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EventNovelist and historian Bessie Head is born
… Verwey, E.J. (ed)(1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1, Pretoria: HSRC. …
EventDick King returns home after securing help for Port Natal
… 396. Kruger, D.W. (ed)(1972). Dictionary of South African Biography, Cape Town: Human Sciences Research Council, v. 2, …
The Unsung Hero of South African Photography
… the place where he was born, namel South Africa. “While biography is never a trivial part of the analysis of any …
The Unsung Hero of South African Photography
… in the place where he was born, namel South Africa. “While biography is never a trivial part of the analysis of any …
EventCheryl Carolus is born
… Joyce, P. (1999). A Concise Dictionary of South African Biography, Cape Town: Francolin. Gastrow, S. (1987). Who's …
Early civilisations from around the world: Mesopotamia, China, Indus River Valley, the Mesoamerican empires
… in the silk trade route that made Mesopotamia a very rich land. The Romans ruled Mesopotamia until they were … Inner China. Beliefs The people of China have…
EventSibongile Khumalo was born on this day
… Available Online: http://www.gatewayofafrica.com/artists/biography/191.html (30 May 2017). ↵ [2] Sibongile Khumalo, …
EventProfessor John Fleming “Jack” Brok dies
… Verwey, E.J. (1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1, Pretoria: HSRC. JN The journal of nutrition …
EventDr. Silas Modiri Molema dies in Mafikeng
… Verwey, E.J. (ed)(1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1, Pretoria: HSRC Publishers . Molema, S. M. …
EventSekhukhune successfully resists the Boers
… Kruger, D.W. (ed)(1972). Dictionary of South African Biography, Cape Town: Human Sciences Research Council, v. 2, …
EventPieter-Dirk Uys, SA activist, satirist, playwright and novelist, is born in Cape Town
… woman in South Africa’, and about whom he has written a biography. Uys, either as himself or his flamboyant alter …
BiographyPatric Tariq Mellet
… IDENTITIES – EXPLORING ROOTS IN SOUTH AFRICA. Tariq’s full biography is covered by one of the chapter’s in his book, of … biography …
BiographyBenjamin Magson Kies
… Biography drafted by Crain Soudien … biography …
ArticleWomen in African Literature: Writing and Representation
… too short, but lived to the fullest and filled with many rich events that influenced her work as an advocate for … fit into the community in one of Europe’s…
Dr William Fehr (1892-1968), collector of art as history
… well as provide substance to his Collection as a pictorial biography of South Africa. No other private collection of … been marked both by deep political…
ArchiveLetter to Petros Sipho Mkhize from his father in Macambini, KwaZulu-Natal
… is that it documents the Macambini origin asserted in the biography. The full isiZulu text awaits translation. Undated; …
Links & Partnerships
… Frescura Official site - Collection of his work. Richard Turner Official site - This website is a joint project between South African History Online and…
Opening Address to the Conference on "Whites in A Changing South Africa", Convened by the Five Freedoms Forum and the ANC by O. R. Tambo, Lusaka, 1 July 1989
… example of nonracial unity based on the recognition of the rich tapestry of cultures that make up South Africa. We can … operate inside and outside South…
EventNathaniel Nakasa, South African journalist and writer, dies in exile
… award for courageous journalism has been named after him. Biography of Ndazana Nathaniel Nat Nakasa … Sonderling, N.E. (ed.) New Dictionary of South African…
EventJoost Van Der Westhuizen, Springbok rugby scrum-half and captain, is born
… man on the tape, but later admitted the truth in his auto biography Man in the mirror. His confession devastated his …
EventPAC leader Robert Sobukwe is released
… studying for a Law Degree. References: "Robert Sobukwe, biography" [online] Available at: sahistory.org.za [Accessed …
ArticleHistory Grade 11 - Topic 3 Glossary
… Britannica, April 26, 2021. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Adolf-Hitler. [10] Power, Jonathan. "Heinrich …
ArticleKingdoms of southern Africa: Great Zimbabwe
… from the East African gold trade. The area was very rich in gold and the inhabitants of the kingdom imported …
EventLabour Party Colonel Creswell’s move to support the war wins majority
… Roux E., 1993. “War on War” in S.P. Bunting: A Political Biography. South Africa: Mayibuye Books. Available at …
ArticleHistory of Photography in South Africa
… etc. who have contributed and continue to add to the rich South African photography tapestry. With time, SAHO will …
PlaceCeres, Western Cape Winelands
… producer of South Africa's deciduous fruit . The Town is rich in History with many Historical Buildings to tell its … 1780 in the Cape vernacular style. The…
EventBhekisani Manyoni, artist, is born in Greytown
… Award. References: Ifa Lethu,(2010) 'Bhekisani Manyoni: Biography' ,[online] Available at: www.ifalethu.org.za …
EventUDF members challenge the government to arrest them on charges of high treason
… Library of South Africa, Cape Town Campus) Anon, (n.d.), 'Biography of Allan Aubrey Boesak' from Answersl.com [online] …
ArchiveEmily Hobhouse - Beloved Traitor by Elsabe Brits(The Heritage Portal), 14 September 2016
… to draw on and reproduce this material in this new fresh biography of Emily Hobhouse. This book tells the story of … this is a journalist’s account and not…
ArticleThe South African general elections: 1999
… dominant issues included the ever widening gap between the rich and the poor, the high unemployment rate, rising crime …