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ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1940-1949
… In the 1940s the ANC rejuvenated itself and began to work more closely with the SACP, putting behind the … Party seized power and set in motion plans to…
South Africa in the 1900s (1900-1917)
… birth of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela , Jan Van Riebeeck and his expedition of Dutch Calvinist settlers landed at the Cape … Orange Free State) in…
Abel Chiloane
… was released from Robben Island prison on 20 June 1978. His prison number was 1/5355. …
Shamar Abduraghman
… was released from Robben Island prison on 9 June 1982. His prison number was 15/8157. …
Sibene Abishayi
… released from Robben Island prison on 4 November 1964. His prison number was KB1692/64. …
Evelyn Ntoko Mase
… first wife - and much of what is known of her comes from his words or the words of their contemporaries. As a result, … this house has been rebuilt as a…
ArticlePass laws in South Africa 1800-1994
… to the colonisers in the late 1700’s and were forced to work for European landowners to survive.The colonial … M. Hertzog became Prime Minister of South…
EventAllan Boesak is arrested
… 1985 Dr. Boesak was arrested along with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Dr Christiaan Beyers Naude, with whom he had formed … a triumvirate of South African…
EventBishop Zulu refused passport by the state
… on 'Church and Society' was planned for July. During the Apartheid era the South African government regularly refused … Africans, including the outspoken…
Interview with Africa Report by Oliver Tambo, 01 March 1981, New York
… killed? Why are you responding to the violence of apartheid with isolated half measures? TAMBO : There is a … Prime Minister Strijdom some years ago when…
BiographyAnne-Marie Wolpe
… and other tools inside a roast chicken, which he used in his dramatic escape together with his three other comrades. She and her husband communicated through…
ArticleSouthern Methodist University Partnership Project - 2013 submissions
… Human Rights. Born and raised in Texas, she would like to work for an international non-profit organization after … The Role of Vrye Weekblad in the Struggle…
BiographyMary Malete
… the Hillbrow Hospital). Through her dedication and hard work, she was promoted from senior sister to senior matron, …
Mary Matilda Brown
… In 1905 she became actively involved in social upliftment work. She utilised her organisational skills and was a … in the field of moral reform. She also…
Article2016 in Review
… 8 January ANC statement. Responses are mixed with all but his most enthusiastic supporters unenthused. - 11th: Student … once Thuli Madonsela’s term ends. -…
The Afrikaanse Handelsinsituut
… to become a dominant political and economic force in apartheid South Africa. The AHI began as an alliance between … an Afrikaans insurance company, and must…
BiographyMichael Cassidy
… writer and founder of Africa Enterprise, renowned for his initiatives at ecumenism, and reconciliation on personal, …
Maduna Abednego
… released from Robben Island prison on 8 October 1973. His prison number was 1/5392. He was from Zwelithsa Township …
ArticleBiko’s imprisonment, death and the aftermath
… was conducted the day after Biko’s death, at which his family was present. The explanation given by the Minister … to Britain. This was seen as added proof…
Mkhonza Abner
… from Robben Island prison on the 18th of October 1981. His prison number was 114/7477. He was from Katlehong. …
ArticleStaffrider magazine (1978-1993)
… Africa; it focused on an area of experience- travelling to work and back-that is central to most black lives in this … Staffrider’s editorial policy was…
Sithole Thembinkosi Abner
… from Robben Island prison on the 27th of February 1986. His prison number was 15/3271. He was from Durban. …
BiographyJoseph Royeppen
… a Cambridge University graduate and a barrister, and his companions are imprisoned for their opposition to …
France in 1789
… people moved to the towns especially Paris in search of work but the pressure was already building up. The king Louis … of the king is vitally important…
BiographyJoseph Ramapulane Maseko
… in May 2008 at the age of 71. Maseko is best known for his vibrant paintings of township scenes. …
Address by President Nelson Mandela to the interfaith commissioning service for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Cape Town, 13 February 1996
… The Right Honourable Rev. Desmond Tutu, Chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission; … lasting reconciliation. South Africa's transition from…
Article1960-1966: The genesis of the armed struggle
… an important watershed in South Africa's struggle against apartheid. The aftermath of the Sharpeville Massacre , in … In the wake of this event, a massive…
BiographyGwede Mantashe
… University of South Africa (Unisa) in 1997 and completed his B.Comm Honours degree in 2002. Mantashe worked at Matla … of the ANC. He currently serves on…
BiographyWilliam Stewart Ainslie
… Fine Arts) under Jack Heath 1955-1958. On completion of his studies he taught at Michael house, a school in KwaZulu … was better known as a graphic artist…
BiographyJ.J.R Jolobe
… James Ranisi Jolobe was best known for his collection of poems, Umyezo (1936). He also played a …