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EventNoby Ngombane is murdered
… Noby Ngombane, 38, head of the Free State government's policy monitoring and evaluation unit in the premier's office, was shot dead at his house in …
ArchiveAfrican middle class elite
… A research project conducted under the auspices of the Institute for Social and Economic Research, Rhodes …
Andries Jacobus Bester, Boer commandant, is born in Bloemfontein
… Andries Jacobus Bester, Boer commandant of the Bethlehem commando who fought in the Battle of Colesberg during the Anglo-Boer War 2, is born …
Looking After Freedom - ending 16 June
… artists and reflects on their influence internationally. The exhibition, which takes place from 23 May 2017 - 16 June 2017 at the Michaelis Galleries, aims…
EventSA is suspended from World Meteorological Organization
… The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which was created to facilitate international cooperation in the establishment of meteorological and related…
EventNelson Mandela announces his separation from his wife, Winnie Mandela.
… Mandela announced his intention to separate from his wife of 34 years, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Mandela and Madikizela-Mandela were married in 1958,…
ArchiveSlotavond van remember Soweto ..maand
… poster. Foreign language. Seems to be a concert in support of the struggle in South Africa. List of performers. Artwork of … of member of SAP. Concert on…
We are here because you were there ... without us there is no Britain
… Beige, red, black and white poster. History of imperialism and the start of the first world war. Various artwork of people fighting. Map …
ArchiveUnited Democratic Front demands unshackle Mbeki
… A booklet about the release of Govan Mbeki. On the 5th November at the age of 77 Mbeki walked free after 23 …
ArchiveKDCs minimum doubled
… Due to the campaigning of Sweet Food and Allied Workers Union members, the KwaZulu Development Corporation has nearly doubled the minimum wage of all its…
End conscription
… White, black and red poster. Photo of a conscript. Issued by the Progressive Society, PFP. National poster campaign of the Young Progressives. Photos of…
ArchivePreparing for an ANC Consultative Conference
… Comment by Jack Simons on some of the issues relating to an African National Congress Consultative Conference. Brief overview of the reason for the…
Black Consciousness
… Background to the Black Consciousness Movement and an overview of the development of the South African Students Organisation …
ArchiveBlack Consciousness
… Background to the Black Consciousness Movement and an overview of the development of the South African Students Organisation …
Piet Retief, seventy burghers and thirty mounted servants, arrive at Dingane's kraal
… servants arrive at Dingaan's kraal Ungungundlovu (Home of the Elephant) for the signing of the Retief-Dingane treaty, dated 4 February. …
ArchiveSPRO-CAS Occasional Publication Number 6: Towards social change
… Report of the Social Commission of The Study Project on Christianity in Apartheid Society … The Study Project on Christianity in Apartheid Society …
PlaceMagistrates Court, Main Road, Simonstown
… The building was erected in 1776 with Christoffel Brand as … first occupant. Admiral Lord Nelson is presumed to be one of his first visitors after his…
EventNIC calls for Passive Resistance against Ghetto Act
… on 13 June, which was designated "Resistance Day" to mark the beginning of Passive Resistance against the Ghetto Act or The Asiatic Land Tenure and Indian …
EventPrincess Margaret dies
… Princess Margaret, the younger sister of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 71 at King Edward VII Hospital. She…
PlaceCofimvaba, Eastern Cape
… The Village of Cofimvaba was probably established in about 1877 when the Magisterial seat for Tembuland , which had originally … and "mvaba", a goatskin bag…
ANC Negotiations Bulletin
… Negotiations Bulletin, No.4, November 1991. Covers period of negotiations. Explanation of why the preparatory meeting for the All-Party Congress was not held…
ArchiveANC Negotiations Bulletin
… Negotiations Bulletin no. 1, October 1991, covering period of negotiations. Explanation of what the Negotiations Bulletin is, introduction to the…
EventHenri Edouard Prosper Breuil (84), French archaeologist who did research with Dr Robert Broom in SA, dies in Paris
… Professor Henri Breuil came to South Africa as a part of a six year trip across Southern Africa with a mission to … he was still in his home country. He…
ArchiveProtest note to Mocambique
… A note from the Chief of the South African Defence Force (SADF) to Mozambique to … protest at planned aggressive actions against the Republic of South Africa…
ArchiveExcerpts from Nobel lecture by Luthuli in Oslo
… Extract from , December 12, 1961. This newsclipping carries the thrust of the Nobel Peace prize speech given by Albert Luthuli on his …
EventAdolph Hitler Opens VW Plant In Germany
… Hitler opens an assembly plant in Sakse, Germany, for the manufacture of Volkswagen motor vehicles. Today, Volkswagen is one of the leading motor vehicle…
EventNew Soweto Council is inaugurated
… The new Apartheid established Soweto township Council, under the Chairmanship of David Thebehali is given considerable powers. Its … on 14 June 2013]| South…
ArchiveThis worker is protesting for three days: against bannings and restrictions
… Cream background with artwork in black of an image of a persons head and shoulder and the number three on the forehead. Words at the bottom: This protest is…
ArchiveSolidarity Service
… White poster with black lettering. Photo of Nicolas Boiki Majesty Tlhapi. Missing since 1986 in detention. Standing for the Truth Campaign. Image of a dove…
EventUS President Bill Clinton arrives in Cape Town
… The first American president to visit SA with his wife, … President Bill Clinton, arrived with his wife Hillary at the Cape Town International Airport…