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Mass celebration takes place in the streets of Lilongwe, Malawi, following the arrest of former president Hastings Kamuzu Banda
… Mass celebration takes place in the streets of Lilongwe, Malawi, following the arrest of former president Hastings Kamuzu Banda …
The planning and programming divisional manager of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Mr Danie Schoeman, says that
… The planning and programming divisional manager of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Mr Danie …
Moses Josiah Madiba, author, educationist and first African chancellor of the University of the North, dies in Seshego, Pieters
… Verwey, E.J. (ed)(1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1, Pretoria: HSRC. … Madiba, author, educationist and first African chancellor of the…
The University College of Zululand, formerly affiliated to the University of South Africa, attains full academic autonomy as th
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 11, p. 606. … The University College of Zululand,…
Battleships are sent to Tangiers by the Spanish government as the first part of its intended invasion of Morocco.
… Battleships are sent to Tangiers by the Spanish government as the first part of its intended invasion of Morocco. …
The Minister of Bantu Education announces moves towards the introduction of free and compulsory education for Blacks. This is t
… The Minister of Bantu Education announces moves towards the introduction of free and compulsory education for Blacks. This is t …
EventPresident. F.W. de Klerk lifts the state of emergency
… former South African President, F W de Klerk, announced the end of South Africa’s four year old state of emergency. … that, he imposed new state of emergency…
EventThe Opening Ceremony of 2000 Olympic Games takes place
… The 2000 Summer Olympic Games or Millennium Games, hosted by Australia, were officially opened in the capital Sydney. Australia won the right to host the…
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…
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…
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…
EventThe cornerstone of Cape Town City Hall is laid
… Cape Towns City Hall's original foundations were laid at the turn of the 20th Century. The mayor of Cape Town , Thomas Ball, laid … The cornerstone of Cape…
Hendrik Verwoerd’s response to the ‘Winds of Change’ speech
… Made to the South Africa Parliament on 3 February 1960: The tendency in Africa for nations to become independent, and … to all, does not only mean being just…
EventWhite ministers and theologians of the DRC reject apartheid
… 123 White ministers and theologians of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) (Nederduitse Gereformeerde … rejected on Scriptural grounds. This was contrary to the…
5. Muslims of Durban complain about the vexatious curfew law
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai The Vagrant Law prevented Muslims in the borough…
EventSheik Yusuf arrives at the Cape of Good Hope
… Sheik Yusuf, Islamic leader and brother of the sultan of Macassar, was banished to the Cape by the Dutch East India Company (DEIC). He arrived … Potgieter, D…
ArchiveFive Freedoms Forum - African National Congress Conference, July 1989: Report of the Commission on the role of Parliament and Parliamentary Opposition
… - Five Freedoms Forum Conference, July 1989. Report of the Commission on the role of Parliament. Summary of a discussion on the role … - African National…
EventMass protest against the circumstances of Neil Aggett’s death
… A call for a thirty-minute work stoppage in protest the death of Dr Neil Aggett , who allegedly committed suicide while in … Black unions, with more than 50…
ArchiveMinutes of meeting of the Christian Consultation on Resettlement in the Ciskei held in Grahamstown on August 29 and 30, 1980
… Minutes of meeting of the Christian Consultation on Resettlement in the Ciskei discussing the socio-economic impact of forced … Minutes of meeting of the…
EventThe Anglo-Boer War 1 (Transvaal War of Independence) begins
… Three years prior to this date, the British had annexed the Transvaal under Shepstone. Following this was a period of passive resistance and repeated…
Isitwalandwe / Seaparankoe the Highest Award of Honour, 1955 - 2014
… Isithwalandwe/Seaparankoe is the highest honour awarded by the ANC to those who have made an outstanding contribution … literally translated, means "the one…
EventMandela suspends talks in the wake of Boipatong Massacre
… Mandela announced that he was suspending all talks with the Government in the wake of the killings in Boipatong. The ANC blamed President F.W. … Southern…
EventThe SA government presents a promotion of Constitutional Development Bill
… The South African government presented a promotion of Constitutional Development Bill which proposed an advisory … to give blacks a voice in government. This…
Document 123 - Statement of Dr Y. M. Dadoo, Secretary, Non-European United Front (Transvaal), before the Court, 6 September 1940
… Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew In submitting the following points for the consideration of the Court, I feel that this matter is not one that ……