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BiographyAbednego Bhekabantu Ngcobo
… Born in Natal in 1931, he studied at Adams College and Ohlange Institute, where he matriculated in 1950. After working some time in a Durban textile plant, ……
BiographyDurant Basi Sihlali
… Durant Basi Sihlali was born on 5 March 1935 in an industrial area, Germiston, Transvaal, now known as … categorised Sihlali’s work, along with that of many…
ArchiveWorldwide reading for democracy and media freedom in Zimbabwe
… Photograph of a black hand nailed to a tree, holding a fountain pen. Words … Worldwide reading for democracy and media freedom in Zimbabwe …
The South African cricket team arrive in Calcutta, to play in three one-day matches against the Indian team in South Africa’s f
… The South African cricket team arrive in Calcutta, to play in three one-day matches against the Indian team in South Africa’s f …
A photo exhibition is opened in the studio of Samuel Barnard in Adderley Street, Cape Town, in which the work of several local
… A photo exhibition is opened in the studio of Samuel Barnard in Adderley Street, Cape Town, in which the work of several local …
Prof. Charles Frederick Saint (86), the first professor in surgery at the medical school in Cape Town, dies in Sark, Channel Is
… Prof. Charles Frederick Saint (86), the first professor in surgery at the medical school in Cape Town, dies in Sark, Channel Is …
South African television producer Adele Lorenzo is killed in an air crash in Nigeria in which 117 people die. News was receiv
… South African television producer Adele Lorenzo is killed in an air crash in Nigeria in which 117 people die. News was receiv …
Samuel Samson Tema, minister of religion and pioneer in the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa (DRCA), is born in Molepo, east of
… Samuel Samson Tema, minister of religion and pioneer in the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa (DRCA), is born in Molepo, east of …
In response to a car bomb attack in Pretoria which killed nineteen people, the South African air force bombs ANC bases in a Map
… In response to a car bomb attack in Pretoria which killed nineteen people, the South African air force bombs ANC bases in a Map …
In a major move in the process of privatisation in South Africa, the Conversion of Iscor Bill is passed, enabling Iscor to be c
… In a major move in the process of privatisation in South Africa, the Conversion of Iscor Bill is passed, …
Eleven people die in Sundumbili, Natal Midlands, in an alleged attack by IFP members, in collusion with Kwa-Zulu police and for
… Eleven people die in Sundumbili, Natal Midlands, in an alleged attack by IFP members, in collusion with Kwa-Zulu police and for …
In what is believed to be a first in Cape Town, lightning strikes a Brooklyn resident in her home. The N1 freeway is closed t
… In what is believed to be a first in Cape Town, lightning strikes a Brooklyn resident in her home. The N1 freeway is closed t …
In the Natal Supreme Court in Pietermaritzburg, at the end of the longest trial of its kind in South Africa, thirteen defendant
… In the Natal Supreme Court in Pietermaritzburg, at the end of the longest trial of its kind in South Africa, thirteen defendant …
The suspected killer of two young women in Knysna is arrested in Hornlee. Nineteen year old Jessica Wheeler’s body was found in
… The suspected killer of two young women in Knysna is arrested in Hornlee. Nineteen year old Jessica Wheeler’s body was found in …
Gabriel Adolf Ode is born in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Ode was the acting secretary of education in South Africa in 1891. He w
… Gabriel Adolf Ode is born in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Ode was the acting secretary of education in South Africa in 1891. He w …
Prof. Dirk Postma, founder of the Reformed Church in South Africa in 1858, is born in the Netherlands. Together with the Re
… Prof. Dirk Postma, founder of the Reformed Church in South Africa in 1858, is born in the Netherlands. Together with the Re …
EventLaurie Bloomfield takes picture of rioting in Cato Manor, Durban
… photographer for the Daily News took a picture of rioting in Cato Manor, Durban which was immediately published around … by the apartheid government's…
EventBishop Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo
… preacher and strident voice against apartheid, first Black Secretary General of the South African Council of Churches, first Black Archbishop of the Anglican…
EventNathaniel Nakasa, South African journalist and writer, dies in exile
… Fellowship to study journalism at Harvard University in the US but the government rejected his application for a … him to leave the country on an exit permit…
BiographyElizabeth Maria Molteno
… siblings, she accompanied her father on diplomatic trips in Europe and Africa, and developed an avid interest in … and British communities were going to…
ArchiveIm longing to sing and dance in the street,
… Opening Address by National President Jenny De Tolly at the Black Sash National Conference held at Johannesburg on 5 … Im longing to sing and dance in the…
Chapter 8 - The politics of Congress in the late 1950s
… March-May 1984 Chapter 8 - The politics of Congress in the late 1950s Writing in Liberation (June 1956), Nelson … increasing deterioration in race…
BiographyCharles Templeman Loram
… Charles Templeman Loram was born in Pietermaritzburg in May 10 in 1879. He studied at Cambridge,University of … influenced by the Tuskegee-Hampton Institute…
EventThe longest cricket test match in history is played between South Africa and England in Durban
… marks the anniversary of the longest cricket test match in history. The game was played between South Africa and England in Durban. The game continued until…
EventDutch East Indian Company, pioneer in the expansion of European settlement in South Africa is formed
… united at the encouragement of Prince Maurice of Orange in the Netherlands and Johan van Oldenbarnevelt. This number … XVII (Lords 17). The Chartered Company…
BiographyGeorge Gangen Ponnen
… Gangen George Ponnen was born on 1 June 1913 in the district of Rooikopjes near Durban, in the then Natal … was made available by the Health and Town Boards…
Freedom In Our Life Time - Foreword by Walter Sisulu
… From the book: Freedom In Our Life Time by Anton Muziwakhe Lembede I knew Anton … From the first time when he came into my offices in Diagonal Street in…
BiographyNdazana Nathaniel Nakasa (Nat Nakasa)
… Ndazana Nathaniel (Nat) Nakasa was born on 12 May 1937 in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. Nakasa was the second of three … man can never really understand what…
Johannesburg Timeline 1800-1991
… John Barrow indicates on a map that gold is to be found in the approximate vicinity of either the Witwatersrand or … criticizes the living conditions that…
In search of the good society: Social policy in South Africa after twenty years of democracy
… Invitation The HSRC Seminar Series In search of the good society: Social policy in South Africa after twenty years of democracy Speaker: … of Social Work,…