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… where the process of globalisation has brought benefits to mainly developed countries of the North, while the developing countries of the South are still struggling to survive within this integrated world economy. He says: … co-operation has been disappointing....It has failed to get to grips with the fundamental challenge of our times: …

… of Isithwalande Govan Mbeki. We are gathered here today to pay our last respects and to celebrate the life of this departed hero. Oom Gov was, no … Oom Gov has played his role and made his contribution to the liberation of this country and its people, and … The end of an era - A tribute to Cde Govan Mbeki, by Jacob Zuma, 8 September 2001, Port …

… our people have congregated in many parts of the country to worship, reflect and rededicate themselves to their faith during this Easter weekend. Easter is a period … is an important year for our country. We have a good story to tell. Our country is a much better place to live in now …

… union" This is a most timely and vital conference called to consider the means and ways of meeting the acute situation … people have contributed, at great sacrifices sometimes, to this phenomenal progress. To add to her fortune her people, though racially different, …

… During the 1930s there were attempts by African workers to organise and reconstruct all fragmented African trade … Unions. World War II In 1941 African workers continued to maximise their efforts to consolidate and bring together … In Port Elizabeth 200 Black laundry workers staged a strike after their appeal for a 2/6d weekly pay increase was …

… is no ordinary South African. We are bidding farewell to an outstanding patriot and ANC stalwart, an exemplary … country in general. The African National Congress is proud to be able to pay homage to this great South African, who was principled … Tribute to DR Nthatho Motlana by ANC President Jacob Zuma, 6 December …

… the Executive Bureau, Communist Party of South Africa, to the Executive Committee, Comintern To the E.C.C.I. Dear Comrades, We have received the following … the suggestion of ComradePaul2 when he was here in June) to try to unite "existing embryonic national organisations …

… the future of our democracy. I am therefore most honoured to share your annual conference with you. All the more … monitoring the actions of government. IDASA's contribution to democracy in South Africa is a distinguished one, marked by a readiness to confront challenging situations. This is vividly expressed …

… the conclusion that indeed, the apartheid system is going to destroy their interests, destroy their business, the whole economy, at that point they will want to remove the apartheid system and will even join with forces that are set to destroy that system provided they are sure that the system …

… supported the decision of the African National Congress to launch a campaign of non-violent passive resistance … with the object and hope of getting white South Africa to adopt a policy of allowing full democratic rights for all … first Christian duty in race relations in South Africa was to convince Europeans that they could not claim the enjoyment …

… Gandhi adopted his methodology of satyagraha (devotion to the truth) or non-violent protest for the first time. He called on his fellow Indians to defy the new law and suffer the punishments for doing so, … Law Amendment Act, 2/1907 ("The Black Act") was identical to Ordinance 29/1906. All male Asians were required to …

… for the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC). In 1936, she began to work with leprosy patients in Zambia, which was to form the basis of her professional life. After returning to South Africa to obtain a diploma in public health care, … Susanna Kok, SA medical missionary whose work led to the effective diagnosis and treatment of leprosy, dies …

… and what are its results? TAMBO : Our delegation has been to Algeria and Tunisia. Other ANC delegations have visited other States. The need for these delegations to undertake these missions arises directly from the … fighting an individual cause. Africa has committed herself to the total liberation of the continent before any …

… In the 1940s the ANC rejuvenated itself and began to work more closely with the SACP, putting behind the … such as the Alexander bus boycotts and the miners’ strike in 1946 were woven into the broader struggle for … a bus boycott and walk approximately 14kms into town and back home. A Bus Service Committee is set up by the ANC and …

… die at the hands of Hutu militia, handed himself over to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) on 6 … rebels sought refuge in Seromba’s church, only for him to order the Hutu militia to bulldoze the church and shoot any survivors. Seromba then …

… and stunned progressive mankind. It is a staggering blow to African people and especially to the people of southern Africa, a blow that is felt most … one of its best brains, an unsurpassed fighter who fought to turn southern Africa into a liberated one of humanity, …

… South Africa’s apartheid era foreign minister from 1977 to 1994, has produced a range of appraisals of his life. The … (ANC’s) - has been sympathetic. Many have been prepared to give Botha the benefit of the doubt, viewing him as an … apartheid internationally and was firmly committed to the system – however “reformist” his version of it. He …

… of 1922 was an armed uprising that is also referred to as the Rand Revolt or Red Revolt. It occurred during a … tried pressuring both mining capital and the state to back down from the policy of saving on labour costs by … W H Andrews , known as 'Comrade Bill', urged a general strike. In the meanwhile, a group of revolutionaries …

… Message To Those Staying At Home: Joint Statement By Dr G. M. Naicker … of the National Workers` Conference are called upon to observe the following instructions and directions strictly … are earnestly requested that if they are escorted to work, they should offer no resistance, in the true spirit …

… SETHU (Freedom in Our Lifetime)! Let us sing together to Freedom, "Mayibuye i Afrika" . I am happy and proud on my … of the African people I have the honour and privilege to lead under the banner of the African National Congress, to send you, our comrades, this Afrika message of greeting …

… country's prestige in the international field has dropped to an even lower level. 250,000 South Africans are threatened … reactionary and pro-fascist elements is of vital concern to all progressive and democratic forces in our country. They … democracy. It also constitutes an immediate threat to the rights, freedom and economic well-being of all …

… Mali enjoys relative political stability, it is not able to sustain itself economically, with at least half of the … Over 400 Kikuyu suspected to be part of the Mau Mau movement are arrested in Kenya …

… State President P.W. Botha appeared in court for refusing to testify at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). … in George. Botha's case was postponed for a later date to allow the lawyers to study the documents, which were handed over by the TRC. …

… in the history of mankind. Last year, when we spoke to you on January 8th, we said that SWAPO of Namibia and the … the productive resources of their country, enabling them to reconstruct their country into one that offers its … not rest until we have secured your liberty; * we welcome back among the fighting ranks of the ANC and Umkhonto we …

… S.P. Botha, Minister of Water Affairs, proposes new schemes to ease the Western Cape's water supply problem During his … new schemes like Riversonderend-Berg River Project were to be started to ease the Western Cape's water supply problem. Botha said …

… earned worldwide praise for his role in persuading Libya to hand over two suspects accused of placing a bomb on Pan Am … residents of the town. Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has agreed to hand over the suspects to be tried in a Scottish court of law in the Netherlands. …

… extended his original period of stay in South Africa to assist Indians in opposing a bill to deny them the right to vote. He became the political leader and pioneer of the … SA Passive Resistance movement and leader who led India to Independence, is born …

… Everest. This was the first official South African team to conquer the highest mountain in the world. Their … reportedly reached the summit hours later, and is thought to have died on his descent. Until the end of apartheid, South Africans had not been able to get a permit for Everest. The expedition was initiated by …

… The Thirstland Trek is the name given to the exodus of Boer/Afrikaans families, most of them from … of Pretoria and Rustenburg, through Northern Bechuanaland to Angola, in search of a country where they could live according to their ideals and ideas.  The movement comprised of several …

… In his address to the senate foreign relations committee, United States (US) … any new sanctions, as this would be counterproductive to the transformation and negotiations process, taking place … did support and called for President F. W. de Klerk to release all political prisoners and unban all political …