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To what extent was apartheid in South Africa part of neo-colonialism in the post World War 2 world (1948-1960)? (under construction)
Statement of the Deputy President of the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, to the President and members of the French National Assembly
EventKaiser Matanzima of Transkei announces his intention to retire from the Presidency
President Kaiser Matanzima of Transkei announced his intention to retire from the Presidency in February 1982, to devote more time to traditional and family…
EventFrontline states call on RSA government to release Mandela and end Apartheid
The six frontline states of Angola , Botswana , Mozambique , Tanzania , Zambia and Zimbabwe called on the South African government to release Nelson Mandela …
ArchiveRemembering to think critically: Rick Turner 40 years on by Anthony Egan, 8 January 2018
Forty years ago, in the early hours of January 8th 1978, a 36-year old political philosopher was shot dead in his Durban home by ‘person or persons unknown’…
EventSeveral leading members of trade unions affiliated to the UDF are arrested
In an attempt to prevent further unrest, the apartheid government arrested several leading members of trade unions affiliated to the United Democratic Front …
EventMembers of the ANC and SACP are detained due to Operation Vula
On 25 July 1990 government security forces detained approximately forty members of the African National Congress (ANC) and South African Communist Party (SACP)…
EventSACC publishes a report condemning apartheid as a false faith hostile to Christian beliefs
A Commission of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) published a report condemning apartheid as a false faith hostile to Christian beliefs. This came a…
Letter from M. Morobe (SASM) to the Secretary of SASM, King Williams Town
Letter from M. Morobe (SASM) to the Secretary of SASM, King Williams Town to advise that a SASM National Seminar is to be held in Pietermaritzburg on the 11-15…
EventMogadishu seaport is handed over to the combined task force by UN
On 28 February 1995, Mogadishu seaport was handed over to the combined United Nations Organisation (UNO) and the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) task…
EventSandra Smith is the last woman to be executed in South Africa
On 2 June, 24 year old Coloured woman, Sandra Smith, was executed by hanging at Pretoria Central Prison. She was the last woman to be executed in South Africa…
EventThe SA government gives limited powers of internal self-government to Damaraland
Prior to 1870, the Damara people occupied most of central Namibia, but large numbers were displaced or killed in clashes. When the first Europeans visited…
EventSwaziland welcomes SA’s offer to hand over parts of KaNgwane and KwaZulu
The Swaziland government welcomed South Africa's offer to hand over parts of KaNgwane and KwaZulu to Swaziland, since, it claims the territory is historically…
BiographyFabian Defu Ribeiro
Fabian Defu Ribeiro was born on the 19th of June 1933 in Bantule, he was the third child of Joseph and Katherine Ribeiro (nee Mothibe). His father came from…
EventRobert Mugabe returns to Rhodesia after being in exile for five years
On 27 January 1980, the Rhodesian nationalist leader Robert Mugabe returned to Rhodesia after being in exile for five years. Mugabe had been trying to gather…
Piet Retief orders Erasmus Smit to ordain himself (Smit) as minister of the Voortrekkers
Piet Retief orders Erasmus Smit to ordain himself (Smit) as minister of the Voortrekkers, but meets with violent opposition because they consider him as…
EventUN troops arrive in Congo to help deal with the political crisis
United Nations (UN) troops arrived to help deal with the political crisis following MoÁ¯se-Kapenda Tshombé's declaration of independence for Katanga province…
Archive2015 - President Zuma, Response to the State of the Nation Address, 19 February 2015
Delivered by President Jacob Zuma on Thursday in response to the State of the Nation Address Debate 19 February 2015 Honourable Speaker,Honourable…
Letter to the OAU Secretary-General, Mr. William Eteki Mboumoua by O. R. Tambo, 1974
Your Excellency, The leadership of the African National Congress of South Africa takes this opportunity again to congratulate Your Excellency on your recent…
EventClayton Sithole, the last political activist to die in Apartheid police detention
Clayton Sithole was the last political activist to die in detention. He died in John Vorster Square police station just 12 days before the release of former…
ArchiveLetter from the ANC Department of Political Education to Comrade Steve Benjamin
Invitation to attend a meeting with Professor Johan Degenaar from Stellenbosch University to exchange ideas on the question of nation-building in South Africa.
ArchiveLetter from Zithulele N Cindi to the South West African Peoples Organisation (SWAPO)
A letter of invitation from Zithulele N Cindi, Black Peoples Convention, to the South West African Peoples Organisation (SWAPO) to attend the 2nd Annual…
ArchiveLetter from Terrence Tryon to the African Teachers Association of South Africa
The letter is an invitation to members of the South African Students Organisation to the 9th annual general students council meetingto be held on the 3rd and…
A collection of videos and audio files that relate to the Oliver Tambo
This is an archive of videos pertaining to Oliver Tambo: Oliver Tambo's house in Muswell Hill, London N10 (video) A tribute to Oliver Tambo by members of the…
ArchiveLetter from R F Botha, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Information, to Alexander M Haig
Letter from Pik Botha, Minster of Foreign Affairs, to US Secretary of State, Alexander Haig regarding the meeting of Contact Group Foreign Ministers held in…
Message by Albert Luthuli to the National Peace Convention, 4 October 1956, Johannesburg
[Extract] Peace is indissolubly interwoven with the question of freedom, for peace without freedom is a mockery Freedom cannot flower to its best except in a…
ArchiveLetter from Neville Curtis, President, NUSAS, to SRC Presidents and National Executive
General circular letter from the President of the National Union of Students, Neville Curtis, quoting from a letter from C.D.T. Sibisi informing him that the…
28. The Dealer’s Licences Act is an attempt to weed out smaller traders
From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai The Dealers' Licenses Act, passed by the Natal…
28. The Dealers’ Licenses Act is an attempt to weed out small traders
The Dealers' Licenses Act, passed by the Natal Legislature, empowered town councils and town boards to decide licence applications. In terms of the Law, their…
BiographyAmina Cachalia
Amina Cachalia (née Asvat) was born on 28 June 1930, Vereeniging, Transvaal (now Gauteng) to Ebrahim Ismail Asvat and Fatima Asvat. She was the ninth child in…