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ArticleApartheid and reactions to it
… In 1948, the National Party (NP), representing Afrikaners, won … unrest too was in evidence during this period. After the 1948 elections, as the liberation…
ArticleSouth African Indian Congress (SAIC)
… TIC jointly led a passive resistance campaign from 1946 to 1948 in which nearly 2,000 men and women went to prison in … and to attend the Asian Relations…
ArticleDefiance Campaign 1952
… The post-1948 period saw the African National Congress (ANC) … government followed up its unexpected election victory in 1948 with a massive social…
ArticleSouth African Constitution: The Bill of Rights
… Charter . The Universal Declaration of Human Rights In 1948, the same year the Apartheid Government came to power, … the regional rights created by the…
Grade 11 - Topic 4 Timeline
… has been the ruling party in South Africa since apartheid. 1948 The state of Israel is established. Israel is Western …
ArticleSouth Africa’s electoral history timeline 1910-2009
… lection but the National Party showed signs of growing. 1948 The historic election that brought the party of …
ArticleHistory Grade 10 - Topic 6 Essay Questions and Answers
Impact of the 1913 Land Act Based on the 2012 Grade 10 NSC Exemplar Paper: Grade 10 Past Exam Paper Grade 10 Source Addendum Grade 10 Past Exam…
Grade 4 term 2 Timeline: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
… forms the ANC Youth League (ANCYL). He marries Evelyn Mase 1948 He is elected National Secretary of the ANCYL 1951 He is …
The Triumph of the Radicals, 1939-1946
… Africa. This alliance became even more imperative after 1948, when the Nationalist Party won the elections (which …
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1990-1999
During the 1990s, behind-the-scenes negotiations between the government and the ANC gathered pace. As part of that process, the ANC, PAC and other parties were…
ArticleYusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1950 - 1959
Yusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1950 - 1959 1950 January 6-8, The Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA) holds its last legal conference in Johannesburg prior to…
ArticleThe History of Education: 1658 to present
… 30 July, Anton Lembede dies suddenly. He is 33 years old. 1948 A general election puts the National Party into power …
ArticleWomen’s Role in the Negotiations by Nicole Dellaportas
… allowed into the African National Congress (ANC). In 1948, they created a women’s organization call the ANC … with Black people throughout their supremacy…
ArticleZion Christian Church (ZCC)
… and the Northern Cape. Joseph passed away on June 1st 1948 and was succeeded by his son who continued the legacy …
ArticleNelson Mandela: Father of the Nation
… Apartheid. Fighting for peace Apartheid was introduced in 1948 by the NP (National Party) which was an all-white …
ArticleTimeline of the History of Rugby in South Africa
… Springboks are born. The team is composed of Whites-only. 1948 The National Party comes to power in South Africa after …
ArticlePolokwane/Pietersburg Timeline 1835-1995
… areas 1939 September, Outbreak of the second World War. 1948 National Party elected to government. Introduction of …
ArticleSouth African Constitutional Development Timeline 1902 - 1997
1902 31 May, The Peace Treaty of Vereeniging ends the Anglo-Boer War that began in 1899. The Treaty is signed between Boer and British leaders. 1908 12…
ArticleSocialism
… of racial segregation and oppression that lasted from 1948 to 1994. During apartheid, the majority of South …
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1980-1989
The 1980s witnessed an increase in attacks launched by the ANC through its armed MK inside South Africa. Conversely, the government responded by stepping up…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1940s
… 13 December, The Transvaal Indian Organisation is formed. 1948 The Basic Policy of the ANCYL, which emphasises the new …
ArticleLiberation history Timeline 1960-1969
The 1960s witnessed the banning of both the ANC and the PAC in the aftermath of the Sharpeville Massacre. In response to the banning, both parties were forced…
ArticleThe History of May Day in South Africa
… which consisted of white workers only. Between 1928 and 1948 May Day became an annual event, drawing workers of all … was a “new kid on the block”, as it…
ArticleSophiatown Timeline
… employment on farms due the shortage of labour there. 1948 The Nationalist Party is elected to power. 1950 Hendrik …
ArticleANC Women’s League (ANCWL)
… women as members at the Congress's 1943 conference and in 1948, the ANC Women's League was formed. The first official …
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 2011 - 2020
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS TIMELINE — 2011 – 2020 2011 8 January 2011 African National Congress (ANC) President Jacob Zuma delivers the traditional ANC…
The Broederbond by Norman Levy
… Broederbond policy. By the time Malan became premier in 1948 dependable members of the Broederbond were carefully … only after the Afrikaner nationalist…
Last of The Gandhians in South Africa
… presidential address to the Transvaal Indian Congress in 1948. He said: "Do we all of us realise the significance, the … to be just." ( Passive Resister ,…
ArticleCape Town Timeline 1300-1997
… legislation, pending a round table conference with India. 1948 July, Rev. J.A. Calata makes a presidential address at …
Yusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1970 - 1979
1970 Early in 1970, the South African Communist Party (SACP) convenes a special meeting. Apart from members of the Central Committee, leading activists of…