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EventHelen Nontando Jabavu, author and periodical editor in London, is born in Middeldrift, SA
… From the age of thirteen, she was schooled in England, and continued to live there for many years. She went on to become one of the first African female…
EventThe Khoi and San National Language Body is officially launched in Upington, Northern Cape
… are still highly regarded. The government set up the Khoi and San National Language Board in 1999, to ensure that these languages are promoted and developed…
7.Madras merchants protest against an order to uncover and remove their boots in court
… History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai Some 24 Indians calling themselves Madras merchants, residing and trading in…
EventBreyten Breytenbach; SA poet, activist and painter, receives the Hertzog Prize for his poetry
… Breyten Breytenbach, South African poet, painter and activist, received the Hertzog Prize for his two … poetry volumes, an elegy 'Oorblyfsels: 'n roudig' and…
Appeal to the United Nations, to all Governments, Trade Union Organisations and Mass Organisations
… Nations, to all Governments, Trade Union Organisations and Mass Organisations for the United Nations Organisation to … take measures to secure the release of…
EventFreak storms create havoc in the Eastern Cape and President Mandela narrowly escaped injury
… Africa. Therefore, the radar equipment used to predict and track these killer storms are not in huge supply in the … Eastern Cape unleashed tornados,…
Urban crisis and the apartheid state response: South African housing policy in the 1980s
… - once the symbol of the African spirit of resistance and no surrender to apartheid strategies - by the state … amendments to Prevention of Illegal Squatting…
EventThe Rivonia Trialists are charged with sabotage and attempting to violently overthrow the state
… in 1963, the Rivonia trialists were charged with sabotage and attempting to violently overthrow the South African … prominent leaders of the African National…
EventMac Maharaj, Laloo Chiba, Raymond Nyanda and Andrew Masondo arrive on Robben Island prison
… Congress (ANC) Mac Maharaj, Laloo Chiba, Raymond Nyanda and Andrew Masondo arrived at Robben Island. They were all … their leaders such as Nelson Mandela,…
Statement congratulating Amanda Coetzer and Wayne Ferreira on winning the Hopman Cup, 8 January 2000
… congratulates South African tennis stars Amanda Coetzer and Wayne Ferreira on their winning of the Hopman Cup. The … win is indicative of their extraordinary…
Facts about the current situation in South Africa and what is to be done
… Congress report on the current situation in South Africa and how to respond. Examines the South African regime, the … National Congress struggle, role of…
EventUN report accuses Katangan President and Congo President of conspiracy to murder Patrice Lumumba
… On 14 November 1961 Katangan President, Moise Tshombe, and Congo President, Joseph Kasavubu, were accused of … CIA. Many argue that it was in the interests…
EventNelson Mandela is sentenced to five years for “incitement and leaving South Africa illegally”
… Nelson Mandela was identified as the "mouthpiece and mastermind" behind a call for a national strike and the formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe (Spear of the…
Address by President Nelson Mandela at the closing ceremony of the 19th meeting of heads of government of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM)
… meeting of heads of government of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) …
Declaration of principles adopted at the foundation conference of the South African Congress of Trade Unions, on 5 march 1955, and included as a preamble to its constitution
… South African Congress of Trade Unions, on 5 march 1955, and included as a preamble to its constitution …
EventEgyptian President Sadat formally accepts an invitation to visit Israel. The Egyptian foreign minister and his deputy resign over the proposed visit to Israel and the Arab nations are in uproar
… Arabs worried that Sadat might abandon the Pan-Arab cause and seek a separate peace agreement with Israel. As such, Arab opposition to the proposed visit…
EventSouth African poet, writer and political activist, Mafika Pascal Gwala is born in Durban.
… as a clerk in a factory. He was a South African poet and editor, writing in both English and Zulu. Gwala studied at the University of Natal (now … in his…
An historical overview of madressa education - Chapter 5 by A. Akhalwaya, I. Waja, A.H. Gabru, A.K. Dockrat, S. Pandor and E. Garda
… in isolation but is part of the practice of the religion and grew and spread with the religion. Its primary objective has been … because the Mohammedan…
EventSouth African photojournalist and member of the Bang-Bang, Club Kevin Carter, commits suicide
… Kevin Carter, a South African photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize winner, committed suicide just three … his friend Ken Oosterbroek had been killed in the…
The Constitution says that I have a right to dignity and access to health care services
… Red, black and white Treatment Action Campaign poster. Artwork of a pregnant woman. Steps to take regarding health of mother and baby and HIV status. … The…
Circular from the SASO National Executive Committee to all SRCs and other Black organisations
… Circular to all SRC's, local committees and other Black Organisations calling on Black students to work together for liberation, following the deportation…
Minutes of the Meeting between RSA and Angola representatives at Mocamedes on 1 November 1978
… Minutes of discussions held between South Africa and Mozambique to normalise relations between Angola and South Africa. Issues discussed included the…
EventThe ‘Hospital and Lunatic Asylum’, the first civilian hospital in Cape Town, is opened
… not promise funds, so Bailey built the hospital himself, and acquired land in Green Point, which was then in the outskirts of town. On 1 August 1818, the …
EventThe Sebokeng Massacre of mourners leaves more than 30 dead and 40 more injured
… weeping mourners paid final respects to their comrade and community leader, Chris Nangalembe who was a member of … January 1991 after he was kidnapped by…
EventBrenda Fassie, South African singer and diva, dies in her sleep at Sunninghill Hospital
… to hear her sing. Producer Koloi Lebona heard about Brenda and brought her to Soweto to live with his family. She soon joined the group Joy and later formed…
Discussions between Mr Silvino Da Luz, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cape Verde, and Representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Information: Sal Island, 11 September 1983
… Report on discussions held between South African and the Republic of Cape Verde with regard to negotiations between Angola and South Africa. Includes a…
EventScores of soccer fans die in a friendly match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates
… Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates met in a pre-season friendly at the … over its capacity. Supporters were not separated and when Chiefs were awarded a…
Launch of the ANC Volunteer Corps and Visit of the President, 19 June 2013
… communities, visiting homes; meet with first time voters and attend the Luthuli Volunteer Corps that he will address. … path, our election machinery is…
EventMinister of Police and Prisons announces that twenty-one trade unionists have been detained
… Louis Ie Grange, Minister of Police and Prisons, stated in the House of Assembly that twenty-one … Ten of the detainees have been released without charge…
The South African War
… Although an initial attempt was made by some mine owners and the ZAR government to find common working ground, when … returned to their rural homes following…