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EventANC flag raised at the funeral of John ‘Hennie’ Ferus
… ANC supporters openly raised the party flag without fear of recrimination. Ferus was detained for a year in 1962, and … was detained again. Ferus, who was 41…
EventThe House of Assembly votes for inquiry into NUSAS & SAIRR
… The House of Assembly approved a motion by eighty-six votes to … organisations, activities, financing and related matters of the National Union of South…
EventThe South African Bureau of State Security (BOSS) is established
… After becoming Prime Minister of South Africa in 1966, John Vorster met with Hendrik van den Bergh, the head of the South African Police Security Branch. At…
EventZach de Beer is elected as leader of the PFP
… The 59 year old executive of Anglo American, Dr Zach de Beer, was elected as leader of the anti-Apartheid Progressive Federal Party. The officials of the…
EventThree cases of Buboinic plague are reported in Cape Town
… Three cases of Bubonic plague were reported in Cape Town, South Africa. The first cases of Bubonic plague in Cape Town emerged on 1 February 1901. … then…
EventLaurie Bloomfield takes picture of rioting in Cato Manor, Durban
… a photographer for the Daily News took a picture of rioting in Cato Manor, Durban which was immediately … Africans and Indians. Rene de Villiers, the acting…
EventSir Ronald Ross, discoverer of the malaria mosquito is born
… Sir Ronald Ross the discoverer of the malaria mosquito was born in Almora, India in 1857. … literature and mathematics. Sir Ross began his study of malaria…
ArchiveThe Basotho Origin of Mathematics - A Public Lecture By Zulumathabo Zulu
… in South Africa is that the African natives were devoid of mathematical knowledge until the advent of the Europeans. Nothing could be further from the truth…
ArchiveTo the people of Natal: race riots and the nation
… This pamphlet is written with the specific purpose of concentrating on the relationship between the African and Indian sections of the Non-Europeans, and how…
EventThe Joint Declaration of Cooperation ("Three Doctors’ Pact") is signed
… Sixty-five years ago (1947-2012) the Joint Declaration of Cooperation known as “Three Doctors’ Pact” was signed by three doctors, Dr. A.B. Xuma, president…
EventPresident Modibo Keita of Mali is deposed by the army
… President Modibo Keita of Mali is deposed by the army in a bloodless coup. Modibo was the first president of the Republic of Mali after it gained…
24. Muslim traders petition against Free State law of 1884
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and … are regarded as coloureds under Ordinance no. 18 of 1884, and…
EventCorner stone of Mission Church is laid in Graaff-Reinet
… After magistrate Andries Stockenstrom had donated a piece of land and six windows, building started on the Dutch … year. In 1965 Dr Anton Rupert prevented…
ArchiveDemand the release of all political prisoners - stop apartheid executions
… White border with black lettering. Multicoloured artwork of people holding placards with demands. Image of industry in the background. 35th Anniversary of…
EventAdvocate Anton Lubowski secretary-general of the SWAPO is assassinated
… Advocate Anton Lubowski (37), secretary-general of the South West African People's Organisation (Swapo), was … Bureau (CCB) was held responsible for the…
African National Congress of South Africa: A brief on political prisoners
… Letter of complaint about prison regulations, censorship of letters and other issues, written by political prisoners … in Robben Island Prison, to the…
ArchiveThe meaning of Black Consciousness in the struggle for liberation
… The meaning and definition of Black Consciousness in South Africa is discussed as well as the challenge of developing community projects. The formation of…
The diary of Maria Tholo - February 16 by Carol Hermer
… From the book: The Diary of Maria Tholo by Carol Hermer Maria's Diary, Wednesday, … week ago we heard the happy chant and mock stick fighting of an…
EventThe first episode of Star Trek is aired on NBC
… TV series, merchandising, conventions, and millions of devoted fans (Trekkies) all over the world. Unlike most … believed intelligent life existed on the…
ArchiveA reply to Livingstone Mqotsi and the anonymous members of the Unity Movement in Zambia by a member of the Unity Movement in South Africa
… Circular by Leonard Makhuza Nikani, a member of the South African Unity Movement, regarding a circular sent out by Livingstone Mqotsi and members of the…
Death of ANC Education Secretary, Seretse Choabi, 29 August 1991
… Congress regrets to announce the untimely and sudden death of Seretse Choabi in London on August 19, 1991. Seretse was … though he continued to work in the…
EventJean-Bedel Bokassa, ruler of Central African Empire, crowns himself.
… Jean-Bédel Bokassa was the head of State of the Central African Republic from 1 January 1966 to 4 … CAR and was arrested as soon as he touched down on…
EventRichard Maponya, one of South Africa’s richest businessmen, is born
… (now Limpopo Province). The founder and first president of the National Federated Chamber of Commerce (NAFCOC), Maponya is also a trustee of the Urban…
EventMaggie Laubser, SA painter and winner of several awards, dies
… a wheat farm called bloublommetjieskloof in the district of Malmesbury in the Cape Colony, Maria Magdalena Laubster … Germany. She was elected to the South…
ArchiveList of Exhibits: Legal documents from State v Ndukwana and 4 others
… Legal documents from the 1976 trial of the State v Ndukwana and 4 others. Includes: List of exhibits, Affidavit by East London medical officer who … N…
EventClarence Makwetu announces the PAC’s suspension of its armed struggle
… president Clarence Makwetu announced the PAC's suspension of its armed struggle, thus opening the way for election … express their political aspirations…
EventThe Black Consciousness Movement of Azania is formed in London
… Following the waning of the influence of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM), members of the movement formed new groups and some joined other … The Black…
ANC statement on the passing of Epainette Mbeki, 7 June 2014
… A The ANC has learned with sadness the passing of Epainette Nomaka Mbeki this morning at St Dominic hospital … has made South Africa poorer given her long…
PlaceAbraham Fischer Men’s Residence, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
… opened on 16 October 1909 by the then Prime Minister of the Orange River Colony, Abraham Fischer . The men's … the main building were the first to be erected…
EventDinizulu succeeds his father, Cetshwayo, as King of the Zulus.
… King Dinizulu was the son of Chief Cetshwayo who reigned over Zululand, Natal (now … in 1882 after a campaign run by the Anglican Bishop of Natal, John…