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Document 26 - Nelson Mandela’s reply to F. W. De Klerk
… run it creates a serious crisis because key and strategic post may be left vacant at the time when they are needed most …
Document 27 - Record of Understanding
… of public information needs. The infrastructure of the Post Office and the Tele-Centres/Multipurpose Community …
“Human beings with Souls”: Reconsidering The Durban Strikes Pamphlet by Alex Lichtenstein
… of the 1970s. Bio: Alex Lichtenstein is Professor of History and American Studies at Indiana University and has … in three venues South Africa. His essays…
Message by Oliver Tambo to Frelimo Central Committee on the death of Samora Machel, 22 October 1986
… the people of Mozambique is without parallel in the history of the independent Africa. It is a tragedy that has …
Message to Frelimo Central Committee on the Death of Samora Machel by O. R. Tambo, 22 October 1986
… the people of Mozambique is without parallel in the history of the independent Africa. It is a tragedy that has …
EventImperial German Forces forced to unconditional surrender by Union of South Africa Forces during World War I
… Africa, 1914 – 1915’ from South African Military History Society [online] Available at …
EventQueen Elizabeth ascends to the throne
… (2011). ‘Queen Elizabeth 1’ from Royal Family History [online]. Available at www.britroyals.com [Accessed …
Document 67 - Letter from the African Metal Trades Union, Johannesburg, to the Workers’ Party of South Africa, 21 February 1937
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew Document 67 …
EventUN concerned about Fischer’s arrest
… E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from …
EventThe Alabama, American raider of the Southern States during the American Civil War, arrives in Saldana Bay for provisions
… a reputation for being one of the most famous raiders in history. In August 1863, The Alabama created great excitement …
EventUmkhonto We Sizwe, military wing of the ANC, claims responsibility for power station blast
… E. & Andor, L.E. (eds) (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from …
EventSouth Africa relinquishes sovereignty over Walvis Bay
… Location: back to this day in history search archive Walvis Bay, from the Dutch for "Whale … E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999) Southern African Political History:…
EventThe decisive Battle of Bembesi (Bembasi) is fought in the First Matabele War (Ndebele), Zimbabwe
… to read more about the Matabele Wars and the early history of the Ndebele people and … Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 2, p. 274.| Military History…
18. Narayanan searches for his wife and child
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and …
PlaceAfrica South Art Initiative (ASAI), University of Cape Town
… that a more inclusive vision of international art and art History can emerge, informed from ‘below’. Based at the …
The Story of PR Panther, the gold man of Indian politics in South Africa: Introduction - By Riashnee Pather
… or period. But it is particularly applicable to the history of the Indians in South Africa and in the case of … stroked by a research project that I did on…
Group Areas Act and Its Effects on Indian People in Natal, May 1956 by Dr Gangathura Mohambry (Monty) Naicker
… Its Effects On The Indian People Of Natal, May 1956 49 A: HISTORY AND AIMS OF THE ACT 1. The Group Areas Act enacted by … segregation has been deeply rooted…
January 8th Statements -Statement of the National Executive Committee on the occasion of the 98th Anniversary of the ANC - 8 January 2010
… The ANC belongs to its membership; and throughout its history it has sought to uphold the practice of democratic … been charged with the responsibility of…
ArticleMedu Art Ensemble
… direction. This was equated to the "functionalism" of pre-colonial African art. Thami Mnyele wrote: "For me as …
ArticleSouth African Coloured People Organisation (SACPO)
… to segregation and repressive legislations enacted by Colonial and successive governments since shortly after the …
Intensify the Revolution by O. R. Tambo The 'Morogoro Conference', Morogoro, Tanzania, 25 April – 1 May 1969
… the direction of resistance and revolt both in the former colonial countries and amongst vast sections of the … freedom for all. In this the ANC was not…
EventStart of the Muslim community's Tana Baru Cemetery Uprising
… the most significant political events in the 19th Century history of Cape Muslims. In commemoration of the 124th … Centre to the Tana Baru Cemetery. Related:…
PlaceAnglo Boer War Museum, Bloemfontein
… One of the most significant events in the history of South Africa was the South African War of … absolute necessity for anyone who wants to understand the…
PlaceMendi Memorial, Eastern Cape
The actual wreck lies off The Isle of Wight, in the English Channel. In Britain the story of the SS Mendi is almost unknown. In South Africa she is famous; as…
PlaceComrades Marathon, Durban-Pietermaritzburg
… of competitors had increased by 5 000 as the result of post-Covid race fever." When the start is from … t/athletics/comrades-marathon-increases-entries-by-5…
PlaceDutch Reformed Church, Johannesburg
… from the pulpit. In August 1924 Rev. William Nicol made history when he preached the first Afrikaans language sermon … later, at 19h45 on the evening of…
To All Fathers and Mothers, Brothers and Sisters, Friends and Workers, in All Cities, Towns and Villages in the Republic of South Africa. Flyer in English and Sesotho by the Soweto Students’ Representative Council, 15 October 1976
… or New Year. The year 1976 shall go down into our history as the YEAR OF MOURNING, the year that flowed with … G. M (eds)(1997). From Protest to Challenge: A…
Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the unveiling of the tombstone of Helen Joseph Avalon Cemetery, Johannesburg, 30 March 1996
… It is not a moment to rekindle old memories and re-live history. But I felt I would be failing in my duty if I didn't put Helen's life history in its true…
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,…
Book 6: Negotiation, Transition and Freedom - Chapter 3 - The South African Constitution: Birth Certificate of a Nation by Hassen Ebrahim
… in 1996 was one of the major turning points in the history of our country. This chapter will seek to explain how … of who we are as South Africans. Our…