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Nine of the world’s poorer nations open talks in Lusaka, Zambia, on a joint strategy to break traditional trade links with Sout
… nations open talks in Lusaka, Zambia, on a joint strategy to break traditional trade links with Sout …
An Avro York aircraft, en route from Johannesburg to London, lands in Nairobi, Kenya, after the machine was damaged when a swar
… An Avro York aircraft, en route from Johannesburg to London, lands in Nairobi, Kenya, after the machine was …
The ANC announces that it has given President de Klerk a list of police officers believed to have participated in township viol
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , Westport: Greenwood. … President de Klerk a list of police officers believed to have…
Prime Minister Botha announces that general elections to the House of Assembly and the Provincial Councils will be held on 29 A
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … Prime Minister Botha announces that general elections to the House…
Letter written by the Lord Killanin of the IOC to Frank Braun president of the South African National Olympic Committee, 1967
… Letter written by the Lord Killanin of the IOC to Frank Braun president of the South African National …
South Africa’s Ryk Neethling beat Igor Berezutsky of Russia by 22-hundredths of a second to win the 200-metre individual medley
… Igor Berezutsky of Russia by 22-hundredths of a second to win the 200-metre individual medley …
Prof. Ben Marais (89), one of the first persons to denounce apartheid from within the Dutch Reformed Church, dies in Pretoria.
… Prof. Ben Marais (89), one of the first persons to denounce apartheid from within the Dutch Reformed Church, …
André Stander, SA’s suave heist man and bank robber, flees to Fort Lauderdale in the US using a false passport. Allan He
… André Stander, SA’s suave heist man and bank robber, flees to Fort Lauderdale in the US using a false passport. Allan He …
Gen. Christiaan de Wet, accompanied by pres. M.T. Steyn, starts his journey at Doornberg, near Winburg, to invade the Cape Colo
… M.T. Steyn, starts his journey at Doornberg, near Winburg, to invade the Cape Colo …
Abram Fischer, Q.C., standing trial under the Suppression of Communism Act, fails to arrive in court, forfeits his bail and dis
… trial under the Suppression of Communism Act, fails to arrive in court, forfeits his bail and dis …
The International Cricket Conference (ICC), after meeting in London on 23 and 24 January, decided to suspend as from 1 April al
… after meeting in London on 23 and 24 January, decided to suspend as from 1 April al …
Former State President P.W. Botha appears in court in George because of his refusal to testify before the Truth and Reconciliat
… Botha appears in court in George because of his refusal to testify before the Truth and Reconciliat …
Signing of the second and final surrender of the Cape to the British under Gen. David Baird at Papendorp (presently Woodstock)
… Signing of the second and final surrender of the Cape to the British under Gen. David Baird at Papendorp (presently …
ANC president Oliver Tambo, in a speech in Lusaka, rules out negotiations with the SA government and declares 1987 to be “the y
… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … out negotiations with the SA government and declares 1987 to be …
Tony Blair, British premier, announces in Pretoria that Britain is going to increase the grant for development by 40% during th
… premier, announces in Pretoria that Britain is going to increase the grant for development by 40% during th …
At the great Xhosa gathering in King William’s Town, Xhosa chief Sandile pledges allegiance to the British crown in the presenc
… William’s Town, Xhosa chief Sandile pledges allegiance to the British crown in the presenc …
The Battle of Wagon Hill (Platrand), south of Ladysmith, takes place, in which the Boer forces make an unsuccessful attempt to
… in which the Boer forces make an unsuccessful attempt to …
Cecil John Rhodes is forced to resign as prime minister of the Cape, because of his involvement in the Jameson Raid.
… Cecil John Rhodes is forced to resign as prime minister of the Cape, because of his …
The Swedish Government announces that it will give financial aid totalling about 110 million Rand to the ANC and other organisa
… will give financial aid totalling about 110 million Rand to the ANC and other organisa …
Labour Party leader the Rev. Allan Hendrickse and150 supporters take to the waves off a ‘Whites only’ beach at Port Elizabeth.
… leader the Rev. Allan Hendrickse and150 supporters take to the waves off a ‘Whites only’ beach at Port Elizabeth. …
Dr Benedict Wallet Vilakazi, poet and writer and first Black South African to receive a doctorate in literature, is born in Gro
… Vilakazi, poet and writer and first Black South African to receive a doctorate in literature, is born in Gro …
A total of twenty-one people are serving life sentences for offences against the security of the state, according to the minist
… for offences against the security of the state, according to the minist …
Foreign Minister Dr Hilgard Muller apologises to Zambia for the actions of five members of the South African police detained on
… Foreign Minister Dr Hilgard Muller apologises to Zambia for the actions of five members of the South …
Johannes Brill, rector of Grey College, is born in Zutphen, the Netherlands. He was the first linguist to argue that Afrikaans
… in Zutphen, the Netherlands. He was the first linguist to argue that Afrikaans …
Alleged date of death of Makana by drowning while trying to escape from Robben Island, where he was imprisoned. He struggled
… Alleged date of death of Makana by drowning while trying to escape from Robben Island, where he was imprisoned. He …
Document 139 - “The coming Anti-African Bill”. Workers’ Voice.6.2. December 1947
… Drew The Industrial Conciliation (Natives) Bill whic8 is to be discussed at the next session of Parliament must surely … approved by the State, which is…
ArchiveStatement issued by the South African Council of Churches in reply to remarks made in Parliament by Mr. Jimmy Kruger, Minister of Justice, on the
… Churches (SACC) regarding remarks made by Minister Kruger to Parliament about the aid given by SACC to victims of unrest. … issued by the South African…
ArchiveLetter from R F Botha, Minister of Foreign Affairs, South Africa, to His Excellency Mr Javier Perez de Cuellar, Secretary-General of the United Nations, New York
… A letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the United Nataions Secretary-General to report the cross border insurgence by SWAPO from Angola … from R F…
Chapter 1. The South African Trade Union Movement- Historical Background - Garment Workers in Action by E. S. Sachs
… the Afrikaners is famous and they will readily extend it to strangers, even to Englishmen (Rooineks). I have often … a dispute, by company thugs. In the…
ArticleAhmed Mohamed Kathrada Timeline: 1929 - 2017
… 1929 21 August, Ahmed Mohamed "Kathy" Kathrada is born to Mohamed Kathrada and his wife Hawa, in Schweizer Reneke, … Mandela. The argument revolved around…