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EventThe Federal Congress of the National Party supports a set of constitutional reforms
The Federal Congress of the National Party (NP) supported a set of constitutional ‘reforms’ outlined by Prime Minister P.W. Botha, and explained to the…
EventThe UN Security Council condemns all violations of its embargo against South Africa
In 1963, the Security Council called upon states to stop the sale of arms to South Africa, and repeated the call in 1970 and again in 1972. It was however only…
EventThe British government closes its consulate in Angola
The British government closed its consulate and evacuated British citizens from Angola. This was a subsequent to increasing tensions in Angola, with Cuban…
EventJoe Kachingwe is appointed Malawi’s first Ambassador to South Africa
Joe Kachingwe was appointed Malawi's first Ambassador to South Africa and assumes office in Pretoria on 29 July 1971. This diplomatic move by both countries…
EventThree cases of Buboinic plague are reported in Cape Town
Three cases of Bubonic plague were reported in Cape Town, South Africa. The first cases of Bubonic plague in Cape Town emerged on 1 February 1901. The disease…
Bob Hepple, a Rivonia trialist’s interview part 1
Bob Hepple, a Rivonia trialist’s interview part 2
EventBotswana President, Seretse Khama dies
Bechuanaland (now Botswana) President, Seretse Khama died on 13 July 1980 he died in Gabarone, Botswana. He was born on 1 July 1921 at Serowe, Botswana. His…
EventUN troops arrive in Congo to help deal with the political crisis
United Nations (UN) troops arrived to help deal with the political crisis following MoÁ¯se-Kapenda Tshombé's declaration of independence for Katanga province…
EventDr. E. Rhoodie is arrested at the French Riviera resort Juan les Pins
Dr. E. Rhoodie was arrested at the French Riviera resort Juan les Pins. He would appear in Aix-en-Provence for extradition proceedings on 31 July 1979. This…
EventThe ANC sends a report on police violence to President F. W. de Klerk
The African National Congress (ANC) sent a report on police violence to President F. W. de Klerk and demanded an end to "the shocking inhumanity" of police…
SEPARATE DEVELOPMENT: THE CHALLENGE OF THE TRANSKEI
Event33 American airmen arrive in Durban on a mission to launch a long-range missile
On 7 May 1960, two American transports descended on Durban with 33 airmen on board to prepare for a mission to launch a long-range rocket which the United…
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Appraisal: Ruth First by Joy Watson
Correspondence with the prison authorities concerning Mandela’s health, 1970
Typescript of letter of complaint from Mandela on behalf of prisoners in relation to the 1977 journalist visit
University of Cape Town, South Africa N.U.S.A.S. “Day of Affirmation” Speech 6 June, 1966, Robert F. Kennedy
EventHenry Olonga, Zimbabwean Cricketer is born
Henry Khaaba Olonga was born in Lusaka, Zambia, to a Kenyan father and a Zimbabwean mother. The family moved back to his father’s homeland, Kenya, before…
EventThe Internal Security Act is passed
The Internal Security Act gave massive powers to the authorities to investigate any organization or publication. This prompted opposition parties to oppose…