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In the Battle of Blood River, a Voortrekker commando of 470 men, under leadership of Andries Pretorius, is attacked at Ncome Ri
… | Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). Five Hundred years: a history of South Africa; 3rd rev. ed., Pretoria: Academica, p. 166. | … In the Battle of Blood River, a…
Dr John Daniël Kestell (Vader Kestell), moderator of the DRC synod, editor of Die Kerkbode, and rector of Grey University Coll
… Dr John Daniël Kestell (Vader Kestell), moderator of the DRC synod, editor of Die Kerkbode, and rector of Grey University Coll …
Fikile Magadledla, SA artist, co-founder of the Soweto Art Association, illustrator of several books and writer of poetry to ac
… Fikile Magadledla, SA artist, co-founder of the Soweto Art Association, illustrator of several books and writer of poetry to ac …
The Committee of Artists of the World against Apartheid is established in Paris with the support of the Special Committee again
… The Committee of Artists of the World against Apartheid is established in Paris with the support of the Special Committee again …
Prof. Willem Sybrand Logeman (81), important role player in the founding of the library of the University of Cape Town, dies.
… Logeman (81), important role player in the founding of the library of the University of Cape Town, dies. …
The government publishes the draft of the Bantu Laws Amendment Bill intended to remove most of the remaining rights of Africans
… The government publishes the draft of the Bantu Laws Amendment Bill intended to remove most of the remaining rights of Africans …
South Africa signs an agreement with the government of the Republic of Poland on the abolition of visa requirements for holders
… South Africa signs an agreement with the government of the Republic of Poland on the abolition of visa requirements for holders …
The results of an informal poll amongst White sportsmen show that of 101 sportsmen questioned, seventy-nine were in favour of m
… Joyce: The Rise and Fall of Apartheid … The results of an informal poll amongst White sportsmen show that of 101 sportsmen questioned, seventy-nine were in…
Chief Leabua Jonathan of Lesotho, Prime Minister of Lesotho, is deposed of in a bloodless military coup led by Major-General Ju
… Chief Leabua Jonathan of Lesotho, Prime Minister of Lesotho, is deposed of in a bloodless military coup led by Major-General Ju …
Anton Rupert, industrial giant of South Africa and founder of the Rembrandt group, dies at the age of 89 in Stellenbosch.
… Anton Rupert, industrial giant of South Africa and founder of the Rembrandt group, dies at the age of 89 in Stellenbosch. …
Derek Hanekom, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology of the Republic of South Africa since 29 April 2004 and former ministe
… Derek Hanekom, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology of the Republic of South Africa since 29 April 2004 and former ministe …
The first meeting of the League of Nations takes place in Paris, with Pres. Woodrow Wilson of the USA as chairman.
… The first meeting of the League of Nations takes place in Paris, with Pres. Woodrow Wilson of the USA as chairman. …
Allan Hendrickse, leader of the Labour Party, replaces Carter Ebrahim as Minister of Education and Culture in the House of Repr
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Allan Hendrickse, leader of the Labour…
Bosman de Kock, broadcaster of the Afrikaans service of the BBC, London, who was appointed director of the Performing Arts Coun
… Bosman de Kock, broadcaster of the Afrikaans service of the BBC, London, who was appointed director of the Performing Arts Coun …
Joe Slovo (69), national chairman of the Communist Party in South Africa and Minister of Housing in the Government of National
… Joe Slovo (69), national chairman of the Communist Party in South Africa and Minister of Housing in the Government of National …
Wilhelmina ten Damme, wife of Governor Hendrik Swellengrebel, dies at the age of forty. Swellendam was named in honour of them.
… Wilhelmina ten Damme, wife of Governor Hendrik Swellengrebel, dies at the age of forty. Swellendam was named in honour of them. …
Police announce the release of the last of the 113 detainees held under Section 10 (preventive detention) of the Internal Secur
… Police announce the release of the last of the 113 detainees held under Section 10 (preventive detention) of the Internal Secur …
Rev Makhenkesi Arnold Stofile, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of South Africa since 1975 and SA minister of sport and recrea
… Rev Makhenkesi Arnold Stofile, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of South Africa since 1975 and SA minister of sport and recrea …
EventPansy Tlakula, Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission, announces her resignation
… Pansy Tlakula announced her resignation as Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). She submitted her letter of resignation to President…
Summary notes of a meeting between Minister Silvino da Luz, Foreign Minister of Cape Verde and Messrs D W Auret and J Marx of the Department of Foreign Affairs: Praia, Cape Verde, 24 February 1986
… from a diplomatic meeting between the Foreign Minister of Cape Verde and representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs. The release of Captain du…
EventSuppression of Communism Act 44 of 1950 severely limits what the media could report
… Suppression of Communism Act 44 of 1950: One of the most infamous of all security laws during the … South African History Online , ‘Suppression of Communism…
Summary Minutes of the Bilateral Meeting held in Brazzaville on Friday 13 May 1988 between delegations from the Governments of the Republic of South Africa and the Peoples Republic of Angola
… Minutes of a meeting between delegates from South Africa and Angola … for peace and stability in Southern Africa. Withdrawal of Cuban troops from Angola as a…
Statement at the 50th Session of the OAU Coordinating Committee for the Liberation Of Africa by O. R. Tambo, Harare, 13 May 1988
… Distinguished delegates to this historic session of the OAU Liberation Committee, Your Excellencies, … and gentlemen, Allow me on behalf of the African…
EventNelson Mandela meets President P.W. Botha to begin negotiating the end of apartheid
… On 5 July 1989, African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela met with President P.W. Botha … Verster in 1988-1990. The unfavourable economic situation of…
EventFormer premier of Mpumalanga, Afrikaans poet and lawyer, Mathews Phosa is born
… Nakedi Mathews Phosa, former premier of Mpumalanga (1994-1999), Afrikaans poet and lawyer was born … Township in Nelspruit. Phosa was an African National…
EventKing Leopold II of Belgium denies accusations of brutality in the Congo Free State
… King Leopold II of Belgium denied accusations of brutality in the Congo Free State (CFS) and warned foreign powers not to interfere in the running of his…
BiographyJustice Gizenga Mpanza
… 1937 at Groutville Mission Reserve. His father was one of Chief Luthuli's indunas (advisors). Mpanza went to school … Street. As a result, he joined the…
EventThe Association of Chambers of Commerce issued a “no work, no pay, no penalty” statement
… On 5 June 1986, The Association of Chambers of Commerce released a statement of ‘no work, no pay’ to workers who stayed away from work on … The Association…
Words of encouragement to workers from the Chief Minister of KwaZulu Legislative Assembly
… University of Cape Town, SRC, Wages Commission … Words of encouragement to workers from the Chief Minister of KwaZulu Legislative Assembly …
In defence of the freedom of: thought, conscience, speech, press, association and assembly
… African People's Democratic Union of Southern Africa (Natal) … In defence of the freedom of: thought, conscience, speech, press, association and …