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An Appeal to the people of South West Africa by Nelson Mandela
… All-in African National Council, signed by Mandela (April 1961) At this time, the country of Namibia was administered …
The Democratic Party (DP)
… realized in South Africa's interim Constitution. In the 1961 election only Mrs Helen Suzman kept her seat in …
Introduction
… Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai In 1961 the South African Government gave official recognition …
On trial for treason
… guilty. But that case took a long time; it only ended in 1961 and then it was all for nothing because we were all …
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…
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 …
EventMalawi voters take part in the first multiparty election in three decades
… MCP officials, held a massive rally in January 1993. On 16 May 1994, the National Assembly adopted a provisional …
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…
Opening Address to the ANC National Consultative Conference by O. R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 14 December 1990
… Struggle Twenty-nine years ago, on the 16th December in 1961, the ANC and its allies announced the formation of our …
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA AT THE FUNERAL OF JOE SLOVO Johannesburg, 15 January 1995
… to see reality for what it was. He had, at the age of 16 joined the Communist Party of South Africa. To use his own … underground;and in the formation of…
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…
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…
PlacePrincess Vlei Conservation Area
… allowing natural systems such as wetlands to exist! After 12 years of being in the the placement of an official … is a Provincial Heritage Site. This…
EventSA's Fifa membership reinstated
… should end racial discrimination within twelve months. In 1961, South Africa was expelled from Fifa. The Black …
ArticleAnti-South African Indian Council (SAIC) Campaign
… South African Indian Council (SAIC) In 1961, Indians were officially recognised as a permanent part …
EventLegendary artist Johnny Clegg dies
… On 16 July 2019, Jonny Clegg died at the age 66 years at his … at www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-07-16-breaking-sa-music-icon-johnny-clegg…
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…
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 …
The appointment of Judges
… period was subsequently extended to a period of between 12 and 15 years, depending on the age of the judge when first …
ArticleGrade 4 - Learning about local history through pictures: Cape Town
… South Africa wins the tournament, defeating New Zealand 15-12. Following South Africa's victory, Nelson Mandela, 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 …
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 …
PlaceHumansdorp
… Port Elizabeth, off the N2 highway. Jeffreys Bay is just 16 km away, with St Francis Bay 20 km and Cape St Francis 2 … is 87 km West of Port Elizabeth , 3 km…
ArticleHistory Grade 11 - Topic 4 Essay Questions
… that WW II influenced the rise of African nationalism. [12] Firstly, through the Atlantic Charter, AB Xuma’s, African … ka Isaka Seme: African unity against…
PlacePretoria Correctional Service Museum
… should he build the prison in under an allocated time of 12 months, he would be pardoned. He built a shoddy structure …