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EventAngola becomes independent of Portuguese colonial rule
… war broke out. The MPLA which seized power was supported by Cuba and the Soviet Union and UNITA which went to war was supported by South Africa and the USA…
EventThe Motsuenyane Commission finds the African National Congress (ANC) guilty of abuse in its camps
… focus of these inquiries were largely on the role played by the agents of the apartheid government, reports on acts of … a commission of inquiry was set up…
EventSouth African artist, Gerard Sekoto, dies
… of his pictures. This was to be the first picture painted by a black artist to enter a museum collection. In 1942, … and District Six. His artwork is highly…
EventRobert McBride is arrested in Mozambique
… South African Department of Foreign Affairs, was arrested by the Mozambican police in Ressano Garcia. It was alleged … South Africa. McBride's arrest fuelled…
PlaceRiverside
… It was already well-established when it was purchased by James Cole, an eccentric trader who settled in Griqualand … and most sought after South African…
EventUnited Nations lifts arms embargo on South Africa
… arms to countries that abused human rights or were divided by civil war. In November, a commission of inquiry appointed by the new government held hearings…
Hendrik Verwoerd’s response to the ‘Winds of Change’ speech
… the present developments of black nationalists possible. By bringing them education, by showing them this way of life, by bringing in industrial development,…
PlaceGrey Street Complex
… But amongst the cities black residents it was known by many names, most commonly referred to as "Town". This is … the city centre. While the Area was…
Oliver Tambo, October 1987
… to guide the resistance or were imprisoned or deported by the oppressive regimes but continued to inspire the people … and inspiration has been provided in a…
Document 6 - Report of Delegation to All-African Convention and Unify Conference 16-17 December 1943. Presented to 2nd National Anti-CAD Conference, 4-5 January 1944
… Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew Document 6 - Report of Delegation to … is a federal organisation which came into…
Constitution of the ANC Youth League, 1944
… (ii) He shall be responsible for due performance of duty by each official. (iii) He shall supervise the carrying out … President. (c) Secretary: (i) He shall…
PlaceBenin
… political history after colonialism was characterized by an early period of multiparty competition that proved unstable, and multiple interventions by the…
Memorandum To The United Nations Special Committee Against Apartheid, June 1968
… Congress is a member of the CongressAlliance which is led by the African National Congress. The policyof the Movement … majority of the Indianpeople. Figures…
Dr. Nelson Mandela’s acceptance address at the Clark University Investiture Atlanta, Georgia, 10 July 1993
… now exists because the people of South Africa, supported by your efforts have made it so through their determination … constitution. We have sought a…
81. The People’s Candidates Party and the Lenasia Management Committee
… A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai The People's Candidates … below, was made on 27 November 1977…
EventJacob Thabo Lengane is murdered in Soweto
… was murdered after being kidnapped from his Soweto home by a group of armed men the night before his death. The … Congress (Soyco) member, Masabata Loate,…
EventUniversity of Pretoria is established
… Rosa, in Skinner Street, became an autonomous institution by Act No 1 of 1910, largely through efforts by General J.C. Smuts . This institution was the…
EventSASO leader, Abram Tiro is assassinated
… South African Students' Organisation (SASO), was killed by a parcel bomb near Gaborone, Botswana. Tiro was completing … only as Lawrence handed him a parcel…
EventThe participants at the multi-party forum negotiations agreed on both new structures of the police and defence force
… that the old South African Police would be substituted by the new South African Police Services (SAPS), which would be established and regulated by…
EventNegotiations between SA, Cuba and Angola start in London
… led the South African delegation. The meetings, hosted by the US and led by Chester Crocker, took place in the informal atmosphere of … (Angola). This…
EventNational Day of Prayer is observed peacefully
… forces in Soweto and other major townships. Called by the National Initiative for Reconciliation (NIR) as a way … to foster peace, the National Day of Prayer…
EventMilton Obote (81), Uganda’s former dictator, dies in a South African hospital
… after independence was gained from the British in 1962 and by 1966 he had installed himself as president. He was overthrown by Idi Amin in 1971 and fled to…
EventHolomisa on corruption
… the 1994 elections. Holomisa claimed this was an attempt by Kerzner to have bribery charges against him dropped. Mandela later shocked supporters by…
EventThree cases of Buboinic plague are reported in Cape Town
… African people and their residential areas were cited by the government as being responsible for the spread of the … disease spread to other towns such as…
EventWomen’s Memorial is unveiled in Bloemfontein
… (Ncombe) was celebrated. The ceremony, which was attended by 20 000 people from all over the country, was to … concentration camps. Many politicians were…
Freedom In Our Life Time - African National Congress Activities
… From the book: Freedom In Our Life Time by Anton Muziwakhe Lembede 11. A. M. LEMBEDE, "Congress on … ”” the spirit which is being interpreted and applied by…
PlaceKuGompo was called East London, Eastern Cape
… of Queen Adelaide . In November 1836 a survey was made by John Rex and John Bailey of the Buffalo River mouth. Their … distance above Fort Buffalo . The…
Chapter 4 - ‘SASO on the Attack’ : Organisation, Mobilisation and Collective Action
… in political and educational institutions. Participation by blacks in separate development political institutions was … to the banning of the UCM and the…
30. Potchefstroom traders: we please the poorest class of customers
… A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai The agitation by anti-Asiatic vigilante groups grew strong after…
Nelson Mandela Letter to the United Party, 23 May 1961
… Letter Wrttten by Nelson Mandela to Sir de Villiers Graaff, Leader of the … to state that this intention has never been endorsed by the non-White majority of…