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Citation for Saleem Badat by Professor Paul Maylam, 10 April 2015, Rhodes University
… in 2007, Dr Saleem Badat stood on this stage to deliver his first graduation address as Rhodes’ new vice-chancellor. … years, and particularly to Rhodes…
Chapter 9
… put it to the Non-European Unity Conference in 1938 in his report on events in the Ciskei : "To the cry of the … were killed and as a result twelve men were…
Political changes from 1750 to 1820
… Voortrekkers had the advantage of guns, resulting in the death of approximately 3000 Zulus. Three Voortrekkers were … Ngqika as the official sovereign of the…
EventPresident P.W. Botha suffers a stroke.
… 20 January 1989, but could not attend the meeting due to his ailing condition. Acting president, Christiaan Heunis, attended the meeting in his place. Some…
EventVuminkosi Zulu, S.A. sculptor is born in Mapumulo, Natal
… studied art at Rocke’s drift art school and completed his course in 1972. He decided to stay on as a resident artist until 1974. Zulu is famous for his…
EventRenowned Nigerian writer, Chinua Achebe, is born in Ogidi, Nigeria
… (1930-) is a prominent Igbo (Ibo) writer, famous for his novels describing the effects of Western customs and … traditional African society. Achebe's knack…
PlaceAG Bain Monument, Grahamstown
… the Katberg Pass. There is also a bronze plaque in his honour on the Summit of Bain's Kloof Pass, 7 km North of Wellington. His son Thomas also went on too…
EventMohandas K. Gandhi is arrested as he leads a march of Indian miners in South Africa
… On his journey to South Africa in 1893, Mohandas Gandhi had … of the discrimination faced by people of colour. His response to this was the establishment of…
Biography of Michael Scott from an email contribution by Lorna Richmond, 25 November 2015
… Heath Sussex, the youngest of three brothers. In 1911 his father, an Anglican priest, was transferred to a slum … the surrounding poverty and suffering…
How do we understand Nelson Mandela@100? by Raymond Suttner, 29 May 2018
… to move away from the cliché-ridden assessments of his multi-faceted personality. Understanding Mandela means … the life of a complex human being, who…
EventSA artist, Lionel Davis, is born
… on Robben Island between 1964 and 1971, where he completed his Senior Certificate. After his release from Robben Island he was restricted under a … by…
EventGerard Bhengu SA artist, is born in Natal
… art training for fear that it would spoil and corrupt his 'natural' gift. As a Christian, he was a virtual outcast in terms of his own culture, but at the…
EventJoost Van Der Westhuizen, Springbok rugby scrum-half and captain, is born
… 20 February 1971. Van Der Westhuizen was at the height of his career during the mid 1990’s and early 2000’s. He played … for the most capped springbok of…
EventFormer Springboks player, Naas Botha is born
… African under-20 rugby team. At the age of 22 he played his first international rugby match against South America, marking the start of his 12 year…
The child who was shot dead by soldiers at Nyanga by Ingrid Jonker
… The child is not dead the child raises his fists against his mother who screams Africa screams the smell of freedom … the locations of the heart under siege …
EventLucas Ntuba Radebe, SA soccer hero, is born in Diepkloof, Soweto
… legend was born in Diepkloof, Soweto. At the age of 15 his parents sent him to live in Bophuthatswana so could be … the political violence of the 1980’s…
EventThomas Pringle, journalist and editor of Cape newspaper Commercial Advertiser, dies in London
… Scotland on 5 January 1789. Pringle sustained an injury to his hip as a result of being accidentally dropped by his nanny when he was three months old…
EventThe possessions of Piet Retief are auctioned
… prospect of negotiating a land deal that would have led to his group being allowed to settle Natal. Following talks … Dingane appeared ready to grant land to…
Address by President Mandela at the Seoul University Seoul, 6 July 1995
… the thorny gown and cap f achievement were detention, death, exile and long terms of imprisonment. For many years, …
Constitution, Rules and Bye-Laws, I.C.U. Yase Natal, 1929 [Extracts]
… for mortality allowance and funeral expenses on the death of a member. (7) To provide legal advice and assistance …
Biographical Introduction
… who are both simply known by these names. Full birth and death dates and places are given where known. Collections are …
EventSteve Tshwete is born
… - 2002) was born in Springs on 12 November. He spent his childhood in the village of Peelton, and later in King William's Town and East London. His parents…
EventKing Mswati III buys another luxury car
… himself a luxury Maybach 62 sedan worth $500,000 despite his country's economic problems, the dire poverty of the … population and the HIV pandemic affecting…
EventDavid Frost wins the South African Open golf championship in Stellenbosch
… golfer who turned professional in 1981. In 1983, he had his first professional win. He has won several tournaments throughout his career, including the …
South African History Online and Bridgewater State University Partnership Project - 2018 Submissions
… high school social studies teacher in the future. Some of his hobbies include traveling, watching sports, and … major in History and Secondary Education…
ArchiveThe Mandela I knew by Saths Cooper, 6 December 2013
… Mokoape, the Late Strini Moodley and I were moved to his B-Section single-cell block from the C-Section isolation … that was given to black African prisoners…
Article1970’s: Poetry Timeline
… Sing for Our Execution, is published,illustrated with his own woodcuts. 1974 The Writer’s and Artist’s Guild …
Women’s Enfranchisement Association of the Union (WEAU)
… When JBM Hertzog took over 3 years later, and set up his Pact government in 1924, he used the granting of votes to …
ArticleThe History of Christmas Day and its celebration in South Africa
… traditional and is not considered to be the actual date of his birth. The story of Christ's birth has been handed down …
ArticleWestern Cape Civic Association (WCCA)
… was elected as chairman of the WCCA in recognition for his role in struggle and seemingly progressive political …