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EventNelson Mandela receives a hero’s welcome in New York
… barricades. Mandela, who was deputy president of the African National Congress (ANC) at the time, was received at … Boddy-Evans A. (2011), ‘This Day in…
EventThe first flight in Kimberley takes off
… Weston flew the first flight in Kimberley creating a South African a flight record of eight-and-a-half minutes in his … flight in Kimberley breaks the…
EventNelson Mandela is sentenced to five years for “incitement and leaving South Africa illegally”
… In 1962 He was smuggled out of South Africa to speak at an African freedom conference in Addis Ababa. Shortly after his …
EventThe twentieth anniversary of the arrest of Nelson Mandela is marked by a call for his release by China
… The twentieth anniversary of the arrest of Nelson Mandela, African National Congress (ANC) leader and first … www.nelsonmandela.org.za (Accessed: 19 July…
EventNigeria becomes the first Anglophone independent state in Africa to become an associate member of EEC
… Nigeria became the first Anglophone, independent African state to become an associate member of the European … (Accessed: 05 June 2012)|Boddy-Evans A, ‘This…
Document 10 - Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union of Africa, Flyer announcing Third Annual Conference, 17 January 1923
… you knew nothing of a "Labour Conference" being held by African workers. On this evening you will see for yourself …
EventNigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom
… from colonial powers that swept across much of the African continent during the middle of the 20th Century.The …
EventWinnie Mandela at Johannesburg Magistrate’s court
… later became the national executive and chair of the African National Congress Women’s League. … Press), p.105|Gastrrow, S., (1992), Who’s Who in South…
EventSouth Africa holds a referendum to decide if SA should become a republic
… The South African government led by National Party (NP) held a …
EventSAAN announces its decision to close the Rand Daily Mail
… Daily Mail newspaper was closed in April 1985. The South African Associated Newspapers (SAAN) made the announcement on …
EventPolitical activist, Dr Yusuf Dadoo is re-elected President of Transvaal Indian Congress
… United Front (NEUF), and was an active member of the South African Communist Party (CPSA, now known as SACP). In 1946, … of the Struggle [online] originally…
EventCharles Nqakula , Minister of Safety and Security and Chairperson of the SACP, is born
… since 7 May 2002 and current Chairperson of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Charles Nqakula, was born to …
EventThe Balfour Declaration is accepted
… of Nations". This was a diplomatic achievement for South African delegate and prime minister, General J.B.M. Hertzog , …
EventJeannette Schoon and her daughter are killed by a letter bomb
… Former member of South African Congress of Trade Unions (SACTU), Jeannette Schoon, …
EventNeil Aggett is buried in Johannesburg
… former organiser of the Food and Canning Workers Union and African Food and Canning Workers Union, was buried in … SAHO, General Timeline: 1980's , from …
EventSasol I, NATREF and Sasol II are under attack
… for the attacks was made in June 1979 by members of African National Congress (ANC) armed wing Umkhonto we Sizwe …
EventSipho Malaza allegedly dies in detention
… J.A.; Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds) (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political …
EventJimmy Kruger announces amendment to the Internal Security Act
… J.A.; Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political …
EventPrime Minister B.J Vorster supports changes to Black labour
… South African Prime Minister Balthazar Johannes (BJ) Vorster …
EventDanie Malan, SA athlete, sets a new world record in the 1 000m event in Munich
… On 24 June 1973, South African athlete Danie Malan set a new world record in the …
EventBanning orders served on NUSAS leaders
… The National Union of South African Students (NUSAS) a White, student organisation, … al, The Black Consciousness Movement as published in South African…
EventCODESA 1 convenes in Johannesburg
… from nineteen political organisations and the South African government convened to plan the creation of a … J.A., Schoeman, E. and Andor, L.E. (1999)…
EventWinnie Mandela is found guilty
… Winnie Madikizela-Mandela , former African National Congress Women League president and Deputy …
EventAt least 150 people die in clashes between the ANC and IFP
… lines. Conflict broke out between supporters of the African National Congress (ANC) and Inkatha Freedom Party …
EventReconciliation talks between F.W de Klerk and Nelson Mandela are rescheduled due to violence in Sebokeng
… to reschedule formal talks between the Government and the African National Congress (ANC). The purpose of these talks …
EventFive ANC leaders are released from prison
… On 15 October 1989, five of the eight African National Congress (ANC) long term political prisoners …
Maqubela and Dyandyi are sentenced for necklacing
… members whom were detained and severly assaulted by South African Police officers in Stutterheim during the year 1985. … South African Institute of Race…
EventCleric and anti-apartheid activist, Mpilo Desmond Tutu is ordained as Archbishop of Cape Town
… On 7 September 1986, former Secretary-General of the South African Council of Churches and Nobel Peace Prize winner, … South African History Online, 2011 ‘…
EventFreedom of press is established at the Cape
… efforts of journalist John Fairbairn, founder of The South African Commercial Advertiser. After Cape governor Lord …
EventBreyten Breytenbach; SA poet, activist and painter, receives the Hertzog Prize for his poetry
… Breyten Breytenbach, South African poet, painter and activist, received the Hertzog …