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EventArthur Robert Ashe Jr, prominent African American tennis player and vocal protester of apartheid, dies
… both the U.S. Amateur and the U.S Open championships. For 12 years, Ashe was ranked among the world's top ten tennis …
PlaceBoksburg, the Witwatersrand
The Town of Boksburg was founded in 1887 as the Administrative Centre of the East Rand. It is the second oldest Town on the Witwatersrand. Boksburg was an…
PlaceThe Bag Factory
… areas including Soweto. The Bag Factory consists of 16 studios, workshop spaces and a gallery in an urban context …
PlaceGuinea-Bissau
… coups have been recorded in Guinea-Bissau, with another 16 coups attempted, plotted, or alleged. Held in December …
EventTumi Molekane, the South African hip hop artist and poet is born
… Boitumelo “Tumi” Molekane was born in Tanzania on 16 August 1981. [1] At the time of his birth his parents were …
EventCassper Nyovest, the South African Hip Hop artist is born
… Nyovest” was born in Mafikeng, North West Province on 16 December 1990.[1] Cassper Nyovest is one of the most …
EventTumi Molekane, the South African hip hop artist and poet is born
… Boitumelo “Tumi” Molekane was born in Tanzania on 16 August 1981.[1] At the time of his birth his parents were …
EventAbram Fischer is struck off the roll of advocates
… Upon his return, he attended his trial which commenced on 16 November 1964. Fischer then went underground early in 1965 … Fischer reinstated on Roll , from…
EventPresident Paul Kruger (78), dies of heart failure in Clarens, Switzerland
… he was buried in the Pretoria Church Street cemetery on 16 December 1904. References: "This week in African History" …
ArticleThe Wragg Commission (1885-1887)
… to the commission, it was lawful for an Indian boy of 16 and an Indian girl of 13 to marry. The Durban cemetery was …
ArticleAftermath: Sharpeville Massacre 1960
… to the safety of the public and the vote stood at 128 to 16 in favour of the banning. Only the four Native …
Sue Williamson Book Launch
… I must tell you’. The exhibition is on view until 12 October 2025 Date: Saturday, 4 October 2025 …
International Boycott of Apartheid Sport by Mary Corrigall
… South African Government imposed banning orders, including 12-hour-a-day house arrest, on Mr. George Singh of the … African journalist wrote in the…
ArchiveSurvey shows ignorance about big moments in South Africa’s history – like the Sharpeville massacre (TheConversation.com)
… Sharpeville massacre is evident, with 60% of those aged 16-24 never having heard of this important event. There was … the past was “not very” or “not at all”…
Polokwane the Segregated city
… have been born in Pietersburg. The 1958 election held on 16 April saw Tom Naude retain his seat with a majoriy of 2804 … for the first time: 672 Blacks, 341…
PlaceAl-Azhar Mosque, Cape Town
… was appointed as the assistant imam of the masjied in 1995. Sheigh Keraan was a student of the late Sheigh Shakir. …
PlaceGreatmore Studios
… Dayile as program manager, until the end of 2016. It has 12 studios, an event/exhibition space, a digital arts … (Accessed 12 May, 2017).| …
EventProVerb, the South Africa hip hop artist, television and radio presenter is born
… ProVerb was born in Kimberley, [i] Northern Cape on 12 April 1981.[ii] He is a on-air radio presenter, radio …
EventThe Republic of South Africa is established
… his plea for a republic. This was also the first time in 12 years of government that the National Party (NP) was able …
EventThe South African Football Association (SAFA) is founded
… May 1959 the National Football League (NFL) was formed by 12 clubs from Johannesburg, and Pretoria. When FIFA suspended …
EventLord Charles Henry Somerset, governor of the Cape Colony, is born in Badminton, England
… Cape from 1814 to 1826, was born in Badminton England on 12 December 1767. Under his term as governor, Somerset played …
EventAnglo-Boer War 2: The British evacuate Rustenburg to occupy Commando Nek and Silkaatsnek
… Scouts at Modderfontein". Military History Journal - Vol. 12 No 1 [online] Available at: samilitaryhistory.org …
History of Muslims in South Africa: Introduction by Ebrahim Mahomed Mahida
… Islamic Studies University of Durban-Westvilieday, Monday, 12 Rabi alAwwal 1414/30 August 1993 …
EventBarend Strydom kills 8 People in Pretoria
… he encountered. He killed 8 people and seriously wounded 16 before he was confronted and stopped by Simon Mukondoleli, …
EventAlbert Luthuli is elected as an ANC President
… , with Albert Luthuli elected the president-general on 16 October 1952. Following his election, Luthuli's movements …
Biography of Barry Gilder by Sofia Pullen
… Defense Force was required for White men over the age of 16 starting in 1967. [iv] Gilder joined the SADF in 1968 for … we Sizwe,” The Nelson Mandela…
ArticleHistory Grade 11 - Topic 1 Essay Questions
… aid to socialist regimes in central and eastern Europe. [12] The success of Russian industrialisation and agricultural … [12] Morroe Berger. "How the Molotov…
The Dutch and the Khoisan
… of land and by entering into a burgher militia. The first 12 free burghers settled along the Liesbeeck River in 1657. …
Cape Town Book Sale 2017
… tell you that you have a right to be excited. From Friday, 16 to Sunday, 18 June 2017 the V&A Waterfront will become the …
EventSouth Africa is told by IAEA to open all nuclear plants to international inspection
… to building the bomb' This day in history Archive: '16 September 1991 - SA signs Safeguards Agreement with the …