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PlaceLanga Township, Cape Town
… an opportunity to reflect on the township’s rich history and heritage. The University of Cape Town (UCT) has a history of engaging with Langa residents,…
Statement at the 50th Session of the OAU Coordinating Committee for the Liberation Of Africa by O. R. Tambo, Harare, 13 May 1988
… the struggle for the complete destruction of the system of colonial domination and white minority rule. It is because of … mission. Today, all of us are…
ArticleTimeline of the Group Areas Act and Selected Related Pieces Legislation
… Authorities Act, No. 68 of 1951 made provisions for the establishment of Bantu tribal, regional, and territorial … also be exempt from restrictive conditions…
PlaceMankweng or Turfloop
“When life gives you the scorching heat of the sun, be hopeful for the rain too” . Mankweng is found in the Capricorn District and Polokwane Local…
Chapter 9 - Division weakens the movement
… of the land" could have no meaning unless it meant the establishment of public ownership and working-class control … leadership were suffering the…
Chapter 14 - Epilogue: lessons from the negotiating table
… responsible for producing this miracle in South African history. It is only when one considers the state of civil … forces. The victory of democracy over…
ArticleA tribute to a great struggle stalwart Paul David by Siva Naidoo
… Siva Naidoo. Email to South African History Online (SAHO), 12 April 2021. …
PlaceMatjiesfontein
… Second World War . Beyond its military and architectural history, Matjiesfontein also became associated with several … that Matjiesfontein retain its unique…
BiographyDr. Abu Baker Asvat
… by Michelle Hayman and forms part of the SAHO Public History Internship The ‘People’s Doctor’ ‘He struggled to …
ArticleIndustrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU)
… ICU disintegrated, it occupies an important place in the history of Black labour. Not only was it the first black … Beck, R.B. (2000). The History of South…
ArticleHIV/Aids in South Africa
… limited and uneven access to quality medical care; a history of poor leadership in the response to the epidemic … available at: www.aids.org.za [accessed 15…
Background to the Freedom Charter 1955
… defiers who began the campaign did so with a sense that history was being made. For the first time Africans and …
ArticleKey sites
… at the western end of Victoria Street. The site for the establishment of the market had been a stable where the … interesting is that the state did not…
Article1960 - 1994: Armed Struggle and Popular Resistance
… representatives of both the white opposition and the white establishment were ready to explore and negotiate … The People's Army concept was further…
Interview with Archibald Gumede 6 April 1996
… of government by democratic processes at any time in its history. So you are here dealing with a situation where you … society of the black people before…
PlaceKilnerton Training Institution
Kilnerton Training Institution fondly called: 'KTI', during the Sixties was undoubtedly one of the premier Black schools of its time. Reflecting on the impact…
PlaceKaNyamazane Township, Mpumalanga
KaNyamazane, previously known as Lekazi, was established as a labour reserve, and was then zoned to fall within the Kangwane homeland. The first primary school…
Press statement by Oliver Tambo in Moscow, 06 November 1986
… we have a genuine ally in our struggle against racism, colonial domination and aggression. We are honoured that …
“Let us dream you, forbidden landscape”: the Storming project sings change, 17 July 2017
… often intensely detailed images. The two experiences of colonial theft differ in detail – teak and rubber in one …
Document 30 - W. M. Tsotsi, “Presidential Address to the All-African Convention Conference”, Edendale, 14 to 16 December 1958
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew Document 30 … into the political emptiness that…
PlaceWits School of Arts (WSOA)
… Arts, Film and Television, Music, Theatre and Performance, History of Art, Arts Management, Applied Theatre and Drama … (Accessed May 2, 2017)| https://www…
Johnny Gomas Voice of the working class: A political Biography by Doreen Musson
… to overshadow the moving pageant of South African history which constitutes the background to this biography. …
EventWillie Smith, South Africa’s bantamweight champion boxer is born
… of South Africa’s best referees in the country’s boxing history.[vii] On 20 December 1955, Smith passed away due to a … won 135 ‘world’ titles, https://www…
PlaceGuinea-Bissau
… groups, languages, and religions. Guinea-Bissau has a History of political and institutional fragility, dating back …
PlaceKweneng, District of Botswana
… landmarks, including Livingstone’s Cave, allude to this history. The seat of the district’s government is Molepolole, …
EventFearon Fallows, the first Astronomer Royal at the Cape, is born
… Royal at the Cape, is born in England’from South African History Online [online] Available at …
EventFIFA World Cup is staged in Africa for the first time
… For the first time in the history of the Federation of International Football …
Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer
… record of that campaign, and fills a crucial gap in our history. Part One Foreword Preface Part Two Reports of the …
PlaceOld Lutheran Church, Kroondal
… Among the various building projects that characterize the history of this congregation, a special mention needs to be …
PlacePort Natal Maritime Museum
… This museum is a tribute to Durban's seafaring history, and a reminder that Durban is still the busiest port … This museum is a tribute to Durban's seafaring…