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Accuser insulted as Zuma hailed at court (IOL), 14 February 2006
… no wrong by thousands outside the Johannesburg High Court, his alleged victim and her supporters were insulted and … to accuse the former deputy president of…
ArchiveZuma rape case judge stands down (BBC News),13 February 2006
… Mr Zuma raped a family friend - a woman in her 30s - at his home in Johannesburg last November. Mr Zuma, 63, denied … separate charges of corruption. Judge…
ArticleIndustrial and Commercial Union Timeline 1919-1989
… first time, to real prominence and lays the foundation for his development into a leader known to thousands through the … of the Industrial and Commercial…
I have written it by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer - International Support: UNO - 1948
… of the India League and secured the assistance of his organisation with various matters connected with our … of the Indian question with which he was not…
EventShaun Thomson*, world surfing title winner, is born in Durban
… as the Mr. Price Pro), and just a year before finishing his qualification, joined the IPS tour. While on tour, … During this time he relocated to California,…
EventSix PAC members are sentenced for the killing of PAC leader David Sibeko
… David Maphgumzana Sibeko began his political career as a journalist for the South African … when he was ambushed and shot dead by assassins from his own…
EventFormer NP leader Sam de Beer joins UDM
… was leaving the NP. Another reason was the unhappiness of his constituency over issues they were experiencing. However, … was not long before he resigned…
EventAWB leader, Eugene TerreBlanche, is convicted of attempted murder and assault
… sentence was handed down for the brutal assault of one of his workers, a Mr Paul Motshabi, whom he beat over the head … before the assault on Mr Motshabi,…
EventDouglas Portway, European-based South African artist, is born in Johannesburg
… and later taught at the University of Johannesburg. After his first solo exhibition in 1945 he gained such a reputation … never be fully analysed. This is…
EventEugene Terre Blanche, controversial leader of the AWB ( Afrikaner Resistance Movement), is born in Ventersdorp.
… war. Following the end of Apartheid, Terre'Blanche and his supporters sought amnesty at the Truth and … Afrikaner republic.” On 3 April 2010, he was…
Nelson Mandela Correspondence around financial problems
… and dependants. Nelson, in the loneliness of his cell, worried about the survival of his family. He had left behind a mother, a wife and five children. But…
ArticleSouth Africa’s Academic and Cultural Boycott
… politician and anti-war activist who worked throughout his life on anti-colonialism as well as other humanitarian … breaking of the boycott, however, in that…
ArticleConvention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA)
… the opening of parliament on February 2, 1992 to reassure his colleagues that the NP still held power. He went on to … the governance of the country. This…
Constructing the Union of South Africa; negotiations & contestations, 1902-10
… became the President of the organisation in 1904, stressed his organisation’s displeasure at the political … has been closely associated with Mohandas Gandhi…
ArchiveLong live Ruth First by Gavin Williams, 17 August 2019
… at a screening of the film on the 20th anniversary of her death, 2012, at the University of London School of Advanced … the ANC from African nationalism…
Address given by Ronald First, brother of Ruth First and brother in law of Joe Slovo, on the occasion of the tribute paid to Ruth and Joe by the African National Congress, in the holding of a Torchlight ceremony on the 21st of October 2012, at the Johanne
… are well represented by my wife Lola, my son Jonathan and his wife Joan, and my cousin Jenifer whose mother was a … racist government, became ill very…
Interview with Oliver Tambo by Noticias, 05 August 1983, Maputo
… criticised for the explosion in Pretoria because of the death of innocent civilians, including the death of black … objective, and now Pieter Botha wants the…
ArchiveNaude wins appeal
… (Schlebush Commission). The news article reports that his appeal against his conviction had been successful. …
EventAndries Pretorius, Pretoria founder reburied
… Pretorius after whom Pretoria was named, died in 1853 at his Magaliesburg home. His body was later exhumed and reburied at Heroes' Acre in …
Address during the 90th Birthday Celebration of Mr Walter Sisulu 18 May 2002 Mr President, Ladies and Gentleman, Comrades and Friends
… that we should be celebrating by hearing him tell his story, and so listen to and learn about our own. Of … was the case. The absolute selflessness with…
ArticleHerero Revolt 1904-1907
… T. Leutwein was prepared to negotiate a settlement, but his government was determined to suppress the revolt with … von Trotha, from Germany. In August 1904,…
ArticleBatavian Republic 1803-1806
… the Netherlands to develop agriculture in the colony. But his rule was too short for his plans to be put into action. Evaluation Although some …
In summary: Factors resulting in the crisis
… of Nelson Mandela was reinvigorated from the time of his 60th birthday in 1978 until his release in February 1990. The Nelson Mandela 70th …
ArticleThe Society of Young Africa (SOYA)
… and class exploitation’. Probably thinking ahead of his time, he told delegates that ‘it is generally recognised … SOYA, was suspended for allegedly using…
‘Wash Me Black Again’: African Nationalism, the Indian Diaspora, and Kwa-Zulu Natal, 1944-1960 by Jon Soske
… and lively. I would also like to thank Ted Chamberlin for his limitless support, dependable council, and sagacious good … not have agreed with much that I…
PlaceAmaLinde, West of King Williams Town
… rivalry between the senior Chief of Xhosaland, Ngqika, and his uncle, Ndlambe, erupted in a battle of epic proportions … Ndlambe's strategy was that he…
EventParliament convenes to consider the resignation of President Thabo Mbeki
… Parliament convened on Monday 22 September and accepted his resignation. The African National Congress (ANC) also … from the Freedom Front Plus (FFP) and…
Arthur Chaskalson Chief: Justice Emeritus, Constitutional Court of South Africa
… the Chief Justice of South Africa from November 2001 until his retirement in 2005. He was a consultant to the Namibian … humanitarian law. He has received…
Address at Conference on Southern Africa of the Socialist International and the Socialist Group of the European Parliament with the Frontline States, ANC and SWAPO by O. R. Tambo, Arusha, 4 September 1984
… to express our appreciation of the initiatives taken by His Excellency Mwalimu President Julius Nyerere both as … objectives for a change in those objectives…
ArchiveInterview with Mrs J Dube, wife of the late Dr John Dube
… Dube (1871-1946). The interview is related to his political activities in Natal and his relationship with the African National Congress. …