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… placing party political interests above national interests by trying to minimise the seriousness of this crisis. 4. … We are of the view that the response and concrete steps by your government to these demands will play a critical role … rule will not mean domination of the white minority by blacks. The most crucial task which will face the …

… In 1915, with the use of convict labour supplied by the newly formed Union Government, construction began from … Mountain’ was opened to traffic on Saturday 6 May 1922 by the Governor of the Union of South Africa, His Royal … was washed away and the damaged section was replaced by a bridge at a cost of R150 000.   Below Chapman's Peak …

… A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai Jerry Coovadia, … the little men in our midst who wish to betray this trust by participation in the President's Council and the South … against an intolerable wrong. One of the methods employed by both willing and unknowing agents of the state in South …

… living in KwaMashu. The area was successively administered by the Durban City Council and the Port Natal Administration … during the 1950s. The Group Areas Act was a system used by the Apartheid government to physically separate Indians, … in an attempt to ease the situation. This was followed by a period of prolonged negotiation and planning for the …

… 1868. They were granted permission to settle at Rehoboth by the participants of the 'Peace Conference of Okahanja' on … rapidly from an initial 333 in 1870, 800 in 1874 and 1500 by 1885.  In 1885, Baster Kaptein Hermanuas van Wyk signed a … the numbers had risen to 28 843.  Namibia was occupied by South Africa, in 1915 and 10 years later a second …

… 1890. A number of civil unrests occurred during this time. By the 1960's, nationalist sentiment had become strong and … settler government was established, which was opposed by the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) and Zimbabwe … Bush War, broke out in 1972. Attacks were carried out by ZANU and ZAPU guerillas on White owned farms. The forces …

… that Durban is still the busiest port in Africa. Backed by a panoramic view of Durban Harbour, the Port Natal … NCS Challenger is a small 5.8m yacht that was skippered by Anthony Steward in his journey around the world. He … life in 1927 in Algoa Bay. In 1935 the Ulundi was bought by the South African Railway Administration and placed in …

… The building was only completed on 29 May 1852. By 1862, it had grown too small for Bloemfontein's needs and … whilst services continued to be held in a warehouse, owned by the firm of GA Fitchardt, immediately across the road. … steeples. Following extensive structural restoration, by the end of 1942 both spires had been restored to their …

… Great War (World War I) between 1914 and 1918. Designed by the local Architect and Artist William Timlin, it was unveiled by four Mothers, each of whom had lost either Sons, or a … brought to light a Catherine Anderson (vouched for by her grandson in Perth, Australia) and a Katie Solomon, as …

… , of Port Elizabeth (now called Gqeberha). Surrounded by the colourful homes of proud Locals. It was designed by the award winner Architect; Joe Noero . It derives its … born or lived in Red Location. (Some examples are given by clicking on the Links) The Museum has won several …

… The town was founded by General Johan Fick in 1867 who won the territory in the … High School, the S H Pellissier Art Gallery features works by South African artists, including murals by Pierneef. Water sports and angling are enjoyed on the …

… allegedly from them. Their answers were met with dismay by the Commissioners who asked why the Security Council had not realised that its instructions were misinterpreted by the security forces while so many people were dying in … custody or disappearing. Click here to read a statement by Archbishop Tutu, Chairman, TRC, Military and Political …

… Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew Document 59 - Letter from Ruth First to The … for identity cards. 3. The establishment of a Committee by the Minister of Native Affairs in consultation with … African farm labour. 4. The objection to interference by the Native Affairs Department in disputes over labour …

… Trade unionist, Lameck Koniwaka Kadali Muwamba, known by his adopted name, Clements Kadalie, was born in April … were prevented from being exported at Cape Town's harbour. By 1927 the ICU had around 100,000 members. Kadalie welcomed … immigrant" and was deported from South Africa in 1924. By 1928, the ICU was marked by internal strife, and in 1928, …

… From the book:  The Segregation Fallacy and Other Papers by D.D.T Jabavu Today we find ourselves in a crucial stage of … Act in 1909 as a prescriptive right to indigenous Africans by the Imperial Parliament in a spirit that implied that it … The Cape policy has been justified at the bar of history by its effects. It is now the envy of the northern Natives, …

