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SA signs agreement with Lesotho on issuing of notes and coins.
A railway strike is declared in the Transvaal and Orange Free State.
Frederick William Barber (78), frontier pioneer and scientist, dies in Grahamstown.
Italian colonies of Tripoli, Cyrenaica and Fezzan are merged as Libya.
Christopher John Bird, civil servant and historian, is born in Pietermaritzburg.
Oscar Dumisani Dhlomo, politician and businessman, is born in Umbumbulu, Natal.
Egypt and Syria resume full diplomatic relations after a twelve-year break.
EventBastille Day is celebrated across the world and in Franchhoek, South Africa
The Bastille is a medieval fortress used as a prison by French kings. On 14 July 1789, troops stormed the Bastille and ended its reign over France. The move is…
EventJoost Van Der Westhuizen, Springbok rugby scrum-half and captain, is born
Former rugby player Joost van Der Westhuizen was born 20 February 1971. Van Der Westhuizen was at the height of his career during the mid 1990’s and early 2000…
EventDepartment of Environmental Affairs and Tourism approves ESKOM’s prototype 110MW pebble
On 25 June 2003, the South African Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism approved the construction of a prototype pebble bed modular reactor (PBMR)…
ArchiveCiskei 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
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
EventConstable Vlotman is given a R500 fine and a five year suspension sentence
On 18 January 1987, Constable Vlotman a member of the South African Police Services (SAPS) who assaulted three journalists in Athlone, Cape Town, in September…
African Union Anthem lyrics in English, French, Spanish Portuguese, Arabic and Swahili
English Version Let us all unite and celebrate together The victories won for our liberation Let us dedicate ourselves to rise together To defend our liberty…
Book 1: Ancient Civilizations and Global Trade commissioned by The Department of Education
"This first volume in the series, Turning Points in History, highlights two important events that occurred prior to the arrival of Europeans in South Africa -…
ArchiveWestern Cape Region - Regional Conference: Problems and challenges of the Western Cape
Report by Reg September on the problems and challenges of the Western Cape, presented to the African National Congress Western Cape Region Conference, 29 and…
EventPresident Paul Kruger and Commandant General Louis Botha issue a proclamation in Pretoria
President Paul Kruger and Commandant General Louis Botha issued a proclamation in Pretoria which promised to pay those Burghers who remained active with their…
EventReginald (Reg) September, prominent trade unionist and anti-apartheid activist, is born
Reginald 'Reg' September was a prominent trade unionist, the leader of the South African Coloured People's Organization and an executive member of the South…
PlaceHouses Brill and Andrew Murray, together with Tuck Shop, Grey-College, Bloemfontein
These three buildings form the historical core of Grey College, the oldest school in the Free State. Brill House and Andrew Murray House were designed by Frank…
EventTogo and South Africa establish diplomatic relations following a visit by Nelson Mandela
After a visit, that only lasted a few hours, by then President Nelson Mandela in 1996, Togo and South Africa set the platform to establish diplomatic relations…
EventJoshua Nkomo’s freedom of movement and association in Southern Rhodesia is restricted
Joshua Nkomo, Ndebele nationalist leader, is served with a restriction order that affects his freedom of movement and association in Southern Rhodesia. This…
EventTumi Molekane, the South African hip hop artist and poet is born
Boitumelo “Tumi” Molekane was born in Tanzania on 16 August 1981.[1] At the time of his birth his parents were living in exile due to the Apartheid regime…
EventTumi Molekane, the South African hip hop artist and poet is born
Boitumelo “Tumi” Molekane was born in Tanzania on 16 August 1981.[1] At the time of his birth his parents were living in exile due to the Apartheid regime…
EventThami Mnyele, SA artist and member of MK, is killed in Gaborone
Thamsaqa 'Thami' ka Mnyele was a talented graphic artist and a political activist. Due to his political activities, Mnyele was forced to leave his family in…
EventAssassination attempt on Kwame Nkrumah, first prime and later president of Ghana
In 1949 Kwame Nkrumah formed the Convention People's party (CPP). After his 'positive action' campaign created disturbances in 1950, Nkrumah was jailed, but…
EventSouth African boxers,Zolile Mbityi and Peter Malinga both win world titles
22 October 1999 was a red-letter day in South African boxing history, as both Zolile Mbityi and Peter Malinga captured world titles. Mbityi, South African (SA)…
ArchivePermanent Organisers Department SASO Leadership Training Programmes: Black Youth Groups and Schools
Programme and motivation for leadership training amongst Black youth Groups and schools
ArchiveThere should be houses security and comfort for all: Abolish group areas
Silkscreened; black, red and yellow; There should be houses security and comfort for all: Abolish group areas
EventVuyisile Mini, Trade unionist and uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) activist is hanged
Vuyisile Mini a trade unionist and uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) activist was hanged for his role in the MK and anti-apartheid resistance. As a member of the South…
ArchiveOscar Romero: bishop and martyr: defender of the poor: pray for us
Multicoloured poster. Multicoloured photograph of flowers and a priest praying at the tomb of Oscar Romero in San Salvador, Central America. Catholic Fund for…
ArchiveLetter from Barry Streek, Secretary General, NUSAS, to NUSED Executive and others
General circular letter from Barry Streek, NUSAS, with an outline of the history of university apartheid in South Africa and the Acts and other Government…