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ArticleThe fight against colonialism and imperialism in Africa
… Chief Bambatha. He was not happy with the loss of land his people suffered and the poll tax of one pound that they were forced to pay. His demand was that…
The Freedom struggle in Rustenburg
… Shell House. When Nelson Mandela came to Rustenburg after his release, Cosatu and NUM organised marches in … period. Dowling was summoned to appear before…
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…
EventPaedophile Gert van Rooyen and mistress commit suicide
… Padeophile Gert van Rooyen and his mistress, Joey Haarhoff, commit suicide in Pretoria while … pursued by the police. Paedophile Gert van Rooyen and his…
EventLouis Trichardt, Voortrekker leader, is born near Oudtshoorn 225 years ago
… the Soutpansberg mountain range in 1836*. Trichardt and his group decided to stay near the mountains, camping near … 1837*. Trichardt had helped him to…
PlaceCuylerville
… a former Under-Secretary to the Colonial Department, and his application to emigrate was one of the first to be … cairn in Bathurst mark the spot where…
EventMalawi voters take part in the first multiparty election in three decades
… is as the country's first president. From the beginning of his 30-year rule in Malawi, Banda followed policies which … Within months of independence, several…
Chapter XV - House arrest
… publicity, both here and abroad. It was termed "civil death" and I remembered the living dead, the banished people … had returned from other lands? He had…
Chapter VIII - The Mandela’s – family extraordinary
… how and when I first met Nelson Mandela or how I first met his wife, Winnie Nonzamo Madikizela. I can't. It is a long … brought me near to Nelson, the …
ArchiveArt Fair forced to reinstate Mabulu painting after Goldblatt threat by Matthew Krouse (Mail & Gurdian), 28 September 2013
… Artlogic Ross Douglas who claimed that he had done so on his own initiative. The action was apparently taken in order … In solidarity with Mabulu, Goldblatt…
PlaceCrossroads Township
… them with salaries and community cars. Others contested his favouritism and rewards to his male enforcers. A power struggle developed between Ngxobongwana…
Chapter Two - The year with the ICU: 1921 - 1926
… climate of Cape Town Johnny Gomas seemed to have found his niche: organising workers through the vehicle of the ICU, … theses of Bradford's work on the ICU…
Chapter 5 - TOWARDS PEOPLE’S WAR
… Secondly, with Mabhida at the head of the Party, given his strong footing within the ANC, this promised to bring … to the Party collective to which he or she…
EventMbongeni Ngema was born on this day
… Tony Awards and later also for the Grammy Awards. Some of his most successful plays include Woza Albert, Township Fever … Century. During the African…
EventOrlando Pirates captain and goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa dies
… Meyiwa was born on 24 September 1987 in Umlazi , Durban. His last appearance on television screens was on 25 October … won 4-1. The 27 year old Pirates…
Zephania Mothopeng - Searchlight South Africa, Vol 1, No. 2, February 1989
… problems. But we print it, because Mothopeng has played his part in the South African struggle, and his account should be known. We have been told that other…
EventDr Joshua Nkomo African nationalist and guerrilla leader is born.
… Bulilima later known as Semokwe Reserve.He started his primary education at Tjolotjo School.In 1941 he … of Zimbabwe, from prostate cancer. He is…
EventRetired soccer player and founder of Kaizer Chiefs FC, Kaizer Motaung, is born in Soweto
… South Africa and immediately started proceedings to form his own team, to the disapproval of many in the football … He named the club Kaizer Chiefs, after…
EventEgyptian President, Gamal Abdel Nasser dies of a heart attack
… up to for leadership. For him, the comprehensive defeat of his army by Israel was a major blow and he offered his resignation.Nasser is still highly revered…
EventGamal Abdel Nasser is formally nominated to become the first president of the new United Arab Republic
… Egypt and the first president of the United Arab Republic. His legacy was one of awakening, of wasting Arab nationalism … Nasser's schemes for Arab unity…
EventAllan Boesak guilty on charges of fraud
… but released in 2001, having served just over one year of his three year sentence. Boesak has been readmitted as a church minister after the clearing of his…
EventNP demands apology from TRC
… ordered the elimination of state opponents. De Klerk, in his earlier applications to the TRC, rejected claims that the … of applying for amnesty. A deadline…
EventDesmond Tutu is appointed TRC chairperson
… Africa on a path of reconciliation. Tutu was very vocal in his condemnation of apartheid and has continued to voice his criticism of the new government. He…
EventThe Battle of Gingindlovu
… King Cetshwayo's 10 000 strong army was defeated and his military kraal destroyed by British troops. In this … angered King Cetshwayo because it weakened the…
EventMakapane’s Cave is under siege
… and M.W. Pretorius. The body of Piet Potgieter, who lost his life in the early stages of the siege, was retrieved by Paul Kruger, later president of the ZAR,…
EventTogolese football player, Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor is born
… Tottenham Hotspurs. In 2006, Adebayor represented Togo in his first world cup in Germany. The same year, he took part … briefly retired from international…