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President Mandela signs the new Constitution, guaranteeing equal rights to all races. It incorporates the broad principles of t
… signs the new Constitution, guaranteeing equal rights to all races. It incorporates the broad principles of t …
The government appoints a judicial Commission of Inquiry, under the chairmanship of Justice C.F. Eloff, to investigate the ince
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , Westport: Greenwood … of Inquiry, under the chairmanship of Justice C.F. Eloff, to…
Judge Anton Mostert, investigating exchange contraventions on instruction of the minister of finance, hands over evidence to th
… of the minister of finance, hands over evidence to th …
Ex-President F.W. De Klerk announces that his marriage of 39 years to Marike is on the rocks.
… F.W. De Klerk announces that his marriage of 39 years to Marike is on the rocks. …
President Mandela issues an invitation to Libyan leader Col. M. al Kadhaffi. The National Party considers this could jeopardize
… President Mandela issues an invitation to Libyan leader Col. M. al Kadhaffi. The National Party …
Patrice Lumumba, former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is shot trying to escape from prison.
… of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is shot trying to escape from prison. …
A proclamation applies a section of the Group Areas Act to all public places of recreation, including sporting events, theatres
… A proclamation applies a section of the Group Areas Act to all public places of recreation, including sporting …
A delegation from Mauritius arrives in Cape Town to discuss ways of strengthening links between Mauritius and South Africa.
… A delegation from Mauritius arrives in Cape Town to discuss ways of strengthening links between Mauritius and …
Fourteen White Natal policemen under Sub-Inspector Hunt ride out to arrest the culprits who threatened divisional magistrate T.
… White Natal policemen under Sub-Inspector Hunt ride out to arrest the culprits who threatened divisional magistrate T. …
Hundreds of Zulu men protesting against paying the Natal Poll Tax, threaten to kill their magistrate Mr. R E Dunn
… Ilanga Lase Natal , with special focus on Dube's attitude to Dinuzulu as indicated in his reportage on the treason … men protesting against paying the Natal…
President Mandela meets Inkatha leader Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who endorses the plan for the traditional gathering to discu
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , Westport: Greenwood. … who endorses the plan for the traditional gathering to discu …
The KwaZulu government issues a document signed by all six Executive Councillors inviting the South African government to test
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , Westport: Greenwood. … Councillors inviting the South African government to test …
Leaders of South Africa’s major sports federations agree to work towards a blanket moratorium on all contact with international
… Leaders of South Africa’s major sports federations agree to work towards a blanket moratorium on all contact with …
After thirty months of fighting, Biafra capitulates to Nigeria. Biafra leader General Odumegwu Ojukwu flees with his family.
… After thirty months of fighting, Biafra capitulates to Nigeria. Biafra leader General Odumegwu Ojukwu flees with …
The official opposition Progressive Federal Party refuses to congratulate John Vorster on his appointment as State President on
… The official opposition Progressive Federal Party refuses to congratulate John Vorster on his appointment as State …
Operation PROTECTO (3 February 1994 – December 1994) of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to restore peace on
… 1994) of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to restore peace on …
Local Government Transition Act No 209, providing for revised interim measures to promote the restructuring of local government
… Act No 209, providing for revised interim measures to promote the restructuring of local government …
In his opening speech to Parliament, President Botha outlines government policy on the restoration of South African citizenship
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … In his opening speech to Parliament, President Botha outlines…
Sixty ANC refugees are airlifted out of Lesotho to counter South Africa’s threat of a blockade against that country.
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. | … Sixty ANC refugees are airlifted out of Lesotho to counter South…
Guerrillas advance into Ugandan capital of Kampala as army opposition crumbles, pushing military government to edge of collapse
… as army opposition crumbles, pushing military government to edge of collapse …
The Secretary-General submits a report to the Security Council with recommendations for the observation of elections in South A
… The Secretary-General submits a report to the Security Council with recommendations for the …
Several ANC members detained in Swaziland decide to leave the country voluntarily for Mozambique. A further group of seventeen
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … Several ANC members detained in Swaziland decide to leave the…
With effect from this date the New Zealand government terminates all tariff preferences previously granted to South Africa.
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , Westport: Greenwood. … terminates all tariff preferences previously granted to South…
Establishment of Military Council Act No 1, establishing Military Council and a Council of Ministers to rule the Transkei until
… establishing Military Council and a Council of Ministers to rule the Transkei until …
Exxon Corporation becomes the first major international oil company to withdraw from South Africa because of racial policies.
… becomes the first major international oil company to withdraw from South Africa because of racial policies. …
Jean Max Friedrich (Johan) Welz, painter and architect who emigrated to SA in 1937, dies in Cape Town.
… (Johan) Welz, painter and architect who emigrated to SA in 1937, dies in Cape Town. …
EventThe South African Government orders the slaughter of 30 000 ostriches in an effort to contain an outbreak of bird flu
… ordered the slaughter of 30 000 ostriches in an effort to contain the virus. All export of poultry was suspended as … it hit South Africa, the government…
Forward to Mass Action for People's Power! Message of the National Executive Committee of the ANC on the 77th Anniversary of the ANC by O. R. Tambo, 8 January 1989
… the African National Congress. I have the pleasure to extend greetings of the New Year to you and our friends … prison cells, it will be necessary that we…
BiographyPetrus Linda Jabane (Lion of Chiawelo)
… After his father's death, his mother could only afford to keep him at school until Standard five (Grade Seven), after which he worked to help support the…
BiographyNontetha Nkwenkwe
… children. Her migrant labourer husband died, leaving her to fend for her children. Following the outbreak of the … authorities welcomed her as they…