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EventStart of the Muslim community’s Tana Baru Cemetery Uprising
… The first arrival of Muslims in South Africa took place in the 17th century, when Malay slaves were brought to the Cape. This was followed by the arrival of…
EventWalter Sisulu arrested under the Suppression of Communism Act
… Walter Sisulu joined the ANC in 1940. He was elected to the executive committee of the ANC Youth League in 1944 and in 1949, was instrumental … Nelson…
EventDurban magistrate rules the death of Dr Haffejee accidental
… A Durban magistrate ruled that no one was to blame for the death of a young dentist, Dr. Hoosen Haffejee, who died in police … August 1977. It was ruled that…
The government introduces the Extension of Political Participation Bill, empowering the government to divide the country into a
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The government introduces the Extension of…
Statement on the Prime Minister’s Policy toward the NRC, by the Caucus of the NRC, November 1947
… Statement on the Prime Minister’s Policy toward the NRC, by the Caucus of the NRC, November 1947 …
The University College, Johannesburg, attains full university status under the name The University of the Witwatersrand, Johann
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 11, p. 437 | … The University College, Johannesburg,…
Nelson Mandela`s statement from the dock at the opening of the defence case in the Rivonia Trial
… Nelson Mandela`s statement from the dock at the opening of the defence case in the Rivonia Trial …
The government announces the twenty nominated members of the Coloured Persons’ Representative Council for the four provinces. T
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The government announces the twenty…
EventThe Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW) is founded
… a broad-based and inter-racial women's organisation, the Federation of South African Women (FSAW or FEDSAW) was launched on 17 April 1954 in Johannesburg…
The Appellate Division rejects the appeal of the "Sharpeville Six" against the death sentence imposed on them for the
… The Appellate Division rejects the appeal of the "Sharpeville Six" against the death sentence imposed on …
EventBeginning of the Anglo-Zulu War, 10 January 1879
… high commissioner to South Africa in 1879 to realise the policy of confederation (policy to bring the various British colonies, Boer republics and…
EventAlan Charles Rusbridger, editor of The Guardian is born
… Alan Charles Rusbridger is an English journalist and editor of The Guardian newspaper. He was born in Northern Rodesia (Now Zambia) to English parents. The…
EventAbram Fischer is struck off the roll of advocates
… The Johannesburg Bar Council struck Abram Fischer's name off the roll of advocates for his role in the struggle against apartheid. … Anon, (2003), Bram…
EventPretoria is proposed as the new capital of ZAR
… The seat of government of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR), or the old … visitpretoria.co.za (2011). ‘ History of Pretoria ’ from Visit Pretoria …
EventRecognition of the Customary Marriages Act comes into effect
… The Recognition of the Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 came into effect after an investigation by the South … 2001/02 , Pretoria: GCIS, p. 373.| Justice…
Understanding the Causes and the Nature of Xenophobia in South Africa: A Case Study of De Doorns by Live Hågensen
… Understanding the Causes and the Nature of Xenophobia in South Africa: A Case Study of De …
The Struggle of John Brown Russwurm - The Life and Writings of a Pan-Africanist Pioneer 1799 - 1851 by Winston James
… The Struggles of John Brown Russwurm: The Life and Writings of a Pan-Africanist Pioneer, 1799-1851 … The Struggle of John Brown Russwurm - The Life and…
Environmental Change in Lesotho: An Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Land-Use Change in the Lowland Region
… Environmental Change in Lesotho: An Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Land-Use Change in the Lowland Region … Environmental Change in Lesotho: An…
David Webster’s role in the DPSC: a fearless defence of the principles of legality and due process by Glenda Webster
… David Webster’s role in the DPSC: a fearless defence of the principles of legality and due process by Glenda Webster …
Government bans television coverage of unrest in Black townships in the thirty-eight magisterial districts where the State of E
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … Government bans television coverage of unrest in…
’The unity of our peoples’, Speech by Oliver Tambo at the fourth congress of Frelimo, Maputo, 29 April 1983
… ’The unity of our peoples’, Speech by Oliver Tambo at the fourth congress of Frelimo, Maputo, 29 April 1983 …
Dr C.P. Mulder, resigned Minister of Plural Relations and Development, relinquishes his leadership of the National Party in the
… Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). Five Hundred years: a history of South Africa; 3rd rev. ed., Pretoria: Academica, p. 548. … Dr C.P. Mulder, resigned Minister of…
Prof. Carel W.H. Boshoff, former chairman of the South African Bureau of Race Relations and the Afrikanerbroederbond, is born i
… Prof. Carel W.H. Boshoff, former chairman of the South African Bureau of Race Relations and the Afrikanerbroederbond, is born i …
The University of Transkei Amendment Act No 17, empowering the Transkei Minister of Education to veto, without giving reasons,
… The University of Transkei Amendment Act No 17, empowering the Transkei Minister of Education to veto, without giving reasons, …
Sam Ramsamy, president of the (NOCSA), announced South Africa’s acceptance of an invitation to participate in the Olympic Game
… National Olympic Committee of South Africa | Keesing's Record of World Events, News Digest for November 1991, p. 38560. … Sam Ramsamy, president of the …
The appeal of Protea fast bowler Makhaya Ntini against his guilty of rape charge succeeds in the Supreme Court.
… The appeal of Protea fast bowler Makhaya Ntini against his guilty of rape charge succeeds in the Supreme Court. …
The appeal of Protea fast bowler Makhaya Ntini against his guilty of rape charge succeeds in the Supreme Court.
… The appeal of Protea fast bowler Makhaya Ntini against his guilty of rape charge succeeds in the Supreme Court. …
Manuel Pinto da Costa becomes the first president of the newly independent Democratic Republic of Sâo Tomé and Príncip
… Manuel Pinto da Costa becomes the first president of the newly independent Democratic Republic of Sâo Tomé and …
SA signs a treaty with Great Britain on the temporary waiver of the margin of preference on flat white maize.
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … SA signs a treaty with Great Britain on the…
The military government of Nigeria charges Moshood Abiola, the winner of an annulled presidential vote in 1993, with treason. H
… The military government of Nigeria charges Moshood Abiola, the winner of an annulled presidential vote in 1993, with …