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EventThe SA government presents a promotion of Constitutional Development Bill
… dispensation for South Africa, based on the principle of one person, one vote. In December 1989, de Klerk met with the imprisoned …
EventHelen Nontando Jabavu, author and periodical editor in London, is born in Middeldrift, SA
… to live there for many years. She went on to become one of the first African female writers and journalists. The Ochre People is one of her two…
ArchiveThe Arthur Chaskalson I knew by George Bizos, 5 December 2012
… by the students of the Law Faculty. We hardly knew one another. An event occurred which made us lifelong … of the Legal Profession were invited. The SRC…
Bernard Shaw and May Morris
… William Morris, one of England's foremost Socialists, poet and artist 1834-96, also had two daughters, but only one of them-May -took a keen interest in his…
ArticleDemocratic Alliance (DA)
… Suzman kept her seat in Parliament for the PP. This began one of the great parliamentary performances of all time, as … the leadership of Tony Leon, the DP…
ArticleThe History of Separate Development in South Africa
… Every black South African was designated as a citizen of one of the Bantustans, a system that supposedly gave them … removed them from the nation’s political…
France in 1789
… to this model, political revolutions are not caused by one event only. Various factors, evolving over time, can … of the estate. It was difficult for a…
Working Life - Factories, Township and Popular Culture 1886 - 1940 - The Early Years at the Rand
… disasters such as drought, disease and locusts played a part in the process. But the decisive push came from wars of … tea room or restaurant owners. There…
Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer - Special Focus: Wrangling between political groups - 1947
… Governments in which South African Indians would take part. It was further decided to request the Prime Minister … Mr. A.I Kajee, Chairman of Committee, and…
The role of Cecil John Rhodes' British South African Company in the Conquest of Matabeleland
… locals. Land was transferred to white settlers who took part in the occupation of Mashonaland. [xix] After taking … the BSAC settlement, the area was under…
Timeline: All-Africa Convention (AAC)
… states that the African National Congress (ANC) bears part of the blame of the AAC's weakness. He further mentions … to win him over to the AAC. 3 October, I…
ArticleOrganisation of African Unity (OAU)
… in all its forms, of subversive activities on the part of neighbouring states or any other states, 6. Absolute … and resolving boundary disputes among member…
South Africa in the 1900s (1900-1917)
… them a large area of land in the central and southern part of his territory, but as the voortrekker delegation left … of uniting their colonies with the Boer…
ArchiveHugh Lewin, 1939–2019, RIP by Jennifer Malec, 17 January 2019
… the active struggle against the apartheid regime but this one is a fearless exploration into the deepest ground – the … and closest friend; and the lifetime…
ArchiveFrom eNcome over Bloedrivier to eNcome and Beyond by Ben Khumalo-Seegelken
… among the earlier inhabitants of that region on the one hand and the trekker– and settler-communities on the … and in their significance to the apartheid…
PlaceDutch Reformed Church, Buitenkant Street, Cape Town
… death, a local newspaper, the Cape Times said her to be; one of the "Aristocratic Dutch" and reported on January 9, … The tiles in the arches, symbolize the…
ArchiveRudd Concession by King Lobengula of Matabeleland (1888)
… agree, to pay to me, my heirs and successors, the sum of one hundred pounds sterling, British currency, on the first … lunar month; and further, to deliver…
EventSACTU launches a national potato boycott.
… trials of cases of beatings in the late 1940s, including one case in which a worker had been beaten to death in 1944. … launched a country wide potato…
EventWinnie Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela is sentenced to six years
… of four youths suspected of being police informers. One of the youths, 14-year old Stompie Seipei died from the … club who acted as bodyguards and enforcers…
EventTrevor Manuel, Minister in The Presidency: National Planning Commission, is born
… at the encouragement of his father. In 1983, he became one of the founding members of the United Democratic Front … and held that position until 2009. He was…
Jail
… care who it might be. I left my sons at home; it may be one of my sons . . . Well now, this person who was giving … Porridge and bread and coffee. A mug of…
Chapter 4 - The Township Uprising, September-November 1984
… Sebokeng, Sharpeville, Evaton, Boipatong and Bophelong. A one-day stayaway was organised to demonstrate against … be authoritarian, and corporal punishment…
Book 5: People, Places and Apartheid - Chapter 4 - The Township Uprising, September-November 1984 by Noor Nieftagodien
… Sebokeng, Sharpeville, Evaton, Boipatong and Bophelong. A one-day stayaway was organised to demonstrate against … be authoritarian, and corporal punishment…
Chapter 11
… tribalism and it was under its auspices that many took part in the struggle for liberation and sacrificed their … thinking and they adopted another tactic, a…
PlaceSkukuza Airport, Mpumalanga
… as international policy ‐ ICAO applicable to Cat 5 and Part 121, scheduled passenger Transportation.) Accordingly … of fun trying to spot game as you land!…
ArticleHistory Grade 10 - Topic 4 Source-based Questions
… of the entire kingdom. Source B This source focuses on one of the reasons for the Mfecane (Difaqane). It gives a …
PlaceMontagu, Route 62
… away or looking at the locals hand-made arts and crafts. One of the most popular outdoor activities around here is; a … vinyard is recommended, as you’ are…
ArticleHIV/Aids Origins
… infection probably occurred around 1930 in West Africa. One form of the virus (HIV-2) that causes Aids made the jump …
Rejuvenation of the ANC and intensification of the struggle 1940s
… statement of the aspirations of the African people was one of the most important documents of the ANC. It was, …
ArticleContemporary issues: Women’s struggle, 1900-1994
… to the protection and promotion of women's rights. In one particular aspect of the recognition of women's rights, …