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EventChief Albert Luthuli is banned for a further five years
… of the banning orders Luthuli decisively continued with his political activities until his latter days. Additionally Luthuli’s five year ban expired …
EventDr Kenneth Kaunda, former president of Zambia, is born
… In 1959, Kaunda broke away from the ANC and formed his own party, the Zambian National Congress (ZANC). In 1964, … until 1991, when he stepped down following…
EventFirst president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah (62), dies in Bucharest.
… ban opposition parties in 1960. Consequently opposition to his governance grew and led to several militants’ arrests. In … China, he was deposed by the…
EventArchibald Lamont, ex-mayor of Durban, passes away.
… and Sarah Graham. Born in Scotland, Lamont completed his schooling in Glasgow and in 1888 obtained an MA degree … at Singapore. In 1910 he came to South…
ArticleThe New Group
… Lippy Lipshitz, for example, required piano lessons for his daughter, and Neville Lewis was prepared to exchange a …
Petros Mulaudzi of Nthabalala village
… documenting the life of a man named Petros Mulaudzi and his family. In February 2010 I returned to Nthabalala to …
PlaceOatlands, Simonstown
… a Resident at Simon’s Bay, Christoffel Brand . Apart from his official duties, Brand conducted an extensive business in … ropes, canvas and other stores to…
We Shall Win. Joint Statement by Leaders of Liberation Movements at the fifth Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African Unity by O. R. Tambo, Algiers, 13 – 16 September 1968
… where the simple distribution of a leaflet carries the death penalty, as in South Africa under the "Sabotage" Act. … fascist Prime Minister of South Africa…
Statement at the International Labour Conference (extract) by O. R. Tambo, Geneva, 19 June 1986
… it plain on many occasions that he will not depart from his objective of maintaining the system of white minority … the army and the police have been given…
Statement by Oliver Tambo at the International Labour Conference,19 June 1986
… it plain on many occasions that he will not depart from his objective of maintaining the system of white minority … the army and the police have been given…
PlacePollsmoor Prison
… Island before being sent to Victor Verster Prison prior to his release. Walter Sisulu and Ahmed Kathrada , both … at Pollsmoor and Robben Island. Allan…
EventControversial ‘Black Jesus’ painter, Ronald Harrison, dies
… of cancer on 28 June 2011, just before he was to exhibit his latest work. Black Christ remains his most famous work. The painting is now housed at the South …
EventANC co-founder and journalist Pixley Seme dies
… and a co-founder of the African National Congress (ANC). His funeral service was conducted by the bishop of … of native affairs. When a tombstone was…
EventZola Skweyiya is born
… worked tirelessly to eradicate corruption by members of his department who were enriching themselves with social grants meant for the poor and children…
EventHezekiel Sepeng is born
… and setting the South African record for the 800 metres, his greatest achievement was in 1996 where he won South … new South African record of 1:42:86…
EventDr. Albert Hertzog is attacked by Ben Schoeman
… During his first speech as a member of Herstigte Nationale Party … time Hertzog was still a member of the National Party. His main attack was aimed at B.J…
EventSoccer coach Pitso Mosimane is fined R50 000
… League (PSL) disciplinary hearing. This followed after his heated altercation with Sundowns' coach, Angel Cappa, … to the fine, PSL ordered him to make a…
EventCecil Edwin Frans Skotnes is born in East London, Eastern Cape
… Skotnes served in the South African forces in Italy. On his return to South Africa he joined the Polly Street Art … who he trained. The most successful…
EventAfrikaner patriot Danie Theron is killed
… the "ignorant Dutch". At the conclusion of Theron’s case his fine was paid by his supporters in the courtroom. Danie Theron was born in …
EventSpringbok rugby player, Schalk Burger is born in Port Elizabeth
… Schalk Willen Petrus Burger Jnr. was named after his father who was also a rugby player. As a child he was … was selected for the Springbok squad in 2003 and…
EventJoshua Nkomo’s freedom of movement and association in Southern Rhodesia is restricted
… leader, is served with a restriction order that affects his freedom of movement and association in Southern Rhodesia. … the Tanzanian President, Julius…
EventAlexis Preller, SA visual artist, dies
… surrealism, though he rejected the latter description for his work. Described by one critic as South Africa’s Gauguin, … Preller was one of the most…
ArticleArts and Crafts and reconstruction by Jillian Carman
… Baker subscribed to arts and crafts ideals both in his buildings and the concept of the garden suburb. He … arts and crafts environment in London, where a…
ArticleStudent Protests at Tshwane University of Technology - Timeline
… process. He, instead, sends a task team led by his special adviser, Gwebindaba Qonde, to intervene as the … has been fabricated began circulating a month…
Archive2006 - President Mbeki, State of the Nation Address, 3 February 2006
… over 40 years ago, in the same sea waters that isolated his former involuntary temporary home, Robben Island, from … the midst of despair, she celebrated…
Extract from a speech made in the House of Assembly on 21 May 1962 during the second reading of the General Law Amendment Bill
… minister for over-emphasising the security of the state. His action in combating the communist threat proved … advanÂtage of this discontent in these…
EventOn 17th November 1921 Professor Richard van der Ross was born in Plumstead, Cape Town
… der Ross was born in Plumstead, Cape Town. He completed his higher education diploma at the University of Cape Town … School in Beaufort West where he met,…
EventHip Hop Pantsula, the South African rapper is born
… in 2011, more recently “Motswako High School” in 2014. His debut album “Introduction” was recorded in Sesotho, … third season of Strictly Coming Dancing in…
PlaceLeeuwenhof, Official Residence of the Premier of Cape Town
… and in 1859 he became a member of the Cape Parliament. His son, John Gilbert Kotzé, who later became a well-known judge in the South African Republic, spent…
PlaceGreat Brak Rivier
… Searle, an English paper-mill hand who, together with his wife and four children, emigrated to the Cape in 1859. … these found a ready market among travelers…