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PlaceNational Botanic Gardens, Pretoria
… ridge. The Garden was then officially opened on 23 October 1958. It now contains one of the most important and …
EventPatrice Lumumba, former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is shot
… Belgian Congo, now the Democratic Republic of Congo ). In 1958 he formed and led the Movement National Congolais (MNC), …
EventPassbook laws relaxed
… and sustained revolts in Zeerust and Sekukuneland in 1958. It was a protest against the pass laws in 1960 that …
EventThe International Labour Organisation calls for South Africa’s withdrawal at the Geneva Conference
… the International Labour Organisation (ILO) adopted a resolution condemning the racial policies of the South …
ArticlePseudo-scientific racism and Social Darwinism
… of the world. Social Darwinism was used to rationalise imperialism, colonialism, racism and poverty. The beliefs …
ArchiveRenewed fighting in April
… On April 1 1989, the start of the implementation of Resolution 435, clashes between Swapo guerillas and South …
EventEuropean Community lifts sanctions against SA
… of the new government when the Security Council adopted Resolution 919 on 25 May 1994, which terminated the mandatory …
EventUN Special Envoy visits SA
… Following the unanimous adoption of resolution 765 by the UN Security Council, Cyrus Vance was …
EventTripartite Alliance plans mass action
… (COSATU), outlined a mass action plan for August. The resolution was adopted after the Convention for Democratic …
EventThe UN Group of Experts on Apartheid proposes establishment of a National Convention to set a new course for the future of South Africa
… legislation. This follows the UN Security Council resolution taken on 4 December 1963, where the Group of … Experts established in pursuance of the Security…
EventThe United Arab Republic is proclaimed by Egypt, Iraq, and Syria
… in this initiative were Syria and Egypt on 22 February 1958. The agreement was signed by presidents Quwwatli of …
EventThe Cato Manor riots begin due to the ‘beer issue’ and looming forced removals
… Act (1950), the following proclamation was made in June 1958: 'In Cato Manor, Natal; 25,798 Indians, 2,107 Coloureds …
EventMadagascar adopts its second constitution
… but to move towards granting Madagascar independence. In 1958, eleven years after the uprising, the Malagasy Republic …
Document 38 - “How to Build o Revolutionary Mass Party in South Africa: A letter from the Executive Committee of the Communist International, “Umsebenzi, 12 December 1930
… African Party . which represents the interest.s of British imperialism, - primarily the industrialists and particularly … that the Party leaders have not yet…
ArticleMoses Kotane Timeline
… for not having a permit to live in the Alexandra Township. 1958 November, The charges of high treason brought against …
ArticleTreason Trial 1956 - 1961
… thirty was alleged. The official announcement in November 1958 that the trial would proceed against only thirty of the …
ArticleGrade 8 - Term 3: The Scramble for Africa: late 19th century
… Belgium. The Scramble for Africa took place during the New Imperialism between 1881 and 1914. The focus of this lesson … Conference 1884 The Conference of…
Statement by the ANC on the Invasion of Angola by South African Troops by O. R. Tambo, 31 October 1975
… of Guinea by fascist Portugal. Then, as now, the forces of imperialism intervened to try to turn back the moment for …
EventFive American nuns are shot to death in Liberia
… independence despite the existence of British and French imperialism in the West African region. Following a period of …
EventCape Coloured Board agrees with the Department of Education on the establishment of an Art Centre for Coloured children
… of an Art Centre for Coloured children in Cape Town. The resolution was taken during a meeting held in Cape Town on 2 …
EventInternational Labour Organisation (ILO) suspends South Africa
… in its Annual General Conferences in Geneva. The resolution was passed by thirty-two votes to fourteen with …
EventWalvis Bay is handed over to Namibia
… to administer the 300 square mile territory. The amicable resolution to this territorial dispute, which stretched back …
EventJoe Kachingwe is appointed Malawi’s first Ambassador to South Africa
… Africa, but Malawi President Kamazu Banda ignored the resolution by visiting the country. …
EventUN and OAU take a stand against Apartheid policy
… Council, in its first action on South Africa, adopted Resolution 134 condemning the policies and actions of the …
Biography of Lionel Ngakane by Rod Reyna
… London around the time of the Notting Hill race riots in 1958. It highlights the lack of consideration between Black … the Hawk, 1957 Nor the Moon by Night …
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1940-1949
… All African Convention (AAC) and the ANC meet and pass a resolution regarding World War II. They sympathise with the … Africa” and Bill of Rights documents…
EventThe apartheid government establishes a Department for Coloured Affairs’ (CAD)
… and created a separate Department of "Coloured" Affairs in 1958. On 23 October, this department was established with …
EventDr. Connie Mulder is acquitted and discharged on charges of contempt
… was an Afrikaans professor who became a politician. In 1958, he became a member of the National Party (NP) and was …
EventChief Kausobson Kausob is killed
… of the Orange Free State Republic. In May and June 1958 Kausob launched a number of attacks on Whites in the …
EventThe SA Cricket team is re-admitted to international cricket
… International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1970 following a resolution taken against the South African government's …