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Resignation of Cde Zweli Mkhize a Premier of Kwazulu-Natal, 22 August 2013
… A few months ago, Comrade Zweli Mkhize, relinquished his position as Chairperson of the African National Congress … undoubtedly placing a strain on him as an…
PlaceStanger, now officially known as KwaDukuza
… Zulu Nation during what were to become the last years of his life. KwaDukuza - ironically meaning: 'place of the lost … one of the Kraals that Shaka was…
EventJosiah Gumede is succeeded by Pixley ka Isaka Seme as ANC president
… antipathy towards Gumede's fraternity with communism, and his neglect in circulating information increased sharply. … figure in South African politics. In…
EventRiky Rick, one of the most esteemed South African hip hop artists is born
… musician, music producer and actor. Ricky Rick is produces his own unique sound by harmonizing a blend of South African … Live Performance, where he studied…
EventJack Parow, the Afrikaans rap artist is born
… popular Afrikaans hip hop artists in South Africa.[ii] His breakthrough single was the song “Cooler as Ekke” in late … Lang Pette” in 2014, and lastly “Die…
EventKhulane Morule, the Motswako rapper is born
… Khulane Morule, popularly known by his stage name ‘Khuli Chana’ was born in Mmabtho, North West … Khuli Chana has released two studio albums, namely his…
EventMandela smuggled out the country and appears in Addis Ababa
… the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC). In his speech, he clarified and justified the turn to the armed … Old Synagogue and during this trial,…
EventThe Republic of South Africa is established
… Two years after taking office, Verwoerd realised his republican dream, when a White-only referendum supported his plea for a republic. This was also the…
EventAbdul Samad Minty, anti apartheid activist, is born
… Province). In June 1958 he left for Britain to further his studies. In 1969, eleven years later, he graduated with … Olympic Committee from the Olympics. In…
EventWolraad Woltemade drowns at sea after saving 14 people from a sinking ship
… passing by on horseback, did attempt a rescue. He and his horse swam out to the wreck. As he and his horse reached the ship he threw out a rope and made for …
EventGeneral C.R. de Wet was found guilty of treason for leading the Afrikaner rebellion of 1914
… Namibia). De Wet's efforts to organize a rebellion led to his capture at Waterbury near Vryburg on 20 November 1914. He … with other rebel leaders in the…
EventSouth African artist Gerard Sekoto is born
… was schooled at Wonderhoek, which was established by his father, a priest and teacher. In 1930, he attended the Grace Dieu institute. Here he completed his…
PlacePhoenix Settlement and Gandhi Trail
… in 1904. It was on this Settlement that Gandhi started his journey of transforming from a successful Lawyer to a … and spirituality. Here on this land Gandhi…
ArchiveMoses Mbheki Mncane Mabhida
… Typescript autobiography of Moses Mabhida stating his personal background, and insights into his political life. …
ArticleThe effects of WW2 in Africa
… now'. He captured the aspiration for self rule with his popular slogan: "seek ye first the political kingdom, and … Portuguese colonies were extensions of…
ArticleCongress of South African Trade Unions 1994 - 2014
… it advanced the interests of the capitalist class. In his address in July 2007 to an ANC policy conference, vice … not happy with the President’s policy…
ArticleThe Sedition Trial 1946 - 1948
… was serving a three-month prison sentence in Newcastle for his role in the passive resistance campaign, was brought from … CPSA claimed that the strike was a…
Dream of Total Liberation of Africa is in Sight - Message of the National Executive Committee of the ANC on the 72nd Anniversary of ANC by O. R. Tambo, 8 January 1984
… Cape has made it impossible for Koornhof to carry out his schemes. He has been unable to govern at will. In … jobless outcasts. Many are condemned to a slow…
January 8th Statements -Statement of the National Executive Committee on the occasion of the 72th Anniversary of the ANC - 8 January 1984
… Cape has made it impossible for Koornhof to carry out his schemes. He has been unable to govern at will. In … jobless outcasts. Many are condemned to a slow…
EventJohn Kani was born on this day
… Eastern Cape. He matriculated at Newell High School and his love for theatre led him to work with several drama … plays, including SizweBansi is Dead – which…
EventBafana Bafana legend Philimon Raul Masinga dies
… Arab Emirates. The late Masinga scored 18 goals during his 58 international appearances between 1992 and 2001. Over his entire professional career, Masinga…
EventThe first flight in Kimberley takes off
… In 1907, four years prior to flying on his aeroplane in Kimberley, John Weston embarked on the construction of his own aeroplane in Brandfort, in the Orange…
EventNelson Mandela is sentenced to five years for “incitement and leaving South Africa illegally”
… African freedom conference in Addis Ababa. Shortly after his return, he was arrested and charged with leaving the … illegally and incitement to strike. Bob…
EventArchibald Gumede, former President of the United Democratic Front, is born in Pietermaritzburg.
… the extension of pass laws to women. Gumede established his own law practice in Natal in 1970 after being admitted to … and subsequently became its president…
EventPrime Minister B.J Vorster supports changes to Black labour
… caucus replacing assassinated Dr H F Verwoerd. His regime was not without problems as in the first few years … Vorster built on the National Party's policy…
EventOupa Gqozo, military leader of the Ciskei, quells a second coup attempt
… leader of Ciskei foiled several coup attempts during his rule. In the early 1990's Colonel Onward Guzana, a former … The South Africa's Department of Foreign…
EventPW Botha gives the “Rubicon” Speech in Durban
… the release of Nelson Mandela. P. W. Botha disappointed his western allies by refusing to consider immediate and … changes would be announced, Botha told a…
EventRobert Koch announces the discovery of a rinderpest vaccine
… and the Kimberley Diamond Fields Ad'lertisergave. During his stay he found that an inoculation of bile from an … germ' and took the first step in vaccine…
EventPixley Seme, lawyer, journalist and co-founder of SANNC is born
… Z.R. Mahabane. Subsequent to this, circulation figures for his newspaper Abantu Batho dropped, resulting in its closure. His effort to re-launch his…
EventNqwiliso cedes land to Cape Government
… the Umzimvubu River mouth to the Cape government - a step his father had refused to do during his lifetime. In return, Nqwiliso was recognised as an…