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EventJames Thaele, co-founder of the African National Congress (ANC) branch in Cape Town, passes away
James M. Thaele, radical politician, journalist, teacher and co-founder of the African National Congress (ANC) branch in Cape Town, died in Cape Town. He was…
BiographyJohnstone Mfanafuthi Makhathini
… his appointment as Head of the ANC mission to the United Nations (UN) in 1977, Makhathini pushed the agenda of the …
BiographyJeffry Dumo Baqwa
… to Europe and interacting with bodies such as the United Nations and the World Council of Churches amongst others. In …
BiographySipo Elijah Mzimela
… years and served as the ANC representative to the United Nations. In 1990, Mzimela returned to South Africa after 29 …
BiographyDorothy Adams
… As an educator she became a member of the Teacher’s League of South Africa (TLSA). Later at the age of 35, she …
CONGRESS OF THE PEOPLE, 25-26 JUNE 1955-Extract from the third report of the United Nations Commission on the Racial Situation in the Union of South Africa, 1955
… JUNE 1955-Extract from the third report of the United Nations Commission on the Racial Situation in the Union of …
BiographyRev. James Arthur Calata
… Action , but, like Xuma, found the proposal of the Youth League extreme. Citing his long service and his many …
BiographyJohanna (Joey) Hendrina Scheepers
… Blanke Werkers Beskermingsbond (White Workers′ Protection League) disrupted a meeting of the GWU′s No.1 branch in …
BiographyReginald (Reggie) September
… 1938, a t the age of 15, he joined the National Liberation League led by Cissie Gool and James La Guma and he eventually …
BiographyHarry Themba Gwala
… (SACP) in 1942 and the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) two years later in Natal. It was during this …
BiographyLeo Linda Sihlali
… he participated in a meeting of CATA and the Teacher’s League of South Africa (TLSA) which resulted in the formation …
BiographyMalcomess Johnson Mgabela Kondoti
… in prison. On 9 November 1952, as part of the ANC Youth League , Kondoti organised a meeting at Bantu Square to …
New Year Message to U Thant, Secretary-General of the United Nations by O. R. Tambo, 29 December, 1964
… Year Message to U Thant, Secretary-General of the United Nations by O. R. Tambo, 29 December, 1964 …
ArchivePresident Cyril Ramaphosa to address nation on economic and social relief measures, 21 April 2020
BiographyDaniël Francois Malherbe
Daniël Francois Malherbe was born on 28 May 1881 in Dal Josafat in the Cape Colony, to P. J. Malherbe, a founder of the Genootskap vir Regte Afrikaners …
BiographyAhmed Mohamed "Kathy" Kathrada
… at the early age of 12 when he joined the Young Communist League of South Africa, distributing leaflets at street corners for the League. During World War…
BiographyIsaiah Stein
… Stein represented the SANROC at meetings with the United Nations' Special Committee against Apartheid, the Supreme …
BiographyRichard Goldstone
… the important position of Chief Prosecutor of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal covering the former …
BiographyBantu Holomisa
… addressed forums around the world, including the United Nations Security Council (on the need for the UN to monitor …
BiographyHelen Suzman
… Her struggle against apartheid also won her the United Nations Human Rights Award in 1978 and the Medallion of …
BiographyWillie Esterhuyse
… Festival and of Freedom Park, and lastly as trustee of the Nations Trust. In 2003, the South African Government … National Arts Festival and of Freedom Park,…
BiographyMotsoko Pheko
… (MP). He was a party representative to the United Nations in New York and the Commission on Human Rights in …
BiographyGeorge Naicker
… with South African Political Prisoners at the United Nations. With the return of ANC exiles back to South Africa …
BiographyWangari Maathai
… and accountability. [xlv] In December 2009, the United Nations Secretary-General gave Maathai recognition for her … change efforts, and gave bestowed upon…
BiographyAlfred Temba Qabula
… It was during this time that Qabula joined the ANC Youth League (ANCYL). In 1964 Qabula left his home and travelled to …
BiographyStanley Mabizela
… at an early age when he first joined the ANC Youth League. A son to a farm worker, Mabizela did his primary … Struggle activist, President of the ANC Youth…
BiographySadie Forman
… A member of the African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) and staunch campaigner on human (and … activist, member of the African National Congress…
BiographyDouglas Chadwick Thompson
… of the Congress of the Democrats (COD), the Penal Reform League and the Child Welfare. He was also an ardent supporter …
BiographyReverend Mcebisi Osman Xundu
… John’s College, Umtata in 1952. He joined the ANC Youth League while a pupil at St John’s College and held the post …
BiographyKgalema Petrus Motlanthe
… oil condensate. This transaction was related to the United Nations (UN) Oil for Food Programme. The report went on to … Some members of the African National…