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Address by President Nelson Mandela at the opening of the African Cup of Nations Tournament Johannesburg, 13 January 1996
… of Honour; Mr. Solomon Morewa; Players and Supporters. The countdown is over. For the next three weeks leading soccer nations in Africa will bless liberated…
EventCape Coloured Board agrees with the Department of Education on the establishment of an Art Centre for Coloured children
… The Cape Coloured Board agreed, in principle, to the establishment of an Art Centre for Coloured children in Cape Town. The resolution was taken during a…
EventFollowing the infamous Treason Trial, ANC leader Chief Albert Luthuli is banished by the Apartheid Government for five years
… Chief Albert John Luthuli , President of the African National Congress (ANC) from 1952 to 1967 and … 1961, was one of South Africa's greatest leaders. In…
ArchiveTestimony of Bishop Manas Buthelezi in the court proceedings: The State versus W.W.C. Twala and 10 others (SSRC Trial)
… Evidence given by the Bishop Manas Buthelezi in the court proceedings the State versus W W C Twala and 10 others. The Bishop … Testimony of Bishop Manas…
EventA delegation of seven Coloured leaders meets with SA Prime Minister Vorster to discuss the future of the Coloured community
… African Prime Minister, John Vorster for discussions on the future of the Coloured community. They unsuccessfully appealed to John Vorster to immediately…
Chapter 7 - 1957-58: The Movement in a Crucial Phase
… From: Lessons of the 1950s By Richard Monroe, March-May 1984 Chapter 7 - 1957-58: The Movement in a Crucial Phase By 1957 any relative lull in the mass…
EventJoseph Engenas Matlhakanye Lekganyane, leader of the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (the Dove) with support in rural areas
… Joseph Engenas Matlhakanye Lekganyane, leader of the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (the Dove) with support in rural areas, dies in Warmberg, Pietersburg…
Chapter 10 - A framework for negotiating the final constitution
… THE GENERAL ELECTION ON 27 APRIL 1994 was the product of negotiated agreements to bring an end to … conflict and usher in a new process of negotiation…
The 1994 South African Election by Phyllis Jordan
… old and over, men and women, black and white, will go to the polls to elect a new government to replace the white minority regime that has ruled that country…
Chapter 14 - Epilogue: lessons from the negotiating table
… The new constitution is a celebration of the creativity of the South African people, for few, if any, other countries … Chapter 14 - Epilogue: lessons from…
PlaceHole in the Wall, Coffee Bay- Wild Coast
… Hole in the Wall is one of the most impressive landmarks along the entire South African coastline . Second only to Table … https://www.wildcoast.co.za/hole…
PlaceDu Toit's Kloof Pass and the Huguenot Tunnel
… The Pass was constructed between 1984 and 1988. Leading up to the Huguenot Tunnel from its South side, is an … awe-inspiringly beautiful, high-altitude…
29. Removal to locations: the people are terrified
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans … Bhana and Bridglal Pachai In a Notice published in the Staats Courant of 26 April 1899, the…
Chapter Six - The Fighter in Turmoil: 1946 - 1960
… From the book: Johnny Gomas Voice of the working class: A political Biography by Doreen Musson The years between 1930 and the 1940s were ones of profound ……
Women in the apartheid society by Fatima Meer
… No significant change has occurred in South Africa in the last decade. Apartheid and racism continue their tyranny and the South African society is as far…
35. Colour legislation in the Orange River Colony
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai The draft Ordinance of October 1903 imposed…
Say It out Loud - The Education Bill, 1906
… From the book: Say It out Loud by Mohamed Adhikari The Education Bill, 1906 The School Board Act, No. 35 of 1905 1 Throughout his public … Say It out Loud -…
PlaceAddo Drift, Sunday's River in the Eastern Cape
… Addo Drift was the first convenient natural crossing of the Sunday's River to be encountered inland from the sea, and was frequently used by visitors…
Chapter 29. Policy and Tactics of The Union
… The tremendous achievements of the union in all spheres since (928 were made possible largely by the rapid development of South African industry generally…
EventBritain and Egypt sign the Suez Canal agreement.
… The Suez Canal was opened in 1869. As the easiest link to both the Mediterranean and the Indian Oceans, the canal was of … About Geography ' Suez Canal…
The Struggle against our Weaknesses by A. B. Xuma, 1956
… A.B Xuma,the 6th President General of the ANC(1940 - 49) 44th National Conference: Letter on … "certain tendencies" from Dr. A. B. Xuma 18 December 1955 The…
Eye of the Needle - Notes by Richard Turner
… From the book: The Eye of the Needle by Richard Turner 1 It will be noted that the author uses the term "black" throughout to refer to … Eye of the Needle …
ArchiveReport on proceedings at the National Formation School held at the Fedsem 11th-13th May, l973
… The Formation school was opened by the acting president Henry E. Isaacs, who briefly outlined the nature and purpose of this school. The report includes ……
PlaceThe Old Supreme Court Adderley Street, Cape Town
… This Building has since been given over to the National Cultural History Museum. It was declared a … old NMC legislation on 8 September 1967. It all began…
ADDRESS AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT, 13 June 2001
… Gentlemen: I am greatly honoured that you have given us the opportunity to address the Scottish Parliament. I thank you most sincerely for this … throughout…
PlaceRepublic of Griqualand West or the Digger's Republic
… Griqualand West was proclaimed as a separate Crown Colony . The discovery of diamonds in South Africa in 1866 resulted in … treasure hunters, especially from…
EventViolence breaks out at the University of Zululand
… Five people were killed and many others injured at the University of Zululand (Ongoye) after the outbreak of political violence at the institution on 29…
Introduction - The anti-Apartheid Movements: a 40-year perspective
… June 1959, over five hundred people attended a meeting at the Holborn Hall, London in order to launch an economic … fighter against apartheid, K.Chiume,…
PlaceAnnis River, near Kuboes in the Northern Cape
… Stream rising between Ploegberg and the Oemsberg about 14 km South-East of Kuboes. The name is said to mean, 'the one which is well known, primarily…
ArchiveChapter 1 Break down the walls by Denis Goldberg
… June 12, 1964 was the day for sentencing in the Rivonia Trial in Pretoria. The prosecution wanted the maximum sentence – and we expected … Chapter 1 Break…