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The British land a major force on l’Ile de France and capture the island from the French. They revert to the name Mauritius.
… The British land a major force on l’Ile de France and capture the island from the French. …
Gen. Louis Botha, SA premier, resigns because of the anti-British tone in the De Wildt speech by Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog. On reques
… tone in the De Wildt speech by Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog. On reques …
Apartheid is to be tightened up at the Pretoria Zoo after a complaint from a visitor that the zoo was ‘over-run with Blacks’ on
… from a visitor that the zoo was ‘over-run with Blacks’ on …
Prof. Raymond Dart removes the last piece of stone from the skull of the Taung child, six weeks after starting on the project.
… the skull of the Taung child, six weeks after starting on the project. …
The game between the Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, and Cote d’Ivoure ends in a tie with one goal scored on each side.
… team, and Cote d’Ivoure ends in a tie with one goal scored on each side. …
Percy Qoboza, who had resigned as editor of the Post papers on 13 January 1981 and left immediately for the United States, says
… Percy Qoboza, who had resigned as editor of the Post papers on 13 January 1981 and left immediately for the United …
The Dageraad, with salvaged treasure from the Gouden Buis, which had run ashore at St Helena Bay, is wrecked on the reefs off R
… Buis, which had run ashore at St Helena Bay, is wrecked on the reefs off R …
Transkei police kill three men, one of who is Mr Zolile Sangoni, when they fire on the occupants of a car outside Umtata, while
… three men, one of who is Mr Zolile Sangoni, when they fire on the occupants of a car outside Umtata, while …
The ANC blame the killing of up to fourteen people and the injuring of twenty-six unemployed people in Alberton on ‘third force
… the injuring of twenty-six unemployed people in Alberton on ‘third force …
The Star reports that a SARWHU shop steward, who went on a thirty-three-day hunger strike to back his demand either to be charg
… The Star reports that a SARWHU shop steward, who went on a thirty-three-day hunger strike to back his demand either …
On its 80th birthday the ANC declares that an interim government of national unity must be set in place and a general election
… On its 80th birthday the ANC declares that an interim …
Death of Herman Albrecht, a South African soldier who fought on the side of the British during the S.A. War and who received th
… of Herman Albrecht, a South African soldier who fought on the side of the British during the S.A. War and who …
Second heart transplant in South Africa is performed by Dr Chris Barnard on Dr Philip Blaiberg. He lived one year and seven mon
… in South Africa is performed by Dr Chris Barnard on Dr Philip Blaiberg. He lived one year and seven mon …
Eight British tourists, five men and three women, are killed on their way to the Royal Natal National Park when their bus swer
… British tourists, five men and three women, are killed on their way to the Royal Natal National Park when their bus …
EventSlave rebellion at the Cape led by Louis of Mauritius. Over 300 slaves and Khoi Khoi servants from outlying farms marched on Cape Town demanding their freedom
… as well as the recent abolition of the slave trade on the high seas. News of these events inspired the … was to march from the rural districts gathering…
BiographyMkhubo Mngomezulu
… community from his base in Swaziland. There was an attack on the Chief, which left him paralysed for life. No one was willing to testify for fear of his or…
BiographyMzondeki Makhunga
… community from his base in Swaziland. There was an attack on the Chief, which left him paralysed for life. No one was willing to testify for fear of his or…
BiographyMartin Nambala Wilpard
… Wilpard allegedly armed his bodyguards. He was arrested on 20 March 1967 and it was considered to be in the public interest to banish him from Ovamboland. …
BiographyBhungwana Saul Mngomezulu
… community from his base in Swaziland. There was an attack on the chief, which left him paralysed for life. No one was willing to testify for fear of their…
BiographyPetrus Linda Jabane (Lion of Chiawelo)
… the regime of Fulgencio Batista. The operation took place on 26 July 1953, Fidel Castro led the liberation army’s first … (now Gauteng), living in dugouts…
BiographyVivian Fitzsimons
… For much of the twentieth century people have relied on Fitzsimons's snakebite serum to save their lives after having being bitten and have used the familiar…
BiographyLillian Diedericks
… within the townships. This would have an effect on Diedericks’ political consciousness, resulting in her … and who have dedicated themselves towards…
Ciskei Commission: transcript of an interview with Helen Suzman, Colin Eglin and R. Swart regarding the independence of the Ciskei and its socio-economic impact on black families
… independence of the Ciskei and its socio-economic impact on black families … independence of the Ciskei and its socio-economic impact on black families …
Statement of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the formation of the African National Congress
… Executive Committee of the African National Congress on the occasion ofthe 70th Anniversary of the formation of … Executive Committee of the African National…
A selection of resolutions taken at the Committee Meeting of the Christian Citizenship Department of the Methodist Church of South Africa, held at Alberton on August 18, 1977
… of the Methodist Church of South Africa, held at Alberton on August 18, 1977. It discusses unemployment, squatters, … of the Methodist Church of South Africa…
Statement by Oliver Tambo of acceptance of the Ho Chi Minh award bestowed on the African National Congress by the World Peace Council, 15 December 1986, Luanda
… We are greatly honoured to receive, on behalf of the African National Congress, the illustrious … Ho Chi Minh Award, conferred by the World Peace Council on…
Address by ANC President, Nelson R. Mandela, to the Ruth First tenth anniversary commemoration trust Cape Town, 17 August 1992
… eye I saw Pallo Jordan as I had last seen him when, during 1948, I spent a few days in his home. Similarly, I could see … play their part. It is a small…
Robert Mokxotho Matji
… Robert Mokxotho Matji was born on 22 August 1922 in Pretoria, Transvaal (now Gauteng). He … the late Govan Mbeki . Robert Mokxotho Matji passed away on the…
John L and Jean Comaroff of Revelations and Revolution: The Dialectics of Modernity on a South African Frontier Volume Two by John L. Comaroff and Jean Comaroff
… and Revolution, Volume 2: The Dialectics of Modernity on a South African Frontier … of Revelations and Revolution: The Dialectics of Modernity on a South…
Commission of Inquiry into the riots at Soweto and other places in South Africa held on 23 September 1976, Volume 12 and Volume 13
… the riots at Soweto and other places in South Africa held on 23 September 1976, Volume 12 and Volume 13 …