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ArticleWhat has been the impact of the democratic transformation on the position of women within South African society? by Lucy Doyle
… understand the historical transformation of women in South African society. Prior to colonialism, women held a degree of … who primarily lived in the…
BiographyZainab Ebrahim Asvat
… fifties, would focus on her medical practice and her family. At the end of 1956, she became politically active … march to the Union Buildings to protest…
BiographyArchbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu
… three girls and a boy. This was a period in South African history that predated formal apartheid but was … baptised as a Methodist but it was in Ventersdorp…
BiographyViolet Weinberg
… in 1917. [3] Eli Weinberg, who was a member of the South African Communist Party (CPSA) , persuaded Violet to join the … trade unions. [9] This was just the…
Annie Silinga
… and, during the Defiance Campaign of 1952, she joined the African National Congress (ANC) . During the Defiance … to the executive committee of the…
BiographyPaul Michael Sibisi
… 1976: Norman Dunn Gallery, Hilton College, Natal (Urban African Art). 1980: NSA, Durban (Members Exhibition). UZ (African Arts Festival). 1981: Gallery 21 …
ArticleSouth African History Online and the University of York Collaborative Project
… exciting experience of working collaboratively with South African History Online (SAHO). Students on the course … Professor Drew’s course on ‘Power and…
BiographyRichard Owen Dudley
… In 1961, Dudley’s parents were forcibly removed from their family home in Newlands. His parents received R6200 for … Dudley’s daughter died which was a…
Anglo American chairman Gavin Relly, in his annual report, urges the government to scrap the Group Areas Act.
… his annual report, urges the government to scrap the Group Areas Act. …
President P.W. Botha instructs the Houses of Representatives and Delegates to vote on the controversial Group Areas Amendments
… and Delegates to vote on the controversial Group Areas Amendments …
Mr Guata Lawrence Lefuo, a teacher in Botshabelo, successfully challenges the validity of the area’s incorporation into Qua-Qua
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1989). Race Relations Survey 1988/89, Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 89 …
A proclamation applies a section of the Group Areas Act to all public places of recreation, including sporting events, theatres
… A proclamation applies a section of the Group Areas Act to all public places of recreation, including …
The Natives’ Resettlement Board launches the Western Areas removal scheme by issuing the first removal notices. Some residents
… The Natives’ Resettlement Board launches the Western Areas removal scheme by issuing the first removal notices. …
BiographyPetrus Nzima Nyawose
… By this time, Nyawose, Ivan Pillay (presently Acting South African Revenue Services Commissioner) and his brother Dhaya … south of Durban, designated under…
EventSouth African refugees leave Lesotho
… government announced that an undisclosed number of South African refugees have decided to leave Lesotho voluntarily. … fear of arrest if they did not give…
BiographyMary Thipe
… and in 1952 joined the liberation struggle. She joined the African National Congress (ANC) and became the ANC Women’s …
South African anti-apartheid activist Meer dies at 81
… South African anti-apartheid activist Meer dies at 81 …
The Impact of HIV/AIDS on the African Renaissance
… The Impact of HIV/AIDS on the African Renaissance …
Liberation League Acfivities", Soufh African Worker, 17April 1937
… Liberation League Acfivities", Soufh African Worker, 17April 1937 …
ArticleAfrican National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) Timeline 1944-2011
… African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) Timeline …
ArchiveAfrican Women`s Resistance to the Pass Laws in South Africa 1950-1960, by Elizabeth S. Schmidt
… the 1950s was a decade of turmoil in South Africa. In the urban areas, a strong alliance was being forged between … Group Areas Act and against inferior …
Housing Minister Lindiwe Sisulu presents the new plan of the government, accepted by the cabinet on the 1st, to obliterate info
… Housing Minister Lindiwe Sisulu presents the new plan of the …
Joe Slovo, former secretary of the SA Communist Party and minister of housing, is born in Lithuania. He died on 6 Jan. 1995.
… former secretary of the SA Communist Party and minister of housing, is born in Lithuania. He died on 6 Jan. 1995. …
BiographyLennox Sebe
… In 1981 Ciskei obtained independence from the South African government. This independence was endorsed by the … crushed any opponent against him. Trade…
BiographyMoses Ndlovu
… were run over which resulted in the expulsion of his family from the farm. The Ndlovu family relocated to … exposed to trade unionism. After he was recruited…
BiographyMhlabunzima Maphumulo
… burned down because of this disagreement and he and his family were forced to flee for survival. In 1990, an … modules/ Supplement_PDFs/Maphumulo.pdf. •…
South African History Online and Principia College Partnership Project - 2018 submissions
… biographical essays are selected from students in a South African history survey course that sought to put Africans back at the center of their history and…
A new deal for urban Blacks is announced in Pretoria (7-8 August) by the Minister of Bantu Administration and by the Minister o
… J.A.; Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political … A new deal for urban Blacks is announced in…
In Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), eight ANC members are executed after being convicted on the charge of urban ter
… are executed after being convicted on the charge of urban ter …
Barney Cohen (53), former Drum magazine editor and chief executive officer of Urban Brew studios, dies in Johannesburg while un
… former Drum magazine editor and chief executive officer of Urban Brew studios, dies in Johannesburg while un …