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BiographyMtetunzima Ganyile
… now Eastern Cape] was described in the motivation for his banishment as one of the leaders of the Pondoland revolt … constantly attempted to recruit people. …
EventBrenda Fassie, South African singer and diva, dies in her sleep at Sunninghill Hospital
… Langa, a township near Cape Town. She was named after the American country singer Brenda Lee. The daughter of a … heard about Brenda and brought her to…
Document 54 - Letter from the International Secretariat of the International Communist League (B-L) to the Communist League of South Africa and the Workers Party of South Africa, 24 July 1935
… clear, therefore, that we are not of the opinion that your work within the "stabilised" South African capitalism is … in order to pave the way for positive…
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s Satyagraha, Durban
… you in the presence of the Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Dr Manmohan Singh, as we observe and celebrate … with for many decades as a frontline…
EventLuc Montagnier, virologist who discovered the human immunodeficiency virus, is born
… sciences at the University of Poitiers and received his license of sciences from the University of Paris in 1955. In 1960 he qualified for his doctorate in…
ArticlePoverty and development
… South Africa has always been that of poverty. During the apartheid years, black women were forced into the rural areas … employment options difficult…
EventPercy Qoboza, editor of the Post, states that it is difficult to see how a credible newspaper for Blacks can be created in South Africa
… Percy Qoboza was a journalist and outspoken critic of the apartheid regime. He initially studied in the field of … to challenge the apartheid system. Re…
The Atlantic slave trade
… large numbers of Africans, and sent them far away to work in their colonies. On the other hand, Africans bear some … travelled to West Africa in the 1500s,…
EventGerrie Coetzee becomes the first South African boxer to win a world heavyweight title
… On 23 September 1983, Gerrie Coetzee, went up against American Michael Dokes in Cleveland, Ohio for the World … It was Coetzee’s third attempt at a world…
Polokwane the Segregated city
… Contents The Segregated City, 1910-1948 The Apartheid City A decade of Turbulence, 1976-86 Ructions … from extinction when it was taken over by Solly Marcus…
ArticleThe Ndebele in history
… in a protracted struggle which eventually brought his son, Musi, to the leadership. By that stage the group had … that this is a recent development brought…
Statement by Oliver Tambo at lunch hosted by the Foreign Minister of Venezuela, 13 July 1987, Caracas
… reform, and set in process a nationwide campaign to make apartheid unworkable. Many of the institutions used by the regime to administer apartheid have been…
EventWestern countries, including South Africa, implement an airlift to supply provisions to the inhabitants of the eastern section of Berlin
… Soviet forces had cut off all land access to the British, American and French zones of Berlin, a city which was located … they had repeatedly claimed that…
ArticleNelson Mandela Awards 1960s - 2000s
… Borough Council, London, names the street where the Anti-Apartheid Movement has its headquarters 'Mandela Street'. … the "Spirit of Liberty" award at the …
BiographyAlex Tikana
… trouble with Alex Tikana.” It was alleged that Tikana and his comrades used intimidation and arson to garner support … should he ever set foot at Tikana’s…
ArchiveFounding statement for the visit to Washington DC of a delegation of South African church leaders
… Allan Boesak, Frank Chikane, Beyers Naude and Desmond Tutu, to urge the US Administration to lift the State of …
ArchiveSouth African Church leaders confront the Sstate
… cannon. The petition was later delivered by Archbishop Tutu to State President P W Botha. This is the text of the …
BiographyRas Thomas Mokoka
… and the Governor-General and were served on Chief Mabe and his five counsellors on 6 June 1956, thus nullifying the court victory. His banishment order was…
BiographyDavid Thlolanyane Mabe
… and the Governor-General were served on Chief Mabe and his five counsellors on 6 June 1956, thus nullifying the court victory. His banishment order was…
ArticleA Luta Continua Dialogues, Episode 2: Policing and Resistance
… protests is a core focus of this discussion, as well as work being done to resist police brutality and find … care efforts to emerge. Defunding the Police…
PlaceUnited States Consulate, Cape Town
… U.S. policies with South Africans is a vital part of their work. Allison Areias is the Consul General at the U.S. … Town consulate primarily handles non…
ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches held at Pretoria on 24 May 1983, Volume 80
… Transcript. Evidence from Bishop Desmond Bilo Tutu, of the Commission of Inquiry into the South African …
ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches held at Pretoria on 24 May 1983, Volume 79
… Transcript of Volume 79, evidence from Bishop Desmond Tutu, of the Commission of Inquiry into the South African …
EventVuyani Bungu wins IBF World Boxing Title
… Bungu, registered a stunning victory against highly rated American Kennedy McKinney at Carousel to lift the … recognition and respect as he was playing…
ArchiveDeputy President Cyril Ramaphosa: Memorial Service of Steve Mokone
… segregated sport. So committed were the colonial and apartheid masters to segregation that they would not allow … of evil, backward laws would stand between…
EventDue to insufficient evidence South African police are cleared of charges with regards to the death of Steve Biko
… Steve Biko, who died at the hands of apartheid security police on September 12, 1977, is widely … in 1973 he became a "banned" person and was restricted to…
ArticleA Short History of ESKOM, Part 1 (1923-2001)
… power stations. Van Der Bijl and Smuts (now at the end of his second term) had a simple and consistent aim: to provide … and nationally oriented…
The Liberation Struggle in South Africa
… Govan Mbeki publishes Transkei in the Making a work of political analysis which is deeply critical of the … Bloc. Dr. Yusuf Dadoo escapes narrowly and one of…
BiographyCheryl Carolus
… Law by the University of Cape Town for her human rights’ work. Click here to see the ANC’s appointment of Cheryl …
Statement by Oliver Tambo with Other ANC leaders visiting Sweden, 02 February 1990
… Nelson Mandela without further delay. Questions concerning his personal security cannot be and are not the exclusive … our country further forward towards…