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… The inquest into the death in detention of the white trade union leader, Dr. Neil Aggett was adjourned until 20 September. This was after the Court was told by the Head of Interrogation at John … South African History Online, ‘An inquest into the death in detention of the white trade union leader, Dr. …

… of Minerals and Energy Affairs, was unanimously elected the new leader of the National Party (NP) in the Transvaal. His election came after Dr Andries … F.W. de Klerk is unanimously elected the new leader of the Transvaal NP …

… by S A Council of Churches (SACC) expressing conern about the withdrawal of the Baptist Union from the Council on the issue of the claim on monopoly of … Statement issued by the S A Council of Churches in reply to the Baptist Union …

… During the period of transition and negotiation in South Africa, the core area of the conflict in the late 1980s was in the KwaZulu-Natal area … The Boipotong massacre takes place …

… The end of World War I was followed by a global depression that affected South Africa as well. Soon after the war, in 1918 and 1919, Black workers across economic … sectors went on strike. In 1921 White workers, mainly in the coal and gold mines, went on strike. The reasons for the …

… Hertzog and Pirow’ Bills were putting the Africans more and more into a state of slavery’. Gumede, April 1930. INTRODUCTION In 1930 Gumede had taken the initiative to call for a fighting policy in South Africa. … and threatened not to convene similar Conferences in future. Gumede was again convinced that he could no longer …

… The 16th of June is commemorated each year as the Day of the African Child. This commemoration was adopted on 16 June … https://allafrica.com [Accessed: 07 June 2010]| 'Day of the African Child-June 16' , [online], Available at: … https://www.planusa.org  [Accessed: 07 June 2010]|' Day of the African Child 2006 ', [online], Available at:  …

… From the book:  A Documentary History of Indian South Africans … meeting was held in Johannesburg on 24 June to discuss the 'breach' by the Transvaal Government of ‘the spirit of the compromise' of … 48. Breach of the compromise …

… Qwa Qwa), a tiny African reserve squeezed into a valley on the south-eastern border of the Orange Free State with Lesotho. 7 His mother, Linkhapa, … was a daughter of Molapo, a son of King Moshoeshoe, the founder of the Basotho kingdom. His father's side was …

… join Gandhi's passive resistance campaign Before union, at the turn of the century, conditions for Indian families were very restricted. The government curbed Indians' trading rights, confined them … Women and the Satyagraha Campaign …

… From the book:  A Documentary History of Indian South Africans … Bhana and Bridglal Pachai Satyagraha required that the word of the adversary be trusted. However, the compromise was … 47. The assault on Gandhi …

… From the book:  A Documentary History of Indian South Africans … as a few Chinese numbering about 3 000 in all gathered at the Hamidia Mosque in Johannesburg to witness a dramatic gesture of defiance. The registration certificates were thrown in a cauldron and …

… From the book:  My Spirit Is Not Banned by Frances Baard and Barbie Schreiner In 1948, the same year that I joined the ANC and the trade union the Nationalists won the election … The start of mass campaigns …

… The Excelsior Diamond was discovered by a miner while loading a truck in on 30 june 1893. The diamond, which is described beingas being shaped like … half a loaf and white in colour with a tint of blue was the biggest diamond ever found until 1905 when The Cullinan …

… Motsoaledi were today sentenced to life imprisonment in the Rivonia trial which since last year, has been the focal point of world attention.     The judge in the … before our people take full control of the destiny and future of their country and motherland. And since in South …

… Journal article containing the statement by the Acting General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches, John Rees and other … Statement by the Acting General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches... …

… The South African Native Labour Contingent were recruited and employed to assist Britain in the First World War with labour duties. Black South African … for their work was needed there.  On 10 July 1917, the British Royal Family was visiting France. King George V …

… After the first fully democratic elections, South Africa was officially admitted as 53rd member of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) at a summit, held in Tunis, Tunisia. The South Africa delegation was led by the Foreign Affairs … South Africa joins the OAU …

… The Free State Province lies in the heart of South Africa, … marginal to sub-economic and face closure in the near future. A total of 16 gold mines are still active in the Free … but four mines have been producing diamonds for Kimberlite rock, namely the Samada, Koffiefontein, Salene (Star) and …

… My Life in the anti-apartheid struggle by Norman Levy Norman Levy entered liberation politics during the 1940s, finding his niche in the left wing of the liberation movement. As an active … The Final Prize: My Life in the anti-apartheid struggle by Norman Levy …

… The Conservative Party (CP) was founded in the Skilpadsaal in Pretoria, with Dr Andries Treurnicht as … It brought together, in alliance with Dr. Treurnicht and the National Party rebels, the National Conservative Party … The Conservative Party is formed …

… On 29 June 1961, during its plenary conference in Geneva, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) adopted a resolution condemning the racial policies of the South African government and calling for South Africa's … The International Labour Organisation calls for South …

… Situated right outside the shark cage diving centre of South Africa (Gansbaai), … from outdoors excursions for those who want to savour the gorgeous countryside of the Western Cape, to art and craft outlets and pristine … Franskraal and the Strandveld Museum …

… Thaba Tshwane is the military headquarters of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in Pretoria. The base had been known as   Voortrekkerhoogte since 1939. , … South African Government Information  ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, THE Hon. MR JOE MODISE, ON THE …

… On 16 December 1838 the Battle of Blood River took place near the Ncome River in KwaZulu Natal. The Battle of Blood River was between the Voortrekkers under … South African Government Information, (2013), The Day of Reconciliation from South African Government …

… The 22-year-old Prince Imperial of France, Eugene Louis Jean Joseph Napoleon, who studied in England at the Royal Military Academy and joined the British forces, was killed in the Anglo-Zulu War when he … The Prince Imperial of France dies in the Anglo-Zulu War of …

… From the book:  The Final Prize by Norman Levy I literally fell into politics at the age of fourteen, a happening that set my life on a path … exile and finally return to South Africa. What triggered the event was a cycle ride round the streets of Hillbrow on …

… The Pope arrives in Lesotho Pope John Paul , leader of the Catholic Church arrives in Lesotho amidst a hijacking … on South Africa. A busload of pilgrims coming to see the Pope was hijacked by a group of gunmen suspected to be … The Pope arrives in Lesotho …

… 6000 athletes from around the African continent gathered in Johannesburg for the 7th All Africa Games, which opened on 9 September 1999. By 18 September South Africa had gained the most medals on the log with 180, followed by Egypt with … South Africa win the most medals at the 7th All African Games …

… During the first week of Anglo-Boer War 2 , Boer forces besieged the small town of Mafeking (now Mafikeng) in the Northern Cape (now North West Province), situated on the … Cloete, P.G. (2000). The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology, Pretoria: Lapa.| Potgieter, … The siege of Mafeking starts …