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EventSnaar Viljoen, the great all-rounder is born
Johannes Hendrickus ‘Snaar’ Viljoen was born in Hanover, Northern Cape on 11 January 1904.[i] Snaar was one of South Africa’s greatest all-rounders.[ii]…
EventSenzo Mfundo Vilakazi, the South African hip hop artist and lyricist is born
Senzo Mfundo Vilakazi, stage name Kwesta was born in Katlehong, Gauteng on 11 February 1997.[i] Kwesta debut studio album was “Special ReKwest”, which was…
BiographyPeter Clarke
… West Germany (SA Graphic Art) 1961: São Paulo Biennial 1963: 5th International Graphic Art Biennale, Ljubljana, …
BiographyShanthivathie (Shanthie) Naidoo
… to give up that job after eleven months, in December 1963, when she was subjected to restrictions under a …
ArticleAfrican Achievements and Potential
… on the 25th of May Africa Day is commemorated, marking the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), … that make the world go round, http:/…
ArticleHistory Grade 11 - Topic 4 Essay Questions
An image of bold, selfless youth in late 1970s South Africa inspired by the black radical consciousness philosophy. Image Source Essay Question: To what…
EventKhulane Morule, the Motswako rapper is born
Khulane Morule, popularly known by his stage name ‘Khuli Chana’ was born in Mmabtho, North West province on 27 August 1982.[i] He is a Motswako rapper and…
EventUS House of Representatives approve Bill to impose stricter sanctions on Apartheid South Africa
… (online), available at: http://news.google.com [Accessed 07 June 2010] Foreign Policy roles of the President and … (online), available at: http://fpc.state…
EventSandra Reynolds, a South African tennis champion is born
Sandra Reynolds was born on 4 March 1934 in Bloemfontein, Free State.[i] Reynolds was nicknamed the “Grace Kelly” of South African tennis.[ii] She claimed the…
ArticleWalter Sisulu Timeline 1912-2003
… allowed to be away from his home from 14:00 on Saturday to 07:00 on Monday, and before 07:00 and after 18:00 on … from any "location, native hostel or native…
BiographyAhmed Mohamed "Kathy" Kathrada
… went “underground”, to continue his political work.In July 1963, the police swooped on Liliesleaf Farm in Rivonia, a …
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1940s
1940 Dr. A.B. Xuma is elected President-General of the African National Congress (ANC). Walter Sisulu joins the African National Congress. The population…
BiographyTeboho MacDonald “Tsietsi” Mashinini
… age of 16.His education started at the Amajeli crèche in 1963. He went on to Seoding Lower Primary, after which he …
BiographyAdam Small
… it in his poetry collections Sê Sjibbolet (Say Shibboleth, 1963) – which carried the same themes as Kitaar My Kruis – …
A brief history on South African prisons and prisoners
Introduction In 1948 the National government was voted into power and instituted apartheid. This lead to an increase in the number of people being…
ArticleSudan’s Revolution
In December 2018, protesters took to the streets in response to austerity measures[i] imposed by then Sudanese president Omar al Bashir. Bashir had…
The Bill of Rights
The original numbering, as it appears in the South African Constitution, has been retained here, hence it begins at Article 7. 7. RIGHTS 1. This Bill…
Say It out Loud by Mohamed Adhikari
PART I: PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES TO THE AFRICAN PEOPLE'S ORGANISATION The 1906 Presidential Address, Cape Town, 2nd January, 1906 The 1907 Presidential…
EventNasty C, the South African hip hop artist and song writer is born
Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, stage name Nasty C was born in Durban[i] on 11 February 1997.[ii] He started rapping at the age of nine.[iii] Nasty C was…
Political executions
… Bozwana, Notemba 1964/02/11 Sabotage in Queenstown (1963). Damane, Mxolisi 1963/11/02 Poqo members. Killings in Paarl. Dyakala, … of councillor, Uitenhage,…
Anti-Indian Legislation 1800s - 1959
1859 After protracted negotiations between the Natal Government and the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, the Natal Coolie Law, Law 14 of 1859 is…
PlaceFranschhoek, Western Cape
Originally known as the Valley of the Huguenots, a Community of French Huguenots were granted land in this Valley by the Dutch Government of the Cape, after…
BiographyZanemvula Kizito Mda
… Mvubase appeared in a youth magazine called Wamba , in 1963, when he was only 15 years old. He adopted the pen name …
BiographySydney Kumalo
… Biennales, and managed to travel remarkably widely from 1963 onward. He simply did not acknowledge the strictures of …
BiographyNana Sita
… structures which had been smashed by the regime in 1963-64. The traders, who were severely affected by the Group …
BiographyDr Abdullah Abdurahman
… Cape Town and served as a city council until her death in 1963. Dr Abdullah Abdurahman's political legacy is today a …
Harry Hart, a South African athletics champion is born
Harry Beltsazer Hart was born in Harrismith, Free State on 2 September 1905.[i] He attended the University of the Free State.[ii] Hart won six medals at the…
BiographyZuleikha Mayat
… wee hours when Moosa 'Mosie' Moolla escaped from prison in 1963. Fortunately, they were the only ones at home. Due to …
EventSouth Africa allowed to compete in the Olympics again
After being banned from the Olympic games for 21 years, the Olympics Committee ends it ban on participation by South Africa. This allowed South African…
EventTravis Logie, South Africa’s world champion surfer is born
Travis Logie was born in Durban on 11 May 1979.[i] Logie was crowned the International Surfing Association’s Open World champion in 2002, at the World Surfing…