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EventThe UN General Assembly adopts resolution 1881, requesting South Africa to release all political prisoners
… organisations such as the African National Congress (ANC). By 1950, the ANC's Programme of Action was implemented, which called for a … as Sharpeville…
EventVanessa Brereton, former human rights lawyer, admits that she was an Apartheid spy
… the Apartheid regime. When the African National Congress (ANC) was unbanned in 1990, she was unanimously elected as the … for the Port Elizabeth branch. Her…
EventLesotho’s Foreign Affairs Minister reveals details of agreement with Pik Botha
… Congress Party (BC), if Lesotho will expel members of the ANC. This was the first implicit indication from SA that the … South Africa fled to Lesotho,…
ArticleSouth Africa in the 1970s
… in the early 1960s the African National Congress (ANC) and South African Communist Party (SACP) stepped up … non-violent resistance. Rick was strongly…
ArchiveGeorge Peake by David Hemson
… member of the Coloured People's Congress, allied to the ANC, and soon became its national President. He was a … Africa. In exile in Africa he participated…
Condolence book for Comrade Ahmed Kathrada, 28 March 2017
… today, 28 March 2017. Members and supporters of the ANC, the Alliance, MDM formations and South Africans at … book in honor of Comrade Kathy which will be…
NDCA Statement, 3 April 2012
… The NDCA of the ANC has informed Comrade Julius Malema and Comrade Floyd … against the sentence handed out to them by the NDC of the ANC will be held on 12…
EventTwenty former SA political prisoners launched a campaign against apartheid laws
… campaign came a month after the African National Congress (ANC) leader Nelson Mandela met with President P.W. Botha at … a statement saying, that only…
EventRobert McBride is born
… The African National Congress (ANC) member and current chief of Ekurhuleni Metro Police, … was born in Addington Hospital, Durban. McBride led the ANC's…
EventSisulu is served with two notifications
… The then African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General, Walter Sisulu, was served with two … or office-bearer from certain organisations such as the ANC…
EventState of emergency is lifted in Natal
… of the violence caused by a power struggle between the ANC and the IFP in that province. Both the ANC and the IFP welcomed the decision. The state of…
EventEbrahim, Maseko and Dladla are abducted in Swaziland
… Security Forces abducted African National Congress (ANC) activists Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, Mandla Maseko and … were convicted in January 1989 despite…
EventWinnie Mandela is dismissed from government
… parties as well as the African National Congress (ANC) and its aligned structures, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and ANC Youth League…
EventManne Dipico, former Premier of the Northern Cape, is born in Kimberley
… regional secretary of the African National Congress(ANC). In 1994, Dipico became Premier of the Northern Cape. … ended in 2004. He is now the Provincial…
EventWalter Sisulu evades security police and goes underground
… On 19 April 1963, African National Congress (ANC) leader Walter Sisulu forfeited R6000 bail and went … high command of uMkhonto weSizwe(MK), armed wing of…
Document 25 - Response by Nelson Mandela to De Klerk’s 2 July 1992 memorandum
… not however wish to have a public slinging match with the ANC. An urgent Alliance meeting will be called so that the ANC can explain its decisions. We remain…
Patric Tariq “de Goede” Mellet
… Town, South Africa Gender: Male In Summary: Activist and ANC printer Last updated: July 2008 Patric Tariq Mellet has … Life Brief autobiography by Patric…
ArchiveBiography of Dulcie September by Claire Albin
… resistance groups throughout her life, particularly the ANC , were incredibly influential in the fight against … more support from other anti-apartheid…
Interview with Oliver Tambo to Radio Freedom, 01 April 1981
… making about his nephew who is allegedly being held by the ANC.] It is a lot of noise but I do not know if it is … noise about nothing. We have thousands of…
EventDr Piet Koornhof, one of the most controversial figures in South African history, dies
… Koornhof surprised many of his comrades when he joined the ANC, serving as Member of Parliament. His eldest son, Dr Gerhard Koornhof, also joined the ANC in…
EventAttempts of sabotage are made in Secunda
… hit their target. Though the African National Congress (ANC) military wing, (MK), did not claim responsibility for … the South African Defence Force argued…
Apartheid power in crisis
… since the address of 2 February. The unbanning of the ANC, PAC and SACP was certainly the most dramatic aspect of … services provided by the state. It is a…
ArchiveInterview with Duma Nokwe
… Duma Nokwe (1927-1978) who was Secretary-General of the ANC from 1958 to 1969. Born to working class parents in … early 1963. He occupied leadership…
EventNelson Mandela is acquitted of high treason
… of the Transvaal branch of the African National Congress (ANC), was acquitted of treason charges after a four year long … constituted mainly of three…
Zindzi Mandela is born
… Mandela, second daughter of African National Congress (ANC) leader Nelson Mandela and his second wife Winnie … was born in a year of turmoil, during which…
EventChief Buthelezi considers registering the IFP for April 1994 election
… hours of talks between the African National Congress (ANC) president Nelson Mandela and IFP leader Buthelezi in Durban the day before. Both the IFP and the…
EventMa Tambo dies in Johannesburg
… Tambo (77), widow of former African National Congress (ANC) leader Oliver Tambo, died at her home in Johannesburg. … beaten by police. By 18, she was a…
ArticleNamibian Timeline
… administration of SWA to the United Nations. 1952 With the ANC’s Defiance Campaign under way in South Africa, Namibian … but under white minority rule. SWAPO…
The defiance campaign by M. P. Naicker
… Executive Committee of the African National Congress (ANC), meeting during the week-end of June 16-17, 1951, … State". The Conference of the National…
ArticleTruth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
… Apartheid Government, the liberation forces including the ANC, and other forces for violence that many say would not …