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Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen J.C. Smuts reports on the devastation of the Orange Free State by the British forces: “Dams everywhere
… Smuts reports on the devastation of the Orange Free State by the British forces: “Dams everywhere …
Daniel Tshabalala disappears in Soweto after allegedly taken from his house by four men, two Black men in police uniforms and t
… disappears in Soweto after allegedly taken from his house by four men, two Black men in police uniforms and t …
Josia Thugwane is the first Black SA athlete to win an Olympic gold medal award by winning the marathon in Atlanta.
… first Black SA athlete to win an Olympic gold medal award by winning the marathon in Atlanta. …
Relations between SA and the USA becomes strained by SA’s announcement that it is going to normalise full diplomatic ties with
… Relations between SA and the USA becomes strained by SA’s announcement that it is going to normalise full …
Martin West, first lieutenant governor of Natal after annexation by the British on 12 May 1843, dies. (Muller: 500 Years: a his
… West, first lieutenant governor of Natal after annexation by the British on 12 May 1843, dies. (Muller: 500 Years: a his …
Archduke Frans Ferdinand, Austrian heir to the throne, and his wife are shot and killed by a student in Sarajevo. This lead
… heir to the throne, and his wife are shot and killed by a student in Sarajevo. This lead …
’General Strike’ Statement by Nelson Mandela on behalf of the National Action Council following the stay-at-home in May 19611
… ’General Strike’ Statement by Nelson Mandela on behalf of the National Action Council …
Following the introduction of a bill to provide a national flag for the Union of South Africa (in 1925 by DF Malan), Afrikaner
… a national flag for the Union of South Africa (in 1925 by DF Malan), Afrikaner …
Following the introduction of a bill to provide a national flag for the Union of South Africa (in 1925 by DF Malan), Afrikaner
… a national flag for the Union of South Africa (in 1925 by DF Malan), Afrikaner …
General Nasser, president of Egypt, announces a plan to protect the ancient temples at Abu Simbel by moving them to a nearby si
… a plan to protect the ancient temples at Abu Simbel by moving them to a nearby si …
Thirty residents are killed in an attack on ANC dominated Umthambeka by The Toaster gang and hostel dwellers, allegedly in coll
… are killed in an attack on ANC dominated Umthambeka by The Toaster gang and hostel dwellers, allegedly in coll …
The South African government and ANC leaders hold talks, brokered by the United Nations Special Envoy to South Africa, Cyrus Va
… African government and ANC leaders hold talks, brokered by the United Nations Special Envoy to South Africa, Cyrus Va …
’Sorry Gandhi’ 105 years later. The following apology by the current president of the Natal Law Society, David Randles, is publ
… ’Sorry Gandhi’ 105 years later. The following apology by the current president of the Natal Law Society, David …
The government of President Obote of Uganda is overthrown for the second time and replaced by a military council under Gen. Tit
… of Uganda is overthrown for the second time and replaced by a military council under Gen. Tit …
Anglo-Boer War 2: Steinaecker’s corps’ prisoners taken on 21-07-1901 at Bremersdorp by Boer General Tobias Smuts, are tried and
… corps’ prisoners taken on 21-07-1901 at Bremersdorp by Boer General Tobias Smuts, are tried and …
Agreement is reached between the South African Police, ANC, SACP and COSATU on the principles outlined by a panel of experts on
… Police, ANC, SACP and COSATU on the principles outlined by a panel of experts on …
Six South African members of the PAC are sentenced to fifteen years’ imprisonment, by the Tanzanian High Court, for the killing
… of the PAC are sentenced to fifteen years’ imprisonment, by the Tanzanian High Court, for the killing …
After the Court is told by the Head of Interrogation at John Vorster Square that the Security Police have withheld statements b
… After the Court is told by the Head of Interrogation at John Vorster Square that the …
Chief Albert Luthuli, Nobel Peace Prize winner and former President of the banned ANC, is killed after being struck by a train
… President of the banned ANC, is killed after being struck by a train …
Elder statesman Nelson Mandela says he could not receive a better birthday gift the next day than a commitment by the world to
… a better birthday gift the next day than a commitment by the world to …
An agreement to restore peace in Liberia is reached by the warring factions, whose accord includes a cease-fire, an interim gov
… An agreement to restore peace in Liberia is reached by the warring factions, whose accord includes a cease-fire, …
Bernard Mafiyeka, NUMSA shop steward, is gunned down by one of a group of four men as he is walking to work.
… Bernard Mafiyeka, NUMSA shop steward, is gunned down by one of a group of four men as he is walking to work. …
Anglo-Boer War 2 Start of the ‘first De Wet hunt’, when a two-pronged attack by Gens. Accurate Republican shelling repulses Pag
… of the ‘first De Wet hunt’, when a two-pronged attack by Gens. Accurate Republican shelling repulses Pag …
A team headed by Hout Bay marine explorer Emlyn Brown announces it has discovered the missing wreck of the passenger liner SS W
… A team headed by Hout Bay marine explorer Emlyn Brown announces it has …
A team headed by Hout Bay marine explorer Emlyn Brown announces it has discovered the missing wreck of the passenger liner SS W
… A team headed by Hout Bay marine explorer Emlyn Brown announces it has …
State of the Nation Address by His Excellency JG Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa, Joint Sitting of Parliament
… State of the Nation Address by His Excellency JG Zuma, President of the Republic of South …
A senior ANC member, P. Nyaose and his wife, are killed by a car bomb in Swaziland. Alfred Nzo, the ANC Secretary-General, blam
… A senior ANC member, P. Nyaose and his wife, are killed by a car bomb in Swaziland. Alfred Nzo, the ANC …
Report of a Deputation from the ANC to the Deputy Prime Minister and Others on March 4, 1942, by Dr. A.B. Xuma [n.d.]
… to the Deputy Prime Minister and Others on March 4, 1942, by Dr. A.B. Xuma [n.d.] …
Hundreds of White-owned farms are seized in Zimbabwe by squatters and pro-Mugabe war veterans in a violent campaign to reclaim
… Hundreds of White-owned farms are seized in Zimbabwe by squatters and pro-Mugabe war veterans in a violent …
Joint statement of intent by President Mandela of South Africa and President Chissano of the Republic of Mozambique and the pre
… Joint statement of intent by President Mandela of South Africa and President Chissano …