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Symposium: Memory in a time of freedom
Description of event: The District Six Museum, in partnership with the Steve Biko Foundation, is hosting a symposium entitled, "‘Memory in a time of freedom"…
EventMpho Mathibela, one of the Siamese twins separated in an operation six months earlier, leaves hospital for the first time
Mpho and Mphonyana Mathibela made headlines when they were born conjoined at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital on 7 December 1986.The twin girls were joined at…
EventThe first regional committee of the UDF is established in Natal
… to consult with organizations in that region. On 21 May 1983 the Natal UDF region was launched, followed by … [online] Avaialable at: www.nelsonmandela.org …
EventChief Albert Luthuli, Nobel Peace Prize winner and former President of the ANC, is killed in Groutville
… On 21 July 1967, Chief Albert Luthuli died after he was struck …
EventInkatha becomes a political party
… Inkatha National Cultural Liberation Movement, founded on 21 March 1975, was transformed into the multi-racial Inkatha …
EventSA troops withdraw from Angola
The South African government withdrew its military forces from Angola that have been fighting on the side of Jonas Savimbi led guerrilla forces UNITA. The…
EventBomb in Benoni Wimpy kills Mary
… Mary-Anne D'Oliveira Netto Serrano (21) was killed in a bomb explosion in the Wimpy Bar at the …
EventMoroccan explorer, Ibn Battuta is born
… into a Muslim family in Tangier, Morocco. At the age of 21 Battuta set out on a pilgrimage to Mecca. The trip would …
EventThe Eureka Diamond is sold in London for 5 700 Pounds
… The 21.19 carat diamond that would come to be known as the Eureka …
EventThe Organisation of African Unity is formed and Africa Day is declared
… was founded by thirty-two countries, a further 21 states have joined gradually over the years, with South …
EventDutch East Indian Company, pioneer in the expansion of European settlement in South Africa is formed
… Company was established in 1602 and was granted a 21 year monopoly by the States-General of the Netherlands to …
PlaceOribi Gorge Nature Reserve, KZN
… hiking opportunities. Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve lies 21 kilometres inland of Port Shepstone and only two hours drive from Durban. Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve…
ANC Gauteng Centenary Month to celebrate Oliver Tambo, 18 October 2012
The ANC Gauteng will host the centenary flame for eleven days from the 21st October until November 2012. The ANC will celebrate the life and legacy of the ANC…
ArticleThe African Students Association (ASA)
… of ASA was the Sharpeville massacre which happened on 21 March, 1960. On this day the PAC staged an anti-pass …
ArticleWorld War I Timeline 1916
… to French and British forces after 17 months of fighting. 21 February–19 December The Battle of Verdun begins. Verdun, …
The armed struggle and state repression of the 1960s
… the ANC planned march, and organised a similar protest for 21 March 1960. The pass campaign had little support other …
Address, Thabo Mbeki, at the Opening of the World Summit for Sustainable Development Johannesburg, 26 August 2002
… environmental destruction, poverty and inequality. Agenda 21 placed at the centre of the challenges facing humanity, … framework for sustainable development…
EventCricketer Omar Henry born
… (21 February 2016).↵ … (21 February 2016).|Sengupta, A. 2014. Omar Henry – First …
EventSA artist, Lionel Davis, is born
… African artist, was born in District Six, Cape Town on 21 June 1936. Davis became a political prisoner on Robben …
PlaceGeorge Harrison Park
… the records the park forms part of two claims* (No. 19 and 21) which were granted to George Harrison and his prospecting …
EventAfrikaner nationalists rebel against a Union Jack in new South African flag
… On 21 June 1927, Afrikaner nationalists rebelled against plans … Boddy-Evans A. ‘This Day in African History: 21 June’ , from About African History.com, 21…
EventA South African Defence Force Capt. Wynand du Toit is captured in Angola
… During the raid on the Cabinda oil refinery, Angola, on the 21 May 1985, Capt. Wynand du Toit was taken captive, and two …
EventSouth African Library Week is held from 22 - 27 March 2010 to make people aware of the value of libraries
… of South Africa on 20 March 1818 bearing in mind that 21 March is Human Rights Day in South Africa. …
EventANC stalwart, Albertina Sisulu dies in Johannesburg
… of Bonilizwe and Monikazi Tetiwe, Albertina was born on 21 October 1918 at Xolobeni, Tsomo in Transkei (now Eastern …
EventState of Emergency follows Sharpeville massacre
… marches against the pass laws. The marches, scheduled for 21 March 1960, took place in Langa and Nyanga, Cape Town and …
ArticlePan Africanist Congress timeline 1959-2011
… sustained protest campaign against pass laws, starting on 21 March. 19 March, Sobukhwe announces that the PAC would … embark on a campaign against the pass…
PlaceSonderwaterkraal
… the country's capital. The landowner wishes to develop 21 hectares Rooibos cultivation lands at Sonderwaterkraal. …
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1950-1959
… 30 people. 12 May, The Immorality Amendment Act No 21 of 1950 is passed, and prohibits “adultery, attempted … Hall to protest against the Unlawful…
ArchiveWho was Albert Luthuli? The murdered South African leader who put his people above himself
… South African liberation leader Albert Luthuli died on 21 July 1967 near his home in Groutville, in the South … South African liberation leader Albert…
Koleka Putuma: part of the Ibuyambo Book Festival 2026
… Join us as we build differently. Langa Civic Hall 20–21 February 2026 Free Entry …