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… National Congress (ANC) celebrated a centenary anniversary in Bloemfontein. The centenary was celebrated in a year-long programme that involved all the country’s nine … of the ANC dates back to 8 January 1912 when it was found in Bloemfontein as South African Native National Congress …

… The prevalent violence in kwaZulu-Natal began with widespread interference during … the African National Congress (ANC) from running campaigns in the rural areas controlled by them. Violence erupted between IFP and ANC members in the province. This was contrary to what the cabinet had …

… International Airport. Clinton was on a tour of two weeks in Africa, showing a level of interest in Africa unprecedented for a Western head of state. In an address to Parliament, Clinton said: "America has a … US President Bill Clinton arrives in Cape Town …

… The state of emergency in Kenya which had lasted from 1952-1959, probably the longest in the history of Kenya, came to an end. The state of … of Kenyans. This rebellion took place almost exclusively in the highlands of central Kenya among the Kikuyu tribe. … Boddy-Evans, A. ‘This Day in African History: 13 November’ , [online], available at …

… Movement delivered at UDF National General Conference held in 1 to 3 March 1991. It deals with the role of UDF in building the Civic Movement, role of Civic Movement in transition period and in a post-apartheid period, organisational structure and composition of …

… from the following source: Gastrow, S. (1992)  Who`s Who in South African politics  Number 4.p.67. If you would like … contribute tab. Sakumzi (Saki) Justice Macozoma was born in Port Elizabeth on 12 May 1957, the eldest of the six … at Boston. While in America he was active in the anti-apartheid movement and in the anti-investment campaigns. In …

… members of the United Democratic Front (UDF) took refuge in the United States consul general's office after escaping from detention in Johannesburg Prison. While in detention, the three met with other detainees to discuss … UDF men takes refuge in the US consulate …

… December 1948, and was educated at Plumstead High School in Cape Town, and the University of Cape Town (UCT) Drama School. Flynn was a well respected actor in the South African entertainment industry, and was well known for his roles in local movies such as Heel Against the Head and Running …

… Nelson Mandela died on 5 December 2013 at the age of 95, in his home in Johannesburg. He was born in Mvezo village near Mthatha, Eastern Cape on 18 July 1918. … Nelson Mandela is buried in the Eastern Cape …

… bombed the African National Congress (ANC) office in Maputo, Mozambique and injured 5 people. Captain Wynand … Petrus du Toit was caught later and admitted his role in the raid. This was one of many cross border raids by the SADF in the 1980s. Some of the cross border raids include Matola, …

… Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, Mandla Maseko and Simon Dladla in Swaziland and transferred them to stand trial in SA. The treatment of Ebrahim, an Indian passport holder, … was particularly harsh, as he was taken at gunpoint and in chains from his home. They were convicted in January 1989 …

… Tebogo Aaron Mokoena was born on 25 November 1980 in Boipatong Johannesburg. In his early career, he played for local teams such as Jomo … to represent South Africa. He was only 19 when he played in 1999 at the 2000 Olympic qualifiers. He also led Bafana … All Sports people Aaron Mokoena biography , [online], Available …

… (USA) efforts to bring about a negotiated settlement in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Vorster realised that Rhodesia … government, led by Prime Minister Ian Smith, was engaged in a civil war with the ZANU PF liberation movement. The move … African foreign relations with Black independent states in Africa. He hoped that a negotiated settlement would result …

… Thirteen people were killed and eighteen injured in an attack on Soweto residents after an Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) rally at Jabulani Stadium. In the ensuing battle between residents and Inkatha … people were later killed allegedly by Inkatha supporters in retaliation. After various submissions by victims of the …

… dry seasons as a reason for allowing their taxes to fall in arrear. But why the evil day of solemnly calling them to … us, a very difficult problem to solve. We yield to no one in our anxiety to see the Native people standing well with … Government. Indeed, we would do all to assist Government in getting in the money owing. But is it not dealing with the …

