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EventThe new ochre-red, white and green tri-colour of the Transkei is adopted
… were created. The 'separate development' policies (Apartheid) of H.F. Verwoerd resulted in the 'awarding' of …
EventZulu King Zwelithini threatens to establish a separate Zulu state
… the period leading to and during negotiations for a post apartheid settlement. A month before King Zwelithini's … non, (n.d.), 'The History of Apartheid…
PlaceRed Location Museum
… settled. It became a site of struggle during the years of Apartheid. Many prominent Political and Cultural leaders were … Displays of Apartheid History and…
PlaceAtlantis
… as a “model industrial node”, within the framework of Apartheid spatial Development Policies. These policies were … was developed for people designated as …
Durban Historical & community
… Indian Congress and father of India’s independence, set up his first experiment in communal living inspired by Tolstoy - …
PlaceOld Town House, Greenmarket Square, Cape Town.
… century, undergoing a number of alterations to its façade, work which may have been necessitated by the seismic events …
PlaceRosebank, Johannesburg
… precinct is a vibrant and cosmopolitan location to live, work and play! The node is eminent by its effective …
PlaceNZASM Station, George Norton Street, Krugersdorp
… to Klerksdorp commenced at Krugersdorp, and simultaneously work started on the erection of a much larger and more …
EventInauguration ceremony of the South African College School (SACS) takes place
… juniors all the way up to seniors doing collegiate work. The school was located at the Weeshuis on Long Street …
EventC. Lindenberg Letty, botanical artist, is born
… the time of colour photographs. She produced splendid work that propelled her to greater things. In 1927 she was …
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, at the Conference of the Association of African Universities: Cape Town, 22 February 2005.
… Century of the first Millennium, the outstanding African American scholar and combatant for African liberation, W.E.B. … of African Universities success in…
VIII - The Pathologists
… brain lesions occasioned by the application of force to his head; the injury was suffered between the night of 6 … an automatic reflex action whereby a…
PlaceHawthornden-House, Herschell Walk, Wynberg
… It was purchased by Sir JB Robinson in 1891 who, following his retirement from the Witwatersrand gold mines, lived there until his death in 1927. In 1978…
PlaceWelcome Cottage, Glencairn- Simonstown
… Henricus Brand was a member of the Court of Justice; his son Christoffel was the first speaker of the Cape House of Assembly; his grandson Johannes was…
EventEnoch Mgijima dies
… sect in the Eastern Cape, died in Ntabelanga, Queenstown. His followers, believing Enoch's claim that they were under … the Bulhoek Massacre in 1921. In the…
EventMalawian President Hastings Banda visits SA
… African state to visit South Africa (16-20 August). During his visit Banda met with the State President and Prime … Minister and invited the President to…
EventJan de la Fontaine becomes Governor at the Cape
… Pieter Gijsbert Noodt succeeded him as governor until his death on 23 April 1729. Following this, De la Fontaine … as official governor of the Cape on 8…
EventMakhaya Ntini is found guilty of rape
… Park Cricket Ground in December 1998. He maintained his innocence, receiving the backing of the United Cricket … help, however, Ntini lodged a successful…
EventAdam Kok III is killed in an accident
… East, was killed in an accident when he fell from his buggy. The Cape Colonial government unilaterally annexed … of disturbances in that region; they…
EventMinister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system
… of advanced radar and navigation equipment emphasized Apartheid South Africa's military might, especially to those …
Matthews being used to turn SABC into a laughing stock: ANC (TMG Digital), 28 June 2016
… described as “opportunistic” the public announcement of his resignation as acting group CEO on Monday. Editors … Matthews for resigning from SABC Matthews…
EventRebels take control of Kinshasa, Zaire
… into suspected massacres of Rwandan refugees on his march to power. After his allies, Uganda and Rwanda, turned against him, Kabila … becoming unpopular,…
ArticleThe Khoisan
… of’). This leader detached himself from this group with his followers and became the first great chief of the Korana. … Jan Kupido, Klaas Lukas and Pofadder…
PlaceHouse Preller, Hartebeesport
… Afrikaans language. He occupied this house from 1935 until his death, and many of his later historical works were completed here. It was … including Eugene…
EventGovernor-General Sir Patrick Duncan dies
… in 1936, the first South African to hold this high office. His children presented his papers, numbering nearly 17, 000 items and consisting of private and…
EventPope John Paul II visits Africa
… Pope John Paul II began his first tour of Africa, including visits to Zaire … Volta (now Burkina Faso ) and the Ivory Coast. He started his tour in Zaire,…
EventFather Smangaliso Mkhatshwa served with restriction order
… was served with a five years restriction order for his involvement in political activities. The order restricted … magisterial district. Since he could not…
EventFirst victim of the land invasions in Zimbabwe, David Stevens, is murdered
… Stevens, was shot dead in Zimbabwe by squatters occupying his land. He was the first White farmer to be killed in the … Mugabe's ruling Zanu-PF party…
EventTraditional Bushman artist Vetkat Regopstaan Kruiper, aged 38, dies suddenly from natural causes
… healer. Vetkat had many artistic skills including music. His main passion however was for the veld and animals. … training, Vetkat rose to fame as a fine…
EventExplorer Karl Gottlieb Mauch dies
… in 1867 and the ruins of the ancient city of Zimbabwe. On his return to Potchefstroom, South African Republic, he … by King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba…