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Nelson Mandela’s leadership: The early years (Part 1) by Raymond Suttner, 4 June 2018
… the vast literature on Nelson Mandela, the qualities that his leadership comprised has been surprisingly neglected. If … writing attempts to unpack the…
ArchiveSouth Africa’s ‘Mother of the Nation’ who was never First Lady by Mashupye Herbert Maserumule (TheConversation.com), 3 April 2018
… her revered husband Nelson Mandela. She was never simply his wife. Instead she carved out her own political identity … in her biography is certainly her…
ArticleWalter Sisulu Timeline 1912-2003
… same year, the ANC was formed. 1920 Walter returns from his aunt Agnes’ home at Cofimvaba, Transkei, about 30 miles from his mother’s home at Qutubeni. For a…
Damon – The Malabar Slave (Historic Alleys)
… or the Cape, reference Adoor KK Ramachandran Nair in his book Slavery in Kerala, p 16. The VOC sent custom built … was severe for escaping, typically…
The Detention Weapon
… which effectively extends the victim's detention to within his or her own home; and finally it can, if need be, set the … under Section 2, with a time limit…
EventRobert Sobukwe is sentenced to three years' imprisonment
… was arrested and sentenced, but refused to appeal against his sentence, as he had refused the aid of an attorney, on … either a court of law or a court of…
South African Tragedy: Jail Part Lovers by Joseph Lelyveld (New York Times), 5 January 1983
… had been tortured, exonerated the security police for his suicide in their headquarters here last Feb. 5. Dr. … do it with these bars.'' On the day before Dr…
ArticleImperialism and socialism in the context of Africa
… powers. The Prime Minister of France, Jules Ferry in his justification of this policy told his parliament that: "I repeat that the superior races … example,…
Increasing repression and the turn to the armed struggle
… as police fired on unarmed protesters resulting in the death of 69 people and injury of 180. Subsequent to protest … Square in Cape Town. Phillip Kgosana…
EventPolitical activist Mziwonke 'Pro' Jack is assassinated.
… activist, Mziwonke 'Pro' Jack was gunned down next to his home in Cape Town. Jack was a taxi conflict mediator in … when he was murdered. The escalating…
Why General Smuts won on 4 September 1939
… In the next five years he not only held on to the core of his House of Assembly support but also increased it. By 1939 his wing of the United Party comprised…
Chapter VI - A strange kind of goal bird
… salute aroused right-wing anger. There were a couple of death threats the following morning. "We're coming tonight to … later that one of my friends had sat…
Eulogy by President Jacob Zuma, at the Funeral Service of Advocate Mvuseni Edward Ngubane, at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, 18 May 2012
… society at large. He still had many years ahead of him in his family and professional life. His untimely demise was certainly a great tragedy. The loss … of…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1990s
… 6: Commenced: 4 March 1988 Commission of Inquiry into the Death of Clayton Sizwe Sithole Mandate: To investigate the … a rally in Durban addressed by Nelson…
Nelson Mandela Correspondence regarding the families move to Brandfort
… Biggs is a well-known orthopaedic surgeon in that city and his wife and Mrs. Corigall all familiar names in that … give me some information about your…
ArticleHistory Grade 10 - Topic 3 Source-based Questions
… The idea of natural rights was promoted by John Locke. In his writing, Two Treatises of Government, he explored … and to be free from oppressive and unfair…
ArticleDecember 16, the reflection of a changing South African heritage
… gunshot meant for the leaders of the CPSA resulted in the death of one person. Subsequent to the meeting, a general … for MK cadres. The first casualty of MK…
BiographyMiriam Makeba
… renew her passport. King Kong was about a boxer who kills his sweetheart and later dies in prison. The musical, …
Awards of Recognition to Honourable Early Associates of Gandhiji and Phoenix Settlement 1904-1914
… Desai came to South Africa in 1906 at the age of 22. His goal was to start a successful enterprise but he met Gandhiji within three days of landing, and his…
Action Kommandant film review by Kabelo Kemp (www.kathradafoundation.org)
… a picture of a young man, loved and idolised by many of his peers and those who were habitants of Bonteheuwel and … light on the heroics of South African…
Statement by Oliver Tambo at the launch of the "Nelson Mandela: Freedom at 70" Campaign, 11 June 1988, Wembley Stadium, London
… of a great human being who, for millions of people in his own country and across the globe, has served as an … and six days, precisely because he would not…
Statement at the Launch of the "Nelson Mandela: Freedom at 70" Campaign by O. R. Tambo, Wembley Stadium, London, 11 June 1988
… of a great human being who, for millions of people in his own country and across the globe, has served as an … and six days, precisely because he would not…
Graveside tribute to Robert Shell by Joline Young, 3 February 2015
… know about Robert: That he was a brilliant man, that his was the biggest contribution to Cape slave history … the funding office to try and get financial…
Article1960-1966: The genesis of the armed struggle
… Trial (October 1963) after which Mandela and seven of his colleagues were sentenced to life imprisonment on Robben … and South African Communist Party banned…
Albie Sachs: From freedom fighter to justice on South Africa’s Constitutional Court by Morris Arvoy
… interview in which he reacted to documentary video of his return from exile. “Albie Sachs is a hero of the … activist who has faced ”” and overcome ”” great…
EventHip-hop star Jabulani Tsambo known as HHP dies
… known as HHP, passed away at the age of 38. Details of his death were not clear, but reports suggested that it was a … Jabulani was considered as a Motswako…
Countdown to the elections July 1993 – April 1994
… of violence centred mostly around the PWV region where the death toll leapt to almost 4 times its previous levels, … the previous 3 years. In percentage…
Gandhi, Tamils and the Satyagraha in South Africa by E.S Reddy
… struggle and that he felt he came to the meeting to meet his “blood-brothers.” He said in an interview to a Tamil … not only the modesty of Gandhi, but what…
PlaceKwaDukuza timeline
… Tongaati and Mbozambo valleys. Shaka In 1816, after the death of his father, Shaka became King of the Zulus. At this time, he was living at his royal…
Rivonia: Telling it as it was, 2 July 1988
… and even more draconian sentences including sentences of death. And still Rivonia holds a special place in the tale. … left the country, and returned again…