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ArchiveDorothy Nyembe
Green, black and white poster. Artwork of Dorothy Nyembe. Commemoration of her release from 15 years in prison, 1969-1984.
EventSA colonies meet to consider and adopt the South Africa Act, which leads to the Union of South Africa
In the aftermath of the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902), Britain annexed the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, two hitherto independent Afrikaner…
ArchiveFive years of the United Democratic Front
Public statement for the United Democratic Front from 20 August 1983 to 20 August 1988 regarding its achievements over the five years.
ArticleWomen, employment and the changing economic scene, 1920s
In the 1920s, with the First World War (1914-1918) over, the pattern of female employment began to change. The war and the protectionist policy of the Pact…
ArchiveSouth Africa’s Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew
Introduction Part One - South African Socialists and the radically-divided working class Document 1 - Keir Hardie, "Stoned in South Africa", 1907 …
BiographyPetrus Nzima Nyawose
In the 1970s, Petrus Nyawose worked as a bouncer at The Paradise, a popular nightclub in Durban. Nyawose spent most of his working hours at the offices of the…
BiographySumboornam Pillay
Sumboornam (Sam) Pillay, who later became known as Sam Moodley, was born in 1948*. She grew up in the multi-cultural community of Dundee, Northern Natal (now…
The genesis of the armed struggle, 1960-1966
Introduction Sharpeville shortly after the shootings © Museum Africa. The 1960s marked an important watershed in South Africa's struggle against apartheid…
ArchiveUDF celebrates
A2 red, black on white litho; photo Archbishop Desmond Tutu; Text: Nobel Peace Prize Winner 1984; UDF Celebrates; music, dancing, speakers, free, all welcome,…
ArchiveService of witness and solidarity with church leaders
White poster with black lettering. Photo of clergy march to parliament in February 1988. Notice of a service on Tuesday 31st May 1998, at Regina Mundi, Soweto…
EventSouth African boxers,Zolile Mbityi and Peter Malinga both win world titles
22 October 1999 was a red-letter day in South African boxing history, as both Zolile Mbityi and Peter Malinga captured world titles. Mbityi, South African (SA)…
ArchiveReport on a Consultation of representatives of SACC member churches on racism and change in South Africa
Pamphlet on a Consultation of representatives of SACC member churches, held at the Koinonia Conference Centre, Johannesburg,10-12 May 1982 for a follow up to…
ArticleCongress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa
The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa is a political lobby group which represents many traditional leaders and chiefs in South Africa. It seeks…
Chapter 2 - The Soweto Uprising of June 1976: A Turning Points Event
… insurrections. Petty apartheid signs in Cape Town, 1989.© Guy Tillim / South Photographs What was apartheid? … facilities, and so on. Petty apartheid signs…
Book 5: People, Places and Apartheid - Chapter 2 - The Soweto Uprising of June 1976: A Turning Points Event by Phil Bonner
… insurrections. Petty apartheid signs in Cape Town, 1989.© Guy Tillim / South Photographs What was apartheid? … facilities, and so on. Petty apartheid signs…
ArchiveNever-Never-Land
Multicoloured artwork of a small girl asleep on a toadstool in a field of flowers. Notice of an exhibition of book illustrations at S.A. National Gallery on…
ArchiveGreat Games
Pink and grey poster. Notice of event at Touch Gallery, S.A. National Gallery, from 8th December 1984 to 3rd February 1985. Artwork of game of snakes and…
ArticleArts and Cultural Organisations
South Africa History Online has embarked, with the support of the NIHSS, on researching the role of the arts under apartheid. We hope that our work will…
Milton Obote by Angela Thompsell updated 28 February 2016
Apollo Milton Obote (some say Milton Apollo Obote) was the 2nd and 4th President of Uganda. He first came to power in 1962 but was ousted by Idi Amin in 1971…
ArchiveStop the war before it starts.
Grey and black poster. Photograph of a man, riding a unicycle, holding banner with title on it. Quote from Ben Linder, 1959 - 1987, first US civilian combat…
EventTwo ANC members convicted of terrorism training
Two members of the African National Congress, Mr Mzimasi Isaac Giwu and Mr Sivuyile Botwe Qegu were convicted in the Supreme Court in Bisho for terrorism…
ArchiveWomens march for liberation
Black and white poster with splashes of red, blue, yellow and green. Artwork of women marching carring a banner with title on it. March for International Women…
Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Bothaville or Doornkraal is fought with Gen. De Wet surrendering
Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Bothaville or Doornkraal is fought with Gen. De Wet surrendering, after heavy losses on both sides. SA National Museum of…
ArchiveDraft transcripts Twilight of legality
From the declaration of a national state of Emergency on June 12 1986 onwards, the UDF found itself in a period of twilight legality. This culminated with the…
A tribute to Sam Ramsamy and others who fought apartheid sport by E.S. Reddy
Sports and the Liberation Struggle: a Tribute to Sam Ramsamy and others who fought apartheid sport by E.S. Reddy (Former Director, United Nations Centre…
Military training and camps of the Pan Africanist Congress of South Africa, 1961–1981 by Gregory Houston, Thami ka Plaatjie and Thozama April, (Historia ,60,2), November 2015
PlaceVolksrust, Mpumalanga
This Town is near the Land where the 'Battle of Majuba' was fought, where the Transvaal won independence from the British. It was decided suitable for a new…
EventThe Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act commences
On July 1949,the Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act, Act No 55 of 1949 that prohibited marriage or a sexual relationship between White people and people of…
EventWhite ministers and theologians of the DRC reject apartheid
123 White ministers and theologians of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) (Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk) family issued a statement in which apartheid in church…
EventSouth African invention lands on the moon
Krugersdorp was the hometown of engineer George Pratley who founded the Pratley research group (PTY) and went on to invent Pratley Putty in the early 1960's…