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BiographyKing Faku ka Ngqungqushe
… was one of the many wives that the king had married during his life. Mamngcambe, the mother of King Faku was neither the … an upper hand over a neighbouring…
BiographyJacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma
… Early Life Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma (Msholozi – his praise name) was born on 12 April 1942 at Nkandla in … kwaZulu-Natal ). He is the first born of five…
BiographyDavid Sibeko
… 26 August 1938 in Sophiatown, Johannesburg . He received his schooling at the St Cyprian's Anglican School in … address the Security Council of the United…
BiographyGlenn Moss
… White students on resistance to Apartheid. As a result of his political activities, the Apartheid Government withdrew … vicious system of detention without…
Commander Simon van der Stel departs on his long journey to Namaqualand.
… Commander Simon van der Stel departs on his long journey to Namaqualand. … Commander Simon van der Stel departs on his long journey to Namaqualand. …
BiographyMoses Mauane Kotane
… in Ferreirastown, Johannesburg, where he became known for his ability to master the most abstruse political … the party's political bureau. He was later…
Springbok rugby coach Jake White selects a record six players of colour in his starting line-up ¬ and nine in his squad of twe
… coach Jake White selects a record six players of colour in his starting line-up ¬ and nine in his squad of twe …
On his return from Paris, General Hendrik van den Bergh has his own passport impounded on orders from the minister of the inter
… On his return from Paris, General Hendrik van den Bergh has his own passport impounded on orders from the minister of the …
George VI, who became king when his brother abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, is born. He visited SA in 1947 with his family.
… George VI, who became king when his brother abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, is born. He visited SA in 1947 with his family. …
BiographyChief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli
… African National Congress (ANC) from December 1952 until his death in 1967. Chief Luthuli was the most widely known and respected African leader of his era…
BiographyBishop Alphaeus Hamilton Zulu
… only son of Johannes and Miriam Kolo Zulu (nee Hlabisa). His father was a policeman and a farmer. His father died when he was a young boy and his mother died…
David Brown exhibits his photographs of Harfield before forced removals.
… David Brown exhibits his photographs of Harfield before forced removals. …
ArchiveAvoiding intellectual fascism: the dream of Orwell and his contemporaries
… Avoiding intellectual fascism: the dream of Orwell and his contemporaries …
Captain Cook arrives with his ship Resolution in Cape Town.
… Captain Cook arrives with his ship Resolution in Cape Town. …
The cartoon character, Superman from outer space, makes his appearance.
… The cartoon character, Superman from outer space, makes his appearance. …
Zulu warriors ambush Piet Uys and his men at Italeni
… Zulu warriors ambush Piet Uys and his men at Italeni …
The first Turkish Consul-General in SA assumes his post.
… The first Turkish Consul-General in SA assumes his post. …
President Nelson Mandela delivers his last major address to parliament.
… President Nelson Mandela delivers his last major address to parliament. …
BiographyBheki Mlangeni
… Johannesburg). On 17 November 1989, prompted by the death row confessions of a police officer, Butana Almond … former Security Police Captain Johannes Dirk…
EventNelson Mandela arrives on Robben Island to serve his five-year sentence
… He was imprisoned at Pretoria Central Prison where he met his old friend and political opponent Robert Sobukwe, the … Nelson Mandela arrives on Robben Island…
BiographyChief Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi
… on 27 August 1928 in the Mahlabathini District, KwaZulu. His mother was the daughter of King Dinizulu and granddaughter of King Cetshwayo . His paternal…
Sifundile Matalazi
… was undisclosed. During the inquest into Mr Matalazi's death it was alleged that he committed suicide.Police evidence was that Mr Malazi had joined his pairs…
BiographyNgoza Mvelase
… information to the responsible authorities is to court death and misfortune. It was, thus, motivated that Ngoza … a revocation order was in the process of…
BiographySir Ernest Oppenheimer
… of Edward Oppenheimer, a cigar merchant. Oppenheimer began his working life at 17, when he entered Dunkelsbuhler & Company, a diamond brokerage in London…
BiographyDag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld
… . [1] Hammarskjöld was one of the outstanding students of his day at Uppsala University where he earned his degree in linguistics, literature, and history in…
BiographyBarend Jacobus (Ben) Erasmus
… Elizabeth Horak on 29 December 1918 in Johannesburg. His father was a businessman and farmer who also owned a … in the Transvaal Rugby Football Union. At the…
BiographyBarney Simon
… Theatre in Johannesburg from its founding in 1976 until his death. In 1976 Barney Simon co-founded Johannesburg ’s … play, The Suit (Le Costume) (1994)…
BiographyZondeni Veronica Sobukwe
… (ANCYL) to deliver a letter to Walter Sisulu to bring to his attention the plight of the nurses on strike. The bond … her bid to find the truth about the…
BiographyMadhlangala Dukuza Ndabezitha
… Colony of Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal). Ndabezitha completed his primary education at the Sidumbini Mission Station in the Colony of Natal and his secondary…
BiographyJohn Matshikiza
… composer and journalist who shot to fame in 1958 with his musical King Kong, which had an all-black cast. King Kong … Todd Matshikiza went on tour to Britain…