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PlaceBellville, a Suburb of Cape Town
… It lies east of Cape Town City, within the Cape Peninsula urban Area. … Mile Stone. Since it is situated 20 km from the city of Cape Town, Bellville was…
Establishment of the Food Committee
… In the 1940s, as a result of the Second World War , South Africa was undergoing a … and lower classes specifically. The 1940s saw the growth of community…
Establishment of the Food Committee
… In the 1940s, as a result of the Second World War , South Africa was undergoing a … and lower classes specifically. The 1940s saw the growth of community…
Bantu Authorities Act of 1951
… This was the first piece of legislation introduced to support the government’s policy of separate development. It made provision for the establishment of…
EventThe Battle of Blood River
… On 16 December 1838 the Battle of Blood River took place near the Ncome River in KwaZulu Natal. The Battle of Blood River was between the Voortrekkers under…
PlaceDan Pienaar, suburb of Bloemfontein
… upmarket suburb in Bloemfontein - regarded as one of the safest suburbs in the country! It is an excellent place to raise one’s family. It is one of the…
Toast Remarks of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, in honour of the Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable, Michaelle Jean, on the occasion of the State Banquet: Presidential Guesthouse, Tshwane, 5 December 2006
… Toast Remarks of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, in honour of the Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable, …
Toast Remarks of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, in honour of His Excellency, the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, on the occasion of the State Banquet, Tuynhuys, Cape Town, 5 September 2006
… Toast Remarks of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, in honour of His Excellency, the President of the Russian Federation, …
EventStart of blood classification controversy
… permanently on this date, but refused to sign the offer of employment when she learned that the SANBS racially … as "high risk" cases. This led to the…
ArchiveReport of Anti-conscription Committee
… Report of Anti-conscription Committee to the 62nd Annual Congress of the National Union of South African Students, University of Natal, … Report of Anti…
ArchiveThe people of Namibia: calendar
… Blue poster with white map of Africa, with Namibia in red. Front page of calendar. Includes photographs of Namibian citizens displayed on the months of the…
ArchiveGo well, son of man
… White poster with black lettering. Story of uzikayise Samuel Thusi (Stanley Khumalo). Also known as 'son of man' Copy of his letter to General Secretary of…
ArchiveMinutes of a meeting held on 25 June 1976, between Officials of the Department of Bantu Education, West Rand Bantu Affairs Administration Board and Representatives of the Urban Bantu Council
… Minutes of the meeting … Minutes of a meeting held on 25 June 1976, between Officials of the Department of Bantu Education, West Rand Bantu Affairs…
EventThe Battle of Ulundi begins
… The Battle of Ulundi was the decisive battle during the Anglo-Zulu War. It took place on the 4th July 1879 and marked the end of the Anglo-Zulu War, as well…
ArchiveBiography of Bavumile Herbert Vilakazi
… Biography of Bavumile Herbert Vilakazi. Bavumile Herbert Vilakazi was born on 12 June 1955 in Evaton, the fifth son of a family of five boys, his…
ArchiveCan Africa come of age?
… Africa and it's political situation as seen from the rest of the world. The economic developments and its influences on … the politics is described with…
Statement by Oliver Tambo at the meeting of the Special Committee against Apartheid, 12 January 1982
… United Nations Special Committee against Apartheid a debt of deep gratitude for inviting me to represent the African … which is being held to inaugurate the…
EventSiege of Kimberley is raised
… and Britain, Gen. French relieved Kimberley after a siege of 123 days. Despite numerous attacks by the Boer commandos … some 1 500 people, mostly Coloureds…
ArchiveMinutes of the PB Meeting
… Minutes of a meeting of the Political Bureau of the South African Communist Party. … Minutes of the PB Meeting …
PlaceRuth Prowse School of Art
… With the death of Ruth Prowse in 1967, her Mansion Property “the Retreat” … was a respected Artist and advocated for the preservation of Historical Buildings…
ArchiveThe passing of Uncle Ho
… Tribute to the life of Ho Chi Minh, President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam … Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (South Africa) … The passing of Uncle…
ArchiveThe Department of Labour calendar
… and yellow lettering. Multicoloured calendar. Photographs of Department of Labour meetings. List of school terms and public holidays. … The Department of…
ArchiveA code of conduct for activists
… aimed at helping activists develop their understanding of the ideas of 'discipline' and a code of political conduct. … A code of conduct for activists …
ArchiveMapantsula at King of Clubs
… White background with red artwork of dancers. Notice of bands playing at a club. Words: Mapantsula and guest … Khaki Monitor and Rapola, Dislexis and Paul…
ArchivePress cuttings-repression of youth
… Article on repression of youth regarding repression of students in 1984 as over 50 students were detained, an … Sowetan regarding fun run to launch the…
EventThe death of Andries Tatane
… death, eight Free State policemen were arrested on charges of assaulting and killing Tatane. The eight accused were … Solomon Moeketsi, Kanathasen Munsamay…
ArchiveThe trials of brother Jero
… Black and white poster. Notice of a play at Arena Theatre, UCT Orange Street Campus, 7 - 11th August. Notice of a play by Wole Soyinka. A CAP production…
ArchiveThe relevance of Black Theology
… Journal article discussing the relevance of the Black Theology in South Africa in relation to the question of colour, in relation to the heretical…
ArchiveThe chronicle of square one
… Notice of a play written and directed by Willem van der Walt. Venue … November and 1st December. Black and white poster. Artwork of a skull. Photograph of a…
EventList of detainees is released
… government, for the first time, released the official list of all detained under the Preventive Detention clause of the Internal Security Act (ISA) since its…