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EventControversial ‘Black Jesus’ painter, Ronald Harrison, dies
… caused controversy in 1962 when he painted African National Congress (ANC) leader, Albert Luthuli as Jesus. The … work. The painting is now housed at the…
EventThe United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar is renamed United Republic of Tanzania
… Tanzania with Sheikh Abeid Karume as Vice President. Their national anthem "Mungu ibariki Afrika" (God Bless Africa) … shares the same lyrics with those of…
EventCrime statistics released
… The South African Police National Crime Information Management Centre released … a 7% reduction, a big improvement, as compared to 1994. National Police…
EventMK soldiers threaten armed struggle
… Having been dismissed from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for their illegal strike about … their demands, which were being investigated…
EventYusuf Dadoo, political activist, is born
… On 5 September 1909, a tireless fighter for national and social liberation, Dr. Yusuf Mohamed Dadoo was … between transnational identity, racial identity,…
Launch of the ANC Volunteer Corps and Visit of the President, 19 June 2013
… The President of the African National Congress Comrade President Zuma will be visiting … by: Comrade Zamani Saul Provincial Secretary African National…
Message by Oliver Tambo on the 40th anniversary of the three doctors` pact, 09 March 1987
… On behalf of the National Executive Committee, the entire membership of the African National Congress, its military wing Umkhonto we Sizwe and … for peace in…
PlaceBo-Kaap Museum
… is managed by Iziko Museums , an amalgamation of five National Museums that includes the SA Cultural History Museum … that tells the story of the local…
PlaceRobert Sobukwe Town, was called Graaf-Reinet
… by the rocky Sneeuberg Mountain within the Camdeboo National Park. With over 200 buildings claimed as National Monuments and an entire street restored,…
PlaceOliewenhuis Art Museum
… of the entire community. The Museum is a satellite of the National Museum, Bloemfontein, an agency of the Department of … State President P.W. Botha released…
EventGertrude Shope, former president of the ANC Women’s League, is born
… When she was 29 years old she decided to join the African National Congress (ANC) and soon afterwards left teaching as … Shope became a member of parliament…
EventChief Cyprian Zulu warns his people not to participate in the Defiance Campaign
… laws by the South African government. During the African National Congress (ANC) Annual Conference in December 1952 it was decided, "to embark on mass…
EventIndustrial and Commercial Workers Union is founded under Clements Kadalie
… 100,000 members, and pushed the more conservative African National Congress (ANC) into the background during the 1920s. … by the White government and…
ArticleThe 2nd Johannesburg Biennale
… critique and abandonment of the standardised model of national pavilions that defined biennales up to that point in … Africa, and ‘Graft’ by Richards at the…
ArticleNUSAS Wages Commission Timeline 1971-1973
… attend the Board's meeting. July, A proposal is made at a National Union of South African Students (NUSAS) conference … of Natal, Pietermaritzburg (UNP). The…
ArticleSouth Africa’s Diverse Culture Artistic and Linguistic Heritage
… of its diverse culture. Firstly, is the multilingual national anthem, ‘Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika’. Elsewhere in South … called the Tshikona, which can be…
ArticleBlack People’s Convention (BPC)
… particularly vocal in their opposition to apartheid. The National Union of South African Students (NUSAS) was at the … ideas, and formed overtly political…
Growing social unrest: Community mobilisation, strikes and student protests in the Western Cape in the 1980s
… that organised mostly Black employees that aimed to be a national, non-racial umbrella organisation that could … support sustained the strike which turned…
The Role Of The Indian People In The South African Revolution: An Interview In 1968
… is witnessing a decisive turning point in the struggle for national liberation in South Africa. Armed struggle has begun. Under the leadership of the African…
Address by President Nelson Mandela on the anniversary of the SOWETO Uprising on 16 June 1976 16 June 1994
… of Ceremonies Honourable Ministers of the Government of National Unity Honourable Provincial Premiers and cabinet … of our choice, at the head of which is…
Chapter 3: The Role of the Police and the Government in Vigilante Activities
… were the "Amabutho" or warriors of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). The alleged support of vigilantes by the … of Judge Richard Goldstone that was instituted…
A.I. Kajee His Work for the Southern African Indian Community - Chapter 8
… domestic affairs of the Union. As a member of the Dominion Party, Mr. Marwick was recognised by Indians as an … and was responsible, with his colleagues of…
Input by Secretary General Gwede Mantashe on ANC Policies and the NDP at Wits University, 25 July 2013
… extend my gratitude to the Wits leadership of the African National Congress Youth League for inviting us. The … how does it carry the hopes of South Africans…
ArticleA Luta Continua Dialogues, Episode 1: Student Activism
… country, and this was causing a high risk of “the whole national power system” having to “switch off and no-one would … the University of Cape Town in South…
ArticleLegacy: A Timeline of HIV/AIDS by Carlos Motta
… becomes an international symbol of HIV/AIDS awareness. The National Basketball Association (NBA) all-star Magic Johnson … President Thabo Mbeki rejects calls…
74. The Freedom Charter, 1955
… rule, advisory boards, councils and authorities. ALL NATIONAL GROUPS SHALL HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS! There shall be equal … bodies of state, in the courts, and in…
ArticleHistory Grade 10 - Topic 3 Essay Questions
… his mistresses than with the affairs of state. [6] His national policies never had firm direction. He became known … Estate met on 17 June 1789 alone to…
PlaceRandjieslaagte Beacon, Parktown, Johannesburg
… It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 26 February … fixed in a cairn of rock and concrete. It was declared a National Monument in…
Address by President Nelson Mandela at the Golden Doves of Peace Awards ceremony 7 June 1994
… (Madame/Master) of Ceremonies Members of the National Peace Secretariat Members of the Diplomatic Corps … Distinguished guests For me personally, the…
EventMarsha Cox, the South African hockey player is born
… against the United States of America. Marsha captained the national side from 2006. She has represented the South African national hockey team at the 2004…