… Defiance Campaign of 1952 and the Freedom Charter adopted by the Congress of the People in 1955 bear ample testimony to … from India to work the huge sugar cane plantations owned by the growing class of white capitalist landowners. There … from that obtaining in a poverty-stricken India dominated by British imperialism. There were also promises of full …

… Lee McCall, Allan Heyl and Stander himself, was shot dead by a United States of America (USA) police officer, Michael van Stetina. Stander was confronted by Van Stetina and got embroiled in a scuffle over Van … Stander had fled to the USA after McCall was shot dead by police during a raid of one of the apartments in …

… submitted to the Attorney General of the Transvaal, signed by Professor Johan Loubser, Chief State Pathologist, … of Pretoria) and Jonathan Gluckman, pathologist appointed by the Biko family, all of whose findings were unanimous. Death had been caused by extensive brain damage. Biko had sustained at least a …

… in Cape Town on 20 August 1983. Its inception was inspired by the union of anti-apartheid organizations in opposing the Tricameral Constitution about to be introduced by the Apartheid Government.The launch date was chosen … and none to Blacks. Fifteen thousand people defied threats by the apartheid government and attended the national launch. …

… Union rejected the findings of the Margo Commission, led by Justice Cecil Margo. The commission was instituted to … The commission found that the accident had been caused by an error of the crew and that the aircraft had not been lured off course by a decoy beacon as was alleged. Machel was on his way back …

… for Peace and Justice, was found guilty of fraud by Judge John Foxcroft in the Cape Supreme Court.  He was accused of embezzling about R1, 3 million, donated by the Danish Investment group Danchurch Aid, the Coca Cola … church minister after the clearing of his criminal record by South African President Thabo Mbeki in 2005. …

… Algerian head of state, Mohamed Boudiaf, was assassinated by military officers during a public speech at the opening of … of State (HCS), which was an advisory body dominated by military officers, appointed Ali Kafi, who was also a … later, Prime Minister Ghozali resigned, and was replaced by Belaid Abdessalam. Twenty months after the coup, the …

… argued that the NP was "putting the cart before the horse" by launching its anti-poverty strategy, announced by Mr F.W. de Klerk on August 1, before changing the party's … in black townships." Click here to read the opening speech by F.W. de Klerk. References: Kalley, J.A.; Schoeman, E. & …

… in power in Egypt since 24 November 1954. He was succeeded by Muhammad Anwar Sadat in 1970. Nasser had been described as … major blow when Egypt and other Arab nations were defeated by Israel in a war that lasted only six days in 1967. At the … leadership. For him, the comprehensive defeat of his army by Israel was a major blow and he offered his …

… supporting South Africa’s apartheid government. The attack by Kaunda on Howe and Reagan came at the height of popular … unrest across South Africa. Kaunda’s anger was prompted by Reagan’s rejection of stronger United States (US) economic … of conspiring to defend white supremacy in South Africa by resisting international pressure for sanctions. …

… was deeply unpopular since Afrikaans was regarded by some as the language of the oppressor. It was against this … went on strike and boycotted classes. The student protest by Orlando Junior Secondary was among many student protests … being enforced. This was introduced in their schools by the apartheid government. The students drafted a …

… Zimbabwe. The war broke out when a spiritual leader by the name of Mlimo convinced the Ndebele that the draught … presence of the British South Africa Company (BSAC), led by Cecil Rhodes. The objective of the war was to drive the … Mlimo was assassinated after his hiding place was found by the British, through an informant,Rhodes easily persuaded …

… The marshal’s body was torn in half when it was hit by Pryce’s car and Pryce was hit in the head by the fire extinguisher that the marshal had been carrying. Pryce was partially decapitated by his helmet strap and died instantly. Pryce is the only …

… asked for suspended sentence for his client, he was told by the magistrate that the case was not a matter of sudden … Africa. In 1950 the ban on "mixed" marriages was followed by an amendment to the Immorality Act, passed by Barry Hertzog's Pact Government. It banned extra marital …

… Five power stations are blown up by pro-Axis power saboteurs in an attempt to destabilise the … African government, who supported the Allied forces led by Britain, France, the Soviet Union and the United States of … or pro-Axis groups resented the government's (led by Prime Minister Jan Smuts ) decision to support the Allies, …