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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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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…
ArticleAnti-South African Indian Council (SAIC) Campaign
… South African Indian Council (SAIC) In 1961, Indians were officially recognised as a permanent part …
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…
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…
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…
Interview with Oliver Tambo by Mayibuye,1 September 1981
… the past 20 years - over the past 20 years because, by 1961 when the Angolans started their war against Portuguese …
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 …
PlaceEquatorial Guinea
… 12 October 1968, Equatorial Guinea gains independence from …
Passive Resistance, 1946 by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer - Special Focus: Wrangling between political groups - 1948
… a mass meeting of the Transvaal Indian Congress at which 12 000 members of the Congress were present. The South …
EventThe second Carnegie Report on poverty in South Africa is released
… 800 residents of a Black township were forced to share 12 open-pit toilets, which led to an outbreak of infectious …
EventHajara Ibrahim appears before a Nigerian Islamic court to launch an appeal against her conviction for adultery
… banking, family, sexuality and hygiene. Since 1999, 12 states across the mainly Muslim north of Nigeria have …
ArticleThe Drafting and Acceptance of the Constitution
… of 'rolling mass action'. The first stayaway was on 16 June. On 17 June people marching in Boipatong were shot …