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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 …
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…
PlaceCurry's Post
… that lies between Mooi River and Howick . It has a quaint history that involves the Curry Family, after whom Curry’s …
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…
Griqua
… in the church. They were even called up to do commando service. Notwithstanding these facts, they were increasingly …
Address by Deputy President Thabo MBeki at the Conference on Infrastructure Investment, 28-29 March 1996
… to improving productivity and creating a client centred service that will assist the massive expansion in services … for services despite adequate incomes…
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…
The Detention Weapon
… be, set the stage for permanent removal from society. The history, powers, application and effects of this insidious … 1990) DETENTION WITHOUT TRIAL HRC,…
ArchiveDavid Goldblatt's landscapes of high voltage by Melvyn Minnaar, 21 November 2014
… clear, his appraisal is charged with the current moment in history. Where previous parts of Structures focused on the … since democracy. Where previously…
PlacePosthuys
… First recorded on a map in 1687, the actual origins and history of this building are still a subject of debate, but … for those interested in South Africa’s…
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…
PlaceUmlazi
… History of Umlazi The history of Umlazi (or Mlazi) dates back to 1845 when British … at www.zulu.org.za [Accessed: 05 April 2013]| Umlazi History , [online],…
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,…
ArticleRemembering and Celebrating South Africa’s Iconic LGBTQI+ Women
… The shards of South Africa’s fragmented history share a common thread throughout; at the core is a … most challenging and important figures in our country’s…
Archive2012 - President Zuma, State of the Nation Address, 09 February 2012
… Address takes place during a significant year in the history of our country, the centenary of the ruling party, … and to intervene in the interest of the…
The first Bram Fischer Memorial lecture, delivered by President Nelson R. Mandela Market Theatre, Johannesburg, 9 June 1995
… of Afrikaner nationalism and even organised an ambulance service to help those who in 1914 rebelled against Louis … the hand of a black man in friendship. At…
Luthuli House to be auctioned over R25m debt?, 20 August 2017
… agreement, the firm, with the assistance of third-party service providers subcontracted by it, provided services such …
ANC ‘Military High Command’ Leader Interviewed
… From the "Focus on Africa" program BBC World Service 4th July 1986 South African police today launched a …
Curry and the South African Revolution by E. S. Reddy
… comrade leaders. In order to provide her meals-on-wheels service, Thailema had organised a supply of vegetables and …
ArchiveUnlike The Gambia’s Jammeh, Mugabe may not disappear, 22 November 2017, AZAD ESSA
… justice for the crimes committed by the regime. The secret service, responsible for torture and arbitrary arrest, has …