUNIST PARTY. … you recently. I haven't the dates handy, but was…
EventZambian president Kenneth Kaunda refuses to take part in UK
… Tongogara, grew suspicious of Kaunda and left Zambia to seek asylum in Mozambique in 1976. . Once safely ensconced … the eastern frontier for much of 1977…
EventMahatma Gandhi is arrested for refusing to carry Apartheid pass
… arrested for the first time in South Africa for refusing to carry an obligatory identity document card commonly known … on 11 September 1906, Gandhi adopted…
EventFirst Fietas Festival to celebrate the legacy of the community
… The ex-residents and those who remember aim to reclaim their heritage, to restore themselves and the vital legacy of a community, … resides in memories and…
EventParliament convenes to consider the resignation of President Thabo Mbeki
… of president would become effective. An objection to the resignation of Mbeki was raised by a Member of … called for a vote on his motion. The motion was…
Interview with Oliver Tambo to Radio Freedom, 01 April 1981
… [The following was a reply by Mr. Tambo to a question on Radio Freedom concerning the "noise Chief … It is a lot of noise but I do not know if it is damaging…
EventUN peace-keeping troops deployed to the Republic of Congo
… On 11 July, Katanga broke away from the Republic of Congo to form a separate state and by 14 August 1960, troops deployed by the United Nations arrived to…
Document 21 - Letter from S. P. Bunting to E. R. Roux, 27 October 1930
… by Allison Drew Document 21 - Letter from S. P. Bunting to E. R. Roux, 27 October 1930 … Worker's Unions who gave short addresses of greeting to the…
How the “Long walk to Freedom” began by E.S. Reddy
… the last article, Nehru wrote: “There is no easy walk-over to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow again and…
EventDr. Hendrik Verwoerd announces his plan to grant Transkei independence
… On 23 January 1962, Dr Hendrik Verwoerd announced his plan to grant independence to the Transkei , a homeland proposed for Xhosa people under … apartheid…
In a letter to the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid, singer Frank Sinatra promises not to visit South Africa until apart
… In a letter to the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid, singer Frank Sinatra promises not to visit South Africa until apart …
The South African Indian Council requests the Prime Minister to reverse the Cabinet’s decision not to return Pageview and Distr
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … South African Indian Council requests the Prime Minister to…
The United Nations Special Committee on the Policies of Apartheid decides to issue an appeal to member states and organisations
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … Special Committee on the Policies of Apartheid decides to issue an…
The International Cricket Council agrees to grant full membership to the United Cricket Board of South Africa, which will allow
… The International Cricket Council agrees to grant full membership to the United Cricket Board of South Africa, which will allow …
The British Conservative government’s intention to resume arms supplies to SA is announced in the House of Commons. Other Commo
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood … The British Conservative government’s intention to resume arms…
Despite Haile Selassie’s call for the League of Nations to protect Abyssinia, the League decides to drop sanctions against Ital
… Despite Haile Selassie’s call for the League of Nations to protect Abyssinia, the League decides to drop sanctions against Ital …
Countries across Africa, South America and Central Asia express disappointment at a US decision to cut off military aid to doze
… and Central Asia express disappointment at a US decision to cut off military aid to doze …
Police find Frans Maluka, Eric Sambo and Patrick Sigudla all allegedly linked to criminal activities around the area, burnt to
… Eric Sambo and Patrick Sigudla all allegedly linked to criminal activities around the area, burnt to …
Malawian ambassador to South Africa, Joe Kachingwe, is the first Black African statesman to be formally recognised by the Apart
… Malawian ambassador to South Africa, Joe Kachingwe, is the first Black African statesman to be formally recognised by the Apart …
UWC students convene a meeting to express solidarity with the students of Soweto and decide to embark on a boycott of classes.
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , Westport: Greenwood … UWC students convene a meeting to express solidarity with the…
Charles Bowyer Adderley, firm adversary to the proposal of the British Colonial ministry to establish a penal colony at the Cap
… Charles Bowyer Adderley, firm adversary to the proposal of the British Colonial ministry to establish a penal colony at the Cap …
Hundreds of KwaNdebele women flee their homes to seek legal assistance to stop the tribal authority from assaulting or arrestin
… Hundreds of KwaNdebele women flee their homes to seek legal assistance to stop the tribal authority from assaulting or arrestin …
Germany rejects Britain’s call to effectively double aid for some of the world’s poorest countries, an adviser to Chancellor Ge
… Germany rejects Britain’s call to effectively double aid for some of the world’s poorest countries, an adviser to Chancellor Ge …
Simon Hendrik Freykenius and Sebastiaan Cornelis Nederburgh arrive at the Cape to advise the dissatisfied burghers on how to be
… and Sebastiaan Cornelis Nederburgh arrive at the Cape to advise the dissatisfied burghers on how to be …
Anglo-Boer War 2: “In a letter to St John Broderick, Secretary of War, Lord Kitchener declares, ‘It was a mistake to regard t
… Anglo-Boer War 2: “In a letter to St John Broderick, Secretary of War, Lord Kitchener declares, ‘It was a mistake to regard t …
The Swaziland government welcomes South Africa’s offer to hand over parts of KaNgwane and KwaZulu to Swaziland, since, it claim
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood … The Swaziland government welcomes South Africa’s offer to hand over…
The UN Security Council passes a resolution threatening to punish Sudan if it fails to halt atrocities in Darfur within thirty
… BBC, (2004). 'Key Dates', Focus on Africa , October to December, v. 15 no. 4, p. 6 … The UN Security Council passes a resolution threatening to punish Sudan…
Anglo-Boer War 2: Emily Hobhouse again writes to Broderick asking for reasons for the War Department’s refusal to include her i
… Anglo-Boer War 2: Emily Hobhouse again writes to Broderick asking for reasons for the War Department’s refusal to include her i …
UN Security Council adopts resolution 282 (1970) calling on States to take a series of measures to strengthen the arms embargo
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood … Council adopts resolution 282 (1970) calling on States to take a…
The Commonwealth decides to change the venue of the next meeting of Commonwealth Finance Ministers from New Zealand to Bahamas
… The Commonwealth decides to change the venue of the next meeting of Commonwealth Finance Ministers from New Zealand to Bahamas …