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EventBishop Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo
… from governments across the globe, it was never celebrated by the South African government. This award pressured President P. W. Botha's regime by its…
The Trust Feed Massacre
… natural causes. They were unexpectedly attacked at 3 am, by assailants who kicked doors and randomly shot at anything … moved or talked in the house. The…
EventHajara Ibrahim appears before a Nigerian Islamic court to launch an appeal against her conviction for adultery
… Sharia law in Nigeria was challenged internationally was by 31 year-old Amina Lawal. She was raped by a family friend, and having had a child as a result,…
EventBelgium annexes the Congo Free State
… Democratic Republic of the Congo) lies has been pervaded by conflict and instability. This can be traced back to the … resources in Africa. The Kongo Kingdom…
PlaceOld Morley
… at Amadola . A year later it was attacked and burnt down by amaMfengu warriors. The name amaMfengu means “wanderers” … formed from the tribes that were…
Arthur Chaskalson Chief: Justice Emeritus, Constitutional Court of South Africa
… Arthur Chaskalson was appointed by President Nelson Mandela in June 1994 to be the first … Technical Committee on Constitutional Issues, appointed by the…
PAC Constitution - Extract from Karis & Carter
… of the Federation of Southern Africa, and Pan Africanism by promoting unity among peoples of Africa. 3. MEMBERSHIP: … (iii) In doubtful cases applications…
Statement of the NWC on the organisation`s readiness for the upcoming election, 10 May 2011
… traditional forms of campaigning continue to run side by side with modern forms of campaigning, which include new … days towards the election will therefore…
Another Victory for Trade Unionism: The 1918 Cape Town Musicians’ Strike
… which had claimed several thousands more lives, followed by the armistice celebrations throughout the Union were the … and other capitalists. The death toll…
The ANC launch the Luthuli Volunteer Corps in Magareng Sub Region, Warrenton, Frances Baard Region, 19 September 2013
… Arising from our 2009 elections victory, the ANC is faced by two strategic tasks, namely, using the state power to fast … in us, as their trusted liberator…
The Clanwilliam Arts Project / Lantern Festival 2017
… workshops interpreting and re-enacting a story told by the Xam (Cape San) people who occupied the area they live … including fire dancing, music and mythical…
Congo gains its independence from Belgium
… The colonization of Congo was precipitated by the persistently violent and cunning efforts of King … well as the European explorer, Henry Morton Stanley. [i]…
PlaceGroote Schuur Estate
… On the slopes just above the land presently occupied by the University of Cape Town, a cage like structure was … road. In 1930 this structure was demolished…
Class Struggle
… to the factory owners. The working class is exploited by the factory owners who own the means of production. They … constantly strive to increase their real…
PlaceSastri College, 1 Winterton Walk, Durban
… in October 1929. This double-storey Complex was founded by the Honourable V.S. Srinivasa Sastri , who was appointed … the Indian Government , to South Africa…
ArchiveKora: A Lost Khoisan Language Chapter 3: The Sounds of Kora
… A Lost Khoisan Language of the early Cape and the Gariep by Menán du Plessis There will be many readers who would like … would have sounded when they were…
Article on the pass law deputation in July 25, 1889
… the incidents of their sojourn in the Metropolis concluded by stating how kindly and courteously they had been received by the Government, and the lively…
PlaceSt Thomas’ Church, Ridge Road, Berea, Durban
… when he returned to Durban he received a cordial welcome by its White residents, and decided to build a Church and a … been made in England, and was sent to…
The Segregation Fallacy and Other Papers - Hertzogian Segregation VERSUS The Cape Native Policy
… From the book: The Segregation Fallacy and Other Papers by D.D.T Jabavu The theory of Segregation as a solution of … people out of all the industries,…
ArchiveAfrica South Vol.3 No.2 Jan-Mar 1959
… Minister of South Africa, Stanley Uys with illustrations by David Marais. Revolutions are Not Abnormal, Michael … in South Africa, Fatima Meer. The Abduction…
PlaceSacramento Cannon, Cape Recife
… This bronze artifice, cast by the Bocarro family, also known as the Miracle Cannon , was … stone: Wording on English commemorative stone: DONATED BY…
PlaceValkenburg Hospital, Observatory
… . Its original construction dates from 1770 and was built by Cornelis de Waal, who purchases the Property in 1746. The House was extended in 1820 and again…
EventPolice break up demonstrations against South African rebel Cricket Tour
… up demonstrations against a "rebel tour" of South Africa by the English Cricket team. Angry anti apartheid … Congress demonstrated against a visit to South…
EventApartheid bomb kills Zimbabwean and injures six ANC members
… This was a South African security operation undertaken by agents located in Zimbabwe . Philip Masiza Conjwayo, one … Branch. Conjwayo confirmed to the ANC…
EventOn 14 November 2006, parliament approved the controversial Civil Unions Bill, which provided for same-sex marriage
… were required to support the bill, which was passed by the National Assembly 230 to 41. The measure was opposed by almost all opposition parties except the…
EventNelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu on Robben Island 5 August 1982
… commander-in-chief of uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), was marked by a call for his release by China. This was publicized in the Communist Party organ, The People’s…
Chapter Four - The Years with the CPSA: 1925 - 1935
… Gomas Voice of the working class: A political Biography by Doreen Musson The existence of a large number of unskilled … replacing those old craft skills, a…
ANC statement on the state of readiness for celebrations of 101 year celebration of the ANC, 9 January 2013
… grounds. The main event is expected to be attended by people from around the country and in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The event will be attended by ANC…
ArchiveAppendix 3 The Freedom Charter
… been robbed of their birthright to land, liberty and peace by a form of government founded on injustice and inequality; … boards, councils and authorities…
Archive`The struggle is my life`- Nelson Mandela press statement
… Council for a three day strike and the wonderful work done by our organisers and field workers throughout the country … their freedom. In the face of…