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ArchiveFree all political prisoners in South African
… and white poster. Photograph of Phumlani Nqcunqwane on his release from Robben Island prison in March 1991. …
ArchiveVictory to Unita in Angola
… image of a cockerel and a soldier holding a gun across his chest. Issued by Moderate Student Movement, Cape Town. …
ArchiveChapter 19 Last thoughts – for now by Denis Goldberg
… up, the intellectual brilliance of President Mbeki plus his constitutional powers to appoint certain officials (and … President Mbeki established a…
ArchiveExcerpts from Nobel lecture by Luthuli in Oslo
… of the Nobel Peace prize speech given by Albert Luthuli on his acceptance of the award in Oslo, Norway. …
EventCyprian Mpho Shilakoe, SA artist, is born
… Azaria Mbatha at Rorke's Drift. Shilakoe was known for his wooden sculptures and etchings. He died tragically in …
ArchiveSeptember 12: Biko day
… with red and black. Image of Steve Biko, holding up his chained hands in a fist. Words: Biko's blood did not …
Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer - 1946-Press Reports on the Campaign
… the Indian economically. It sounded the economic death-knell of every Indian — and whether rich or poor. The … Prime Minister, expresses its grievous…
Thirty years ago by Raymond Suttner (extract from 'Inside Apartheid's Prison')
… Johannesburg and now a MP] was there, too, between one of his numerous spells in and out of detention. He was centrally … various inquests into deaths in…
ArchiveChapter 15 The World is my Oyster Life Number 7 1985-1994 by Denis Goldberg
… to apartheid. But if that could not be achieved then the death sentence should not be imposed. I also found a … and was studying social work. I was able to…
Report on my visit to Mocambique: 17th March - 3rd April 1962
… Dymond, Captain, South African Navy, Military and Air, on his visit to Mozambique to inspect military, naval and air …
South African Labour Bulletin
… of bulletin. Artwork of a person with bandage around his head holding a placard. …
A change of heart
… Today, Sebedi actively works for gender equality In his unlon Thoraya Pandy asks him what made him change …
Sensei Chris Seabelo of Tlhabane, Rustenburg, returns home to a hero's welcome
… shotokan Karateka and the first South African to obtain his 5th Dan diploma in Japan returns home to a hero's welcome. …
PlaceBenin
… did not last, and northern officers disgruntled with his regime’s paring down of the military (among other … himself or remove officers who appeared to be a…
The Story of PR Pather, the grand old man of Indian politics in South Africa: Chapter One - By Riashnee Pather
… As a teenager he followed a path that many others in his position were to follow as well, that of joining … exists today. PR Pather then came to Durban to…
PlaceBotshabelo
… and in Sekhukhuneland. Merensky sought refuge amongst his Christian converts in the Middelburg district and founded … R.F Güstav Trümpelmann, with the…
PlaceAlgoa Bay, East Coast of Cape of Good Hope
… of Algoa Bay. Joshua Slocum talks about Algoa Bay in his book ' Sailing Alone Around the World ': “ The early … they compelled Captain Diaz, their commander…
EventSteve Biko, a pioneer of the Black Consciousness Movement, is born
… detained several times by the apartheid authorities for his involvement in the liberation struggle. Biko was introduced to politics at an early age, when one…
EventThami Mazwai, former journalist and anti-apartheid activist, is jailed for two years
… to talk to. Mazwai, along with Joe Tlholoe, who was his colleague at Sowetan, and both known to have been members … what I am told by a source 'off the…
EventFormer Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere dies
… and to other African countries including South Africa. His commitment to the liberation of Africa from White … apartheid government in South Africa, Nyerere…
EventDemonstrators close down businesses and government offices in Lesotho
… the royal palace of King Lestie, demanding him to use his power to annul the election. On 17 September 1998 the … the allegations filed by opposition…
EventGerman Lieutenant-General Lothar von Trotha lands in Swakopmund, South West Africa
… of the Schutztruppe (colonial protection force). During his time there, he also served as governor and was … where many succumbed to starvation and disease…
EventField Marshal Lord Roberts is appointed British supreme commander in South Africa
… of 180 000 soldiers and had enourmaous resources at his disposal. With this the British showed the determination … captured and the Commandos were all but…
PlaceOliewenhuis Art Museum
… Head Architect of the Department of Public Works and his assistant, John Stockwing Cleland in 1935. Completed in … of South Africa from 1942. In 1947, King…
ArchiveMandela Freedom Concert
… on 16th July. Image of Mandela with a black blindfold over his eyes. List of bands. Issued by Mandela Birthday Committee. …
ArchiveWorkers face guns
… when they attempted to discuss with the factory manager his 'first and final' wage offer of a 5 percent wage increase. …
The diary of Maria Tholo - October 18 - November 1 by Carol Hermer
… I'm one of them. Just bring out the lot.' He called to his comrades and they went straight into the bedroom and … getting through the search. Angela says her…
ArchiveSolomon Kalushi Mahlangu: 10 years
… Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu, executed on 6th April 1979, with his photograph and a rifle. Quote from him. Died on the 6th …
ArchiveCommunity arts project: winter school
… clown in the rain, holding an umbrella and paintbrushes in his hand as well. A notice advertising for various art …
ArticleNguni Stick Fighting
… the age of 16 a Zulu boy would be taken into the forest by his father where he would cut his own stick from the trees. By the time the boy reaches …