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EventSteve Biko, a pioneer of the Black Consciousness Movement, is born
… 700 miles to Pretoria, where he was thrown into a cell. On 12 September 1977, he died shackled naked on a filthy floor …
EventThami Mazwai, former journalist and anti-apartheid activist, is jailed for two years
… On 12 February 1982 journalist Thami Mazwai was jailed for two …
EventMedical Association agrees to investigate Biko’s death
… the official explanation of the cause of his death on 12 September 1977. The SAMDC conducted an investigation, …
EventAnti apartheid activist Dr. Richard Turner is assassinated
… the death of Steve Biko who died in police custody on 12 September 1977. …
EventNumber of banned persons in South Africa totals 936
… persons live a life where home is a jail". The Blade, 12 June 1966. p.2. [online] Available at: news.google.com …
BUT NOT FOR BREAD ALONE
… sky-rocketed and transport costs to travel the average 10-12 miles to work now became a matter of daily necessity. Only … 18s 2d.(excluding rent) If, for…
ArticleAfrica, Portugal
Portuguese trading stations in West Africa and the slave trade Portuguese expansion into Africa began with the desire of King John I to gain access to the…
Pretoria the Segregated city
… Laudium Established in 1960, Laudium, which is situated 12 km south-west of Church square, was set aside as the new … the State passed the Natives Urban…
ArticleNational Party (NP)
… that only 2% of whites favoured school integration, only 12% residential integration, and only one-fifth thought the … Namibia, by ceding the exclave of…
ArticleAnglo-Zulu Wars 1879-1896
… of the Anglo-Zulu war, while others claim that the 12 January 1879 (first attack) or the 22 January 1879 (first … 1877 (see map). The first attack of the war…
PlaceRooigrond
… in the North West Province of South Africa. Hamlet 16 km South-East of Mafikeng and 25 km South-West of …
PlaceNzhelele Nature Reserve
The superior administrative division is Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa. The estimate terrain elevation above seal level is 813 metres. It…
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, at the National Freedom Celebrations: Galeshewe Stadium, Kimberley, April 27, 2006
… for us to attain our liberty. Compatriots, In the past 12 years our country has experienced a stable democracy, … life. At the same time we are convinced…
ArchiveBarberton Prison by Sloane Fuller
… treated as though we had a dangerous infectious disease.” [12] In describing specific moments within the prison walls, … temperatures reaching nearly thirty…
PlaceVersfeld Pass
… who built the original pass in 3 months, with only 16 farm labourers. There are two Versfeld Passes in close … Soon after that John set out to make his Pass…
PlaceVredenhof Organic Farm, Somerset West
… Europe. They took control of the Cape settlement on 16 Sept 1795 after the British troops, supported by gunfire … at home. We are open Tuesday to Saturday…
ArticleThe Namibian struggle for independence – 1966 – 1990 – a historical background
… which no more than 800 were near the border. SWAPO faced 12,000 South Africans of the South West African Territorial …
ArticleThe South African general elections: 1994
… late Nelson Mandela won the vast majority of votes with 12 237 655 (62.9%), the National Party (NP) under the …
Islam
… The prophet Muhammad is believed to have been born on the 12 th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, which is the third month of the …
ArticleBiko’s imprisonment, death and the aftermath
… to Pretoria Central Prison, Transvaal (now Gauteng). On 12 September, he died in detention - the 20th person to have …
PlaceMarakele National Park, Waterberg Mountains
… and unspoiled wilderness. The park is home to as many as 16 Antelope species due to its variety of habitats. Some of … 1st May to 31st August Day Visitors…
PlaceSeychelles
… Dr. Patrick Herminie is the current President (2026/04/16). South African passport holders do not require a visa …
PlaceComoros
The Comoros Archipelago African Islands are situated in the Western Indian Ocean. It is 3572.4 km from the 'Mother City", Cape Town, South Africa!The Comoros…
Document 32 - League of African Rights, Petition, 1929
… to be held on December 15 next, to be followed on December 16 (Dingaan's Day) by simultaneous demonstrations all over …
EventThree British mercenaries are sentenced to death for their part in the Angolan civil war
… remaining captured mercenaries were sentenced to between 16 and 30 years in jail. Those sentenced to death were Andrew …
EventJack Penn, sculptor and one of the world’s best plastic surgeon is born
… [online], Available at plasticsurg.ukzn.ac.za, [Accessed: 16 August 2013]| Wallis, F. (2000) Nuusdagboek: feite en …
EventuMkhoto weSizwe (MK) launches its first acts of sabotage
… its first acts of sabotage. During the evening of 16 December 1961 five bombs were detonated in Port Elizabeth. …
Document 119 - Non-European United Front of South Africa, Minutes of Conference held in City Hall, Cape Town, 8 to 10 April 1939
… carried. The amendment of Mr. Kies was defeated by 35 to 12 votes. 3. (e) was referred back to the National Committee … and to obtain licences on an equal…
EventThe Azanian People's Organisation (AZAPO) is founded after the government banned a host of BCM organisations in October 1977.
… In the aftermath of the 16 June 1976 Uprising, in Soweto, Johannesburg, the apartheid …
PlaceMarikana, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
… Area, is where the 'Marikana Massacre' occurred on August 16 2012, the South African police shot and killed 34 striking … Africa. This is where the Massacre…