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South Africa: Writer Mafika Gwala Passes Away (allAfrica), 9 September 2014
… that championed the principle of selfdetermination for African people. Gwala was born in Verulam, north of Durban, … west of Durban. He was at the forefront…
EventLesotho’s Foreign Affairs Minister reveals details of agreement with Pik Botha
… told The Star of an agreement reached with the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pik Botha, a few months … examine the history of the relationship…
When Mandela's Predecessor toured the US to Expose Segregation back home by Matthew Blackman (www.ozy.com), 29 May 2018
… A short, well-dressed 44-year-old man of the southern African Barolong tribe stood at the American border near … the first secretary-general of what would…
Indian passive resistance in South Africa: 1946 - 1948 by E. S. Reddy
… He recalled that India had raised the issue of South African racism at the United Nations, broke off economic … of 1946-48 was a landmark in the history of…
EventBishop Zulu refused passport by the state
… On 22 June 1966 South African Bishop Alphaeus Hamilton Zulu, is refused a passport … to attend an international church conference by the South African…
EventFrontline states call on RSA government to release Mandela and end Apartheid
… , Tanzania , Zambia and Zimbabwe called on the South African government to release Nelson Mandela and all political prisoners. They urged the South African…
Women and Gender in Southern Africa to 1945 edited by Cherryl Walker
… in colonial Natal, 1860-1911 by Jo Beall A lighthouse for African womanhood': Inanda Seminary, 1869-19451 by Heather … by P. L. Bonner Devout domesticity? A…
EventPresident F.W. de Klerk announces Whites-only referendum results
… the people of South Africa were behind him, along with the African National Congress (ANC), the Democratic Party (now … "no" to curb the advance of communism…
EventDiplomatic office of the ANC in Stockholm is bombed
… A bomb exploded in the office of the African National Congress (ANC) on the third floor of a block … 1970s and 80s that sought to eliminate or neutralise…
EventA plan designed to fight Italian forces, Operation ‘Agreement’ is executed in Libya
… process. References: Boddy-Evans A., 2011. ‘This Day in African History: 14 September’from African History [online] Available at … [Accessed 22 July 2011]…
Foreword - The Congress of the People and Freedom Charter Campaign by Ismail Vadi, New Delhi, 1995
… BETWEEN THE FREEDOM FRONT, THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN-GOVERNMENT/NATIONAL PARTY TAKING NOTE of the … NOTE of the unsigned Memorandum…
Memorial lecture on the 26th Anniversary of the Lowveld Massacre presented by Comrade Jackson Mthembu ANC National Spokesperson, 15 March 2012
… apartheid state wanted to add salt to the injury of the African masses in the Lowveld, many more were arrested and … killing of innocent civilians,…
Restrictions on the media
… would have made it a logical lead story for all South African papers, radio and television. Particularly as it was … Sweden and Germany. Only three days…
ArticleGayle: The Language of Apartheid South Africa’s Gay Underground
… is an argot or pseudo-language that arose in the South African LGBTQI+ community somewhere in the mid-60s. … to be appropriated in various ways in mainstream…
ArticleThe National Coat of Arms
… on the Linton stone, a world famous example of South African Rock Art, now housed and displayed in the South African Museum in Cape Town. The Khoisan, the…
Prehistory of the Rustenburg area
… and he maintained a policy of neutrality during the South African War . When platinum was discovered on BaFokeng land … kraal. A favourable environment is…
"Racial Crisis in South Africa" . Address to meeting of Pakistan Institute of International Affairs, March 2, 1961
… That is the date of the Sharpeville massacre in which African men, women and children protesting against what is … by the Security Council to communicate…
Search for a United Front against racism
… coordinating body. Dr A.B. Xuma, President-General of the African National Congress supports Indian resistance, … Bill now passed in the House of Assent is…
Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer - Search for a United Front against racism
… coordinating body. Dr A.B. Xuma, President-General of the African National Congress supports Indian resistance, … Bill now passed in the House of Assent is…
EventPeter Lindenberg, South Africa’s powerboat champion
… Water-Skiing title in 1977.[i] Peter won his first South African powerboat racing title, as well as set a world record … Sports Award on three occasions. He…
EventBishop Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo
… apartheid, first Black Secretary General of the South African Council of Churches, first Black Archbishop of the … across the globe, it was never celebrated…
EventA bomb blast rocks the ANC London office
… On this day the African National Congress (ANC) headquarters in London, … bombed. General Johann Coetzee, former head of the South African security police,…
Statement on the release of the NDC decision, 29 February 2012
… The National Disciplinary Committee of the African National Congress has met and received mitigating and aggravating arguments as per the directive of the…
ArchiveTrade unions, politics and the working class struggle: the Food and Canning Workers Union, 1975 to 1986
… for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts Honours (BA Hons) in African Studies at the University of Cape Town by Riyaad … the history of the Food and Canning…
EventGeneral Secretary of the ANC, journalist and writer, Solomon Plaatje dies
… Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje was a South African writer, linguist, translator and political leader. … and in 1912 became first secretary-general of the South…
EventSA cross-border raid in Maputo kills several
… were killed in Operation Beanbag, an attack by the South African army on the planning and control headquarters of the African National Congress (ANC) in…
EventANC agrees to facilitate SA rugby’s return to international games
… The African National Congress (ANC) in Harare, Zimbabwe, agreed … its good offices" to facilitate the readmission of South African rugby into international…
EventWinnie Mandela’s Soweto home reported burnt down
… of Winnie Mandela, wife of an imprisoned leader of the African National Congress (ANC), Nelson Mandela, was burned … be no charges laid and no prosecution…
EventBus drivers strike because of lack of protection
… the death of four drivers. Arranged police and South African Defence Force (SADF) protection proved to be … police reported that they could not 'cope'…
EventThe force of the Union of South Africa enters Windhoek, capital of South West Africa.
… in different parts of the world. On 11 May 1915, South African troops entered Windhoek, the capital of South West … battalions that were made up of German…