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EventIFP agrees to participate in 1994 elections
… The transition in South Africa from Apartheid regime to democratic dispensation was not … period was characterised by demands and counter demands from…
EventUDF men takes refuge in the US consulate
… the United States consul general's office after escaping from detention in Johannesburg Prison. While in detention, … within the UDF it was agreed that they…
EventSA and Mozambique revive Nkomati Accord
… the "Total Onslaught" of communism within the country and from neighbouring states. An embattled Botha toured Europe in … agreed to expel the African…
EventEarly jewellery, a set of shell beads estimated to be 75 000 years old, is discovered in South Africa
… human jewellery. The newly discovered beads were made from the shells of a type of mollusc and were found with … human ornaments were perforated teeth and…
EventMother Teresa is buried
… Culcutta, India. The 87-year-old nun died on 5 September. From 1931 to 1948 Mother Teresa taught at St. Mary's High … impression on her that in 1948 she…
EventGeneral C.R. de Wet was found guilty of treason for leading the Afrikaner rebellion of 1914
… and was a leader in the Afrikaner rebellion of 1914. From 1907 to 1910 de Wet served as minister of agriculture in … a fine of £2 000. His fine was paid…
EventSouth African artist Gerard Sekoto is born
… school and, like Sekoto, later choose to go into exile. From 1934 to 1938, Sekoto taught at Khaiso Secondary School … full-time. During this time he…
PlaceFort Wiltshire
… made for housing its garrison, and that the site suffered from a shortage of water.Consequently he relocated the post to a new site closer to the river,…
EventFreedom Day is celebrated in South Africa
… Day to mark the liberation of our country and its people from a long period of colonialism and White minority … to note however, that "freedom" should mean…
EventSouth African Defence Force (SADF) raid Maseru in an effort to kill suspected members of the African National Congress
… (ANC) were believed to be in hiding. Meeting no opposition from Lesotho's tiny 2 000-man paramilitary force, they … The raid met with a chorus of…
Book 2: The Impact and Limitations of Colonialism - Bibliography
… From the book: Book 2: The Impact and Limitations of … House, 2003. Da Costa, Yusuf and Achmat Davids. Pages from Cape Muslim History . Cape Town, Shuter &…
History of Muslims in South Africa: Introduction by Ebrahim Mahomed Mahida
… From the book: History of Muslims in South Africa by Ebrahim … almost the entire history of Muslims in South Africa - from 1652 onwards - since the time of…
Freedom In Our Life Time - Introduction
… From the book: Freedom In Our Life Time by Anton Muziwakhe … as "Lembs," Lembede was a political neophyte when he moved from the Orange Free State to…
Visit of Graca Machel, 9 October 1991
… A delegation from Mozambique, led by Mrs Graca Machel, and a delegation of … and Western Cape Chairperson Allan Boesak. Representatives from the PAC, Azapo,…
EventThe body of the former president Nelson Mandela is taken to the Union buildings in Pretoria.
… Union buildings in Pretoria. As the body was transported from the Military Hospital people waiting guard of honour was … of the hearse. Mandela’s body…
PlaceAmanzamnyama, a small size Town in Kwa-Zulu Natal
… An old Mission Station that takes its name from the nearby stream. The name means 'black water', from Zulu. Zimeme High School is a public school in … An…
ArchiveStaffrider Vol.5 No.3 1983
… Sedumedi; Meg Jordi. Features: ART AND SOCIETY- Letters from Nimrod Ndebele; Letters from Njabulo Ndebele. BOOK REVIEWS- by Tyrone August; …
ArchiveInterview with Duma Nokwe
… Nokwe (1927-1978) who was Secretary-General of the ANC from 1958 to 1969. Born to working class parents in Evaton, … He also belonged to the underground…
EventFormer Springbok captain Bobby Skinstad is born
… the Springboks in twelve tests. After a semi-retirement from South African Rugby in 2004, Skinstad returned in 2007, … player for the Barbarians. Skinstad…
EventThe Herstigte Nasionale Party is established
… The name implied that the National Party has deviated from its original course. From the HNP's Programme of Principles it is clear that the …
EventZola Budd returns to SA
… Olympic Games, announced that she has decided to withdraw from international athletics and to return to SA permanently. … likely that the British Olympic…
EventDelmas Treason Trial starts
… All the accused pleaded not guilty. The trial dragged from 1985 till December 1988, when Justice Kees van … and sentenced them to terms of imprisonment…
EventMakgatho Mandela dies
… 13 July 2003. Makgatho was survived by four sons, Mandla, from his first marriage, and Ndaba, 21, Mbuso, 13, and Andile, 11, from his marriage to Zondi. ……
EventSA athlete Ernst van Dyk is hard done by at Paralympic games
… South African athlete, Ernst van Dyk, was cut off from a certain gold medal by the Mexican Saul Mendoza during … held at the Olympic Stadium. Van Dyk…
EventCardoso’s murderers convicted in Mozambique
… Santos Junior, popularly known as Anibalzinho, who escaped from pre-trial detention, was tracked down in South Africa … the disappearance of US$14 million in…
EventMalawi’s Kamuzu Banda losses election
… President Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda since independence from Britain in 1964 concedes defeat to Bakili Muluzi in the … R., Malawi: Political crisis in the…
EventPieter Willem Botha resigns as state President of SA
… South African President, Pieter Willem Botha, resigned from his position as state president seven months after a … results of the general elections. In 1990…
EventDr. E. Rhoodie is arrested at the French Riviera resort Juan les Pins
… 1979. This followed the receipt of extradition documents from the South African government. Rhoodie was one of the key … served as the Secretary of the…
EventA British Sports Council team begins a three-week fact-finding tour of South Africa to probe racial discrimination in sport
… African National Olympic Committee (SANOC) be expelled from the International Olympic Committee because of the … discrimination. Subsequently, in 1964, SANOC…
EventMusician, Gito Baloi of Tananas fame, is killed
… dead on 4 April 2004, during a hijacking on his way home from a concert. Gito Baloi was born in Mozambique on 30 … Trust has been set up for his children…