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EventPresident Nelson Mandela awards the Gold Order of Meritorious Service posthumously to Enoch Sontonga, composer of “Nkosi, Sekel
… of Meritorious Service (Gold) posthumously to Sontonga for his service to South Africa. . His granddaughter, Mrs Ida Rabotape received the award. Nkosi …
EventEthiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, is captured by EPRDF rebels
… a successful rebel war against the forces of Mengistu and his appointment marked the end of years of civil war in the … government, Zenawi promised a…
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…
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…
Speech at Meeting to Commemorate South Africa Freedom Day and to Condemn the 600-year Alliance between Britain and Portugal by O. R. Tambo, London, 20 June 1973
… the enemy is so engaged, he will succeed in concentrating his forces to liquidate our national liberation movements one … the world to demand the release of…
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…
"We have Decided to Liberate Ourselves": Address to the Royal Commonwealth Society by O. R. Tambo, London, 23 June 1986
… upon us are a sacrifice we are prepared to make. The death that we suffer in the course of struggle is a sacrifice … destruction of the economy, to say…
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…
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…
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…
Nelson Mandela Letter to Mrs. Manorama Bhalla, secretary of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, 3 August 1980
… upbringing, I find that my own ideas were influenced by his experience. While at university and engrossed in student … man. In the forties, I for the first…
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…
“No Room for Racialism at Natal University”: Statement, June 1956
… at heart and used to an ideology of tyranny” and that his history under such kings as Shaka AND Dingaan showed … the position Dr Malherbe holds.. The general…