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Message by Oliver Tambo to Nelson Mandela an International Tribute for a Free South Africa, 16 April 1990, Wembley Stadium, London
… and political prisoners made a decisive contribution. One event in particular symbolised that campaign - the … those at Wembley Stadium on that great day it…
How a mysterious ghost ship brought cosmic disco to Cape Verde: A new compilation documents the strange history of the African country’s groove-laden sound, formed following the discovery of a boatload of synths(The Guardian), 24 May 2016
… – by figures such as star arranger Paulino Vieira, one of the schoolkids who benefited from the haul. In … on a continent whose music has too often been…
PlaceNewlands
… Kirstenbosch , where you can stop for breakfast or tea at one of the restaurants. A number of restaurants in Newlands … as the first contemporary Bushman…
PlaceRondebosch
… 4 312 were literate. - By Franco Frescura Rondebosch is one of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. It is … on the site of the old Rondebosch…
PlaceGouritsrivier, Near Mossel Bay
… through spectacular Passes. They then then unite to form one River near the Coast. Only the lower 129 km is named: … Elizabeth crosses the River 34 km West…
Document 58 - Letter from the Communist League of South Africa to the Workers’ Party of South Africa, 18 February 1936
… Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew Document 58 - Letter from … of the position, we must ask you to…
EventNapoleon assembles his army near Aboukir, Egypt
… allowed him to march into Cairo triumphant on 14 June. One month later, on 14 July, the second Ottoman army landed … emporer of France. The battle is also…
EventWalter Sisulu, co-founder of the ANCYL and Umkhonto we Sizwe, is born
… the ANC Youth League’s Program of Action in 1949. He was one of the key figures in the 1952 Defiance Campaign and was … by 5 children and his wife…
Document 70 - Letter from the Workers’ Party of South Africa, Johannesburg, to the Cape Town branch, 26 August 1937
… Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew Document 70 - Letter from … anti-Fascist organisations springing…
PlaceJohannesburg Botanical Garden
… an area of around 125 hectares. The Botanical Garden form one of Johannesburg’s vital green lungs. The land for the … from the 1920's, for about 50 years…
ArchiveThe Death of Tshifhiwa Muofhe by Margaret Philpott
… This article was written by Margaret Philpott and forms part of the SAHO and Southern Methodist University …
ArchiveBiography of Phakamile Mabija by Grace Garrott
… This article was written by Grace Garrott and forms part of the SAHO and Southern Methodist University …
ArchiveBiography of Ernest Moabi Dipale by Larkin Dobson
… This article was written by Larkin Dobson and forms part of the SAHO and Southern Methodist University …
ArchiveBiography of Simon Thembuyise Mndawe by Taylor Hare
… This article was written by Taylor Hare and forms part of the SAHO and Southern Methodist University …
Land mine kills 6 in South Africa by Sheila Rule (New York Times), 16 December 1985
… set upon by the police in an apparently unprovoked attach. One of his legs was reportedly shattered below the knee by … journalists' defense by throwing…
ArchiveSouth Africa wants to make history compulsory at school. But can it? by Linda Chisholm (the Conversation.com), 1 June 2018
… school from 2023. The proposal faces steep challenges. One of the most important might be the availability of enough … The chances of this are slim…
Graveside tribute to Robert Shell by Joline Young, 3 February 2015
… Rob also supervised students from other institutions, one of whom was a young French speaking Ruwandan student from … He mentored many people and I am…
Document 29 - Kenneth Hendrickse, “The Opposition in Congress”, The Citizen 3, 3, 4 March 1958
… Multi-racialism like Non-Europeanism serves only one purpose: to conserve and entrench the apartheid … the Colour Bar in their eyes tends to become just one…
Document 3 - Resolution on ‘the South African question’ adopted by the Executive Committee of the Communist International following the sixth Comintern congress
… the tabled legislation would have given parliament only one day to consider whether it wished to make any amendments … in any budget vote - effectively shift…
ArticleThe Youth Struggle
… homeland government. The following day after a funeral of one of the marchers, who was shot and killed by the authorities, lightning struck one of the youths…
The Freedom struggle in Rustenburg
… Rustenburg Local Municipal Area. The area is considered as one of the fastest growing urban areas in South Africa due to … of inequality and poverty is…
EventThe Association of Chambers of Commerce issued a “no work, no pay, no penalty” statement
… Crisis Committee (NECC) gathered to issue a call for a one day work stay-away on June 16, in commemoration of the …
PlaceAmathola/Amatole District Municipality
… perhaps a chief who had a Village there! Amathole is one of the 7 districts of Eastern Cape Province of South …
PlaceAllemansfontein, a Farm in the Eastern Cape
… Leiden (the oldest University in the Netherlands.) Who was one of the authors of the: 'Nieuweste en Beknopte …
PlaceMontecasino
… in Italy’s picturesque mountain region. Montecasino is one of the largest casinos in Gauteng and has a wide range of …
PlaceMaitland Road
… Stone, Maitland Road, was opened on 20 December 1853, and one of these Mile Stones's was probably located at a local …
ArchivePromise of hope
… 'white South Africa' and an equal voice in the affairs of one united land. (from 'South Africa - A land divided' - …
PlaceVictorian dwelling, 7 Union Street, Gardens
… Farm Zorgwyk. It was probably built before 1820 and is one of the last original surviving homesteads in the Upper …
PlaceGoede Hoop Wine Estate
… 8 months. If you enjoy complex fruity wine, this give this one a try. The Sauvignon Blanc is the first white wine to be …
PlaceChurch Square,Spin Street- Cape Town
… Church Square is one of the three early areas of land about which the early …