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PlaceStatue of President Paul Kruger, Pretoria
… Situated in front of the Rustenburg Town Hall, the work depicts Kruger during the last days of his exile. It was made by a French sculptor; Archard. A figure…
EventRebels take control of Kinshasa, Zaire
… On 18 May 1997, Laurent Kabila, at the head of a rebel army, overthrew the despotic regime of Mobutu Se se Seko. For the people of the Democratic Republic of…
PlaceHouse Schoch, Boschdal, District of Rustenburg
… is the oldest existing dwelling in the immediate vicinity of Rustenburg. Designed in a neo-classical idiom, it was … farm Boschdal was used as a centre for…
EventAssassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand
… 19th century Europe had a complex system of political and military alliances in place. The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian…
ArchiveWords of encouragement to workers from the Chief Minister of KwaZulu Legislative Assembly - M. Gatsha Buthelezi
… Some pages of this article may be illegible due to the quality of the original. … Words of encouragement to workers from the Chief Minister of KwaZulu…
EventThe League of Nations is established
… The League of Nations, an international organisation founded as a result of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919-1920, convened and met for the first … Kruger, D…
II - The Life of Steve Biko
… Biko was born in King William's Town, in the Cape Province of South Africa, in 1946. After matriculating he went to … in 1966. Initially he involved himself…
ArchiveResponse of the South African Council of Churches to the WCC programme to combat racism
… Response of the South African Council of Churches to the WCC programme to combat racism (1969-1979). … Response of the South African Council of Churches to…
EventMurder trial of “Sharpeville Six” opens
… The trial of Reginald Sefatsa, Reid Mokoena, Moses Diniso, Theresa … "Sharpeville Six" opened on this date. They were accused of having killed the deputy…
EventANC adopts the Programme of Action
… The adoption of a Programme of Action by the African National Congress (ANC) at the December conference marked one of the most important turning points in…
EventOrigin of Johannesburg’s name is explained
… - the only document dealing directly with the origin of the city's name. Some controversy exists concerning the origin of the name Johannesburg, as several…
Minutes of the South African Council of Churches Consultation, Cartiony, Geneva, 22-23 October 1987
… Minutes of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) Consultation, 22-23 November 1987. … Minutes of the South African Council of Churches Consultation,…
ArchiveAn open letter to the ‘Fakir’ of the “Leader’ and ‘Sadiq Alli’ of the “Graphic”
… Strini Moodley examines the writings of journalists in Indian weekly newspapers who show no affiliation or sensitivity to the opressed persons of South…
PlaceAmaLinde, West of King Williams Town
… Xhosa name for the Debe Hollows of Kommetjie Flats, 19 km West of King William's Town. This was the scene, of the Battle of Amalinda between Gaika and…
ArchiveLetter from Terrence Tryon of SASO to Secretary of the Soweto Students Representative Council 1977
… A letter of invitation to the Soweto Student's Representative Council to attend the 9th General Students Council Meeting of the South African Students…
EventCharlotte Maxeke, politician and founder of the Bantu Women’s League of South Africa, is born
… a choir, and traveled throughout Europe performing. One of the highlights was the 1897 Jubilee at the London Royal … Congress (ANC). She co-founded the Bantu…
Chapter II - More of the same
… Side by Side by Helen Joseph After almost five years of house arrest, I was eagerly but anxiously looking forward … the house arrest might not be renewed…
EventFirst celebration of National Heritage Day
… Heritage Day is one of the newly created South African public holidays. It is a … celebrate their cultural traditions in the wider context of the great…
PlaceWarriors Gate: MOTH Museum of Militaria
… Warrior's Gate is situated at the Corner of Old Fort Road and Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, in Durban. In … its Headquarters function, Warriors Gate is also a…
EventHerman Charles Bosman guilty of murder
… school holidays, his visit ended in tragedy in the house of his mother and stepfather. Bosman, who was then teaching in the Marico district of North-Western…
ArchiveSome reflections of civilisation in Africa
… and society in Africa and his belief is that, one of the marks of civilisation, is the ability of people in society to work together effectively; as social ……
EventThe Republic of Goshen is founded
… The Republic of Goshen with its capital in Lichtenburg is founded by a group of Afrikaner farmers on land allocated to them by Chief Matlaba, of the Barolong…
EventFirst celebration of International Women’s Day
… a million men and women took to the streets in a series of rallies. In addition to the right to vote and to hold … an end to discrimination on the job. Since…
20th Time of the Writer
… 20 writers from South Africa, Africa and different parts of the world will feature in this year’s week-long edition. This year’s edition will include a…
EventConclusive Battle of Ndondakusuka takes place
… The Battle of Tugela, which was also known as the Battle of Ndondakusuka, was fought between Zulu factions of Cetewayo, eldest son of the Zulu chief Mpande,…
ArticleThe Youth Struggle
… From the early years of colonial rule, South African youth had participated in … education. In 1953 government passed the Bantu Education Act that…
EventTanganyika becomes a member of the UN
… On 14 December 1961, Tanganyika became a member of the United Nations(UN) and two years later, in 1963 it merged with the island of Zanzibar. Following the…
Liberation of Southern Africa - Our Responsibility Selected Speeches of Olof Palme edited by E. S. Reddy
… Liberation of Southern Africa - Our Responsibility Selected Speeches of Olof Palme edited by E. S. Reddy …
ArchiveThis family was resettled as a result of the creation of the Tembe Elephant Park
… This family was resettled as a result of the creation of the Tembe Elephant Park …
The Collapse of Rhodesia: Population Demographics and the Politics of Race by Josiah Brownell
… The Collapse of Rhodesia: Population Demographics and the Politics of Race by Josiah Brownell …