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EventGerman action in Herero Revolt is condemned in the Reichstag
August Bebel, representing the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) in the German Reichstag (Parliament), condemned the "suppression war" against the Ovaherero…
EventRobert Koch announces the discovery of a rinderpest vaccine
On 10 February 1897, Robert Koch, a German bacteriologist, discovered a vaccine successful in the prevention of the animal disease, rinderpest. Robert Koch…
PlaceFort Beaufort
… 14,675 residents, of whom 2,934 were literate 1904 census: 19,956 residents, of whom 5,096 were literate It has …
EventThe Eureka Diamond is sold in London for 5 700 Pounds
… The 21.19 carat diamond that would come to be known as the Eureka …
EventConservative Party leader, Dr Andries Treurnicht, dies in Cape Town.
… Dr Andries Treurnicht was born on 19 February 1921 on Middelpos farm in Piketberg, Western …
BiographyPatric Tariq Mellet
… a litany of psychological pressure and he was only 18 – 19 years old and it was a very lonely stand. Soldier 72572118 …
BiographyTheophilus Shepstone
… of Zululand Zululand became a British possession on 19 May 1887. As Shepstone had advised, a hut tax financed its …
BiographySir. Theophilus Shepstone
… of Zululand Zululand became a British possession on 19 May 1887. As Shepstone had advised, a hut tax financed its …
BiographyBenjamin Magson Kies
… a powerful precedent. Almost fittingly, he died on the 19 December 1979 in a Hermanus court where he was defending …
Biography of Abdullah Ibrahim by Chance Overby
… Ibrahim | Biography." Abdullah Ibrahim. Accessed October 19, 2016. abdullahibrahim.co.za ↵ [2] Mason, John Edwin. … Ibrahim." JazzWax. April 11, 2011…
ArticleThe Founding of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
… Ramakatsa 16.Sam Matiase 17.Alfred Motsi 18.Parks Khayane 19.Patrick Sindane The EFF Founding Constitution EFF Founding …
ArticleTransport in the air
Ancient stories tell of people's desire to fly like a bird. The Greek myth about Icarus and Daedalus is one of the most famous stories. According to the story,…
ArticleCODESA 2 Timeline
… Codesa plenary takes place. No agreements are ratified. 19 May 1992: Senior ANC negotiator, Mohammed Valli Moosa …
PlaceLovedale Missionary School
The missionary school where so many Black intellectuals of the 19th and early 20th century—from Tiyo Soga to Thabo Mbeki to Steve Biko — were to be educated. …
EventZuma announces freeze on university fees increase
When the government announced a 10.5% increase in tertiary education fees, due to the high inflation of the South African economy, the news fell on an already…
EventOne of the most infamous murders in South Africa takes place
… 19 year old Marlene Lehnberg hired Marthinus Choegoe to …
Pro Veritate
Pro Veritate, a Christian monthly journal, reflects a theological point of view towards the ideologies of the ruling National Party. Christian viewpoints on…
EventZuma announces freeze on university fees increase
When the government announced a 10.5% increase in tertiary education fees, due to the high inflation of the South African economy, the news fell on an already…
The Mission: A Life for Freedom in South Africa by Denis Goldberg
… number 8 Chapter 18 New Life Number 9 2002- 2009 Chapter 19 Last thoughts – for now Appendix 1: Time Line of South …
PlaceAlphen; Constantia Road, Constantia- Cape Town
The Alphen Estate was granted to Theunis van Schalkwyk in 1714. Its Historic Homestead is a square plan double-storey manor House with a well proportioned…
PlaceGeorge Harrison Park
… to the records the park forms part of two claims* (No. 19 and 21) which were granted to George Harrison and his …
EventDaily Dispatch editor, Donald Woods is banned
… enforced the Newspaper and Imprint Registration Act no 19, a version of an earlier act that required that all … [online], available at www.historymatters.co…
EventGabon gains independence from France
On 17 August 1960 Gabon, the last of the four territories, which had formed French Equatorial Africa, achieved independence. Gabriel LÁƒÂƒ©on M'Ba become the…
EventThe Table Mountain cableway, one of the biggest tourist attractions in Cape Town, is inaugurated
… could ascend the mountain in under 10 minutes and carried 19 passengers and a conductor. …
EventGriffiths Mxenge is murdered
… was severely mutilated in an act of barbaric brutality on 19 November 1981. His murderers used three okapi knives, a … Learn [online]. Available at www.ru.ac…
EventGovernment admits responsibility for Mdluli’s death
… National Congress (ANC) member, Joseph Mdluli (50), on 19 March 1976 and agreed to pay damages to his family. A …
EventSA signs multilateral treaty on the civil liability for oil pollution damage
… On 19 June 1975, South Africa signed a multilateral treaty on …
EventFearon Fallows, first Astronomer Royal at the Cape, is born in England
… especially subjects like mathematics. At the age of 19, he became an assistant at a school, and went on to study …
EventInternational Year of Mobilisation for Sanctions against South Africa is launched
… of racial discrimination since its formation in 1945. On 19 November 1946, during its first session, the UN General …
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1980s
… solution for South Africa’s constitutional future. 1980 19 February, The South African Defence Force has taken over … of Sharpeville are generally low key…