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Letter to Sir Geoffrey Howe, United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs by O. R. Tambo, 21 July 1986
… me, and greatly appreciate the trouble you have taken to communicate to us your views on the South African situation. With regard to the penultimate…
ArticleLouis van Mauritius and the Slave Revolt of 1808
… colony into the interior. When slaves did however attempt to organise and execute resistance on a group level, it was … by surprise. Only one farmer is…
Time for ANC members to speak out when democracy is at stake by Denis Goldberg (Sunday Times), 17 April 2016
… Members of the party can no longer follow party orders to remain silent on Nkandla, writes Denis Goldberg Dear Comrade Secretary-General It seems to me that…
Address on the Occasion of the Torch Handing Over Ceremony, “From Rio to Johannesburg” , 25 June 2002 Rio De Janeiro
… Cardoso, both for arranging that we visit Rio de Janeiro to participate in this important handing over ceremony, which also draws the necessary attention to…
Address by ANC President, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, to the OAU Ad Hoc Committee for Southern Africa Arusha, 28 April 1992
… of State Your Excellencies Honourable Ministers Allow me to express my great appreciation to you for affording me the opportunity to speak to you today,…
Message by Oliver Tambo to Nelson Mandela an International Tribute for a Free South Africa, 16 April 1990, Wembley Stadium, London
… from across the world are gathering in Wembley Stadium to greet Nelson Mandela and to celebrate his release. But it will also be an occasion for the African…
Armed struggle & the advancement of the student and labour movements, 1967-1976
… Times Media Collection, Museum Africa. The period 1967 to 1976 marked the beginning of a new chapter in resistance … According to Norman Duka, a member of…
Address by President Nelson Mandela to a joint sitting of both houses of the parliament of Lesotho Maseru, 12 July 1995
… Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen. I am honoured to stand here before you, the representatives of a nation … encircling your land. For that, for the…
ArchiveSouth Africa wants to make history compulsory at school. But can it? by Linda Chisholm (the Conversation.com), 1 June 2018
… around the report has focused on its main recommendation – to make history compulsory in the final three years of high … the availability of enough well…
EventSouth African Library Week is held from 22 - 27 March 2010 to make people aware of the value of libraries
… Africa (LIASA) was formed. LIASA has worked diligently to centralise libraries and information related activities. This was done to promote libraries and to…
Document 57 - Letter from the Communist League of South Africa to the Workers’ Party of South Africa, 13 January 1936
… 57 - Letter from the Communist League of South Africa to the Workers' Party of South Africa, 13 January 1936 … of unity as expressed in your letter. We agree…
Analysis: Is South Africa doing enough to prevent heritage flight? by Rebecca Davis (Daily Maverick), 07 March 2017, South Africa
… David Goldblatt was the first South African to be granted one of the art world’s major benchmarks for … scars of violence and oppression he’s devoted a…
The historical significance of COSATU’s Workers’ Charter Campaign
… South African labour movement. It developed as a response to pressure from the Congress Alliance for unions to formally … include one of the most basic…
ArchiveUmkhonto we Sizwe - Structure, Training and Force Levels (1984 to 1994) by Tsepe Motumi , African Defence Review No 18, 1994
… will focus on MK's more recent past - the years from 1984 to 1994. Other areas which are examined are those of … in 1961, MK has been a political army. MK…
EventANC’s chief representative in Swaziland, Stanley Mabizela, writes a letter to the ANC following a visit by Thabo Mbeki and Max Sisulu
… representative in Swaziland wrote a handwritten letter to the ANC to thank them for a visit by Thabo Mbeki and Max Sisulu in … “Dear Comrade, first, may I…
Letter to the Chairman of the Special Committee against Apartheid by O.R. Tambo, President of the ANC, 06 October 1975
… and racist South Africa constitutes a serious threat to independent Africa and indeed to world peace. We shall be extremely grateful if Your Excellency will…
ArticleNelson Mandela Timeline 1950-1959
… 'Defend Free Speech Convention', attracting 10 000 people to Market Square. The meeting proposed a one-day stay-away on … as the Suppression of Communism Act…
Address to the nation by ANC President, Nelson R. Mandela, on the assassination of Martin Thembisile (Chris) Hani 10 April 1993
… cut down in the prime of his life. Chris Hani is known to all of us, loved by millions, hated only by those who fear the truth. We say to all South Africans,…
EventAllan Boesak’s plea for the acquittal on fraud charges is rejected and the case is postponed to the following year
… New York, he led a parish in Belville South. Boesak rose to prominence when he became the head of the World Alliance … of Reformed Churches in 1982. He used…
For Africanisation of the Party Letter from Moses M Kotane in Cradock to Johannesburg District Party Committee dated February 23, 1934.
… of the Party Letter from Moses M Kotane in Cradock to Johannesburg District Party Committee dated February 23, … the chairman ‘Professor’ Thaele. Tonjeni had…
Message from Oliver Tambo to the United Nations Special Committee against apartheid on its 20th anniversary, 02 April 1983
… We take the opportunity to extend to the Committee the most cordial fraternal greetings on … of the Special Committee. The Special Committee belongs to the…
EventCommuters cause damage estimated at R30m when they set fire to several coaches and two offices at Germiston Station
… On 6 October 2005 angry commuters set fire to several coaches and two offices at Germiston Station. The commuters were travelling from Katlehong to…
EventPresident Thabo Mbeki establishes a commission of inquiry to probe alleged illicit activities on the UN's Iraq oil-for-food programme
… of Inquiry was established by President Thabo Mbeki to probe alleged illicit activities of certain South African companies or individuals relating to the…
Document 58 - Letter from the Communist League of South Africa to the Workers’ Party of South Africa, 18 February 1936
… 58 - Letter from the Communist League of South Africa to the Workers' Party of South Africa, 18 February 1936 … extremely disappointed that we have so far…
EventAmy Mollison sets a new world record when she flies from England to Cape Town in 3 days 6 hours and 26 minutes
… she broke her husband’s record when she flew from England to Cape Town in 3 days, 6 hours and 36 minutes. Mollison’s … bring her critical acclaim. She was…
EventSol Kerzner admits to the Harms Commission, that he has paid R2m for the personal benefit of Chief George Matanzima
… in the North West, was accused of having paid R2 Million to Chief George Matanzima in order to ensure exclusive casino rights in the Transkei Province. ……
Vella Pillay
… been owned by my father but that it was heavily mortgaged to the banks. My elder brother at the time was living in Durban (with my uncle) where he went to…
ANC President Jacob Zuma to speak at the Imvuselelo one Million Membership Countdown Launch, 16 July 2011
… ANC President Jacob Zuma to speak at the Imvuselelo one Million Membership Countdown …
Twenty Years of Independence in Zimbabwe: From Liberation to Authoritarianism edited by Staffan Darnolf and Liisa Laakso
… Twenty Years of Independence in Zimbabwe: From Liberation to Authoritarianism … Twenty Years of Independence in Zimbabwe: From Liberation to Authoritarianism…
From Revolution to Rights in South Africa Social Movements, NGOs & Popular Politics after Apartheid by Steven L. Robins
… From Revolution to Rights in South Africa … From Revolution to Rights in South Africa Social Movements, NGOs & Popular …