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EventFirst postage stamp in Africa is issued in the Cape Colony
… On 1 September 1853, the first adhesive postage stamp in Africa was issued in the Cape of Good Hope, a British colony at the time. The … time. The stamps…
PlaceDie Grootkerk in Bosmanstraat
… The Dutch Reformed Church, Pretoria was established in 1854, when it separated from the Rustenburg congregation. … Bosman Street where a new church building…
Slavery in South Africa
… It is hardly known in India that there was a considerable importation of slaves … from India. This aspect of history is little known even in South Africa…
EventThe highest temperature in the shade is recorded in the Cape
… On this day in history, the highest temperature ever recorded in the shade was noted at Goodhouse, in the Cape Province. The temperature reached 47, 8º ……
EventSAP fighting in Zimbabwe
… disclosed that the South African Police (SAP) were in Rhodesia (later renamed Zimbabwe) actively helping in the fight against Nationalist guerrillas. This…
From death row in Pretoria Central Prison, October 1964 [Extract]
… Africa 1996 CCT 37/96 Constitutional Court 4 December 1996 In its earlier decision in Ex parte Chairperson of the Constitutional Assembly: in re … the…
ArchiveVerkiesings in Suidwes-Afrika
… Memorandum, written in Afrikaans, regarding elections in Namibia, under United Nations Resolution 435 of 1978, … to the Minutes of a Meeting of the AG…
EventFamine anniversary in Ethiopia
… American television's first airing of the famine crisis in Ethiopia, the world celebrated the day as famine … home with bags of seed and agricultural tools…
The Black Conciousness Movement in South Africa in the late 1960s
… the development of the Black Conciousness Movement in South Africa in the late 1970s and 1980s … The Black Conciousness Movement in South Africa in the late…
EventColdest day in Pretoria
… The Coldest day in Pretoria in recent history was on 12 June 1963. The temperatures … were that low and it has never been as cold since. In winter the daily…
ArchiveThe Black Conciousness Movement in South Africa in the late 1960s
… analyse the development of the Black conciousness movement in South Africa in the late 1970's and 1980.s … The Black Conciousness Movement in South Africa in…
EventViolence erupts in Richmond
… Congress (ANC) and Inkatha Freedom Party resurfaced in KwaZulu Natal in the late 90's. In order to prevent open hostilities the ANC, IFP and United … into…
PlaceBlockhouse in Hekpoort, Krugersdorp
… of Major-General G Barton, who commanded British forces in this Area in 1901. Known in its time as Barton's Folly, it differs substantially from … Blockhouse…
Lost in Transformation? Reviewing 20 Years of Transformation in South Africa
… Foundation will be hosting a conference titled Lost in Transformation? Reviewing 20 Years of Transformation in South Africa . The conference will cover a…
Sandile, Xhosa chief born in the Ciskei in 1820, is killed in Denge Forest in a skirmish with the Fingos under Capt. J. Lonsdal
… Sandile, Xhosa chief born in the Ciskei in 1820, is killed in Denge Forest in a skirmish with the Fingos under Capt. J. …
Twenty-four people are killed in Operation Beanbag in Maputo, Mozambique.
… Twenty-four people are killed in Operation Beanbag, an attack by the South African army on the ANC and PAC in Matola, a suburb of Maputo, Mozambique…
EventRioting erupts in Soweto
… Riots erupt again in Soweto and spread to other townships in South Africa. The Minister of Justice, Jimmy Kruger, again … the end of August. Click here to…
PlaceAlexandra, Township in Johannesburg
… Township dates back to 1912. Sometimes thought to be named in honour of Queen Alexandra, wife of King Edward VII of … buy free-hold Land until J.B. Hertzog …
Place'Boekenhout' Farm in Rustenberg
… The complex features three buildings: a house built in 1841 before Kruger bought the farm, a structure put up by Kruger himself in 1863, and a Pretoria-style…
A Walk in the Night
… To commemorate this day, the annual Emancipation Day “Walk in the Night” will once again take place on the eve of this … Six and end at the Lydia Williams…
EventViolence erupts in Paarl
… began attacking police patrol vans. Three were shot dead in front of the police station and others were wounded. … attack and formed a new group which began…
PlaceAiab, Stream in Namibia
… is Aiab. The Khoikhoi language is a National language in Namibia, also known by the ethnic term Nama and formerly … It belongs to the Khoi language family…
EventDynamite explosion in Braamfontein
… One of the worst explosions in the history of South Africa occurred at Braamfontein … 60 tons of dynamite, which had been standing for 3½ days in searing…
EventCODESA 1 convenes in Johannesburg
… Twenty years ago, one of the most significant events in the history of South Africa, described by many as … Africa (CODESA), took place at the World Trade…
ArchiveCalvinism in South Africa
… In South Africa, the ruling Nationalist section of the white people have advanced many arguments in support of their claim to govern. … Calvinism in South…
ArchiveThe situation in Katlehong
… In Katlehong the organisations in existence are ERAPO and Katlehong Youth League which has … The situation in Katlehong …
ArchiveStudent assembly in Arcade
… with brown lettering and artwork. Notice of a meeting in Arcade. Artwork of a crowd of people in a semi-circle. List of attractions and speakers. Issued by ……
Died in the struggle
… This extract contains a list of persons killed in detention and a list of famous Black political leaders in South Africa, issued by the Black Peoples…
BiographyPhathekile Holomisa
… Phathekile Holomisa was born on 26 August 1959 in the Eastern Cape. He went to the University of Natal … Transkei. Subsequently, he sought out the ANC, which…
BiographyMathews Phosa
… Nakedi Mathews Phosa was born on 1 September 1952 in Mbombela Township, Nelspruit, Eastern Transvaal (now Mpumalanga Province). He grew up with his…