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A customs union and railway extension are proposed at a conference of delegations from the Cape Colony, Natal and the Orange Fr
British forces under General Charles Gordon reach Khartoum in Sudan.
The Constitution of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (South African Republic, commonly known as Transvaal Republic) is finally r
According to Nongqawuse’s prophecy to the Xhosa people, on this day the sun will rise and set again in the east and a whirlwind
Two young lions are dispatched from Cape Town to Ceylon as a gift to the King of Kandy. http://www.news24.com
EventAhmad Mahir Pasha, the Egyptian Prime Minister, is assassinated
Ahmad Mahir Pasha, the Egyptian prime minister, was assassinated in parliament following his announcement that Egypt was declaring war on the Axis powers. The…
EventFifteen African states tabled a draft resolution at the UN denouncing racial discrimination
At the annual conference of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Africa at Leopoldville in Congo, fifteen African states tabled a draft resolution…
EventCyclone Favio, a powerful tropical storm, strikes Mozambique
On 22 February 2007, a category 4 cyclone named Favio struck the central province of Inhambane in Mozambique. Although the cyclone was concentrated in…
EventSS Mendi sinks in the English Channel on the way to France
The sinking of the SS Mendi on 21 February 1917 became one of South Africa's worst tragedies of the First World War (1914-1919). A total of 616 South Africans,…
EventJoost Van Der Westhuizen, Springbok rugby scrum-half and captain, is born
Former rugby player Joost van Der Westhuizen was born 20 February 1971. Van Der Westhuizen was at the height of his career during the mid 1990’s and early 2000…
EventThe first part of the South African Press Commission’s report is tabled in parliament
On 19 February 1962, the first part of the South African Press Commission's first report was tabled in parliament by the Minister of the Interior, de Klerk…
Memo by Dr. Xuma to UN Secretary-General, Nov 1946 (from Peter Limb)
Narrating Women’s Identities in Cape Town by Rosabelle Boswell
Aspects of the experiences of 10 women in MK by Kongko Louis Makau
The meaning of Black Consciousness by Ranwedzi Nengwekhulu
Appeal to the British public by Dube
APPEAL TO THE BRITISH PUBLIC ABOUT THE NATIVE LAND ACT, 1913 by John Langalibalele Dube President, South African Native National Congress [This extract from…
EventPresident Thabo Mbeki establishes a commission of inquiry to probe alleged illicit activities on the UN's Iraq oil-for-food programme
On 17 February 2006 the Donen Commission of Inquiry was established by President Thabo Mbeki to probe alleged illicit activities of certain South African…
EventJames Filbert Sojane, sports administrator and pioneer in the taxi industry, dies
James Filbert Sojane was born in the Free State in 1925. After qualifying as a teacher in the Free State, Sojane moved to Johannesburg to stay with his sister…
EventDr Ali Bacher, director of the SACU, announces the shortening of the ‘rebel cricket tour ‘as a gesture of support for the country’s dramatic political changes
The South African Rebel Tours were so called because they took place amid strong disapproval from several governments, the United Cricket Conference and…
EventLadysmith Black Mambazo, male choral group, win a Grammy Award
Ladysmith black Mambazo won their second Grammy Award on 13 February 2005 for their album Wenyukela. A hybrid of the album was released in the United States…
EventSir Thomas Cullinan, digger and founder of the Premier diamond company, is born
Sir Thomas Cullinan was born in the The Cape Colony in 1862. He settled in Barberton, before moving to Johannesburg in 1887. He began working as a bricklayer…
Pat Symcox and Mark Boucher set a new world record partnership of 195 runs in the 9th wicket in the test against Pakistan.
SA recognises the State of Palestine and establishes diplomatic relations. Kalley, J.A.; Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1
EventNelson Mandela announces he will not stand for re-election in 1999
On 15 February 1995, President Nelson Mandela revealed he will not be standing for re-election in 1999. Mandela, who was released from prison in February 1990,…
The government of South Africa and the African National Congress announce an agreement on terms of the ANC’s decision to suspen
The Harms Commission, instituted to inquire into unlawful acts by the security forces, starts hearing evidence in the Nederduit
Nelson Mukhuba, SA bandleader and artist, producing wooden household utensils and tourist trade objects, commits suicide.
The Alexandra ‘6-day war’ (15-21 February) starts.
The Alexandra '6-day war' (15-21 February) starts. Twenty-seven people are killed when SAP and SADF clash with youths after the funeral of a schoolboy who was…