SAHO global search

… From the beginning of colonialism in the 1880s following the 'scramble for … as Leopold II's personal fiefdom. Leopold's administration of the Congo is reputed to have been ruthless and brutal. The … Congo to the Belgian Government followed intense criticism of Leopold's policies toward the Congolese. Atrocities …

… (Abridged text) For over fifty years the African National Congress has led the people of South Africa in the struggle for freedom. For over fifty … the sword and shield of the people. The African National Congress has now called the people to armed struggle, and now …

… The prolonged hearing of the dispute over the constitutional position of South West Africa (now known as Namibia) was resumed by the International Court of Justice at The Hague. Extensive evidence was led on behalf … 2013]|O’Malley, P.,  ‘1965’ , from Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory , [online], Available, at www.nelsonmandela.org.za …

… and statesman, regarded by Afrikaner nationalists as one of their greatest heroes. He won renown as commander in chief of the Orange Free State forces in the South African War … (1899-1902) and was a leader in the Afrikaner rebellion of 1914. From 1907 to 1910 de Wet served as minister of …

… Then President F.W. de Klerk, the last president of the white minority rule who abandoned the unsustainable … and democratic South Africa. This meant the release of anti-apartheid activist and African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela. Mandela and de Klerk were …

… Organisation of African Unity declaration on the question of South Africa. Statement that apartheid must be liquidated. Includes statement of principles, outlines steps to be taken for negotiations to … Declaration of the OAU ad-hoc Committee on Southern Africa on the …

… The Gramstown Journal, one of South Africa's important and influential early newspapers, … its early days its editorial slant voiced the interests of English settlers in the Eastern Cape. The paper was also … was bought out in 1870 by Thomas Henry Grocott, founder of Grahmstown's Grocott's Mail, but continued to publish …

… sitting in Port Elizabeth, sets aside the 1973 election of Lennox Sebe and three other members of the Ciskei Legislative Assembly on the grounds of irregularities at the capital, Zwelitsha. Lennox Sebe is … Cape Supreme Court sets aside 1973 Ciskei election of Lennox Sebe on the grounds of irregularities …

… to the National Executive Council proposing the setting up of a professional body of public and development administrators within the ANC. Covers the necessity of a professional administrative body, the functions of the … Memorandum proposing the setting up of a professional body of public and development …

… Excerpt from the transcript of evidence from Bishop Desmond Tutu, to the Commission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches (SACC), chaired by the Honourable Mr Justice C F … Commission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches held at …

… African National Congress of South Africa expresses full support and solidarity with … Middle East, Africa, Asia and the world. African National Congress condemns these criminal acts against humanity by … Telegram to Gamal Abdel Nasser, President of the United Arab Republic by Oliver Tambo, 27 May 1967 …

… The Minister of Interior informed the Argus Printing and Publishing Company that if it applied for re-registration of the Post newspapers these would be banned because they had … widely condemned. Percy Qoboza, who had resigned as editor of the Post papers on 13 January 1981 and left immediately …

… Letter of the President and members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference regarding the municipal elections of October 26, 1988. … Pastoral letter of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference : the municipal elections of October 26, 1988 …

… Evidence from Roelofse to the Commission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches (SACC), chaired by the Honourable Mr Justice C F … report and make recommendations about, the activities of the SACC, including its management and functions, the ways …

… over territory was under Article 22 Covenant League of Nations. Africans South West Africa no share in Government … - A.B. Xuma President - General South African National Congress Note: Moses Kotane wrote to Dr. Xuma on January 30, … regarding South West Africa. "My quarrel with you and Congress," he wrote, "has been over the fact that you and …

… Alan Paton is one of South Africa's most celebrated authors. His most renowned … in 1948 is still in print. Paton was a founding member of the Liberal Party and was much involved in South African … In April 1988, Paton was diagnosed with inoperable cancer of the throat. He died in Durban on 12 April 1988.  …

… Director of Ceremonies,  Your Excellency, Chairperson of the AU Commission, Prof. Alpha Oumar Konare, Your … Sylvester Williams, sponsored the first Pan-African Congress which was held in London in 1900. One of the most … Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, at the …

… Transcript of an interview with Dr. Ellen Hellman regarding the independence of the Ciskei and its socio-economic impact on black families … Ciskei Commission: transcript of an interview with Dr. Ellen Hellman regarding the independence of the Ciskei …

… Sons and daughters of Africa To me today I’m a great big mother For today our … a baby that was born on this date last year when one of their mothers was in jail. I knew I had a new baby in the … “It can have many armies, but the time is up, the patience of the people has been exhausted now. We have mothers here, …

… Pamphlet on a Consultation of representatives of SACC member churches, held at the Koinonia Conference … Report on a Consultation of representatives of SACC member churches on racism and change in South Africa …

… as an article in a journal, from South African Council of Churches to US Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger to request him to remember human … Letter delivered to the Secretary of State, Dr. H. Kissinger, from the South African Council of Churches …

… as an article in a journal, from South African Council of Churches to US Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger to request him to remember human … Letter delivered to the Secretary of State, Dr. H. Kissinger, from the South African Council of Churches …

… august and eminent assembly to receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. The question I have pondered without results from … ramifications and manifestations. For the African National Congress  and the popular masses in South Africa, there is … "We are of the World and the World is with Us": Address on Receiving …

… The institution of education in any society lends itself to two-fold … and a progressive one. It can be viewed as a custodian of societal values or constitute a threat to the traditional … Dialectic of Higher Education for the Colonised: the case of Non-White Universities in South Africa …

… One Hundred Years of the ANC: Debating Liberation Histories and Democracy Today 20-23 September 2011 The 100th anniversary of the African National Congress in 2012 is a momentous event in South African and … Conference: One Hundred Years of the ANC - Debating Liberation Histories and Democracy Today …

… that South Africa participated in the war as a result of Russian and Cuban aggression in Angola. Adv. Vorster also … there were differences between South Africa and the rest of Africa. In conclusion the Prime Minister referred to 1976 … Sobukwe was the first president of the Pan Africanist Congress in South Africa. Cf. R. Shay and C. Vermaak, The …

… CHAPTER FOUR: The Revival Of Alliance Politics, 1982-1984 by Kumi Naidoo …

… 16 December is a day of great significance in South Africa due to two historical events that took place. The first of these was in 1838, when the Battle of Blood River took … formed. This was the military wing of the African National Congress (ANC) , which was launched to wage an armed struggle …

… From the book:  Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer List of Passive Resisters [The names in this list are taken from … and other sources. It is not complete. Because of inconsistency in noting the names of resistors, especially …

… the United Nations Unit on Apartheid in 1971 1 The system of white supremacy in South Africa is applied in the field of … result that the suspension was reimposed at the 1964 Tokyo congress of FIFA. In retaliation the South African Government … fact that more Afro-Asian members were present at the FIFA congress in Tokyo where the Olympic Games were held. Because …