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PlaceStone Chapel, Tokai, near the Porter Reformatory School
… This structure probably dates from the 1890's and was built in sandstone in a predominantly … neo-Gothic manner. It forms an integral part of the Porter…
69. ‘Moderate Indians’ form the Natal Indian Organisation
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans … Pachai Many Indian leaders who had formerly held office in the Congress became disenchanted…
Black ViewPoint - The New Black by Bennie A. Khoapa
… From the book: Black ViewPoint by Ndebele, Ndamse, Buthelezi, … A. khoapa is an experienced social worker and currently the Director of the Black Community…
Curry and the South African Revolution by E. S. Reddy
… and used to visit Indian homes. He would not accept the food they offered until he became convinced of the need for unity with the Indians (and other…
8. Pillay and others petition the Viceroy of India
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans … and storekeepers from Mauritius and other colonies’. The Protector of Indian Immigrants…
The Johannesburg Biennale by Bisi Silva (Artnet), 1998
… As curious as it may seem to a jaded Western art world, the large-scale global art exhibition still strikes many … Africa, which after decades of cultural…
EventThe second Ashanti War breaks out in Africa
… The second Ashanti war took place between 1873 and 1874, 50 years after the first one. The Ashanti Kingdom had its headquarters in Kumasi, which was … …
ArchiveFor freedom without hunger: aspects of the South African Congress of Trade Unions with reference to the Western Cape
… Thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the Degree of BA Honours in Economic History at the University of Cape Town by Barbara Sudano,…
ArchivePhotography and the Liberation Struggle in South Africa
… be able to feed their children. 1 –Archbishop Desmund Tutu The following paper seeks to better understand how … political weaponry. Questions I will pose…
Book 2: The Impact and Limitations of Colonialism - Introduction
… From the book: Book 2: The Impact and Limitations of Colonialism commissioned by The Department of Education Turning Point 2 focuses on the … Book 2: The…
EventFighting breaks out on the Johannesburg market square
… between police, mounted soldiers and a riotous crowd at the Johannesburg market square. This happened during the first miners' strike. The police were…
ArchiveThe Mandela I knew by Saths Cooper, 6 December 2013
… During my incarceration in the same single-cell block in Robben Island Maximum Security … between 1977 to 1982 I got to know him intimately and had the…
The Founder: An Ambiguous Figure by Chris Saunders
… More than anyone else, Pixley ka Isaka Seme (1881-1951) was the founder of the ANC. It was he who, on his return from long years of study in the United…
EventUDF men takes refuge in the US consulate
… Education Crisis Committee) all of them senior members of the United Democratic Front (UDF) took refuge in the United States consul general's office after…
EventThe last Apollo Moon mission returns to Earth
… The first phase of humankind's active exploration of the Moon came to an end when Apollo 17's lunar module left the lunar surface on December 14, 1972. A…
EventVoortrekkers are defeated during the Battle of Boomplaats
… The Voortrekkers under Commandant Andries W. Pretorius were defeated during the Battle of Boomplaats (near Bloemfontein) by the British under Cape Governor…
Remembering Nadine Gordimer (The Conversation), 15 July 2014
… The passing of Nadine Gordimer is a tremendous loss, both to South Africa and to the literary world. For me, and others who knew her, it will … was worth…
EventThe last French troops pull out of Rwanda
… Rwanda, much like the rest of the African continent, was ruled by colonial powers that left a legacy of ethnic and class divisions. The Tutsi had been the…
EventSouth Africa celebrates the first National Women’s Day
… In one of the largest demonstrations staged in this country's history, … Buildings on 9 August 1956, to present a petition against the carrying of passes by…
EventWomen protest against passes in the Free State
… The first protest of women against the carrying of passes by women took place in Bloemfontein, … concentration of women working mainly as domestic workers…
EventSouth African Committee investigates the Jameson Raid report
… The Jameson Raid of 1895 did tremendous harm to the relationship between the Boer Republics and the British Empire, as they viewed it … South African…
EventFormation of the South African Native National Congress
… The South African Native National Congress (SANNC), later known as the Africa National Congress (ANC) was founded on the 8 January 1912. At SANNC's inaugural…
ArchiveVisualising the web of state capture, November 7, 2016
… The State Capture Report is all over the news since its release last week after last ditch … van Rooyen and Mosebenzi Zwane) to prevent it from seeing the…
The life, times, and memories of Joe Rassool
… The life, times, and memories of Joe Rassool. The book takes us back to the late 19th century Cape Colony to the early 1950s covering … The life, times, and…
EventThe South African Football Association (SAFA) is founded
… The South African Football Association (SAFA) was founded on … racial segregation. Mluleki George was elected to serve as the interim chairman for the first…
EventAnglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Silkaatsnek begins
… There is a pass in the Magaliesberg known as Silkaatsnek It was here that the two 12-pounder guns of 'O' Battery, Royal Horse Artillery (RHA), were placed…
EventAndries Hendrik Potgieter establishes the town of Potchefstroom
… Andries Hendrik Potgieter establishes the town of Potchefstroom after moving away from Natal and heading inland and eventually settling in the northern Free…
EventThe ANC celebrates its centenary anniversary in Bloemfontein
… On 8 January 2012, the African National Congress (ANC) celebrated a centenary anniversary in Bloemfontein. The centenary was celebrated in a year-long…
EventThe Separate Representation of Voters Amendment Act commences
… The Separate Representation of Voters Amendment Act No 30 of 1956 came into effect, amending the 1951 Separate Representation of Voters Act No 46 of 1951 to…
EventThe AA is formed to coordinate motoring clubs
… The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) was formed at … national motoring organisation to protect and promote the interests of motorists in South…