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… was the first important victory for the Allied Forces. 16 October, The British Indian Expeditionary Force sails from … the Middle East needed to supply most of the Royal Navy. 8 December, The Battle of the Falkland Islands. A Royal Navy … (Chile) in November. Only the SMS Dresden escapes. 16 December , The German First High Sea fleet bombards …

… Youth League (ANCYL) at the age of 14. 1958 At the age 16 Thabo Mbeki has a baby boy out of wedlock with Olive … danger due to his association with the two organisations. December, Thabo Mbeki is elected secretary of African Students Association (ASA). December 16, Govan Mbeki and other underground South African …

… closes the case for the defense in the Treason Trial. December, Mandela attended an underground meeting of the … committee of the SACP national conference in Johannesburg. 16 December, Zindziswa was born to Nelson and Winnie …

… 1892 16 March, James Sebe Moroka is born in Thaba Nchu. , … goes abroad to study surgery in Vienna, Austria. 1935 December, Moroka attends the All African Convention held in … reconciliatory talks between the AAC and the ANC. 1949 December, Moroka is elected president- general of the ANC. …

… National Congress (ANC), accepted the award on his behalf. 16 December, Nelson Mandela had a life membership to the … he has played in the worldwide fight against racism." 22 December, Nelson Mandela was nominated for the Chancellorship …

… the discovery of payable gold on the Witwatersrand. 16 August, J.E De Villiers applies for post of Mining … areas north and south of the mining claims. By 8 December this number had increased to 986. 1 November, … lease. The sale of stands is postponed to Wednesday 8 December. 29 November, J.B Kaufman and 20 others peg claims …

… African Students Association (ASA) was established on 17 December 1961 in Durban under the auspices of the banned … Crowds fleeing from bullets on the day of the massacre On 16 December, 1961, just a day before the formation of ASA the …

… of the evidence on which allegations were made. 18 December, A confidential police report dated stated that the … own assessment clearing him, the Ministry replied on 28 December that Dr Naicker had been banned because he had … the opening address at the ANC’s congress in Durban on 16 December 1954, but his banning meant that he could not be …

… the Congress Alliance. The Atlantic Charter Committee In December 1942, the Annual Conference of the African National … and intellectuals of varied political views - met on December 13 and 14, 1943, in Bloemfontein. Professor Z.K. … was unanimously adopted by the ANC's annual conference on 16 December 1943. This statement of the aspirations of the …

… South African Coloured Peoples Organisation (SACPO). On 16 December 1961, MK announced its existence with a series of … Poqo, the NCL did not announce its existence until 22 December 1961; five days after MK announced its existence.The …

… communique, which satisfied him, and he broke the fast. December 22, Gandhi: (Yeravda Prison). Sympathetic fast with … due to the fast, which he had begun on 16th August. August 16, (Yeravda Prison). Gandhi refused facilities granted …

… 1935 15 December, Professor Davidson Don Tengo (D. D. T.) Jabavu, … over the Zulus at the Battle off Blood River in 1838). 15 December, The All African Convention delegates arrives on a … present the viewpoint of the AAC held at Bloemfontein on 16 December, At the bar of the House of Assembly, the …

… into the main building. The date for the attack was 16 December 1982, a date that was rallying point for … manage to install the explosions to the targeted date of December 16, but finished planting the bombs on 17 December. …

… came out in support of the boycott of South Africa. 2 December 1968 — The United Nations General Assembly made the … which practice apartheid. The resolution is 2396. 10 December 1980 — The United Nations General Assembly adopted a … the support of the Special Committee against Apartheid. 16-20 June 1986 — World Conference on Sanctions against …

… the anti-war activities of the Nationalist Bloc in Natal. December, The All African Convention convenes with sixty … , calling a meeting at Newtown Market Square Johannesburg. December, I.B. Tabata at the All African Convention (AAC) … one by one and observations are made about each article. 16 December, The ANC annual conference adopts a new …

… The African National Congress (ANC) is formed. 1928 December, The South African Communist Party (SACP).sows the … for the establishment of a non-racial convention. 1960 16 December, The Consultative Conference of African Leaders is …

