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Appeal to the British People to Oppose the Visit of P.W. Botha: Open Letter to Archbishop Trevor Huddleston, President of the Anti-Apartheid Movement by O. R. Tambo, 21 May 1984
… The African National Congress congratulates the Anti-Apartheid Movement and all the other organisations and other … and the British people; between those who…
ANC leader Nelson Mandela meets with his Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) counterpart Jafta “Jeff” Masemola, who has just been rel
… ANC leader Nelson Mandela meets with his Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) counterpart Jafta “Jeff” …
Anglo-Boer War 2: From his conning tower in the besieged Kimberley Colonel Kekewich sees a “living mass” of men approaching and
… Anglo-Boer War 2: From his conning tower in the besieged Kimberley Colonel Kekewich …
It is officially confirmed that one of nineteen Indians detained, Ahmed Timol, a Muslim teacher, has jumped to his death from t
… detained, Ahmed Timol, a Muslim teacher, has jumped to his death from t …
Supporters of Ivory Coast’s president-elect and his political rival fight bloody clashes in Abidjan over a demand for new presi
… Supporters of Ivory Coast’s president-elect and his political rival fight bloody clashes in Abidjan over a …
Johannes Jacobus Fagan, SA composer, commits suicide in London because of worsening health problems and the death of his young
… because of worsening health problems and the death of his young …
Chief Julius Matatu, former Transkei minister and prominent traditional leader, is shot and killed at his home in Mqanduli, Tra
… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 255. … and prominent traditional leader,…
A Venda schoolteacher, Mr Mkosi Mavhina, is found hanging from a tree 20km from his home. A post-mortem examination reveals tha
… Mr Mkosi Mavhina, is found hanging from a tree 20km from his home. A post-mortem examination reveals tha …
The expedition of August Friedrich Beutler reaches Tembuland, which he enters on his map as “Tamboegies Land”. From there they
… Friedrich Beutler reaches Tembuland, which he enters on his map as “Tamboegies Land”. From there they …
The Asiatic Land Tenure Board holds its first meeting. Senator Clarkson, Minister of the Interior, in his opening address, invi
… meeting. Senator Clarkson, Minister of the Interior, in his opening address, invi …
Krishensamy Pillay, attacked by White hooligans on 21 June, dies in hospital. His funeral is attended by 10 000 people.
… attacked by White hooligans on 21 June, dies in hospital. His funeral is attended by 10 000 people. …
IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi reveals at the funeral of his daughter, Princess Mandisi Sibukakonke, that she died from HIV/Ai
… IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi reveals at the funeral of his daughter, Princess Mandisi Sibukakonke, that she died …
South African golfer Gary Player wins his second PGA Championship with a two-stroke victory over Jim Jamieson and Tommy Aaron.
… South African golfer Gary Player wins his second PGA Championship with a two-stroke victory over …
Boy Chonco, working for Flora Mkhize, widow of Sipho Mkhize, is shot dead in Umbumbulu, Natal, while driving his car.
… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 253. … Mkhize, is shot dead in Umbumbulu,…
WW 2 Italy invades British Somaliland and occupies some towns in Sudan and Kenya. General Godwin-Austin and his small garrison
… some towns in Sudan and Kenya. General Godwin-Austin and his small garrison …
Allen Frances Gardiner, naval officer and missionary in inter alia Port Natal, is born in Berkshire, England. His last post w
… in inter alia Port Natal, is born in Berkshire, England. His last post w …
In his first state of the nation address, South African President Thabo Mbeki promises to tackle rampaging crime. The nation’s
… In his first state of the nation address, South African …
Khedive Ismael (Ismael Pasha) is deposed and replaced by his son Tewfik Pasha due to the considerable international pressure ov
… Khedive Ismael (Ismael Pasha) is deposed and replaced by his son Tewfik Pasha due to the considerable international …
The Scot arrives in Southampton, four days after Barney Barnato was drowned near Madeira. An immediate inquest into his dea
… was drowned near Madeira. An immediate inquest into his dea …
Sylvestre Gacumbitsi, a former mayor in Rwanda, is sentenced to thirty years in prison for his involvement in the 1994 genocide
… in Rwanda, is sentenced to thirty years in prison for his involvement in the 1994 genocide …
The Minister of Justice and Police, J.T. Kruger, announces his decision to appoint a one-man judicial commission in the person
… The Minister of Justice and Police, J.T. Kruger, announces his decision to appoint a one-man judicial commission in the …
Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi, Xhosa poet and prose writer, dies near King William’s Town. His first collection of poems, Imihobe
… poet and prose writer, dies near King William’s Town. His first collection of poems, Imihobe …
The Rev. Wilhelm A. Alheit is inducted in the DRC in Colesberg. He and his daughter drowned in 1910 at Kleinmond.
… A. Alheit is inducted in the DRC in Colesberg. He and his daughter drowned in 1910 at Kleinmond. …
US helicopters and gunships destroy four of Somali warlord Mohammed Farah Aidid’s arms depots, one week after his forces allege
… warlord Mohammed Farah Aidid’s arms depots, one week after his forces allege …
A regional peace summit is held in Durban on the initiative of church leaders. Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini urges his subjects
… of church leaders. Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini urges his subjects …
Anglo-Boer War 2: British General Lord Robert’s advance along the eastern line begins, starting from his outposts east of Preto
… advance along the eastern line begins, starting from his outposts east of Preto …
King Leopold retains control of his Congo Free State despite attempts by the Belgian government to annex the region. Internatio
… King Leopold retains control of his Congo Free State despite attempts by the Belgian …
Andrew Harold Makope disappears in Mamelodi after being taken into a light blue combi a short distance from his home by armed m
… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 260 … being taken into a light blue combi…
Cornelis Jacob Langenhoven, SA author and writer of the words of Die Stem, dies at his home ‘Arbeidsgenot’ in Oudtshoorn.
… SA author and writer of the words of Die Stem, dies at his home ‘Arbeidsgenot’ in Oudtshoorn. …
Guy Tachard, a French astronomer who set up an observatory in die Company Gardens in the Cape, makes his first observations.
… an observatory in die Company Gardens in the Cape, makes his first observations. …