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Statement by Olive Tambo at the freedom rally organised by the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement, 26 January 1979, Dublin
… so on. It is these financial groups, together with their political representatives and the military circles grouped in … forces that are such an outstanding…
Document 15 - E. R. Roux, Black and White Trade Unionism in South Africa, 28 July 1928
… characteristics of a trade union. In reality it is a loose political organisation with an individual membership … organised in territorial branches. Most of…
Chapter 5 - Who would deliver us from oppression? Gumede and African politics in South Africa,1921-1927
… feet and aggressively confront rampant socio-economic and political discriminatory practices. On his arrival on the … taken by Gumede to respond to socio…
Call for United Front by Albert Luthuli, 5 November 1961
… Nations, must undoubtedly give rise to an increase in the political consciousness of the oppressed masses of South … to Parliament for any redress for the…
ANC National Conference, 13 July 1991
… a Democratic Future", the conference examined the current political situation and charted the path to a united, … process as a whole. The removal of all…
ArchiveThe Little Freedom Fighter with the Ponytail by Greg Ardé
… Meer says what started out as attempts to gain political consensus in South Africa have become expensive … unlikely looking renegade has also been accused of…
Address by ANC President, Nelson R. Mandela, to the Ruth First tenth anniversary commemoration trust Cape Town, 17 August 1992
… for her beliefs. She was murdered because of her acute political acumen combined with her resolute refusal to … there is random terror where anyone,…
Address on the occasion of the Launch of the Final Report of the World Commission on Dams 16 November 2000, in Cabot Hall, London Friends Honoured Guests Ladies and Gentlemen
… and had to make hard choices in this regard. We knew that political freedom alone is still not enough if you lack clean … for sustainable development nearly…
An evolution of Worker Education in South Africa since 1973 and its impact on Worker Movement by John Mhandu
… state, which is made up of two overlapping spheres, a 'political society' (which rules through force) and a 'civil …
ArchiveHistory for the Future by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu
… Reconciliation hearing took place... The TRC was a unique political compromise forged during the years of negotiations …
EventAllan Boesak's plea for the acquittal on fraud charges is rejected and the case is postponed to the following year
… praised for his role in the liberation struggle, Boesak's political career has been marred by controversy. This first … Boesak has since written a book on…
EventANC flag raised at the funeral of John ‘Hennie’ Ferus
… 20 April 1981. His funeral, in Worcester, was the first "political funeral" where ANC supporters openly raised …
Letter to U Thant, Secretary-General of the United Nations by O. R. Tambo, 29 June 1968
… and myself for your vigilance and concern over the political situation in South Africa. It is my firm belief …
EventPolice open fire to disperse a rioting crowd in Cato Manor, Durban
… culture and politics. In the 1950s, the area had become a political hotbed, with Chief Albert Luthuli soliciting …
The Final Prize: My Life in the anti-apartheid struggle by Norman Levy
… of individual experience with South African economic and political history. Norman Levy was among a minority of White …
EventFormer ANC President, Oliver ‘OR’ Tambo, is born
… who played a tremendous role in shaping Thabo Mbeki’s political career and played a fatherly role in exile. During …
EventLabour Party Colonel Creswell’s move to support the war wins majority
… References: Roux E., 1993. “War on War” in S.P. Bunting: A Political Biography. South Africa: Mayibuye Books. Available …
“India’s Step Most Timely”: Joint Statement By Dr G. M. Naicker And Dr Y. M. Dadoo On The Decision Of The Government Of India To Raise The South African Indian Question Again Before The United Nations General Assembly, July 1948
… as being most opportune and timely in view of the present political situation in South Africa . South Africa can ill …
EventThe PAC is formed
… in the Western Cape. The PAC, together with other Black political organisations, was banned in South Africa after the …
EventHugh Masekela, South African musician, is born
… hit, King Kong. In 1961 Masekela went into exile after the political unrest surrounding the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre. …
EventSix PAC members are sentenced for the killing of PAC leader David Sibeko
… David Maphgumzana Sibeko began his political career as a journalist for the South African … Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds) (1999) Southern African…
EventMarien Ngouabi, President of Congo dies
… followed by summary trials and executions of a number of political rivals judged to be behind the assassination. Among …
EventConnie Mulder announces banning off WCC officials from SA
… Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) leaders, together with other political exiles and refugees, began to exert pressure on the …
EventThe ANC threatens to suspend constitutional talks
… the public carrying of weapons, and releasing remaining political prisoners. President F. W. de Klerk subsequently …
EventThe ANC Youth League is re-established at Orlando stadium in Soweto
… in Soweto after an absence of thirty years from the political arena in South Africa. The Youth League was …
EventMike Gatting’s rebel cricket tour is curtailed
… to shorten the tour 'to show its support for the dramatic political changes' announced by President De Klerk on 2 …
EventLast remaining SA troops have been withdrawn from Namibia
… had been withdrawn during November. While the Namibian political parties and the South African Government were …
EventP. W. Botha refutes possibility of Black majority rule
… considered within the context of White politics. If Black political aspirations are to be accommodated, then some other …
EventNiger President Ibrahim Bare Mainassara is assassinated
… to dissolve the National Assembly and suspend all political activity. However, Mayaki's attempt was rejected by …
EventA few days after deciding to establish a Dutch newspaper in South Africa, the name De Burger is chosen
… Editor Ebbe Dommisse that it would no longer serve as a political mouthpiece. This disaffiliation continued in 1999 …