… by laws and to curtail the seizure of White-owned farms. 5 December, South Africa holds local government elections. To … Mandela Centre of Memory and Commemoration Project. 15-16 November, The ANC hosts a council meeting of the Socialist … of Mandela is unveiled at Parliament Square in London. 3 December, Nelson Mandela named Honorary Laureate by the …

… Olivedale Clinic in Randburg where he had been admitted in December after suffering a stroke. The ANC releases a press statement on his death. 16 January, Former President Nelson Mandela addresses peace … by laws and to curtail the seizure of White-owned farms. 5 December, South Africa holds local government elections. To …

… Champion and also plays for the Under-19A rugby team. December, Decides to move back to Bloemfontein and attend … Performs at a Friends of the Soviet Union (FSU) pageant. December, Elected to the Johannesburg Bar Council (a body on … to act in a case regarding a royal succession dispute. 16 June, Ilse Fischer is born. July, Travels to Bulawayo …

… had been punished and any further torture had been banned. 16 April, Mandela made an appearance at the International … and its Destructive Consequences in Southern Africa in December 1989. 9 July, Nelson Mandela, in his capacity as ANC … discussed were in the main exploratory in nature". 13 December, Oliver Tambo , President of the ANC, returns to …

… on the same footing as those of other races.' 1980 16 707 were convicted on politically-related charges. 768 … and attending a church synod meeting. He is released on 18 December 1980 after the Supreme Court has, on 5 December 1980, ruled an appeal that his sentence should be …

… the National Day of Protest. To read the flyer click here 16 June, Rev J.J. Skomolo writes a letter to Professor Z.K. … opposes the co-operation between the ANC and the CPSA. 6 December, Walter Sisulu, Dr. Yusuf Dadoo and Michael Harmel … Peace Movement in the Ambagsaal, Johannesburg. 15-17 December, The ANC hosts its annual conference. At the …

… The student protest that broke out on 16 June 1976 was organised and directed by the Soweto … Bob Marley was scheduled to perform in Swaziland in December 1976. Consequently, thousands of South Africans … go into exile not to join the ANC or PAC. Between June and December 1976, some students heeded Mashinini’s call. Prior …

… The defense team opens their case in the Treason Trial . 16 March, Robert Sobukwe writes to the commissioner of … closes the case for the defense in the Treason Trial. December, South African Congress of Trade Unions (SACTU) … travel permits and have to withdraw from the conference. 8 December, Letlapa Mphahle, an operative of the Azanian …

… shot dead the day he was picked up by security police. 16 Nov. Gaborone, Botswana 4 South African exiles killed   Car bomb. December Tumahole, Parys, OFS Lefu Rasego Student activist … Found hacked and burnt to death after being abducted. December - Ian Zamisa Uoionist (SAAWU) Abducted and shot …

… the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).    1961 16 December, The formation of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) by the … Among others, Chris Hani returns to South Africa. 1971 16 December, MK celebrates its 10th Anniversary. 1975 25 June, …

… to the Africans participating in the war. 15-17 December, At the annual ANC conference Dr. A.B. Xuma is … Council (NRC) at the AAC conference in Bloemfontein. 14-16 December, The ANC holds its annual conference. During his …

… not the laying down of arms, to facilitate negotiations. 16 March, It is announced that talks between government … and its Destructive Consequences in Southern Africa in December 1989. 2 July, A week long labour stay-away, … that it is postponing its national conference, set for 15 December 1990, until June 1991. 1 November, Minister of …

… place from January 1984 to May 1984. The anniversary of 16 June was once again marked by clashes between police and … in the Pietermaritzburg Supreme Court, were acquitted in December 1985. By June 1986 the remaining four were also … while his fiancée was sentenced to four years. On 30 December, 1985 Winnie Mandela was arrested in Johannesburg …

… Reformed Church) establishes a congregation in Rustenburg. 16 November, A Hervormde congregation is established in Rustenburg. 10 December,  The birth of Rustenburg. 1851 Rustenburg … the first town to see the British flag hoisted. 1880 December, The Boers decide to go to war, and Paul Kruger, …