SAHO global search

This day in history

The commissioner of mines, Carl von Brandis, is appointed as the first landdros of Johannesburg, responsible for the administra

… Carl von Brandis, is appointed as the first landdros of Johannesburg, responsible for the administra …

This day in history

Cornelis Broeksma, an attorney from Holland, is executed as a traitor by firing squad at the Johannesburg Fort. Information abo

… Holland, is executed as a traitor by firing squad at the Johannesburg Fort. Information abo …

This day in history

South Africa calls for an urgent solution to the row over Iran’s nuclear programme following a meeting in Johannesburg between

… row over Iran’s nuclear programme following a meeting in Johannesburg between …

This day in history

The SA rugby team wins the fourth test against New Zealand 20-17 in Johannesburg, thereby winning the series 3-1.

… team wins the fourth test against New Zealand 20-17 in Johannesburg, thereby winning the series 3-1. …

This day in history

Bhawani Sannyassi Dayal, journalist and campaigner for Indian rights, is born in Johannesburg as son of Jariam Singh, a former

… journalist and campaigner for Indian rights, is born in Johannesburg as son of Jariam Singh, a former …

This day in history

Bhawani Sannyassi Dayal, journalist and campaigner for Indian rights, is born in Johannesburg as son of Jariam Singh, a former

… journalist and campaigner for Indian rights, is born in Johannesburg as son of Jariam Singh, a former …

This day in history

William (Bloke) Modisane, journalist, writer and actor is born in Sophiatown, Johannesburg. He died in 1986 in Dortmund, West G

… journalist, writer and actor is born in Sophiatown, Johannesburg. He died in 1986 in Dortmund, West G …

This day in history

The liner SA Vaal rescues a Johannesburg man, Joseph Honeywill, eleven hours after he fell overboard near the Canary Islands.

… The liner SA Vaal rescues a Johannesburg man, Joseph Honeywill, eleven hours after he …

This day in history

Several thousand teachers march to the regional offices of the Department of Education and Training (DET) in Johannesburg, in o

… of Race Relations. (1990). Race Relations Survey 1989/90 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. … of the Department of Education and Training (DET) in Johannesburg, in o …

This day in history

A new SABC/Markinor survey released in Johannesburg discloses that nine out of ten South Africans have cited unemployment and j

… A new SABC/Markinor survey released in Johannesburg discloses that nine out of ten South Africans …

This day in history

Police baton-charge and teargas protesters at Jan Smuts Airport in Johannesburg. The protesters had gathered to express their d

… of Race Relations. (1990). Race Relations Survey 1989/90 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. … and teargas protesters at Jan Smuts Airport in Johannesburg. The protesters had gathered to express their d …

This day in history

Radio and television personality Manu Padayachee has died in his sleep in Johannesburg, after an apparent upper respiratory tra

… personality Manu Padayachee has died in his sleep in Johannesburg, after an apparent upper respiratory tra …

This day in history

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) lists itself and, staying true to tradition, asks those invited to the listing breakfast

… The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) lists itself and, staying …

This day in history

Twenty people are killed and 155 suffer injuries and burns in a collision between a train and petrol tanker near Johannesburg.

… in a collision between a train and petrol tanker near Johannesburg. …

This day in history

Marches are staged by the ANC in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein in the framework of the organisation’s &quot;mass mobi

… Marches are staged by the ANC in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein in the framework of the …

This day in history

Two gunmen open fire on a crowd of commuters in Jeppe railway station, Johannesburg, killing five persons and injuring fourteen

… fire on a crowd of commuters in Jeppe railway station, Johannesburg, killing five persons and injuring fourteen …

This day in history

A new opposition party, the New Republic Party (NRP) is formed at a special congress in Johannesburg, by a merger between the U

… Republic Party (NRP) is formed at a special congress in Johannesburg, by a merger between the U …

This day in history

The match in Johannesburg between the Springbok rugby team and the British Lions ends in a tie with 3 points each.

… The match in Johannesburg between the Springbok rugby team and the British …

This day in history

Following a decision of the Johannesburg Bar Council the name of Abram Fischer is struck off the roll of advocates.

… Following a decision of the Johannesburg Bar Council the name of Abram Fischer is struck …

This day in history

The railway line between Johannesburg/Pretoria and Delagoa Bay is opened. The following source states that the opening wa

… The railway line between Johannesburg/Pretoria and Delagoa Bay is opened. The …

This day in history

An explosion occurs at the offices of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Market Street, Johannesburg, injuring seven people. It

… of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Market Street, Johannesburg, injuring seven people. It …

This day in history

Johannes van Melle, SA author, dies in Johannesburg. A different date, 18 November 1953, probably not correct, is given in P

… Johannes van Melle, SA author, dies in Johannesburg. A different date, 18 November 1953, probably …

This day in history

The National Party registers a landslide victory in a two-party by-election in Randburg, Johannesburg. The NP candidate wins wi

