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51. The ‘Satyagraha’ campaign ends
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai … Government and Mr. Gandhi. These concern issues…
EventHamilton Naki, a laboratory assistant to cardiac surgeon Christian Barnard, dies
… the doctor who would perform the first heart transplant in South Africa. Those who have worked with Naki described him as a …
Awards of Recognition to Honourable Early Associates of Gandhiji and Phoenix Settlement 1904-1914
… 1. Pragji Desai and Parvatiben Desai Pragji Desai came to South Africa in 1906 at the age of 22. His goal was to start a … joined Gandhiji as a stretcher…
PlaceBritstown, Northern Cape
… Britstown located in the Northern Cape of South Africa, a small farming town Named after Hans Brits, who … artistic wealth of rock engravings, telling us…
EventMzwakhe Mbuli is sentenced to 13 years in jail
… the court and the case was postponed for 6 months due to a World Cup soccer match. Famous supporters also rallied in … brought attention to the horrible…
Adapted from De Rietfonteyn: Founding of Grahamstown By Elron Kleinhans
… not secure its eastern regions until the fourth frontier war in 1812. This conflict ended when all indigenous people …
EventMother Teresa arrives in SA to establish a missionary home for HIV/AIDS sufferers
… Charity began to expand, with missions being established world-wide. In 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded with the Nobel … work. On 7 November 1988, Mother…
EventThe first cable connection between SA and Europe is launched
… On 31 July 1879, the first cable connection between South Africa and Europe, via Aden, was launched. It was laid by … Siemens eventually won, Bright's…
Document 29 - Resolution on the need for the resumption of multi-party negotiations
… that the new Constitution is a document which empowers all South Africans, and does not further entrench the privileges … people, and that it must truly…
Document 4 - “The Great Native Strike”, “ The International, 27 February 1920
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One … of mass industry in South Africa, as in all parts of the world, are moulding the…
Document 21 - Letter from S. P. Bunting to E. R. Roux, 27 October 1930
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One … and add "also delegates (European and Coloured) from the South African Trades &…
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, at the National Council of Provinces, Limpopo, 4 November 2005
… National Council of Provinces, Honourable Members, Fellow South Africans; I am honoured to have this opportunity once … are convinced are truly committed to…
The Segregation Fallacy and Other Papers - The Financial Strangulation of Native Education
… what, in his opinion, were the three greatest needs of the South African Natives, and he answered '' The first is … political and other relations between…
PlaceStation Building, Point Road, Durban
… Community that, today, represents the Diversity of modern South Africa. Interestingly, it was also along this Railway that … It should be noted that, like…
PlaceMaynardville Open Air Theatre
… its founding is often given to two beautiful and talented South African actresses – Cecilia Sonnenberg and Rene … Park Open Air Theatre in London, and the…
Chapter 6. A Daughter of the Free State - Garment Workers in Action by E. S. Sachs
… conditions, there was the tragic position, common in South Africa that the workers were divided amongst themselves. Many … of their generation, the terrible…
EventThabo Mbeki is elected 2nd President of a democratic South Africa
… Thabo Mbeki was sworn in as South Africa's second democratically elected president in front of … his 57th birthday. The occasion was also a farewell to South…
EventFormer diplomat and Director of Foreign Affairs Jackie Selebi is set to lead SAPS
… The South African government announced that former diplomat and … Jacob Sello Selebi, would take over from the outgoing South African Police Services (SAPS)…
Chaskalson transcended his bias and loyalties by Tony Leon, 4 December 2012
… loyalty and judicial independence. Only a statement by the South African Communist Party (SACP) drew attention to the … useful as a modest bonsai tree. With…
PlaceFort Wonderboompoort, Wonderboom-Pretoria
… but instead, its roof was demolished during the Second World War. It is believed this occured under the instructions of … as the Voortrekker Monument, the…
EventNelson Mandela delivers a speech marking his first 100 days in office
… first democratically elected President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, delivered a speech to the joint … ignorance, and try to end conflicts…
Document 19 - Communist Party of South Africa, Memo on S.A.F.N.T.U. (1930)
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One … - 1950, by Allison Drew Document 19 - Communist Party of South Africa, Memo on S…
EventSecond biggest archaeological discovery of the century at Sterkfontein
… discoveries of the 20th century was documented in the South African Journal of Science on this date. Dr Ron Clark … in the Sterkfontein caves. Sterkfontein…
No.46 - Steve Biko by Hilda Bernstein, 1978, South Africa
… forty sixth person to die in security police detention in South Africa. And for the first time, the inquest revealed full and … The inquest verdict…
PlaceFordsburg and the Oriental Plaza, Johannesburg
… of people to the Oriental Plaza each month from all over South Africa and neighbouring Countries. Silk flowers, jewellery, … event was the first recorded…
ArchiveFrom the margins to the mainstream: the anti-apartheid movement and the politics of agenda-setting in the United States
… movement and United States policy relations with South Africa between 1960 and 1986. The research is based upon an … was able to push adoption of economic…
EventThe Separate Representation of Voters Amendment Act commences
… http://www.sahistory.org.za http://countrystudies.us/south-africa/25.htm Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). Five Hundred years: a history of South Africa; 3rd rev…
The Role of the Missionaries in conquest - Chapter III - Dr. Philip - “Defender of the Hottentots”
… and Buxton, strove to abolish slavery. "The Wilberforce of Africa, "he has been called, and the phrase is less laudatory … Subsequently he elaborated his…
Book 5: People, Places and Apartheid - Chapter 4 - The Township Uprising, September-November 1984 by Noor Nieftagodien
… early 1960s. This remarkable action had a huge impact on South African politics. It shook the apartheid government and … Their respective organisations ””…
Chapter 4 - The Township Uprising, September-November 1984
… early 1960s. This remarkable action had a huge impact on South African politics. It shook the apartheid government and … Their respective organisations — the…