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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…
Extract from a speech at the opening of the National Party Congress of the Orange Free State at Bloemfontein on 18 September 1973
… The Prime Minister reacted to all these events in his speech in a characteristic and unambiguous manner. The … he who writes has an even greater…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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. …
The defiance campaign by M. P. Naicker
… matter where a man comes from, if he has made South Africa his home, then he is a South African. We want to live in … government as the African National…
Statement by Albert Luthuli on the "Sabotage Act", 6 June 1962
… it. Some have said that the Sabotage Bill spells "civil death." But I am satisfied that it will never achieve its …
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 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…
ArchiveHandwritten transcript of interview 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. …
ArchiveTyped transcript of interview 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. …
Launch of The Eye of the Needle by Richard Turner
… movement and key in its radicalization. Turner acquired his doctorate at the Sorbonne in Paris, where he was inspired … by Steve Biko and the Black…
EventThe National Library of South Africa is founded
… collection of Joachim Nicolaus von Dessin, who bequeathed his books to the Dutch Reformed Church in 1761 to serve as … he left South Africa in 1861 presented…
EventThato Madonsela, the South African rapper is born
… hip hop artists in South Africa.[i] L-Tido released his first mixtape “City of Gold” in 2009, for which he … Suit” aimed at South African rapper AKA.[iii] He…
EventPolice open fire, killing 34 striking mine-workers at Marikana
… with dangerous weapons. President Jacob Zuma cut short his attendance of the 32nd Southern African Development … in order to visit the site of the incident…
PlaceStaats Model School, Van der Walt Street, Pretoria
… next fourteen years of working for the Government, he and his team developed the Republican Style (also known as … Wilhelmina ), designing numerous…
EventKenneth David Kaunda wins Zambian elections
… against colonial domination in the sub continent. Under his presidency, Kaunda allowed liberation movements from … South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia and…
EventANC receives letter of gratitude from the British Prime Minister, Herold Macmillan
… Herold Macmillan; it was seven days after he made his famous speech "Winds of Change In Africa" in Cape Town. In the letter he was sending his gratitude to…
EventRichard J. Goldstone, former Justice of the Constitutional Court of SA, is born
… law with regard to Israel's occupation of Gaza Strip. His involvement has been criticized on the basis that it was biased against Israel and that the report…
EventArchbishop Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
… is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The award recognised his unifying role in the fight against apartheid. The Nobel Peace Prize Committee made specific…