… landslide victory in a two-party by-election in Randburg, Johannesburg. The NP candidate wins wi …

This day in history

Hansi Pauline Pollak, sociologist, welfare worker and activist, is born in Johannesburg. In 1980 the University of Natal awarde

… sociologist, welfare worker and activist, is born in Johannesburg. In 1980 the University of Natal awarde …

This day in history

More than 500 traditional healers march to the Treatment Action Campaign’s offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, demanding tha

… the Treatment Action Campaign’s offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, demanding tha …

This day in history

Two Johannesburg paramedics, Adriaan Craukamp and Johan Erasmus, who abandoned a homeless man, who later died in the street, ha

… Two Johannesburg paramedics, Adriaan Craukamp and Johan Erasmus, …

This day in history

An explosion at the offices of the Department of Co-operation and Development in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, causes damage to t

… of Co-operation and Development in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, causes damage to t …

This day in history

Marches are staged by the ANC in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein in the framework of the organisation’s &quot;mass mobi

… Marches are staged by the ANC in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein in the framework of the …

This day in history

Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) commits its first acts of violence, when several buildings in Durban, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg ar

… when several buildings in Durban, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg ar …

This day in history

Three offices of the PFP are petrol-bombed in Johannesburg. The South African Liberation Support Cadre (SALSC) claims responsib

… Three offices of the PFP are petrol-bombed in Johannesburg. The South African Liberation Support Cadre …

Search Results for “johannesburg”

The commissioner of mines, Carl von Brandis, is appointed as the first landdros of Johannesburg, responsible for the administra

Cornelis Broeksma, an attorney from Holland, is executed as a traitor by firing squad at the Johannesburg Fort. Information abo

South Africa calls for an urgent solution to the row over Iran’s nuclear programme following a meeting in Johannesburg between

The SA rugby team wins the fourth test against New Zealand 20-17 in Johannesburg, thereby winning the series 3-1.

Bhawani Sannyassi Dayal, journalist and campaigner for Indian rights, is born in Johannesburg as son of Jariam Singh, a former

Bhawani Sannyassi Dayal, journalist and campaigner for Indian rights, is born in Johannesburg as son of Jariam Singh, a former

William (Bloke) Modisane, journalist, writer and actor is born in Sophiatown, Johannesburg. He died in 1986 in Dortmund, West G

The liner SA Vaal rescues a Johannesburg man, Joseph Honeywill, eleven hours after he fell overboard near the Canary Islands.

Several thousand teachers march to the regional offices of the Department of Education and Training (DET) in Johannesburg, in o

A new SABC/Markinor survey released in Johannesburg discloses that nine out of ten South Africans have cited unemployment and j

Police baton-charge and teargas protesters at Jan Smuts Airport in Johannesburg. The protesters had gathered to express their d

Radio and television personality Manu Padayachee has died in his sleep in Johannesburg, after an apparent upper respiratory tra

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) lists itself and, staying true to tradition, asks those invited to the listing breakfast

Twenty people are killed and 155 suffer injuries and burns in a collision between a train and petrol tanker near Johannesburg.

Marches are staged by the ANC in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein in the framework of the organisation’s &amp;quot;mass mobi

Two gunmen open fire on a crowd of commuters in Jeppe railway station, Johannesburg, killing five persons and injuring fourteen

A new opposition party, the New Republic Party (NRP) is formed at a special congress in Johannesburg, by a merger between the U

The match in Johannesburg between the Springbok rugby team and the British Lions ends in a tie with 3 points each.

Following a decision of the Johannesburg Bar Council the name of Abram Fischer is struck off the roll of advocates.

The railway line between Johannesburg/Pretoria and Delagoa Bay is opened. The following source states that the opening wa

An explosion occurs at the offices of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Market Street, Johannesburg, injuring seven people. It

Johannes van Melle, SA author, dies in Johannesburg. A different date, 18 November 1953, probably not correct, is given in P

The National Party registers a landslide victory in a two-party by-election in Randburg, Johannesburg. The NP candidate wins wi

Hansi Pauline Pollak, sociologist, welfare worker and activist, is born in Johannesburg. In 1980 the University of Natal awarde

More than 500 traditional healers march to the Treatment Action Campaign’s offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, demanding tha

Two Johannesburg paramedics, Adriaan Craukamp and Johan Erasmus, who abandoned a homeless man, who later died in the street, ha

An explosion at the offices of the Department of Co-operation and Development in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, causes damage to t

Marches are staged by the ANC in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein in the framework of the organisation’s &amp;quot;mass mobi

Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) commits its first acts of violence, when several buildings in Durban, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg ar

Three offices of the PFP are petrol-bombed in Johannesburg. The South African Liberation Support Cadre (SALSC) claims responsib

Marches are staged by the ANC in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein in the framework of the organisation’s "mass mobi

Marches are staged by the ANC in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein in the framework of the organisation’s "mass mobi