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BiographyJacobus Herculaas de la Rey
… of the British Empire and the Boer republics. Despite his misgivings about war with Britain, De la Rey did his duty. Kruger sent his ultimatum, and when war…
EventBoxing legend, Dingaan Thobela thwarts a hijacking at his home in Johannesburg
… only to be greeted by hijackers as he was about to enter his Kelvin home. One of the hijackers attempted to break the … to since the windows were bulletproof…
EventCommodore Dieter Gerhardt and his wife are sentenced to life imprisonment
… commanding officer of the Simonstown naval base, and his second wife Ruth Gerhardt, were sentenced to life … South African naval officer, Commodore Dieter…
EventNelson Mandela delivers a speech marking his first 100 days in office
… sitting of parliament in Cape Town. The speech marked his first 100 days in office. Mandela announced that the … and Development Programme was going to be at…
BiographyJohannes Nkosi
… after 1953), was the son of Jacobina Nkosi (no details of his father could be traced). Nkosi spent his early years on the farm of Pixley Seme near…
EventCaptured Gen. Cronje and his wife are shipped to St Helena
… Republiek (ZAR, also known as Transvaal Republic) and his wife Hester, with about 1 000 Republican prisoners of … during Anglo-Boer War 2 (1899-1902). Cronje…
PlaceQunu, Wild Coast of Eastern Cape- Where Mandela Spent His Childhood
… be found. Qunu is the Village where Nelson Mandela spent his childhood and it is close to Mthatha, where the Nelson … Mandela herded cattle and sheep and…
BiographyMeshach Pelem
… the interests of African voters in the eastern Cape. Until his death in 1936 Pelem remained a representative of essentially …
BiographySamuel Alfred (Taffy) Long
… spent 1918 recuperating in hospital in England. Because of his injuries he was discharged from the army on 13 September … Long did not appear to play a…
EventMartin Luther King is arrested for his role in a bus boycott
… as one of the greatest human rights leaders of all time. His moving speech, "I have a dream", spoke to the hearts of … the world over, about injustice and…
In his first public meeting since his appointment as leader of the National Party, F.W. de Klerk calls for a "Great Indaba
… In his first public meeting since his appointment as leader of the National Party, F.W. de …
Bheki Myeni, SA artist portraying his interest in insects in his sculpture, is born in Hlabisa, Natal. He is currently (1988) l
… Bheki Myeni, SA artist portraying his interest in insects in his sculpture, is born in Hlabisa, Natal. He is currently …
Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi fires his vice president, George Saitoti, in an apparent effort to quash dissent in his ruling
… Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi fires his vice president, George Saitoti, in an apparent effort to quash dissent in his ruling …
BiographyDenis Mayer
… was born in Parkwood, Johannesburg, on 8 September 1923. His father, Harold, was the Recruitment Manager for the … had come to South Africa from England in…
BiographyBilly Paddock
… and completed the famous long-distance Comrades Marathon. His political consciousness was awakened at the University of … change. Paddock rose to national…
BiographyJustice Sfiso Mkame
… and screenprint media. He is largely self-taught but his career was promoted by participation in Community Arts … Ka-Mkame speaks of them as 'milestones'…
A.I. Kajee His Work for the Southern African Indian Community - Chapter 4
… From the book: A.I. Kajee His Work for the Southern African Indian Community by C. H. … Kajee was probably too busy running Congress with his new untried…
ArchiveMduduzi Hlope - An Analysis of Theme in His Plays
… Mduduzi Hlope - An Analysis of Theme in His Plays …
ArchiveRob Haswell Says His Career is Far from Secure
… Rob Haswell Says His Career is Far from Secure …
ArchiveYusuf Dadoo. Some facts of his life - Vladimir Shubin
… Yusuf Dadoo. Some facts of his life - Vladimir Shubin …
ArchiveChief Buthelezi gives his views on KwaZulu and incorporation
… Chief Buthelezi gives his views on KwaZulu and incorporation …
Nelson Mandela celebrates his sixtieth birthday on Robben Island.
… Nelson Mandela celebrates his sixtieth birthday on Robben Island. …
EventTerre’Blanche and his associates to face terrorism charges
… Terre’Blanche and his associates to face terrorism charges …
Lele Mabele, PAC unionist, is shot outside his home.
… Lele Mabele, PAC unionist, is shot outside his home. …
ArchiveDunlop worker wins history workshop prize for his writing
… Dunlop worker wins history workshop prize for his writing …
ArchiveEditorial: SA waits to judge FW - by his actions
… Editorial: SA waits to judge FW - by his actions …
BiographyAndrew Mokete Mlangeni
… problems drove him to seek work at the age of 12 to assist his mother in maintaining the family, as his father had passed away. After school he worked as a…
ArchiveStatement of Tutu Jim Nqata about his eviction from Lindhurst Farm
… by Tutu Jim Nqata describing circumstances surrounding his dismissal and eviction from Lindhurst farm … Statement of Tutu Jim Nqata about his eviction from…
BiographyGertrude Hope (nee Posthumus) Cooper
… Wilfrid Edward Cooper who was then busy studying for his LLB degree at the University of South Africa (UNISA). He … become an eminent Senior Counsel at the…
BiographyMhlabunzima Maphumulo
… 6 September 1949 and not much is known on the location of his birth or his childhood. At the age of 24, Maphumulo inherited the role … was attacked and he…