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PlaceOld Arts Building, University of Pretoria
… The University of Pretoria Museums are celebrating another milestone, as the … opened by General Jan Smuts in August 1911. The designer of the Old Arts…
EventP.W. Botha proposes a 'Constellation of States'
… constitutional reforms would not lead to the formation of a federal system of government based on a one man, one vote system. Instead, he proposed the…
EventUniversity of Stellenbosch in a historic move
… The University of Stellenbosch announced that it was to open its doors to … courses not offered at their own universities. In spite of the move being hailed…
ArchiveInternational Year of Older Persons 1999
… Multicoloured poster. Artwork of people of different nationalities around the globe. United Nations logo. International Year of Older Persons 1999 logo…
ArchiveMemos for meetings of ComAfricas Delegation
… Memoranda for meetings of ComAfrica's Delegation with National Executive members and comrade deputy president, Department of International Affairs,…
Visit of Graca Machel, 9 October 1991
… from Mozambique, led by Mrs Graca Machel, and a delegation of South Africans led by ANC National Chairman Oliver Tambo - comprising in total 118 people -…
ArchiveDetention of United Democratic Fronts activi
… The UDF totally condemns the detention of more than thirty (30) campaigners against apartheid in … Transvaal and Oudtshoorn. We demand the immediate release…
ArchiveDeclaration of the United Democratic Front
… A3 red and black on yellow card; drawing of crowd similar to UDF logo; Text: Declaration of the United Democratic Front; We, the freedom loving people of…
EventThe Battle of Blaauwberg takes place
… On 8 January 1806 the Battle of Blaauwberg takes place, and part of the defending force capitulates two days later. Cape Governor Janssens and the rest of…
EventFidel Castro becomes Premier of Cuba
… state's government; Cuba was under the military rule of President Fulgeneio Batista. Castro was the leader of the 26 July Army, a rebel movement, which…
African People’s Organisation (APO)
… By the beginning of the twentieth century a number of political organisations … publicised a draft constitution and a draft South Africa Act for a union. Two…
Symposium: Memory in a time of freedom
… Description of event: The District Six Museum, in partnership with the … is hosting a symposium entitled, "‘Memory in a time of freedom". The 2 day event…
EventCapital City of Zimbabwe is renamed
… from Britain in 1980, Zimbabwe embarked on the process of renaming its cities, towns and streets. This was an … and White minority rule. On the second…
EventSmugglers of military recruits in court
… in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court after being accused of smuggling military recruits out of the country. It was alleged that they had set up a transport…
EventPaul Biya becomes president of Cameroon
… Ahmadou Ahidjo resigned as president of Cameroon, he was replaced by Paul Biya, the current Prime … However, when Biya became president he eliminated some of…
ArchiveBuilders of the nation: 3: migrant labour
… Multicoloured Department of Labour poster. History and photographs of early migrant labour. Artwork of new South African flag. … Builders of the nation: 3:…
ArchiveBuilders of the nation: 9: service workers
… Multicoloured poster produced for the Department of Labour by Mayibuye Centre, UWC. Photographs of various service workers. Artwork of new South African flag…
ArchiveChurch service in support of restrictees
… Programme for a church service in support of restrictees. It covers the purpose of the service and announcements, presentation and introduction of…
ArchiveSolidarity with the people of Swaziland
… Multicoloured poster. History of oppression in Swaziland under the Mswati regime. Call for … democratically elected National Constitutional Forum. List of…
ArchiveA distant clap of thunder: Fortieth anniversa
… to commemorate the 1946 Miners Strike: "A distant clap of thunder". Fortieth anniversary of the 1946 mine strike. The booklet gives a detailed narrative of…
Address to the National Council Of Provinces, 19 September 2003
… Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Honourable Premiers and MECs, Honourable … Honour those who suffered for justice and freedom in our land;…
ArchiveNotes on meeting of ANC NEC
… Notes on a meeting of the African National Congress National Executive Committee, extended to include representatives of the Mazimbu leadership. Meeting to…
ArchiveStructure of the ANC Womens League
… Holograph draft ANC policy document on the structure of the ANC Women's League. Covers tasks of the League, the League National Conference, composition of…
ArchiveBuilders of the nation: 4: indentured labour
… Multicoloured poster. Produced for the Department of Labour by the Mayibuye Centre, UWC. Photographs and history of indentured labourers recruited from India…
ArchiveThe roots of Johnny Cleggs music
… Black and white poster. Notice of a fundraising lecture, panel discussion and demonstration. In aid of 5 Freedoms Forum, at Wits Great Hall, on Wednesday…
ArchivePublic meeting of Yeoville Residents Organis
… Black and white poster. Notice of meeting regarding free settlement and open schools in … - Barnato Park High School, Berea, main hall. Artwork of a man and…
ArchiveTransformation of the United Democratic Front
… to the ongoing discussion on the transformation of the United Democratic Front.It focuses on a number of issues which represents what could become the broad…
ArchiveCentenary of the South African postcard
… Notice of an exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum from December 1996 to January 1997. Multicoloured artwork of a rural hotel and ox wagon scene in South…
EventButhelezi boycotts first session of CODESA
… Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), announced his intention not to attend the first session of CODESA. He considered the…
EventAmnesty application of Gideon Nieuwoudt fails
… police officer Gideon Nieuwoudt, for his role in the death of Steve Biko in 1977. In a seven page decision of the Amnesty Committee chairman Ronnie Pillay…