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Former President Nelson Mandela invites the Protea cricket team to his Houghton home to congratulate them on their excellent pe
… President Nelson Mandela invites the Protea cricket team to his Houghton home to congratulate them on their excellent pe …
In response to Pretoria’s failure to meet the 30 April deadline, 364 political prisoners throughout South Africa start an indef
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … In response to Pretoria’s failure to meet the 30 April deadline,…
PAC Central Committee announces in Dar es Salaam that its chairman, Potlako Leballo, is to retire due to health reasons.
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … in Dar es Salaam that its chairman, Potlako Leballo, is to retire…
General Smuts, on his way to the national delegation at Vereeniging to start peace negotiations, meets with General Lord Kitche
… General Smuts, on his way to the national delegation at Vereeniging to start peace negotiations, meets with General Lord Kitche …
Though the government refused to comply with the ANC ultimatum issued on 5 April, defence minister Magnus Malan offers to resig
… Though the government refused to comply with the ANC ultimatum issued on 5 April, defence minister Magnus Malan offers to resig …
Mandela starts his visit (8-13 April) to Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and UAE to promote trade and cultural links, accompanied
… Mandela starts his visit (8-13 April) to Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and UAE to promote trade and cultural links, accompanied …
The Irish government’s efforts to persuade the Irish Rugby Football Union to call off its tour of South Africa fail.
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … The Irish government’s efforts to persuade the Irish Rugby…
World War 1: North Africa: German L59 Zeppelin starts flight from Bulgaria to Khartoum carrying much needed supplies to General
… Africa: German L59 Zeppelin starts flight from Bulgaria to Khartoum carrying much needed supplies to General …
President George Bush orders about 28,000 US troops to Somalia to block warring Somali gangs from intercepting food shipments.
… President George Bush orders about 28,000 US troops to Somalia to block warring Somali gangs from intercepting food …
A second effort to allow American singer Paul Simon to testify in the Allan Boesak trial fails, because of a legal loophole.
… A second effort to allow American singer Paul Simon to testify in the Allan Boesak trial fails, because of a …
Up to 100 ANC members are reported to have been detained in Swaziland. The Swaziland Police Commissioner confirms the arrests a
… Up to 100 ANC members are reported to have been detained in Swaziland. The Swaziland Police …
The ANC confirms it has forwarded 300 applications from its members to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and expects to s
… it has forwarded 300 applications from its members to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and expects to s …
Sir Bartle Frere, new British High Commissioner, delivers an ultimatum to Cetewayo, Zulu chief, to disband his army, hand over
… new British High Commissioner, delivers an ultimatum to Cetewayo, Zulu chief, to disband his army, hand over …
In reply to the opposition’s motion Prime Minister P.W. Botha offers to resign if opposition politicians can show that either h
… In reply to the opposition’s motion Prime Minister P.W. Botha offers to resign if opposition politicians can show that either h …
Nationalists are stunned by the announcement of seven points according to which Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog is willing to cooperate wit
… are stunned by the announcement of seven points according to which Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog is willing to cooperate wit …
Angolan government troops break into Unita rebel-held highlands in an attempt to open a supply corridor to the embattled city o
… troops break into Unita rebel-held highlands in an attempt to open a supply corridor to the embattled city o …
South Africa sends troops to Bophuthatswana to reinstate Lucas Mangope who was ousted by local defence force members on charge
… South Africa sends troops to Bophuthatswana to reinstate Lucas Mangope who was ousted by local defence …
Prime Minister J.C. Smuts announces the intention of the government to introduce new legislation to replace the Pegging Act, du
… J.C. Smuts announces the intention of the government to introduce new legislation to replace the Pegging Act, du …
Henry Smith, an Umlaas Road farmer and popular master, accompanies his workers to Camperdown to pay their taxes. That evening,
… Road farmer and popular master, accompanies his workers to Camperdown to pay their taxes. That evening, …
Samuel Maharero orders all Ovaherero chiefs to take up arms against the Germans. He orders them to "refrain from touching
… Samuel Maharero orders all Ovaherero chiefs to take up arms against the Germans. He orders them to "refrain from touching …
Paramount chief in KwaNdebele, Chief David Mabhoko, is restricted to his kraal shortly before he was due to address thousands o
… chief in KwaNdebele, Chief David Mabhoko, is restricted to his kraal shortly before he was due to address thousands o …
The prime minister of Lesotho, Chief Jonathan, is reported to be prepared to co-operate with the South African government.
… The prime minister of Lesotho, Chief Jonathan, is reported to be prepared to co-operate with the South African government. …
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, on a visit to South Africa, asks President Nelson Mandela to intervene in the Lockerbie case.
… UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, on a visit to South Africa, asks President Nelson Mandela to intervene in the Lockerbie case. …
EventMore than 100 miners are crushed to death near Orkney
… with its gold mines being the deepest man-made excavations to date. However the cost of mining activities, in South Africa, with regard to human life and…
ArchiveTo the people of Natal: race riots and the nation
… and how the Unity Movement sees the solution to the national oppression; the destruction of human dignity; … the unity of all the Non-Europeans'. Suggestions…
ArchiveLetter addressed to Mr Moorcroft from the Glenmore Residents Committee
… Letter addressed to Mr Moocroft from the Glenmore Residents Committee requesting support regarding their opposition to the Government's proposed plan of…
The Rise of Women’s Trade Unionism in South Africa by Peter LaNasa
… any new practice or idea, there were many initial problems to work through. In this case, it was discrimination and a … led a group of women to participate…
EventDr. Federik Van Zyl Slabbert leads delegation to meet ANC
… of fifty-two mainly Afrikaans-speaking intellectuals, to meet with the then-banned African National Congress (ANC) … in South Africa (IDASA) and the ANC. In…
Document 44 - Letter from Leon Trotsky to T. W. Thibedi, 4 September 1932
… by Allison Drew Document 44 - Letter from Leon Trotsky to T. W. Thibedi, 4 September 1932 … Thank you for your communication which I am transmitting to…
EventPresident Nelson Mandela announces his intentions to promote national unity
… elected president, Nelson Mandela announced that in order to promote national unity he was willing to bring into government political parties that were not…