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EventLiberation struggle activists, Gwala and Mothopeng are released from Robben Island
Two members of the banned liberation movements, Harry Gwala, a member of the African National Congress (ANC) and Zephania Mothopeng a member of the Pan…
EventJohn Thomas Baines, South African painter, traveller and writer, is born
John Thomas Baines was born in England on 27 November 1820. Apprenticed to a coach painter at a young age, he left for South Africa in 1842 to work as a…
Zulu Community
… responsibilities and raised crops, usually grains, on land near the household. The word Zulu means ‘Sky’ and … a contract with Zulu King Dingane granting…
EventOrganisations forward applicants for amnesty to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The African National Congress (ANC) confirmed it had forwarded 300 applications from its members to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) for amnesty…
Statement on ANC central number and information line, 10 October 2005
The African National Congress has launched a telephone information line which provides the public with automated access to ANC offices and important…
EventSASO founder and Black Consciousness leader, Steve Biko dies in detention
Bantu Steven Biko, leader of the South African Students' Organisation (SASO) and pioneer of the Black Consciousness philosophy, died in police custody at the…
EventFormer National Minister of Arts and Culture, Pallo Jordan, is born
Zweledinga Pallo Jordan, who became the National Minister of Arts and Culture under President Thabo Mbeki’s administration, was born in B Location, Kroonstad,…
Hand written court docket, listing the 10 Rivonia Trial accused. 30 December 1963
BB of the Rua Araujo, 1970, hand printed fiber base silver gelatin print
The Three Marias, Casablanca Bar, 1970, hand printed fiber base silver gelatin print
The Tanzanian musician Patrick Malisidya, co-founder of the Afro 70 band, dies.
The Rand Afrikaans University (RAU) commences with lectures in a temporary hall in Braamfontein.
Hamanth Chotoo Kasan, general manager, Scientific Services, Rand Water, is born in Durban.
EventANC calls for the dismissal of Adriaan Vlok and Magnus Malan
The African National Congress (ANC), in an emergency meeting, called for the dismissal of Law and Order Minister Adriaan Vlok and Defence Minister Magnus Malan…
EventRailway line between Cape Town and Beira in Mozambique is completed
On 6 October 1902 the 3200km long railway line between Cape Town, South Africa and Beira in Mozambique was completed. The construction of the Beira Railway to…
PlaceSannieshof, North West Province
… The a vast rural area called: the ‘Stellaland' (Star Land) or Platteland (Flat Land), and is known for its massive bank of grain silos and …
EventDr. Neville Alexander and four others are found guilty of sabotage
Dr. Neville Alexander and four others were found guilty of sabotage and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. The judge found that the accused participated in…
ArchiveMeeting between the African National Congress and the University of Natal
Documents relating to a meeting between the African National Congress and the University of Natal. Includes draft programme, objectives of the meeting, list of…
EventCaptured Gen. Cronje and his wife are shipped to St Helena
General Pieter Arnoldus (Piet) Cronje, commandant-general of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR, also known as Transvaal Republic) and his wife Hester, with…
ArchiveDurban and Districts Council of Churches Cultural Festival 10 June 1990
a gathering of black Christian youth. Different choirs and other groups were invited to perform and show off their talent. The topic for the Festival - Faith…
EventKader Asmal, political activist and future Member of Parliament, is born
Kader Asmal political activist, human rights lawyer, former Minister of Education (1999-2004) and of Water Affairs and Forestry (1994-1999); is born in Stanger…
EventDr. Connie Mulder is acquitted and discharged on charges of contempt
Dr Connie Mulder was an Afrikaans professor who became a politician. In 1958, he became a member of the National Party (NP) and was the mayor of Randfontein…
EventA car bomb explodes in Durban, killing five and injuring 27 people
On 12 July 1984, a car bomb exploded in Durban, killing five and injuring 27 people. This car bombing was known as the "Jacobs" car bomb, according to an…
EventThree AWB members shot and killed during the invasion of Bophuthatswana
On 11 March 1994 hundreds of Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (AWB) (Afrikaner Resistance Movement) members drove into Bophuthatswana, a Bantustan homeland in the…
EventCommodore Dieter Gerhardt and his wife are sentenced to life imprisonment
Commodore Dieter Gerhardt, the former commanding officer of the Simonstown naval base, and his second wife Ruth Gerhardt, were sentenced to life imprisonment…
EventAWB leader, Eugene TerreBlanche, is convicted of attempted murder and assault
On 23 April 1997, Eugene TerreBlanche, leader of the Afrikaner Weerstands Beweging (AWB) was convicted on two counts, for attempted murder and assault in a…
EventThe United Arab Republic is proclaimed by Egypt, Iraq, and Syria
Many attempts were made by the Arab countries to form a United Arab Republic. The first two countries to engage in this initiative were Syria and Egypt on 22…
EventAlfred Milner becomes High Commissioner and Governor of the Cape Province
Sir Alfred Milner became High Commissioner for South Africa and Governor of the Cape Province in 1897. His efforts to gain political rights for the "Uitlanders…
ArchiveThe SACP demands increased and continuous subsidisation of the bus industry
Black and white poster. Wording - The SACP demands increased and continuous subsidisation of the bus industry. Image of hammer and sickle.
ArchiveThe Economics Unit and the decision of the National Consultative Conference
ANC memorandum on the setting up and purpose of the Economics Unit and its move to the Department of Economics and Planning.