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Press Statement concerning the Five-Year Plan presented by F.W. De Klerk to the National Party Conference by O. R. Tambo, 30 June 1989
… Behind this are two basic principles that de Klerk and his party adamantly refuse to relinquish: There shall be no … ruling circles of our country. Thus de…
Press Statement by Oliver Tambo concerning the five-year plan presented by FW De Klerk to the National Party Conference, 30 June 1989
… Behind this are two basic principles that de Klerk and his party adamantly refuse to relinquish: There shall be no … ruling circles of our country. Thus de…
Manifesto of the emigrant farmers By Piet Retief, 1837
… Soon after the close of his correspondence with Lt.-Governor Stockenstrom, Piet … of severing that sacred tie which binds a Christian to his native soil,…
PlaceStendahl Mission
… families living at Stendahl. He then told them to leave his farm by 17 November 1984. In a quest for legal … notices to 31 December 1984. The magistrate…
PlaceCape St Francis, Eastern Cape Peninsula
… and record safe anchorages, surveyed the area. In his account of the coast he referred to the headland as Cape … for the right-hand point break filmed by…
PlaceRobben Island Museum
… of South Africa—was convicted of sabotage and served 18 of his 27 years in prison on Robben Island. In 1967, when the … Island . See where Nelson Mandela…
ArchiveEddie Webster leaves a legacy of advocacy for social justice that transcends academia by Ethan van Diemen (Daily Maverick), 5 March 2024
… Born in 1942, Edward Charles Webster dedicated his life to understanding and advocating for the rights of South African workers. His academic journey began…
ArticleNelson Mandela Awards 1960s - 2000s
… 19 November, Presented with an Award in Recognition of his Contribution to Democracy, Human Rights and Freedom by … biggest public university in Malaysia, in…
ArchiveSteve Mokone: the striker who broke the apartheid barrier
… at their new star, but their interest had less to do with his reputation as an explosive and skilful player than with … called up to play for a black South…
EventPresident Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation address
… On 16 February 2019, Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his first State of the Nation Address at the parliament as … the newly elected president of South Africa. This…
ArchiveA despot’s time to face democracy by Niren Tolsi
… squirrelled away from the State Security Agency in his name. Likewise the Commission of Inquiry into State … or refuses to be transparent with it when he…
ArchiveJordan Ngubane – forgotten founding member of the Congress Youth League by Sbonelo Radebe (Mail and Guardian), 10 January 2023
… is marginalised when the story of the CYL is told. Perhaps his political fluidity and how he left the ANC in the 1950s … intellectual and programmatic…
PlaceNelson Mandela Museum, Mthatha
… collection and tribute to him, but a living Memorial to his values and vision. I t must inspire and enrich all who … the life of South Africa’s iconic Former…
Render South Africa Ungovernable! - Message of the National Executive Committee of the ANC on the 73rd Anniversary of ANC by O. R. Tambo, 8 January 1985
… fund of the British miners, who are waging a life and death struggle to save their jobs. We take this opportunity … offence. However, through our relentless,…
January 8th Statements - Statement of the National Executive Committee on the occasion of the 73th Anniversary of the ANC 8 January 1985
… fund of the British miners, who are waging a life and death struggle to save their jobs. We take this opportunity … of fence. However, through our relentless…
PlaceVan Reenen's Pass, KwaZulu Natal
… septuagenarian, Gillis van Schalkwyk , has spent much of his life exploring them and their History, and wrapped his knowledge into a self-published book,…
ArchiveCelebrating 25 years of Democracy and Freedom
… hero who fought for our freedom I can hear the echo of his voice from that cold courtroom when he said, “Freedom is … He was sentenced to isolation in a…
Liberation organisations
… informers were 'necklaced' and in some cases burnt to death. ' Necklacing ' is a difficult legacy to deal with in …
South African House of Assembly pays tribute to the SS Mendi
… to contact their families and inform them of the tragedy. His statement to the House read as follows: “It has never …
EventSouth African House of Assembly pays tribute to the SS Mendi
… to contact their families and inform them of the tragedy. His statement to the House read as follows: “It has never …
EventBanyana Banyana player, Eudy Simelane, is found raped and murdered
… to life imprisonment—stated that he “was not sorry” for his crimes. … Alfredsson, Karin. “Eudy Simelane”, Cause of Death: Woman. Accessed 2 February 2017, …
PlaceIrish House, Polokwane Museum
… 1910. During World War 1 , Moschke was interned and upon his release he found the building in a state of disrepair and …
EventPresident F.W. de Klerk announces Whites-only referendum results
… of African Unity (OAU), Ibrahim Babangita sent his congratulations on behalf of the people of Africa. …
EventThe Bethal Treason Trial resumes
… Temba Ngendane put forward evidence at this trial against his comrades. Zephaniah Mothopeng, who was also an internal …
EventA meeting titled “Conference for Concerned South Africans” is held, bringing together homeland leaders and conservative Afrikaner parties.
… further defence from any attack by the ANC. Underlying his weakness; Buthelezi wanted the constitutional …
EventAdriaan Vlok, Minister of Law and Order, announces a ban on the carrying of pangas, bush knives and axes weapons in “conflict situations”
… this eventually led to a demand that Vlok be ousted from his position. …
EventAlleged Mk members are killed
… a military medic gave him an injection to stabilise his condition but he died later, on the way to Alldays. The …
EventNoble South Africans win Nobel Peace Prize
… South Africa. Though the apartheid government restricted his movements, Luthuli was granted special permission in 1961 …
EventPope John Paul II appoints 31 cardinals, three from Africa
… of Wako had serious political implications for him, and his country's minority Christian population. Wako had openly …
EventRobert Mugabe assures the SADC that the 9-10 March election in Zimbabwe would be free and fair
… in 1980, faced one of the fiercest challenges to his presidency at the March poll from Movement for Democratic …