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ArticleYoung Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA)
… history of the Young Communist League (YCL) dates back to 1921, although the organisation observes 25 May 1922 as the … of YCL activities in Johannesburg and…
ArticleTimeline of the German and Herero, Nama War and Genocide
1904 6 January, The settler Frau Sonnenberg tells German soldiers stationed at the Waterberg, including the Sergeant in charge, Sergeant Rademacher, that…
PlaceHaartbeespoort
… second natural disaster hampered the construction in March 1921, when floods washed away the cofferdams in this narrow … the Dam Wall. Scott reinforced the…
The National Women’s Memorial in Bloemfontein is celebrating its 100-year existence this year
… the full programme: www.vrouemonument.co.za/blog/2013/08/05/100-year-celebrations …
EventEmily Hobhouse addresses public meetings in Britain on the concentration camps
Emily Hobhouse addressed public meetings in Britain about the conditions of the Concentration camps during the South African War. These campaigns were aimed at…
ArticleList of passenger on the Truro, 16 November 1860
… 23 Iyalamdum Page Missing 26 F Unknown Madras 24 Poinamah Page Missing 5 F Unknown Madras 25 Chelloyee … 36 M Muslim Madras Madras 50 Janah Bee…
ArticleIndustrial and Commercial Union Timeline 1919-1989
… in Cape Town after World War I, with a membership of 24. The Industrial and Commercial Union (ICU) absorbs a … and Commercial Union (ICU) is arrested at Port…
EventSouth Africa’s first democratic elections
Following a series of tense negotiations and years of liberation struggle, the first democratic election was held in South Africa on the 27th April, 1994. This…
EventAn inquest into the death in detention of the white trade union leader, Dr. Neil Aggett opens
… Police, was greeted with astonishment and anger. On 05 February 1982, Aggett, Transvaal organiser of the Food and …
EventThe first Comrades Marathon takes place
… to Sian Theron from Comrades Marathon Association the 1921 Race was won by Bill Rowan who finished in a time of … sub 9 hr medal in today's race.The first…
BiographyNokukhanya Luthuli
… him of the chieftaincy due to his political activities. [24] Albert was subsequently involved in many actions of … van Dyk: Nokukhanya, Mother of Light, pp…
EventFriedrich Engels, German philosopher, dies in London
… and philosopher, Friedrich Engels died in London on 05 August 1895 after a long battle with a throat cancer. The …
ArticleBlack Concentration Camps during the Second Anglo-Boer War, 1900-1902
… in Black camps is 101 344 and 1466 deaths are recorded. 24 March, Mr H.R. Fox, Secretary of the Aborigines Protection … is signed by both the Burghers and…
Birthday message by Albert Luthuli to Dr. Yusuf M. Dadoo, 2 September 1955
… South Africa. From Treason Trial Transcript, pages 13,304-05 ES Reddy …
ArticleJune 16 Youth Uprising casualties
… Shot through left side of head Africa, Pieter Montagu 24 11.9.76 White Supply. Details of death under investigation … 9.9.76 Shot in neck from behind Cooke,…
The Hawks letter to Pravin Gordhan by Berning Ntlemeza (Politics Web), 28 February 2016
… FOR RESPONSE TO INVESTIGATION QUESTIONS: BROOKLYN CAS 427/05/2015 Our telephonic conversation on 2016-02-18 refers. … to exempt its employee from early…
PlaceQueenstown, now known as Komani.
… in the most interesting manner. In the grounds is a 1921 British-built steam locomotive that was used to pull the … an African religious sect, were gunned…
BiographyAbdool Karrim Essak
… on how to confront the enemy. Essak’s car was available 24 hours a day for the work of APDUSA. He organised a panel …
BiographyWalter Ulyate Sisulu
… He was released on bail pending an appeal and placed under 24-hour house arrest. On 20 April 1963 he skipped his bail …
The significance of the Bulhoek massacre today by Sam Matiase, 11 May 2015, South Africa
… to reclaim stolen land is epitomised by the events of 1921 This Land, is ‘Holy Grounds’, Marking the 94th … to this very day in South Africa, is epitomized…
Citizenship and Justice: rethinking Political Theory and Political Philosophy
… La Salada Market, Current Anthropology, Vol. 56, 2015” 05 May, Seminar and Workshop with Carlos Forment 11-1pm: …
EventImperial German Forces forced to unconditional surrender by Union of South Africa Forces during World War I
… [online] Available at www.samilitaryhistory.org [Accessed: 05 July 2011] Anon, (n.d.), ‘Otavi Namibia’ from Namibia …
Say It out Loud by Mohamed Adhikari
… 1919 Presidential Address, Cape Town, 22nd April, 1919 The 1921 Presidential Address, Cape Town, 29th March, 1921 The 1923 Presidential Address, Cape Town,…
ArticleFreedom Day: 27 April
Freedom Day on 27 April is an annual celebration of South Africa's first non-racial democratic elections of 1994. It is significant because it marks the end of…
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BiographyB J Vorster [John Vorster]
… to discuss the implications of the bill, and on April 24 The Times of London described the bill as a ‘cruel and … Resistance Movement (ARM) , arresting many…
The National Anthem
… The music was composed by the Reverend ML de Villiers in 1921. The South African Broadcasting Corporation played both …
ArticleTimeline of the Bulhoek Massacre
… they will not move unless they receive a message from God. 1921 April, Charges against John Mattushek are dropped as the … force is well armed with three…
ArticleHistory Grade 10 - Topic 6 Essay Questions and Answers
Impact of the 1913 Land Act Based on the 2012 Grade 10 NSC Exemplar Paper: Grade 10 Past Exam Paper Grade 10 Source Addendum Grade 10 Past Exam…
PlaceComrades Marathon, Durban-Pietermaritzburg
… The Comrades Marathon was established in 1921. This ultramarathon is 90km. It is run annually, … Steyn broke Elena Nurgalieva's 2006 up-run record of 6:09:24…
BiographyOliver Tambo
… of South Africa, studying by candle light at home. On 24 July 1951, Tambo qualified as an attorney. Mandela, by now … of organisations. During the early…