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President Mandela meets United States black Muslim leader Louis Farrakhan, head of the Nation of Islam. Both state their opposi
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … United States black Muslim leader Louis Farrakhan,…
The Cape High Court sets aside the department of environmental affairs’ decision to allow the construction of a pebble bed modu
… The Cape High Court sets aside the department of environmental affairs’ decision to allow the construction of a pebble bed modu …
African heads of state of the Monrovia Group, which includes Liberia, Togo, Nigeria and Cameroon, issue charter for Pan-African
… African heads of state of the Monrovia Group, which includes Liberia, Togo, Nigeria …
The former Minister of Information, Dr. Connie Mulder, resigns his seat in parliament at the insistence of the Prime Minister,
… The former Minister of Information, Dr. Connie Mulder, resigns his seat in parliament at the insistence of the Prime Minister, …
Obed Amon Mwanza of Zimbabwe is killed and six members of the ANC injured in a car bomb explosion in Bulawayo.
… Obed Amon Mwanza of Zimbabwe is killed and six members of the ANC injured in a car bomb explosion in Bulawayo. …
Willem Johannes Conradie, minister of the Dutch Reformed Church and author of the first Bible told for children in Afrikaans, a
… Willem Johannes Conradie, minister of the Dutch Reformed Church and author of the first Bible told for children in Afrikaans, a …
On the 70th anniversary of the formation of the ANC, MK attacks Koeberg nuclear power plant in Cape Town.
… On the 70th anniversary of the formation of the ANC, MK attacks Koeberg nuclear power plant in Cape …
President Paul Kruger presents a medal to J.P. Hess, in commemoration of his introduction into South Africa of the first motor-
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 587. … Kruger presents a medal to J.P. Hess, in…
Henry Mutile Fazzie, vice-president, Eastern Cape Region of the United Democratic Front, 1983, and member of the Port Elizabeth
… Henry Mutile Fazzie, vice-president, Eastern Cape Region of the United Democratic Front, 1983, and member of the Port Elizabeth …
The first edition of the Graham’s Town Journal, mouthpiece of the Eastern Frontier settlers,is published. It soon becomes known
… The first edition of the Graham’s Town Journal, mouthpiece of the Eastern Frontier settlers,is published. It soon …
Justice Coetzee in the Rand Supreme Court refuses to lift an order barring resumption of publication of four Black newspapers.
… Supreme Court refuses to lift an order barring resumption of publication of four Black newspapers. …
Rev. Allan Hendrickse is elected leader of the Coloured Labour Party of South Africa at its thirteenth Congress in Bloemfontein
… Rev. Allan Hendrickse is elected leader of the Coloured Labour Party of South Africa at its thirteenth Congress in Bloemfontein …
Siza Khang Cecil Khampepe, financier and managing director of Khayalethu Home-loans, is born in Johannesburg. He is director of
… Hayes, S. (ed)(2000). Who's Who of Southern Africa 2001 ..., Graighall: Jonathan Ball. … Siza Khang Cecil Khampepe, financier and managing director of…
Prof. Dirk Postma, founder of the “Gereformeerde Kerk van Suid-Afrika” (GKSA, nicknamed ‘Doppers’) and head of the reformed the
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 9, p. 38. … Prof. Dirk Postma, founder of the …
George Mzimvube Matanzima, Prime Minister of the Transkei, 1979 and younger brother of Kaiser Matanzima, is born at Qamata, Tr
… George Mzimvube Matanzima, Prime Minister of the Transkei, 1979 and younger brother of Kaiser Matanzima, is born at Qamata, Tr …
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA AT THE LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING Soweto, 20 February 1997
… Master of ceremonies; Minister of Education; Premier of Gauteng … once-segregated schools are now open to all. The Schools Act creates the framework for a…
BiographyKing Mzilikazi
… He was born ca. 1790 near Mkuze, Zululand (now part of South Africa). The son of Matshobana whom many had considered to be the greatest … the expanding…
Speech by Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak at the launch of the United Democratic Front, 20 August 1983, Rocklands Civic Centre, Mitchell’s Plain
… historic moment. We have brought together under the aegis of the United Democratic Front the broadest and most … as long as injustice reigns supreme on the…
Document 104 - Boycott the Elections! The Spark, 3,4, April 1937
… has been working very busily. This so-called press" is, of course, simply the press agency of the ruling classes to … each other in order to fight the…
BiographyDr. Abu Baker Asvat
… This article was written by Michelle Hayman and forms part of the SAHO Public History Internship The ‘People’s Doctor’ … out of the area due to conflict over…
Say It out Loud - The 1909 Presidential Address, Cape Town, 13th April 1909
… so far progressed that a draft South Africa Constitution Act has been prepared, and is now under the consideration of … we took. LORD STANLEY'S DESPATCH The…
EventSupreme Court changes ruling on forced removals, traditionally
… forcibly moved 3.5 million Black South Africans in one of the largest mass removals of people in modern history. … Coloureds were carried out to implement…
Under the influence of Dumile Feni’s 'African Guernica' by Sharlene Khan (The Conversation), 07 September 2016
… to share what they believe are the most influential works of art in their field. Here, artist/academic Sharlene Khan … My relationship with the work Standing…
BiographyPetrus Linda Jabane (Lion of Chiawelo)
… Petrus Linda Jabane (Lion of Chiawelo) was born in 1958 in Soweto, Transvaal (now … youths from Soweto, he left the country to join the ranks of uMkhonto…
BiographyNontetha Nkwenkwe
… Nontetha Nkwenkwe is one of the most remarkable female religious leaders associated … her to fend for her children. Following the outbreak of the influenza…
BiographyRenfrew Leslie Christie
… At the age of 17, Renfrew Leslie Christie found himself in the South … Army. He was on guard at Lenz ammunition dump (east of Johannesburg), when he saw…
BiographyJoseph Fansio Mati
… school, teachers encouraged students to attend speeches of Professor ZK Matthews , Chief Albert Luthuli and Nelson … the Congress and thus was also involved…
ArticleZulu
… and Venda. The Nguni represent nearly two thirds of South Africa's Black population and can be divided into … was a Zulu story written in English titled "A…
PlaceSea Point
… years prior to European settlement, Sea Point formed part of the Gorachoqua and Goringhaiqua grazing paths, which … were. Forced removals in Sea Point under…
Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer - Support from persons and Organisation - 1948
… From the book: Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer 1948 Speech … give you this information. Those…