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BiographyAnton Theodor August Wilfried Lubowski
… Anton Theodor August Wilfried Lubowski was born on 3 February 1953, in South West Africa (now known as … party position but he frequently made public…
BiographyWinston Monwabisi Ngozi
… Winston Monwabisi Mankunku Ngozi was born on 21 June 1943, in Retreat, Cape Town. He was the first-born … Ntoni. In addition to those collaborations, he also…
BiographyPhilemon Pearce Nokwe
… of the African National Congress (ANC) , on a five-month tour overseas. They visited Britain, the … of the Orlando branch of the CYL in Nokwe's place on…
PlaceUniversity of the Witwatersrand, (Wits)
… as the University of the Witwatersrand and took effect on 1 March. Seven months later the inauguration of the … became the University's first Chancellor, and…
"What I would do if I were Prime Minister" by Albert Luthuli, 5 February 1962, Chicago
… Nothing but such a democratic form of government, based on the parliamentary system, will satisfy. Land reform There … The aim will be to build this welfare…
BiographyJeremiah Baden Leeuw
… In 1964 he was again imprisoned, serving 8 years on Robben Island. In 1972 he was transferred to Harrismith … he continued to serve the underground PAC…
BiographyAlson Ntshangase
… printmaking workshop at the NSA Gallery. He has exhibited on a number of group exhibtions between 1984 and 1992, … by the University of Zululand. He won…
BiographyJohn Kutlwano Legingoane
… Kutlwano Legingoane (24) had worked at Lonmin for 5 years. On 16 August 2012 John was shot twice in the neck and head. … his grandson’s body published in the…
BiographyThembelakhe Mati
… Mati (50) was from Ntabankhulu in the Eastern Cape. On 13 August 2012 Mr Mati was killed after he was shot in the … cousin, Lanford Gcotyelwa, “I only heard…
BiographyBongani Nqongophele
… had been working for Lonmin for a year when he was killed. On 16 August 2012 Bongani was killed at scene 1 after being … "I was very worried, devastated and…
Chapter 28. I Fight Back
… at the union office was the first of a series of blunders on Swart's part. For many months the committee had been … now. Division and hesitancy disappeared…
BiographyChris Hani
… urban areas of South Africa. This had a profound influence on the young Chris, who became aware of his mother's struggle … Sizwe (MK, military wing of the…
BiographySydney Sipho Sepamla
… poets, however, is that his work is not entirely focused on political themes. However, in 1976 and 1977 Sepamla became … producing poetry that was performed…
BiographyGregoire Johannes Boonzaier
… London. His work was seen in the company of SASA members on a number of the Annual Exhibitions of Contemporary SA Art … He returned to SA in 1937, joined…
BiographyGerard Bhengu
… Gerard Bhengu was born on 6 September 1910 in Outstation of Mariannhill Mission … Township, Durban. In the 1960s he illustrated a book on his life and work…
Jeannette Ndhlovu
… Jeannette Ndhlovu was born on 2nd October 1953 in Johannesburg , Transvaal (now Gauteng … Ndhlovu left the USA for South Africa, where she served on the…
BiographyPambani Jeremiah Mzimba
… South African-trained black Presbyterian Church minister on 2 December 1875. He became a teacher of biblical studies. … The formation of the Mzimba Church…
BiographyJo Thorpe
… at the Arts Centre for thirty years, and in 1981 took on the job of full time co-coordinator at the Centre. In 1984 … became an expert in African art and was…
BiographyOswald Mbuyiseni Mtshali
… Oswald Mbuyiseni Mtshali was born on 17 January 1940 in Vryheid, Natal, where he attended … he worked as a messenger in Soweto and wrote poems based on…
BiographyHelen Joseph
… Charter at the Congress of the People. The Women's March on 9 August 1956 was one of the most memorable moments of her … was one of the main organisers of…
BiographyEric Miller
… Africa, as well as travelling extensively across Africa on assignment for various European publications. Miller has worked on a range of assignments, from…
EventFive women are stoned to death in Somalia
… the incident were helpless, as they feared for their lives. … ,[Online] Available at: www.wvinter.net ,[Accessed on 11 Dcember 2013]| gettingit, World Sex…
BiographyJudith Mason
… Born Judith Seelander Menge on 10 October 1938 in Pretoria, Judith Mason is one of the … South African School and University curricula. Later on in her…
BiographyDawid (Dawie) Jacobus De Villiers
… Dawie de Villiers was born on 10 July 1940 in Burgersdorp, one of three children of Elsa … within the ranks of the NP at university, serving on the NP…
BiographyDawid Kruiper
… the San people. He addressed the United Nations in Geneva on the rights and situation of the indigenous population in … Affairs) and wanted to partner with…
Document 7 - The Freedom Charter
… a revolution in and re-creation of their own domestic lives as a necessary basis for devout living (see Davidoff … economic survival of many Reef African…
BiographyFezile David Saphendu
… replaced his brother who had found another job at Impala. On 16 August 2012 Fezile was killed at scene 2 after being … not find Fezile in the aftermath of…
Minutes of the National Executive Committee of the ANC, February 1-2, 1947
… recommendations which were in the hands of members. On a motion by Mr. Ntlabati, seconded by Mr. Ramohanoe, IT … of conference, an attempt which was a…
ArchiveChief Albert Luthuli Lecture, Africa and Freedom, delivered by the patron of the TMF, Thabo Mbeki, 10 December 2021
… I am one among millions who have dedicated their lives to the service of mankind, who have given time, … Declaration of Human Rights which the UN had adopted…
PlaceSt Cyprian’s School, Gorge Road, Oranjezicht
… date from the end of the 18th Century and are situated on a portion of the Historic Nooitgedacht Estate, in … declared a National Monument under old NMC…