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EventFriedrich Engels, German philosopher, dies in London
… German author, political theorist and philosopher, Friedrich Engels died in … ideology of Communism was to have a profound influence on political activists…
EventThree AWB members shot and killed during the invasion of Bophuthatswana
… were demanding that the Mangope government introduce political reforms and adjust to the changing political circumstances in South Africa. Under the…
Dawn
… against supposed terrorist bases with their resultant political and military impact. These were accompanied by … demands were made for the release of ANC…
New Age
… showcased the reality of apartheid focusing on the socio-political and economic conditions with some articles covering … and the protests by Indians; Banning…
Post-detention weapons
… 3, detention without trial, besides serving to withdraw political opponents from circulation, is very often a … measures include: banning and restriction…
Archive'Colonialism had never really ended': my life in the shadow of Cecil Rhodes by Simukai Chigudu
… prepare young white Rhodesians to carry on the country’s political and economic regime. For nearly a century it was … or Black Africans – all threatened…
Black ViewPoint - Black Development by Njabulo Ndebele
… Africa; a nation presupposes a voluntary and unified political co-operation of all the social groups within a … quest for industrial development and,…
88. Gandhi’s legacy
… help us and our country diminish, if not eliminate, the political problems we all face today. I believe that a … dimensions of injustice. When Gandhi entered…
Speech by President Mandela at the Funeral of Nokukhanya Luthuli, 22 December 1996, Groutville
… Luthuli for his efforts to unite our people, regardless of political affiliation or race, so too did those with a closer … has left us: Let there be peace!…
Document 54 - Letter from the International Secretariat of the International Communist League (B-L) to the Communist League of South Africa and the Workers Party of South Africa, 24 July 1935
… very soon be transformed into negative ones, if you let a POLITICAL debate over your differences turn into personal … co-operation impossible. The decisive…
ArchiveBiography of Mariama Bâ by Lauren Daugherty
… its first constitution, and three years later its only political party became the Senegalese Progressive Union. About a decade later, a three-party political…
Address at the National Council Of Provinces, 12 November 2002
… period in our history when resort to violence to attain political objectives resulted in the loss of thousands … for all our people to lead better lives, as…
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki at the European Parliament, Strasbourg: 17 November 2004
… send in their troops. Enough already." Arnold Beichman's response to David Harland's observation that 'Africa's weak … specifically dedicated to the…
ArchiveAll That Glitters - Before the mineral discoveries by Emilia Potenza
… Maps are important tools for the student of history. A political map of an area can tell a great deal about the … people have created in an area,…
Statement of alliance secretariat following meeting held 5th Feb, 6 February 2015
… The meeting further agreed to postponed this weekend political activities in Mpumalanga which included the ANC 103 … Slovo lecture. This decision was taken…
Africa South
… covered issues around the church and the state; the political situation in South-West Africa; Central Africa to … book reviews. Various events such as the…
Indian Opinion
… provided an important historical record of the social and political lives of the Indian community in South Africa and … in the civil rights struggle and…
EventSWAPO attacks SAP
… Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: …
EventMass funeral for the victims of Bisho massacre
… and for providing them with financial, security and political support that had failed to stop Oupa Gqozo , … against liberation movements, to thwart any…
EventTwelve ANC supporters are killed in eSikhawini
… in an IFP attack on houses and hostels in eSikhawini. The political rivalry between the African National Congress (ANC) … people were killed in this incident…
Event11 die when the South African Defence Force (SADF) opens fire on negotiators in Sebokeng
… underground organisations to functioning as open party political structures. This transformation was the focus of … repressive apartheid measures, and the…
EventANC stalwart and Rivonia Trialist, Govan Mbeki, is released from Robben Island Prison
… years in prison. His release followed a call for all political prisoners to be freed, as apartheid was dying. Upon … Hare. In 1954 Govan Mbeki joined the…
EventFormer NP leader Sam de Beer joins UDM
… in a single party. De Beer said he was looking for a new political home where he could remain active in political life. He acknowledged that he had…
EventDe Kock is convicted of six killings
… References: Kalley, J. A. et al (1999). Southern African Political History: A Chronology of Key Political Events from Independence to Mid-1997 , Greenwood: …
EventStart of the Muslim community’s Tana Baru Cemetery Uprising
… Cape. This was followed by the arrival of free Muslims and political exiles from Sumatra. By the mid 18th century, Islam … Baru cemetery uprising was one of…
EventM K Gandhi, pioneer of the SA Passive Resistance movement and leader who led India to Independence, is born
… a bill to deny them the right to vote. He became the political leader and pioneer of the Passive Resistance … (NIC). On his return to India, he became the…
EventCyril Ramaphosa is born
… Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's former political and trade union activist was born in Johannesburg. … ventured into the private sector. He then rejoined the…
ArticleThe South African general elections: 1999
… million registered voters, and it was contested by only 16 political parties: African National Congress (ANC), …
The National Anthem
… popular church hymn that was later adopted as an anthem at political meetings. It was sung as an act of defiance during …
ArticleBlack Consciousness Movement (BCM)
… team to go to South Africa to examine laws relating to political prisoners and detention. By 18 October, the Cabinet …