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… African National Defence Force (SADF) commandos bombed the African National Congress (ANC) office in Maputo, … Petrus du Toit was caught later and admitted his role in the raid. This was one of many cross border raids by the SADF in the 1980s. Some of the cross border raids include …

… greatest all-rounders.[ii] AnchorHe alsocompeted in the Decathlon events. Snaar won a gold medal in the high jump and a bronze medal in the long jump at the 1930 British Empire Games held in … Snaar Viljoen, the great all-rounder is born …

… Location: back to this day in history search archive The Liquor Act, which was passed on 23 June 1927, prohibited … by licence holders. Many people already employed in the liquor services industry at the time were greatly affected, including about 3000 Indians …

… Political violence by the youth began after the funeral of assassinated Victoria Mxenge, a civil rights lawyer, who was respected and liked by the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) and other … Youth rage follows the funeral of Victoria Mxenge …

… The Zululand Territorial Authority (ZTA) became the 7th homeland to be inaugurated by the South African government. This saw the Zulu chiefs … Buthelezi Chief Councillor of the Zululand Territorial Authority …

… A memorial service for the 177 miners, who died as a result of an underground fire in a tunnel at the Kinross gold mine at Evander, south of Johannesburg is … miners blamed General Mining Union Corporation, owner of the mine, for negligence and poor safety regulations for …

… On the 2 March 1996, President Nelson Mandela paid his first state visit to Mali. While there, he addressed the National Assembly at Bamako where he emphasised that his … links between Mali and South Africa. He also thanked the people of Mali for their support during the years of …

… The building of the world famous High Aswan Dam, which was also known as Saad el Aali in Arabic was started in Egypt. The Dam contained 18 times the material used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops. The Dam is … Tour Egypt  'The High Dam'  from Tour Egypt, [online] Available at …

… The South African Military History Society (SAMHS) was formed … to take an interest in South Africa's military history. The object of the society was to help to further the interests of students … The South African Military History Society is established …

… Following South Africa's policies of racial segregation and the promulgation of the Promotion Bantu Self-Government Act,46 of 1959, the South African government granted 'independence' status to … birthday ' , Weekly Mail : Vol. 4, No 36.| britannica,' The racial segregation ',[online],Available at …

… August Friedrich Beutler was employed by the Dutch East Indian Company to lead an exploration expedition into the Eastern Cape. Apart from valuable information gained from the interior during the eight months' long journey, the … Dutch East Indian Company expedition into the interior …

… gathered at King William's Town, to pay their respects to the victims of the Bisho Massacre, who were shot to death by the Ciskei Defence Force troops on 7 September 1992. Many who … Mass funeral for the victims of Bisho massacre …

… The first British Settlers, known as 1820 Settlers arrived in … Bay, (now Port Elizabeth) on board of twenty-one ships, the first being the Chapman. They numbered about 4500 and included artisans, … The first British Settlers arrive in Algoa Bay …

… The town of Bethlehem was founded in 1864 (other sources claim 1869). It is nestled in the Maluti Mountains in the Free State Province and is one of the towns that grew … The town of Bethlehem, Free State, is founded …

… The South African government introduced this the Bantu Labour Relations Regulation Act in the wake of wide-spread labour unrest to set up a limited … The Bantu Labour Regulations Amendment Bill becomes operative …

… in Alexandra, Gauteng on 30 January 1982. He is one of the few independent hip hop artists in South Africa.[i] … mixtape “City of Gold” in 2009, for which he received the “Most Gifted Newcomer” award at the Channel O awards in 2010.[ii] The mixtape also included …

… a comedian, presenter, writer and actor. Riaad is known as the “Comedy Doctor”,[i] for reason being that he is a qualified medical doctor who attained his degree from the University of Cape Town.[ii] Riaad received the “Comics Choice Award” at the first Annual South African …

… The Johannesburg Bar declared that if the Suppression of Communism Bill was passed, the freedom of people in South Africa would be in jeopardy. … Joyce, P. (1990), ' The Rise and Fall of Apartheid' , Cape Town: Struik. … Bar argues against the Suppression of Communism Bill …

… Series of two page pamphlets on various aspects of the ANC struggle and fight against apartheid: call for support, the armed struggle, laying the foundations for a free South Africa, the National Anthem, … The African National Congress calls for your support …

… The heart of a lioness has ceased to beat. Mama Nokukhanya … is no more. Comrade Nokukhanya Luthuli, 92 years old, was the wife of the late ANC President, Chief Albert Luthuli. She passed away … The death of Mama Luthuli,16 December 1996 …

… The history of Sasol began in 1927 when a White Paper was tabled in Parliament to investigate the establishment of a South African oil-from-coal industry. … because South Africa did not have crude oil reserves, the country's balance of payments had to be protected against …

… The current premier of Kwa-Zulu Natal province and a National Executive Committee member of the African National Congress (ANC), Sibusiso Joel Ndebele, … Natal (now kwaZulu Natal). Ndebele became premier after the ANC wrested power away from the Inkatha Freedom Party …

… Zimbabwe's pre-colonial history is synonymous with the ruins of Great Zimbabwe, after which the country is now named. Following colonisation by Britain, … Rhodesia (what is was called previously) was developed on the basis of its mineral and agricultural resources. The …

… Halley's Comet is named after the astronomer Edmund Halley, who in 1705 calculated the orbit of the comet around the sun. Halley was also the first … Halley’s Comet reaches the closest point to earth …

… The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was first proclaimed a United Nations’ Day of observance in 1966. The day was inspired by events that took place six years … at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa. The Sharpeville Massacre is also observed as Human Rights’ …

… Students protested at the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape on 7 August 1973. The students’ organization, the South African Students Organisation (SASO) was held … Students protest at the University of Fort Hare …

… at a statue of Cecil John Rhodes that was situated on the campus of the University of Cape Town, on Rugby Road. This action … student activism and movements throughout universities in the country, stimulating political discourse within South … Maxwele, Chumani. “The not so potty idea that spawned a movement”, Sunday Times …

… Statement approved by the Continuation Committee of the Preliminary Unity Conference of Delegates from the AAC and the National Anti-C.A.D., December 17, 1943. This … Declaration of Unity and the Ten Point Programme …

… It is widely accepted that the gold reef on the Witwatersrand was discovered by George Harrison. What has … with him. Both men had their own version of how they found the gold reef, but only Harrison’s version of events was … George Walker, co-discoverer with George Harrison of the gold reef of the Witwatersrand, dies in poverty in …

… were registered to vote, making it 2 million more than the 1999 elections. Approximately 76% of the registered voters voted and the leading party, the African National Congress (ANC) … South Africa Info South African history: the death of apartheid [online] Available at: …