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ArticleChanging Perceptions of Nelson Mandela
… of the negotiations in mid-1990 to our first democratic election in April 1994, some 14 000 South Africans died in … the face of the anti-apartheid struggle…
ArticleThe Union of South Africa: Movement towards Republic
… (NP) decided to join their parties together for the next election. Coalition was rejected and they decided to enter … 1931 Foreign Affairs Status and Seal…
ArticleA decade by decade events account of the women’s struggle in South Africa
… Congress (ANC), uses the votes of women to ensure his re-election as president of the organisation. 1934 Sarah … and voter educators and accompanies Nelson…
ArticleANC and the early development of apartheid 1948-1950s
… In 1948 the Nationalist Party (NP) won the election, and began to introduce the policy of apartheid. The …
ArticleHistory of Africa Day - 25 May
… Africa Day on this date. After the first democratic election in 1994, South Africa joined the OAU on 23 May 1994. …
ArticleA tribute to a great struggle stalwart Paul David by Siva Naidoo
I first came into contact with Comrade Devadas Paul David in 1977, soon after a few of us established the Tongaat Youth Club. We were struck by his youthful…
ArticleThe British Anti-Apartheid Movement
… Lords. Love of Labour Lost When the Labour Party won the election in 1964, Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced in … in Edinburgh in July 1970 and the…
ArticleHighlights for 2013
… President Robert Mugabe vows to retire if he loses election. Zimbabwe July 30 2013 Robert Mugabe President Robert Mugabe wins the election by outright…
Constructing the Union of South Africa; negotiations & contestations, 1902-10
… crowds await the result of the first Parliamentary election of the Union of South Africa held on 15 September … republics and colonies, and only whites could…
Second World War and its impact, 1939-1948
… labour. State repression and the build up to the 1948 election In 1947, the Native Representative Council (NRC) … under the policy of Apartheid. The UP based…
ArticleMangosuthu Buthelezi: the Zulu nationalist who left his mark on South Africa’s history
Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi played a prominent role in South African politics for almost half a century. He was one of the last of a generation of black South…
ArticleNelson Mandela Timeline 2000-2014
… Africa holds local government elections. To read the ANC’s election manifesto click here . 2001 8 January, In the … ANCYL leader recently elected to head…
ArticleWhat was the Great Depression and why did it start in the USA?
… Worldwide economic crisis Democratic victory in 1932 election FDR's New Deal …
ArticleYusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1940-1949
… is arrested for printing and distributing an anti-war leaflet in his capacity as the Secretary of the Transvaal … leave through different exits. The Nana…
ArticleHistory Grade 10 - Topic 6 Glossary
A map representing the ‘new’ Union of South Africa of 1956 (The British Cape Colony and the two Boer Republics: The Transvaal and the Orange Free State). …
ArticleThe 52nd ANC National Conference - Polokwane 2007
… members and would go on to win 8% of the votes in the 2009 election, leading to the party having 30 MPs in Parliament. …
ArticleThe Founding of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
… announced that they would only support leaders for re-election at the ANC’s 53rd National Conference, held in …
Turning-point elections in South Africa, 1910 - 2009
… defining modern day South Africa for generations. The 1910 election gave expression to the majority of white South …
Soweto and mounting pressure on the apartheid state, 1970s
… formed to resist the measure. In 1981 when the Council's election took place only 10% of the Indian voters cast their …
A Message to Every Voter from the African National Congress, April 1958
… in it, that we speak to you on the eve of this crucial election. We trust most earnestly that you will heed our …
A New Date For the Founding of the South African Society of Artists, and it’s Second Annual Exhibition of 1898
… with discussion on its constitution and the formal election of office bearers. It is now possible to reveal new …
ArticleNamibian Timeline
… Group for Namibia announces its proposal for a UN mediated election and the supervised withdrawal of South African … and police. 4-8 December 1978 The South…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1940s
… the format that the All African Convention uses for the election of its leadership. March, The ANC deputation meets … Jabavu seeking clarity on the All…
ArticleNelspruit Timeline 1815-1996
… Nelspruit. 1948 The National Party win the general election and begin to institute apartheid policies. 1950 … Kabasa gang in Nelspruit. 1994 The ANC wins the…
ArticleNatal Indian Association (NIA)
… of the Congress presided had been completed, the election of officials took place. A list of officials and … in the NIA. These members, on being notified of…
ArticleAlbertina Sisulu and the organisations she was connected to
… Sisulu was nominated to stand for President in the election but she withdrew in favour of Gertrude Shope . … president in absentia. In an article written…
Speech delivered on the condolence motion in honour of the late Ebrahim "Cas" Saloojee in the national assembly – 5 February 2009
… Mahomed, that had launched one of the most successful election boycott campaigns in the history of South Africa. …
ArticleAzanian Students Organisation (AZASO)
… an important role popularizing the UDF, by promoting anti-election campaigns and collecting signatures during the …
ArticleTransvaal Indian Congress (TIC)
… Committee (TASC) be established to oppose the SAIC election. The Committee actively campaigned, with the NIC, …
ArticleTreason Trial 1956 - 1961
… be divided into electoral districts, and that a general election for representatives to the Congress of the People be …