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BiographyDavid Rabkin
… emigrated to Britain with his family. He holds a PhD in African Literature and had been employed as a sub-editor at …
BiographyRuth Naomi Leon
… in the Netherlands as well as the Dutch branch of the African National Congress (ANC) . Leon continued to work at … independence of women. Likewise, in1984,…
BiographyAshlatha Rambally
… held in the country. She soon got involved with the South African Student Organisation (SASO) through her theatre group … of Azania (SOPA). While many BCM…
BiographyDorothy Cleminshaw
… for it as well. Later, Cleminshaw worked for the South African Council of Higher Education (SACHED)after being … was tasked with investigating National…
BiographyStephen Joel Chifunyise
… cultural policies not only in Zimbabwe but also in other African countries such as Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Eswatini … theatre in Zimbabwe. He was also…
ArticleNamibian Timeline
… first English-language publications in Namibia were South African government publications during the inter-war period. … the ‘Bushmen’ during encounters on…
BiographyCecil John Rhodes
… leader with the ability to pursue his aims across the vast African continent, there were nonetheless dissident voices … Matabeleland and Mashonaland that…
The Struggle against our Weaknesses by A. B. Xuma, 1956
… on "certain tendencies" from Dr. A. B. Xuma 18 December 1955 The President-General and Delegates to the Annual Conference of the African National Congress…
Address by the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, to The Joint Sitting of Parliament, Palais Du Parliament, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, 1 December 2005
… it was in this very city that in 1986 the Organisation of African Unity launched the Africa Fund which played a … and Kinshasa. As far as mining is concerned…
BiographyThomas Mbeki
… soon joined the Young Communist League as one of its first African recruits. When Clements Kadalie began to establish … From Protest to challenge: A…
BiographyAlexander Kgobe
… school issues. He was also accused of being active in the African National Congress (ANC), and despite warnings …
BiographyMtetunzima Ganyile
… revolt and ‘a strong supporter of the banned ANC [ African National Congress ].’ It was claimed that he planned …
BiographyMashudu Jonathan Mudau
… was shaped after becoming a member of South African Students Movement (SASM) during the 1976 uprisings. … • South African History Online. Mudau, Mashudu…
BiographyChris Qwazi
… Godolozi , Champion Galela ) and Congress of South African Students 2 ( Siphiwo Mthimkulu and Topsy Madaka ), …
ArticleUrban Removals - the Destruction of Sophiatown
… average family structure at the time of forced removal in 1955 was rather complex. The majority of tenant and … Martindale and Newclare). In 1923, the…
ArchiveChapter 16 Tee Shirts, Music and More Solidarity by Denis Goldberg
… of divide and rule sought to make use of the various South African exile groups including the Black Consciousness … the symbolism of our logo: The four spoke…
Article1967 Terrorism Act, No. 83 of 1967
… most important pieces of legislation passed by the South African apartheid regime. Though the Act’s stated purpose was … Criminal Procedure and Evidence…
Article1960s: The Civil Rights and Black Power movements
… Introduction It is important to note that South African events do not occur in a vacuum, as we are part of a … of racist crimes were not brought to justice…
BiographyPercival Henry Frederick “Percy” Sonn
… national and international level. Sonn worked in the South African cricketing scene in various capacities from 1974 … the greater part of his career, he…
BiographyPauline Podbrey
… the Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA) (now the South African Communist Party - SACP) and stalwarts such as Eddie … become a trade unionist, and she…
The New Generation
… Arts Centre, Nyanga 1970s Mofolo Art Centre, Soweto 1983 African Institute of Art (AIA), Funda Centre, Soweto 1983 … developments are able to influence the…
BiographyStanley Basil Lollan
… A clerk by occupation, he was secretary of the South African Coloured People's Organisation in the Transvaal in …
BiographyDavid Thlolanyane Mabe
… ‘inimical to the peace, order and good government of the African people living there.’ The banishment orders were …
Brett Eloff
… men’s magazine. More recently, Brett was one of two South African photographers to have been nominated for the …
ArticleDr Alfred Bitini Xuma Timeline 1893-1998
… a story headlined ‘Poverty May End College Career of Young African’, which outlines Xuma’s financial difficulties. The … Methodist Church. November: Xuma…
BiographyGovindasamy Krishnasamy Thambi Naidoo
… also in a deputation to see President Kruger of the South African Republic and present a petition concerning the Law of … played a crucial role in the making…
ArticleIndian South Africans timeline 1920-1929
… increased from 16 400 in 1921 to 123 165 in 1949 and the African population from 29 022 to 109 543 during this period. … report. The Commission rejects the…
BiographyTaubie Kushlick
… West End or on Broadway, she impressed them with her South African hubris. Sondheim's A Little Night Music promised well … was Taubie's only attempt to join…
ArticleNational Party (NP)
… policies included apartheid, the establishment of a South African Republic, and the promotion of Afrikaner culture. NP … first prime minister of the Union,…
BiographyRichard Goldstone
… a BA LLB degree with honours in 1962. World-renowned South African judge, Richard Goldstone has served in the most … Former South African Constitutional…