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ArticleThe Namibian struggle for independence – 1966 – 1990 – a historical background
… resources that encouraged and motivated South Africa to try and hold on to Namibia throughout the many years of … the rebel bases across the border including…
ArticleHighlights for 2013
… History Online believes that history is made every day and to that effect we have compiled what we feel are the key … South Africa January 7 2013 Norman…
ArticleTransport and General Workers Union (TGWU)
… and security sectors. It was formed as a direct response to the Transvaal-based PUTCO bus company workers’ strike of June 1972. TGWU’s headquarters were in ……
ArticleNelson Mandela Timeline 1940-1949
… 1940 Mandela was elected to the Student Representative Council (SRC) at Fort Hare. … the InDuna and demanded that Mandela and Justice be sent back. They left…
PlaceAntipolis and Romelia Shipwrecks, Cape Town
… 1977, These two ships; Antipolis and Romelia, were both bound for the scrap heap in Taiwan. A Japanese tugboat named … gale! The Port Captain, at Cape Town…
Address to the 21st Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the OAU by O.R. Tambo, Addis Ababa, 19 July 1985
… the oppressed millions of our country, we bring greetings to this august assembly of the leaders of our great continent. Allow me, Mr. Chairman, to greet…
ArticleSouth African Communist Party (SACP)
… Party of South Africa (CPSA), the party changed its name to the South African Communist Party (SACP) in 1953, after it … White working class. Since its…
ArchiveMessage delivered by a member of the Central Committee of the South African Communist Party to the First Congress of MPLA in Luanda in December 1977
… the Central Committee of the South African Communist Party to the First Congress of MPLA in Luanda in December 1977, … the Central Committee of the South…
BiographyJosiah Tshangana Gumede
… John Gumede, and his mother were Christians and, according to their grandson Archie Gumede, were only the third Ngwane couple to be married into the…
PlaceBennebroek Wreck, Hamburg
… This type of sailing vessel's were built from in the 16th to the 19th Century for the trade between Europe and Southern … Cape. The vessel was disabled in a…
NANNA’S LIFE STORY
… in the canning factory THE 'SUBS' STEWARD - "a fine leader to workers in all areas" Life as general secretary Providing political support Marital Struggle…
BiographySicelo Shiceka
… revolt against the Bantu Authorities Act , who fled to Lesotho after an engagement in which helicopter-borne … died in Lesotho, and Shiceko later arranged…
BiographyRuth Naomi Leon
… that was taking place. As she got older, she started to become more aware of the repressive reality for Black … she could not live openly as a lesbian woman,…
BiographyDorothy Cleminshaw
… born in Cape Town on the 15 th of September 1922. She went to Ellersie College in Sea Point and matriculated with a full … in compelling the National Party …
BiographyRobert Anthony Basil Waterwitch
… the school when, together with some of his peers, he tried to establish a Student Representatives Council (SRC). … Remembered for his religious commitment…
BiographyNokukhanya Luthuli
… in her own right and made a considerable contribution to her community and South Africa’s liberation struggle as a … endeavours. He dedicated his…
Report on the 1st National Formation School held on the 1st to the 4th December 1969. at the Black Section,University of Natal
… The idea behind the Formation school was to allow participants the chance for self-development through … training in leadership skills which will contribute…
The Development of Indian Political Movements in South Africa, 1924 - 1946 by Essop Pahad
… PAHAD D. Phil Thesis, University of Sussex, July 1972 GO TO INTRODUCTION > INTRO | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ABBR. | BIOS | … TOWN AGREEMENT | MANIFESTOES |…
PlaceAlexandra, Township in Johannesburg
… Johannesburg . The development of Alexandra Township dates back to 1912. Sometimes thought to be named in honour of Queen … by the Johannesburg Chamber of…
Re-Emergence of Congress Activity 1980s
… organisations were in a gradual decline and struggling to avert state repression. Congress-inspired traditions were … in the same month, a Pretoria court…
Recorded message by Albert Luthuli to meeting in London in support of South African Leaders arrested on charge of Treason, 1 February 1957
… Recorded message by Albert Luthuli to meeting in London in support of South African Leaders …
Exploration of Africa: The Emerging Nations - Angola 1880 to the present: slavery, exploitation, and revolt by Bruce Fish and Becky Durost Fish
… Angola: 1880 To the Present : Slavery, Exploitation, and Revolt … Exploration of Africa: The Emerging Nations - Angola 1880 to the present: slavery,…
ArchiveFighting out of darkness or moving gradually towards the light? presidential Address to the Black Sash National Conference held at Grahamstown, 1990
… moving gradually towards the light? presidential Address to the Black Sash National Conference held at Grahamstown, …
ArchiveMessage from the Central Committee of the South African Communist Party to the Government and People of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam
… the Central Committee of the South African Communist Party to the Government and People of the Democratic Republic of …
ArchiveOur call is theological: Address to the National Summit of the Historic Black Churches, Howard Inn, Washington DC on 10 January 1989
… Our call is theological: Address to the National Summit of the Historic Black Churches, Howard …
President Thabo Mbeki unveils the Women’s Monument at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Its aim is to commemorate the role of wo
… Monument at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Its aim is to commemorate the role of wo …
Despite discussions with the SA Rugby Board, the ANC asks the International Rugby Board to prohibit a SA tour of the World Rugb
… SA Rugby Board, the ANC asks the International Rugby Board to prohibit a SA tour of the World Rugb …
P.W. Botha (90), former state president of South Africa who took the first steps to change some apartheid measures, dies at his
… state president of South Africa who took the first steps to change some apartheid measures, dies at his …
Nigerian political activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa is one of eight people sentenced to death for the death of four Ogoni leaders (who d
… activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa is one of eight people sentenced to death for the death of four Ogoni leaders (who d …
Message by Oliver Tambo to the people of South Africa on the 68th Anniversary of the African National Congress, 8 January 1980
… Message by Oliver Tambo to the people of South Africa on the 68th Anniversary of the …