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EventThe Kingdom of Ashanti is formally annexed by Great Britain
… On 25 September 1901, the Kingdom of Ashanti was formally annexed by Great Britain as part of the Gold Coast colony. The Northern regions of the Gold Coast…
EventPrime Minister Louis Botha resigns because of conflict with Hertzog
… General Louis Botha, premier of the Union of South Africa since 31 May 1910, resigned from his post … anti-British speech by General J.B.M. Hertzog ,…
ArchiveApartheid is a cancer in the body politic of the world
… The truth of the UDF slogan "UDF Unites - Apartheid Divides" was clearly borne out on Saturday as thousands of poeple from all over South Africa,…
EventThe first indications of protest over Afrikaans in Soweto schools
… The roots of the student uprising of 1976 can be traced in part to the cutbacks by the … reactions to the Apartheid education policy was one of displeasure…
EventGeneral Gamal Abdel Nasser is officially elected President of Egypt
… Gamal Abdel Nasser was officially elected President of Egypt. He had been the effective leader of Egypt since 14 November 1954 as the Chairman of the…
EventHundreds of political prisoners began a hunger strike at Robben Island
… The release of Nelson Mandela on 11 February 1990 was a catalyst that … release in order to strengthen the bargaining positions of the ANC. While de Klerk…
EventANC flag raised at the funeral of John ‘Hennie’ Ferus
… ANC supporters openly raised the party flag without fear of recrimination. Ferus was detained for a year in 1962, and … was detained again. Ferus, who was 41…
EventThe House of Assembly votes for inquiry into NUSAS & SAIRR
… The House of Assembly approved a motion by eighty-six votes to … organisations, activities, financing and related matters of the National Union of South…
EventZach de Beer is elected as leader of the PFP
… The 59 year old executive of Anglo American, Dr Zach de Beer, was elected as leader of the anti-Apartheid Progressive Federal Party. The officials of the…
EventThree cases of Buboinic plague are reported in Cape Town
… Three cases of Bubonic plague were reported in Cape Town, South Africa. The first cases of Bubonic plague in Cape Town emerged on 1 February 1901. … then…
EventLaurie Bloomfield takes picture of rioting in Cato Manor, Durban
… a photographer for the Daily News took a picture of rioting in Cato Manor, Durban which was immediately … Africans and Indians. Rene de Villiers, the acting…
EventSir Ronald Ross, discoverer of the malaria mosquito is born
… Sir Ronald Ross the discoverer of the malaria mosquito was born in Almora, India in 1857. … literature and mathematics. Sir Ross began his study of malaria…
ArchiveTo the people of Natal: race riots and the nation
… This pamphlet is written with the specific purpose of concentrating on the relationship between the African and Indian sections of the Non-Europeans, and how…
EventThe Joint Declaration of Cooperation ("Three Doctors’ Pact") is signed
… Sixty-five years ago (1947-2012) the Joint Declaration of Cooperation known as “Three Doctors’ Pact” was signed by three doctors, Dr. A.B. Xuma, president…
EventPresident Modibo Keita of Mali is deposed by the army
… President Modibo Keita of Mali is deposed by the army in a bloodless coup. Modibo was the first president of the Republic of Mali after it gained…
24. Muslim traders petition against Free State law of 1884
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and … are regarded as coloureds under Ordinance no. 18 of 1884, and…
ArchiveA reply to Livingstone Mqotsi and the anonymous members of the Unity Movement in Zambia by a member of the Unity Movement in South Africa
… Circular by Leonard Makhuza Nikani, a member of the South African Unity Movement, regarding a circular sent out by Livingstone Mqotsi and members of the…
EventCorner stone of Mission Church is laid in Graaff-Reinet
… After magistrate Andries Stockenstrom had donated a piece of land and six windows, building started on the Dutch … year. In 1965 Dr Anton Rupert prevented…
ArchiveDemand the release of all political prisoners - stop apartheid executions
… White border with black lettering. Multicoloured artwork of people holding placards with demands. Image of industry in the background. 35th Anniversary of…
EventAdvocate Anton Lubowski secretary-general of the SWAPO is assassinated
… Advocate Anton Lubowski (37), secretary-general of the South West African People's Organisation (Swapo), was … Bureau (CCB) was held responsible for the…
African National Congress of South Africa: A brief on political prisoners
… Letter of complaint about prison regulations, censorship of letters and other issues, written by political prisoners … in Robben Island Prison, to the…
ArchiveThe meaning of Black Consciousness in the struggle for liberation
… The meaning and definition of Black Consciousness in South Africa is discussed as well as the challenge of developing community projects. The formation of…
EventThe first episode of Star Trek is aired on NBC
… TV series, merchandising, conventions, and millions of devoted fans (Trekkies) all over the world. Unlike most … believed intelligent life existed on the…
EventJean-Bedel Bokassa, ruler of Central African Empire, crowns himself.
… Jean-Bédel Bokassa was the head of State of the Central African Republic from 1 January 1966 to 4 … CAR and was arrested as soon as he touched down on…
EventRichard Maponya, one of South Africa’s richest businessmen, is born
… (now Limpopo Province). The founder and first president of the National Federated Chamber of Commerce (NAFCOC), Maponya is also a trustee of the Urban…
Death of ANC Education Secretary, Seretse Choabi, 29 August 1991
… Congress regrets to announce the untimely and sudden death of Seretse Choabi in London on August 19, 1991. Seretse was … though he continued to work in the…
EventMaggie Laubser, SA painter and winner of several awards, dies
… a wheat farm called bloublommetjieskloof in the district of Malmesbury in the Cape Colony, Maria Magdalena Laubster … Germany. She was elected to the South…
ArchiveList of Exhibits: Legal documents from State v Ndukwana and 4 others
… Legal documents from the 1976 trial of the State v Ndukwana and 4 others. Includes: List of exhibits, Affidavit by East London medical officer who … N…
EventClarence Makwetu announces the PAC’s suspension of its armed struggle
… president Clarence Makwetu announced the PAC's suspension of its armed struggle, thus opening the way for election … express their political aspirations…
EventThe Black Consciousness Movement of Azania is formed in London
… Following the waning of the influence of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM), members of the movement formed new groups and some joined other … The Black…