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BiographyIrma Stern
… On her return to South Africa, equipped with influences from German expressionism she had her first exhibition but … on the artist: Many of Stern’s paintings…
BiographyBob Hepple
… Hepple attended Jeppe Boys High School in Johannesburg from 1945 to 1952 and then the University of Witwatersrand … He was admitted as an attorney in South…
BiographyRowley Israel Arenstein
… and for the Durban District branch. In 1947, he withdrew from active politics in order to concentrate on his legal … Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi . Buthelezi…
ArticleThe Crackdown on the Black Consciousness Movement in 1973
… (SASO) in 1969 after Black students broke away from the White-led student federation, the National Union of … Review was published in 1972, and these…
EventSACC publishes a report condemning apartheid as a false faith hostile to Christian beliefs
… church leaders like Fr Trevor Huddleston, Desmond Tutu, Beyers Naudé, Frank Chikane and others had spoken out … O’Malley P. ‘1968’ , from Nelson Mandela…
EventAlbert Luthuli delivers his Nobel Peace Prize Lecture
… been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize: Archbishop Desmond Tutu in 1984, and former presidents FW de Klerk and Nelson …
EventFirst Nobel prizes are awarded
… such as Chief Albert Luthuli, Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu, Nadine Gordimer, F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela had …
Maduna Abednego
… Maduna Abednego was released from Robben Island prison on 8 October 1973. His prison number was 1/5392. He was from Zwelithsa Township in King Williamstown. …
BiographyBarend Jacobus (Ben) Erasmus
… for 20 years. Members of the JMWU gained immensely from Erasmus's leadership. He won longer sick leave … of South African Council of Transport Workers (SACTW…
BiographyViolet Sarah Matlou (née Phiri)
… Her husband moved again to Algeria to work for the ANC from that country. Later, together with other women ANC … ways, opening her home to political…
BiographyElias Mathope Motsoaledi
… Leather Workers Union in 1949. As a result, he was fired from his job for his union work. Motsoaledi was one of … and Motsoaledi was among those affected. He…
Reverend Makhenkesi Arnold Stofile
… raised on a farm by his parents. Stofile matriculated from Newell High School in Port Elizabeth . After that he … a textile factory as a machine operator…
Mkhonza Abner
… Mkhonza Abner was released from Robben Island prison on the 18th of October 1981. His prison number was 114/7477. He was from Katlehong. …
Statement at the Freedom Rally Organised by the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement by O. R. Tambo, Dublin, 26 January 1979
… are involved in a struggle against the fascist regime of Vorster/Botha and Smith and their allies. It is quite … of apartheid. It is important, therefore, to…
Sithole Thembinkosi Abner
… Sithole Thembinkosi Abner was released from Robben Island prison on the 27th of February 1986. His prison number was 15/3271. He was from Durban. …
Durban Mayors and other city officials
… in chronological order, listing mayors of Durban, starting from 1854 to date . George Cato (1854 - 56) Edward Snell and … Williams (1972 - 74) AD Adams (1974…
BiographyPresident Seretse Khama
… his education, and in 1944 he graduated with a BA degree from Fort Hare University College. He then left to further … a new Commonwealth minister decided to…
BiographyRev. James Arthur Calata
… nominated for the Bishopric of the Transkei, but pressure from white clergy prevented his election. He played a … consultation and peaceful reconciliation…
BiographyHeidi Holland
… appear in Rhodesia on the front cover. She quickly moved from local magazine journalism to reporting for international … 1990, the day former President…
BiographyDr. Leander Starr Jameson
… After practising in London, his health broke down from overwork in 1878 and he migrated to South Africa and … territory, which became known as Southern…
BiographyHyacinth Joseph Bill Bhengu
… the University of Natal and bachelor of law degree in 1959 from the University of the Witwatersrand,he institute a law … Bhengu the Liberal Party and became…
BiographySam Kahn
… Born in 1911 in Cape Town, he earned an LL.B degree from the University of Cape Town in 1932. He was a lawyer, a … his legal career. A member of the Cape…
ArticleJune 16 Youth Uprising casualties
… abdomen Allie, Abduraghman Ravensmead 7.9.76 Shot in chest from front Appolis, Christopher Menenberg 16 10.9.76 Shot in … David 26.12.76 Leroke, Hermina …
BiographyDr Hersheela Narsee
… eight children. She attended the Gandhi Desai High School from 1967 to 1973. In 1974, she enrolled as a student with … level and obtained a BSc. Honours in…
BiographyFlorence Mkhize
… Organisation of Women (NOW) in an attempt to get support from women from other racial groups. In thanks for all her work, Mkhize received the Bravery Award…
BiographyEric Miller
… After graduating with a BA (Hons) in psychology from UNISA in 1981 he entered the corporate sector. … New Nation. He also spent three years working for…
ArchiveRemembering French Investments In Apartheid South Africa, 17 December 2013
… - even built the first South African nuclear plant! In 1976 France signed a contract for the construction of the … said in April 1968 the South African Prime…
ArticleArmed Struggle, the revival of armed activity 1970s-1980s
… with the outside.” Throughout 1975 up to the first half of 1976, many people left South Africa mainly under the auspices …
BiographyAllison Wessels George Champion
… employed as a Native constable in Johannesburg. He retired from service after acting as a plain-clothes constable in Dundee, Natal, in 1915. From 1917 to…
BiographyRichard Feetham
… town clerk and subsequently Town Clerk of Johannesburg from 1903 to 1905. He formed part of Lord Alfred Milner’s … in 1905 when he was admitted to the…