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BiographyLesley Lawson
… After the 1976 student revolt, upon her return to South Africa, she resolved to become actively engaged in the … the group. Although most of the members of…
South Africa: The Structure of Things Then by David Goldblatt, reviewed by Robyn Sassen (H-SAfrica), February 2000
… taken in their execution, they are fine art. South Africa : The Structure of Things Then is a biography of South … their local surrounds and hear the spoken…
EventIsmael Mahomed became first black judge appointed to the Supreme Court of South Africa
… black judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court of South Africa. At the time of his appointment the South African … came to be known as the Congress for a…
Some Observations on HIV and Mortality in South Africa: 2007, 2008 and 2013 by Thabo Mbeki, 14 March 2016
… Annually Statistics South Africa (Statssa) publishes a very comprehensive Report on … deaths and marriages. It is also necessary to recall that all deaths…
BiographyMargaret Roach Killie Campbell
… which cover a broad sweep of information about southern Africa, with particular emphasis on the KwaZulu Natal region. … in 1935 when she said, "It is our…
BiographyNokukhanya Luthuli
… a considerable contribution to her community and South Africa’s liberation struggle as a whole. Moreover, she … children to be born in a hospital. The other…
BiographyBenni Gwigwi Mrwebi
… protect the rights of musicians and their royalties. With all of his gigs and concerts, he was also working for the … due to his numerous appearances for the…
BiographyRaymond Francis (Ray) Budd
… 1933. Apart from the position of Treasurer, Budd served in all official positions in the Union.On 5 November 1938, Budd … but it was able to form the Trade…
BiographyLauretta Ngcobo
… as a teacher for 25 years. Soon after she left South Africa, Lauretta started writing, but it was not until 1981 … what had catapulted my life into exile and…
BiographyJeremy Patrick Cronin
… on behalf of these organisations. He pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced to seven years imprisonment, … and he was due for release in 1983. On…
BiographySefako Mapogo Makgatho
… he completed his primary education. In 1882 he left South Africa to study education and theology at Ealing in … as it infringes on the common rights of the…
Message by Oliver Tambo on South Africa`s year of the women, a call to the peoples of the world, 01 November 1983
… the broad democratic movement and the people of South Africa as a whole, will be observing 1984 as the Year of the … Africa. The liberation of the land of…
BiographySue Williamson
… England in 1941. Her family immigrated to South Africa in 1948. Williamson studied at the Art Students' … Thirty Years Next to His Heart (1990), Williamson…
BiographyAnton Ndoda Xaba
… was subsequently arrested and charged with arson after all the township schools were set on fire during the 1959 … area. However, the journey to Tanzania…
A message to the African people and their allies in the struggle for freedom in the Union of South Africa, June 1953
… allies in the fight for freedom in the Union of South Africa. My message takes the form of a special call to my … a cordial reception resulting in a fruitful…
Document 22 - Report of the first National Conference of Women held in the Trades Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa, 17 April 1954
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two … for women's rights and for full and equal citizenship for all. The women had…
EventWorld Food Program warns the UN that a record 38 million people are at risk of starvation in Africa
… were among the worst to be affected. The food situation in Africa is dire, but it is estimated that around 800 million … in the world experiencing challenges…
EventProf. James Smith, who identified the first coelacanth found in South Africa, is born
… planes to fetch the specimen and bring it back to South Africa. Since then, numerous examples of this ancient, … and wrote many books on fish, such as Sea…
ArchiveSociety for the Abolition of the Death Penalty in South Africa: did you know
… Circular on execution statistics in South Africa … Society for the Abolition of the Death Penalty in South Africa: did you know …
ArchiveGuarding the faith: reflections on the banning of black theology literature in South Africa
… on the banning of black theology literature in South Africa. … on the banning of black theology literature in South Africa …
ArchiveStatement of intent by the African National Congress: a proposed constitution for a liberated South Africa
… of the ANC proposing a new constitution for South Africa. … Congress: a proposed constitution for a liberated South Africa …
ArchiveJoin the Irish anti apartheid movement : help the struggle for freedom in South Africa
… movement : help the struggle for freedom in South Africa … movement : help the struggle for freedom in South Africa …
BiographyEli Weinberg
… attracted to Communism, and as a Jew, he was opposed to all forms of racism. Weinberg’s mother, his sister and other … 1929 he arrived in Cape Town…
ArchiveThrow well Throw Shell!: do we have to burn them out of South Africa
… well Throw Shell!: Do we have to burn them out of South Africa … well Throw Shell!: do we have to burn them out of South Africa …
ArchiveAfrican National Congress (South Africa) Office of the Treasurer-General Constitution, Powers and Function
… African National Congress (South Africa) Office of the Treasurer-General Constitution, Powers … African National Congress (South Africa) Office of the…
BiographyMaxwell Mduduzi Malinga
… Maxwell Mduduzi Malinga, was one of South Africa’s most gifted and beloved fighters in the 1970s and … March 2015. ↵ [ii] Supersport “Shades of Ali in South…
BiographyEnoch Mankayi Sontonga
… composed the first two stanzas of democratic South Africa’s anthem in 1897. Although initially intended for his … iAfrika," is a prayer for God's blessing on…
ArchiveDraft agreement between the Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk and the Nederduitse Gereformeerder Kerk in Africa
… Kerk and the Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk in Africa regarding the position of White ministers in the … Kerk and the Nederduitse Gereformeerder Kerk in…
BiographyWinston Monwabisi Ngozi
… development of jazz during the last three decades in South Africa. He distinguished himself as a seasoned composer in … and styles in Thus his music is not…
BiographyKing Mzilikazi
… was born ca. 1790 near Mkuze, Zululand (now part of South Africa). The son of Matshobana whom many had considered to be … called Nguni-speakers ‘maTebele', a…