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EventSouth Africa and the United Kingdom embroiled in a diplomatic crisis
South Africa and the United Kingdom (UK) faced what was seen as a worst diplomatic crisis because of tension over six dissidents hiding from police in the…
EventSA announces its decision to allow multi-racial teams to represent the country in international events
The South African government announced its decision to allow multi-racial teams to represent the country in international sporting events. Ironically, in the…
EventSA Artist, Andries Johannes Botha, is born in Durban
Andries Johannes Botha was born on 22 September 1952 in Durban. He studied Fine Arts at the University Of KwaZulu-Natal and later went on to teach the subject…
EventSouth Africa and Mozambique begin discussions which lead to the creation of a cross-border conservation park
Two Southern African countries, South Africa and Mozambique began discussions which led to the creation of a cross-border conservation park which will include…
Latest in the SAHO archive: 4 September 2013 - 17 September 2013
EventOthello is staged for the first time in SA with a Black actor, John Kani
A production of Shakespeare’s “Othello” in which the Moor is played by black Actor, John Kani, was staged at the Market Theatre on 16 September 1987. The play…
The Front-Line States, South Africa and Southern African Security: Military Prospects and Perspectives
No sign of hunger strike - Biko doctors, ‘Rand Daily Mail’ by Helen Zille, 7 October 1977, South Africa
EventSouth African Communist Party leader, Dr. Yusuf Mahomed Dadoo dies
A political activist and Chairman of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Dr. Yusuf Mahomed Dadoo died on 19 September, 1983, after having lapsed into a…
Laughter in the belly of the beast - Cartoons by Zapiro: In an era of repression, 1988
Bantu Steve Biko - Architect of Black Consciousness Manifesto- rare TV interview
EventFrederik Willem de Klerk is elected President of South Africa
Frederik Willem de Klerk was elected State President of South Africa and was officially inaugurated on 20 September. De Klerk had been Acting State President…
Hendrik Verwoerd defines Apartheid
Hendrik Verwoerd talking about apartheid
EventJani Allan, South African Journalist, is born
Jani Allen made a name for herself as a columnist for the Sunday Times between 1979 and 1989. Her work as a journalist became so popular that she was voted …
For Joe Slovo by David Heavenor (Audio), 24 November 1993, South Africa
Vocals and Guitar: David Heavenor Drum Samples, Electric Guitar, mandolin: Simon Jaquet Children from Gabarone Botswana From the album PRIVATE: THE NIGHT…
Keynote Address to the IMBIZO ON GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER: ITS LEGACY AND LESSONS, Peninsula Technikon, 29 May 2004 BY Saleem Badat
Latest in the SAHO archive: 21 August 2013 - 3 September 2013
Controversial French lawyer, nicknamed ‘the devil’s advocate’, whose clients included war criminals and terrorists by Angelique Chrisafis
EventChris Katongo, Zambian football player, is born
Christopher Katongo was born on 31 August 1982 in Mufulira, Zambia. After playing for a few local teams, he moved to South Africa and joined Jomo Cosmos…
EventAfrikaner patriot Danie Theron is killed
Danie Theron, an Afrikaner patriot believing in the just and divine right of the Boer to stand against British interference, died during the Second Anglo-Boer…
South African National Anthem sheet music
Albie Sachs speaks on “Nelson Mandela: A Leader and a Friend”
Albie Sachs: From freedom fighter to justice on South Africa’s Constitutional Court by Morris Arvoy
Albie Sachs, an internationally known human rights activist and top judge in South Africa, suffered solitary confinement and exile and survived a bomb attack…
South Africa’s Journey to Democracy: Reflections by Albie Sachs
EventPLAN launches armed struggle against South Africa
On 26 August 1966, the People’s Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN), the armed wing of SWAPO, fought in a battle against South African occupying forces at…