… water', from Zulu.  Zimeme High School is a public school in Amanzamnyama, KwaZulu Natal. In 2014 there were 234 registered learners. The school starts with Grade 8 to Grade 12. The subjects taught in school are: English; Mathematics; Mathematical Literacy; …

… - 1950, by Allison Drew Document 1 - Keir Hardie, "Stoned in South Africa", 1907' I landed at Durban, and was, of … was acute, and the Unions were alarmed at the manner in which the coloured people were supplanting them, even in the skilled trades. To meet this competition, the Unions …

… the first one. The Ashanti Kingdom had its headquarters in Kumasi, which was in the interior, but also dominated the coastal tribes of the … Europeans. However, during the reign of King Kofi Karikari in 1867, they attempted to re-establish Ashanti rule over the …

… women against the carrying of passes by women took place in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State (now Free State), where … workers. The women involved were an urbanised group living in the Waaihoek Location under the control of the town … date of the protest, though all sources agree that it was in 1913. One* source mentions that on 28 May 1913 a mass …

… Lorenzo, South African TV producer, was reported killed in a plane crash in Nigeria the previous night while on assignment for Africa … The twin-engine Boeing 737 left Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos at 7 p.m. Saturday night 22 October as Flight 210 en … News 24,(2005)," SA TV producer dies in crash ",From: News 24,[Online],Available at: …

… Pan African Parliament (PAP) began at its temporary home in Gallagher Estate in Midrand, north of Johannesburg. The session was opened by … the first full year of operation since it was launched in 2004 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. … Third Pan African Parliament session begins in Midrand …

… economy. Five out of six citizens of Lesotho held jobs in South Africa, 45% of adults were absentees working and residing in South Africa even though they were subject to influx … McDowall records that the great involvement of Basotho in the migrant labour practice in directly linked with …

… On 8 March 2004, 15 suspected mercenaries were arrested in Equatorial Guinea. Many of the suspects were South … mercenaries from South Africa en route to stage a coup in Equatorial Guinea. 20 South Africans, 18 Namibians, 23 … 3 of 70 suspected mercenaries, accused of plotting a coup in Equatorial Guinea, pleaded guilty to lesser charges in …

… saying that the law was bringing misery and deprivation in its wake and turning policemen into "peeping toms". Suzman made these statements in the House of Assembley, introducing an amendment to the … offence for White and non-White people to have relations. In 1959, 12 Members of Parliament (MPs), including Suzman, …

…  A limpet mine exploded and damaged a substation in Jacobs, Durban.   Later a second limpet exploded and … explosion, two limpet mines exploded where a sub-station in Westville, Durban was damaged. During this period a number of explosions happened in South Africa. On 7 January, a grenade was thrown at a …

… From the book:  The Role of the Missionaries in conquest by Nosipho Majeke FOR A PEOPLE engaged in a liberatory struggle it is necessary to rewrite the … by the herronvolk as truth and taught to the young in schools and universities. It can be readily understood why …

… Pienaar began his professional career with Ajax Cape Town in 1999. In 2009 he joined the Dutch mother team Ajax and quickly … club Borussia Dortmund and English club Tottenham Hotspur. In 2002 Pienaar made his international debut with Bafana … SA footballer, Steven Pienaar is born in Johannesburg …

… to assist with missionary work, which the LMS started in 1816 under the Bechuana society of Chief Mothibi. Moffat … was accompanied by his wife Mary, whom he had married in Cape Town at the end of 1819.  In 1824, the mission station was moved to Seodin, in the …

… by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai This letter written in Gujarati by Mohamed Ebrahim Seedat from Newcastle on 12 … correspondence exchanged between close members of families in India and South Africa. Sulaiman Ebrahim Seedat, who lived in Motavarachha near Swat, is given a somewhat detailed …

… were killed near Pietermaritzburg. Political conflict in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa caused the death of 200 residents of Vulindlela and Edendale in March 1990. Three thousand homes were looted and burnt and … was suspected of being responsible for the attacks. In 1999, South Africa's Minister of Water Affairs and …