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V - The Funeral
From the book: No.46 - Steve Biko by Hilda Bernstein, 1978, South Africa Thirteen Western nations sent diplomats to the funeral on 25 September. Police…
ArticleThe African Union (AU)
Context As the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), founded in 1963, was established as a loose association of African states with limited mechanisms for…
ArticleA History of the Bulhoek Massacre
In 1912 Enoch Mgjimia, a lay preacher and independent evangelist, broke away from the Wesleyan Methodist Church and joined the Church of God and Saints of…
ArchiveUnderneath every womans curve lies a muscl
Yellow, purple, red and white poster. See red women's workshop poster. List of parts of the body which could be used in self-defence. Artwork of a woman…
Speech on the Sixtieth Anniversary of the ANC, Lusaka by O. R. Tambo, 8 January 1972
We are gathered here today to commemorate sixty years of the formation and existence of the African National Congress of South Africa. And, let there be no…
Freedom In Our Life Time - Debates and Relations with Other Organizations
From the book: Freedom In Our Life Time by Anton Muziwakhe Lembede 27. "HITLER`S NEW CONVERT," Inkululeko, 9 September 1944. Hitler is rapidly losing all…
Invitation: BikoHausen - Steve Bantu Biko and Karlheinz Stockhausen in Johannesburg, 1971
BikoHausen: Steve Bantu Biko and Karlheinz Stockhausen in Johannesburg, 1971 PHILIP MILLER In collaboration with: Siya Makuzeni (Voice) Ann Masina (Voice) …
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1910-1919
This period was characterized by events leading up to the formation of the African National Congress in 1912 as well as the organization’s early years. Events…
Address on the Occasion of the Torch Handing Over Ceremony, “From Rio to Johannesburg” , 25 June 2002 Rio De Janeiro
President Henrique Cardoso, Prime Minister Goran Persson, Distinguished Guests, and, People of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro: First of all, let me thank you,…
ArchiveVerbatim transcript of comments made by Mr Carlos Aldana Escalante, a member of the Central Committee of the Cuban Government, during a plenary session of the SA/Angolan talks in New York on 11 July 1988
Verbatim transcript of comments made by a representative of the Cuban Government at a meeting with Dr Crocker and Dr van Heerden in New York in July 1988
Address at the Opening of Parliament, National Assembly, Cape Town, 25 June 1999
… who were denied their identity, including the Khoi and the San, continue to exist in the shadows, a passing historical …
Archive1999 - President Mbeki - State of the Nation Address, 25 June 1999 (After National Elections)
… who were denied their identity, including the Khoi and the San, continue to exist in the shadows, a passing historical …
Excerpts from Chief Luthuli’s evidence at the treason trial dealing with his understanding of a non-violent liberation struggle
Have you ever expressed any views yourself in regard to the advantages or disadvantages of a non-violent struggle? Well, I have spoken about it... Would you…
Documentary Photography and Awakening the International Community, 1976-1994
… for Liberation in South Africa,” Social Justice (San Francisco, 1989), 18:1-2, 85-90. ↵ [46] Ibid., 91. ↵ [47] … for Liberation in South Africa,” Social…
BiographyJosiah Tshangana Gumede
Josiah Tshangana Gumede was born on 9th October 1867 in Healdtown Village, Fort Beaufort in the Eastern Cape. His father, John Gumede, and his mother were…
ArticleHistory Grade 11 - Topic 3 Essay Questions
An image showing the acculturation of indigenous Australian children by the British officials Image Source Essay Question To what extent did Australian…
ArticleThe Johanna
The Johanna, or Joanna, was a British East Indiaman vessel sailing from Kent, England, to Surat, India, under the command of Captain Robert Brown. She embarked…
Tribute to Prof Meer on her 80th birthday by Ari Sitas, 23 August 2008
South African History Online Tribute to Prof Meer on her 80th birthday by Ari Sitas 23 August 2008 Fatima Meer's career at Natal University spanned…
Address at the French National Assembly Paris, 18 November 2003
Distinguished President of the National Assembly, Honourable Representatives of the People of the French Republic: I am certain that you, the esteemed Members…
African National Congress President, Comrade Jacob Zuma, delivers the Peter Mokaba Memorial Lecture, Mankweng Village, Polokwane, Limpopo, 6 June 2010
Programme Director, The Family of Comrade Peter Mokaba, ANC Youth League President, Cde Julius Malema, National Executive Committee of the ANC Youth League,…
Edwin Mofutsanyana the oldest Communist in Africa: Flyer for briefing by Edwin Mofutsanyana. August, 1991
Introduction 1. The Declaration of intent which we adopted at Codesa 1 committed us to the established of a ‘democratic South Africa’. On the basis of this…
PlaceTsaarsbank Beach, West Coast
The Cape West Coast of South Africa is known for its raw, rugged beaches and spectacular untouched landscapes. Although most of the little fishing towns dotted…
A.I. Kajee His Work for the Southern African Indian Community - Chapter 12
From the book: A.I. Kajee His Work for the Southern African Indian Community by C. H. Calpin And so indeed it was. Kajee was on the way out. His hair was…
Fortieth Anniversary of the 1946 Mine Strike
You are here: homehome libraryarticles & documents A Distant clap of thunder: Fortieth Anniversary of the 1946 Mine Strike A Salute by the South…
EventZwelethu Mthethwa found guilty of murder
Zwelethu Mthethwa, an internationally known South African artist, was found guilty on 16 March 2017 at the Western Cape High Court of murdering Nokuphila…
PlaceGeneral Smuts House Museum, Doornkloof
Home to General Jan Smuts for over 40 years, Doornkloof in Irene, Southeast of Pretoria, is a unique museum that reveals much about the life and the spirit of…
PlaceGouritsmond
Gouritsmond, also known as Gouritz, offers a tranquil Coastal gem along South Africa’s Shoreline, where the Ocean meets the Gouritz River in perfect harmony…
ArticleGangsterism in Sophiatown
Gangsterism is often characterized as anti-social behaviour frowned upon by polite sections of society. There is no doubt that the behaviour of gangsters like…
ArticleSharpeville Massacre, 21 March 1960
At the annual conference of the African National Congress (ANC) held in Durban on 16 December 1959, the President General of the ANC, Chief Albert Luthuli,…
PlaceMooivallei, Dairy Farm
Mooivallei, meaning “beautiful valley”, is named after the picturesque town of Bonnievale – a place synonymous with good cheese and fine wine. Mooivallei’s…