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The South African Coloured Persons’ Council Bill comes into force.
World War 2: The 2nd SA Division moves into Tobruk.
EventA cargo plane crashes into a market in Kinshasa, Zaire, killing at least 350 people
On 8 February 1996 an Africa Air Antonov 32 cargo plane crashed into a market made of wood and iron shacks, killing between 250 and 350 people in Kinshasa,…
EventParliament passes legislation separating the people of South Africa into four distinct races
The National Assembly voted in favour of the separation of the people of South Africa into four distinct races (White, Black, Coloured, and Indian) through…
ArchiveSpeak: from one small jail into a bigger jail: women, detention and restriction orders
A poster black and white, photo woman with candle; text: SPEAK From one small jail into a bigger jail; Women, detention and restriction orders; Ukuphuma…
EventThe inquest into the death in detention of Dr. Neil Aggett is adjourned
The inquest into the death in detention of the white trade union leader, Dr. Neil Aggett was adjourned until 20 September. This was after the Court was told by…
ArchiveThe new explorers: Sash emigrants and residents venture into the unknown
A free trade agreement between Morocco and the US comes into effect.
Italian troops commence with raids into Addis Abeba, capital of Ethiopia.
UMTETELI WA BANTU - Out Of The frying Pan Into The Fire
Moroccans join King Hassan II in a peace march into Spanish Sahara.
EventSouth Africa’s TRC begins its formal hearings into Human Rights Violations
On 15 April 1996, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), under Chairman Archbishop Desmond Tutu, began its first formal hearings in East London City…
Soldiers roll into Natal to quell unrest threatening the national election.
Soldiers roll into Natal to quell unrest threatening the national election.
Digging deeper into our history by Nicole Mccain (News24), 13 September 2016
Behind the imposing grey granite walls of the National Mutual Building of Australasia, on Church Square, lie over 150 000 historical artefacts. These…
EventA school bus with seventy-six learners plunges into the Westdene dam, killing forty-two
In the second worst bus accident in South African history, a double decker school bus with seventy-six learners of Hoërskool Vorentoe plunged into the Westdene…
The Cillie Commission of Inquiry into the Soweto uprisings, holds its first public hearing
The government appointed Cillié Commission of Inquiry into the uprisings in Soweto on 16 June, 1976, held its first public hearing in Johannesburg. Evidence…
(1976) ‘Inquiry must be held into Soweto riot’, The World, 17 June.
Mohandas Gandhi leads an Indian protest mach from Natal into the Transvaal.
Queen Victoria is the first monarch to move into Buckingham Palace, London.
EventMandela signs a law into bill creating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) became an integral and restorative component in the advent of democracy in South Africa. Its role was primarily…
EventThe first hearing looking into the mysterious death of Samora Machel begins
The Margo Commission, set up by the South African government to probe the mysterious death of Mozambican president Samora Machel, started its first hearing at…
Isibophezelo Senhlangano Yamakhomanisi (The Communist Manifesto translated into Zulu by Brian Ramadiro )
EventSouth African police close the investigation into the death of Steve Biko
When Steve Biko was found dead on a cold cement floor in a Pretoria prison, police claimed that he died of hunger strike. The following investigation failed to…
APDUSA Views - Issue No 78: A Tourist Peek into Cuban Socialism, May 2005
Venda Border Extension Act No 31, including further territory into Venda, commences.
’Inquiry must be held into Soweto riot’, The World. 17 June, 1976
South Africa’s interim constitution enters into force. The new flag is raised.
ArchiveReport of the Commission of Enquiry into South African Council of Churches
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