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ArticleTimeline of State Action Against the Press in the 1960s
… was detained for three weeks for refusing to disclose his sources Apr 5- Torch and New Age banned. (Merrett:44-45) … banning order making it impossible for…
South Africa: Writer Mafika Gwala Passes Away (allAfrica), 9 September 2014
… — Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has sent his condolences to the family and friends of legendary poet … oppressed," the Minister said. Gwala was a…
ArticleSouth African Constitution: The Bill of Rights
… World War , and the fight against the inhumane rule of the Apartheid Government in South Africa. The Bill of Rights as … Declaration of Human Rights In 1948,…
ArticleFatima Meer Timeline 1928-2010
… the whites to divide Indians and Africans who had begun to work together politically as the ANC and NIC. She was the … segregated seats in Indian-owned…
BiographyEddie J. Khaile
… Little is known of his background except that he was a Msotho and became a …
ArchiveSpeech at the Unveiling of the Samora Machel Memorial, Mbuzini, Tuesday 19 January 1999
… to be born amidst the death throes of the colonial and apartheid order. And we grieved with all who were bereaved by … - whether we were underground; in…
A tribute to international solidarity support for Southern Africa
… I wish to extend to you warmest greetings from His Excellency Dr Sam Nujoma, President of the Republic of … Symposium. Today, exactly 40 years ago, the Anti…
BiographyMpiyeza Mlaba
… Mlaba supported Mzwangedwa Mlaba’s campaign to be chief of his community, in the Camperdown District, Natal [now …
BiographyCharlie Mlaba
… supported Mzwangedwa Mlaba’s campaign to be the chief of his community, in the Camperdown District, Natal [now …
PlaceCabo Verde
… were brought to Cape Verde would remain there, forced to work in the agricultural sector on Cape Verdean plantations. … it was used to train colonial…
Business leaders pay tribute to Mandela by staff writer, December 8 2013
… Mandela. Here are some highlights: ”¢ Mandela dedicated his life to fight for the freedom of his people, Standard … true greatness manifest for the entire…
ArchiveWebinar Programme: The SACP and Early Socialist Traditions. Convenor: Natasha Erlank
… of empire, labour, and migration in the 20th century. His current research focuses on African and Asian trade … on South African history, satire, journalism,…
Archive2010 - President Zuma, Response to the State of the Nation Address, 16 February 2010
… Response to the State of the Nation debate by His Excellency Mr JG Zuma, President of the Republic of South … protection to our people. However, we still…
ArticleBrenda Fassie’s 1997 hit song Vulindlela still raises questions about South Africa as a nation
… wedding. In 1997 South Africa was emerging from the racist apartheid system, and was celebrating its own “wedding” … in 1990. It was about Mandela, who’d…
ArticleArts and Cultural Organisations
… of the NIHSS, on researching the role of the arts under apartheid. We hope that our work will encourage individuals to come forward to help us … both of the…
Letter by Oliver Tambo to the OAU Secretary-General, Mr. William Eteki Mboumoua, 01 June 1974
… also to express our heartfelt wishes for success in your work for the total liberation of Africa and the future … the question of the destruction of the…
Letter to the OAU Secretary-General, Mr. William Eteki Mboumoua by O. R. Tambo, 1974
… also to express our heartfelt wishes for success in your work for the total liberation of Africa and the future … the question of the destruction of the…
ArticleNatal Indian Association (NIA)
… the Agent General in South Africa. Immediately on his arrival in here, he convened and presided over a … Representatives from both the parties met at his…
ArticleEvents leading to the Bambatha Rebellion
… there was a shortage of agricultural labour. Rather than work for the white farmers, the black workforce was … the age of 18. To pay the tax, African men…
ArticleWorld War I and the South African Native Labour Contingent
… the situation as follows: It is not possible for us to work the quarries and forests in this country until we get … under the escort of a white N.C.O…
BiographyMangaliso Patrick Mkhatshwa
… was placed under house arrest, from 6pm to 6am, at his Mabopane East, Pretoria home. He was detained under the …
'Native life' 100 after Sol Plaatje published it by Janet Remmington, Brian Willan, Bhekizizwe Peterson (Mail and Guardian), 30 September 2016
… Sol T Plaatje’s ground-breaking work Native Life in South Africa was published 100 years ago … HIE Dhlomo wrote a eulogy, ‘An Appreciation’, of his friend…
ArchiveRemembering to think critically: Rick Turner 40 years on by Anthony Egan, 8 January 2018
… 1978, a 36-year old political philosopher was shot dead in his Durban home by ‘person or persons unknown’. Richard … of a five year banning order imposed on…
ArchiveBiography of Ellen Kuzwayo by Laura Wilson, 3 May 2018
… was given later in life, when she met her father and his family meaning “Give me water.” This was the same name as … throughout her life, while evaluating…
ArticlePedi & Anglo-Pedi Wars 1876-1879
… the Steelpoort River and the Pedi became a ruling caste. His death was followed by the usual succession disputes until … of Thulare's surviving sons. Sekwati…
BiographyProfessor Bankole Ajibabi Omotoso (Kole Omotoso)
… settled in South Africa, where he was popularly known for his role in commercials for a cellphone company in the …
BiographyFoko Mbata
… the chief to resign so that Foko Mbata could take up his place, since they had conquered the area, and that no …
BiographyFoko Mbata
… the chief to resign so that Foko Mbata could take up his place, since they had conquered the area, and that no … the book, Forgotten People - Political…
SA's Zuma 'showered to avoid HIV' (BBC News), 05 April 2006
… sex with an HIV-positive woman, thinking this would reduce his risk of being infected. This emerged as he was … activists. Statements like that can throw…
Document 50 - Lenin Club, Draft Thesis: The Trade Union Question (No division On this question) (1934)
… of the working-class. In no way does it advance beyond the American Federation of Labour, for even the reformist, yellow … [....] While we must emphasize the…