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ArticleDefiance Campaign timeline 1948-1952
… political rights and civil liberties of Africans. January 21 , While the Franchise Action Council (FRAC) prepares its … the government's oppressive laws and…
Origins: Formation, Sharpeville and banning, 1959-1960
… their efforts by planning a similar protest for the 21 March. The anti-pass campaign turned out to be very … for the campaign was finalised on 18 March, and…
Address by President Jacob Zuma at the celebration of 60th Anniversary of the Freedom Charter, Kliptown, Johannesburg, 26 June 2015
… of 69 unarmed demonstrators at Sharpeville on March 21 1960. It followed this up ten days later with more … The United Nations declared through a special…
National Theatre Organisation (1947)
… Theatre was announced as a preliminary experiment on 21 June 1947, however the announcement of the board members …
ArticleThe Mendi Decoration of Bravery
… waters of the English Channel near the Isle of Wight on 21 February 1917. They were on their way to France to assist …
EventMass funeral for those killed at Sharpeville commemoration
… people killed by police during a demonstration in Langa on 21 March 1985. The demonstrators were observing the 25th anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre…
ArticleUnited Nations and Apartheid Timeline 1946-1994
… be considered jointly by the First and Sixth Committees. 21 November - 30 November, The Indian complaint against South … - UNCORS). The vote was 35 to 1,…
ArticleNational and Provincial Elections - 2024 - South Africa
… from outside his ANC. Of his new cabinet, the ANC holds 21 portfolios; the DA six; IFP two; with one ministry each to …
ArticleNelson Mandela Timeline 2000-2014
… whether HIV or poverty is the true cause of AIDS. 21 November, The South African Government issues a statement … the 5th Steve Biko lecture at the University…
ArticlePort Elizabeth Timeline 1799-1986
… borough of Port Elizabeth officially comes into existence. 21 January, The first pillar box is erected in Port … Company is formed. The link to Uitenhage is…
Biography of Can Themba by Aisha Ahmed
… Mzamane talks about the great Can Themba. [Online Video]. 21 June 2013. Available from: https://www.youtube.com. [Accessed: 21 October 2016]. Themba, C.,…
Durban Mayors and other city officials
… T Burman (1918 - 20) T Burman and Fleming Johnston (1920 - 21) Fleming Johnston (1921 - 22) W Gilbert (1922 - 24) TM …
10 YEARS PROJECT
close Document 17 The Groote Schuur Minute 4 May 1990 The government and the African National Congress agree on a common commitment towards…
ArticleSharpeville
… would come to a standstill. Heeding this call, by mid-day 21 March, nearly 5,000 residents gathered at the police …
ArchiveNamibia Day 26th August
… White, blue, red, green and black poster. Number 21 with a rifle across it. SWAPO poster marking 21 years of the armed struggle from 1966 - 1987. SWAPO logo…
ArchiveDemocracy - Christianity
Lilac poster with purple lettering. Notice of Lenten Lectures on 21st Feburary, 7th March and 21st March at Cathedral Place, Saratoga Avenue. List of Agendas…
BiographyKgalema Petrus Motlanthe
… Mbeki tended his resignation the following day, on 21 September 2008. His approach was to ask the ANC to allow …
BiographyChief Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi
… a government puppet along with other Bantustan leaders. On 21 March 1975, Buthelezi established the National Cultural …
ArticleChief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli timeline 1800 - 1967
… African miners strike on the Reef and in Port Elizabeth 21 people are killed by the police. 1921 Josiah Mqebu … to visit Congress branches outside Natal…
ArticleUniversity of Pretoria 2015-2016 Student Protests Timeline
… a resolution and plan a national shutdown of campuses for 21 October to further protest against fee increments for … upcoming protest UP suspends all…
Article2016 in Review
In 2016 South Africa History Online celebrates 15 years of being a public open source heritage site. What a journey it has been. At the end of the first week…
EventA car bomb explodes at Ellis Park Rugby Stadium
… [Online]. Available at: http://www.info.gov.za [Accessed 21 June 2010] Ellis Park Bomber faced victims before … Available at: http://www.justice.gov.za …
ArticleThe Namibian struggle for independence – 1966 – 1990 – a historical background
… party, Democratic Tumhalle Alliance (DTA) won 29% with 21 seats. Sam Nujoma was elected the president of the … country. Namibia had its first multi party…
ArticleFreedom Charter timeline 1948-1961
… Party and Transvaal Council on Non-European Trade Unions 21 May, ANC national executive committee decides to call a … of Jan van Riebeeck's arrival at the…
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 2000 -2010
… to evaluate the government’s programme of transformation. 21 February, Smuts Ngonyama, Head of the Presidency and … a press statement reporting on the ANC’s…
The South African War
The South African War To this day the reasons for this conflict remain the source of much emotive debate (read more). Regardless of who provoked the war,…
ArticlePan Africanist Congress (PAC)
… founding president and Potlako Leballo as secretary. On 21 March 1960 the PAC launched a peaceful anti pass campaign …
ArchiveBiography of Florence Mkhize by Rachel Manak
… women like Florence Mkhize when addressing rural issues. [21] She also organized protests against the Bantu Education … Guardian, August 25, 2016. https:/…
EventInternational Day of Peace Vigil is observed
… resolution 55/282 of 2001, beginning 2002, 21 September of each year is observed as the International Day of Peace Vigil. 21 September 2004 was observed as…
EventCanada offers a second contingent of troops to the British in the South African War
… Available at www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com, [Accessed 21 October 2010] Anon, The Boer War from Canadian Soldiers, … [online] Available at www…