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ArchiveThe sad secret kept by the trailblazing South African Steve Mokone
… Almelo in Holland’s third division. But in 1993 no one had heard from him since. “My father always used to tell … who was a black man – something that was…
EventRhodes statue removed at UCT
… Western Cape. The bronze statue had stood erect for eighty-one years serving as a dual representation of a figure that …
Event“Maberete” strike ends more than a decade of labour broking at the South African Post Office
… Office (SAPO) to be employed directly. This constituted one of the few major victories in the working class’s fight …
PlaceAluin Krantz West, a Farm Near Alexandria
… the dark-colored only in dyeing black or very dark colors. One species was a liquid, which was apt to be adulterated; …
PlaceAkkoordskop, a Hill in the Western Cape
… The ‘Mauritius’ was one of the sea vessels, sent from the Netherlands, to find a …
ArchiveStaffrider Vol.9 No.1 1990
… Two Poems, Deela Khan; Two Poems, Tony Ronaldson; One Must Know, Mduduzi Mthembu; Portrait, Moritso …
EventRudolph Lewis, South African road racing cyclist is born
… in Germany in 1913-1914.[v] He also served in World War One, for which he was awarded the Iron Cross.[vi] Rudolph …
EventThe National Library of South Africa is founded
… the most eloquent of ancient writers has considered to be one of the first blessings of life, 'Home Education'." The …
EventThato Madonsela, the South African rapper is born
… was born in Alexandra, Gauteng on 30 January 1982. He is one of the few independent hip hop artists in South …
ArchiveBlack Sash / Sash
… efforts of these women from two aspects. The first one being the practical way in which the Black Sash Advice …
EventNational Arts Festival celebrates 37 years in Grahamstown
… 37 years since its inception in 1974. This annual event is one of the most important events in the South African …
PlacePearson Conservatorium and Prince Alfred’s Guard Memorial, St Georges Park, Port Elizabeth
… orchids. The Prince Alfred Guard Memorial is probably one of the largest and heaviest architectural elements to …
PlaceSeal Point Lighthouse, Cape St. Francis
… and just 8m tall. Today it is serviced by helicopter and one wonders the difficulties that must have been experienced …
EventScores of people are killed in Boipatong, Vaal
… One of the most gruesome attacks on township residents was …
EventPhumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka sworn in as UN- Women Executive Director
… female deputy president from 2005-2008. She is admired as one of the exceptional women figures in South Africa who has …
EventSS Mendi sinks in the English Channel on the way to France
… The sinking of the SS Mendi on 21 February 1917 became one of South Africa's worst tragedies of the First World War …
EventThe Liquor Laws Amendment Bill comes into effect
… For more information about segregated legislation, visit one of the following SAHO features: …
EventFollowing the infamous Treason Trial, ANC leader Chief Albert Luthuli is banished by the Apartheid Government for five years
… 1952 to 1967 and Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1961, was one of South Africa's greatest leaders. In 1952, the …
EventThe Algerian War of Independence begins
… began in 1954 and lasted until 1962. During the war over one million Algerians lost their lives. When the war started …
EventANC adopts the Programme of Action
… National Congress (ANC) at the December conference marked one of the most important turning points in the history of …
EventDate set for start of Passive Resistance Campaign
… pay their fines, their property would be confiscated. No one, however, paid the fine. The 'Riotous Assemblies Act' was …
EventThe South African security police bombed two houses in Manzini, Swaziland
… Nkosi, the son of an active ANC member, Mr Mawick Nkosi. One of the fatal raids conducted by South African police was …
EventIdi Amin, Ugandan dictator, flees after a seven year reign
… campaigns in Burma, Kenya, and Somalia. He was also one of two 'Black' Ugandan soldiers to be promoted to the …
EventMadagascar adopts its second constitution
… were made from the 1980s. Ratsiraka tried to maintain a one party state but local and international power forced him …
EventSir Patrick Manson, Scottish doctor and founder of tropical medicine is born
… therefore lead to an important medicinal breakthrough, one that would be very valuable in treating malaria in South …
EventThe first missionary in Southern Africa, Gonçalo da Silveira, is murdered
… had begun to defame the missionary - a plot instigated by one of their priests. Due to this slander, da Silveira was …
EventGrant Baker, SA surfer, wins the Mavericks Surf Contest at Santa Cruz
… the US $30 000 (approx R195 000) winner's pay-cheque and a one of a kind Reactor watch. He finished in front of Santa …
EventThe consortium Midi Television is awarded the first privately owned free
… and media freedom, thereby avoiding the utilisation of one public broadcaster as a means to disseminate propaganda, …
EventThe first Comrades Marathon takes place
… Comrades Marathon was run by Vic Clapham, ex World War One veteran and other 34 runners, who initiated it as a … Human & Rousseau.Encounter, 'One of the…
EventGerman South West Africa is put under South African administration
… After the completion of World War One's Treaty of Versailles, German South West Africa was …