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EventThe U.S. vetoes Angola’s application for membership of the United Nations Security
… Sates (US) vetoed Angola’s application for membership of the United Nations Security Council. The move to prohibit … prompted by the US’s concern over the …
EventLabram, manufacturer of ‘Long Cecil’ is killed by shell from ‘Long Tom’
… George Frederick Labram, manufacturer of a cannon popularly known as 'Long Cecil' in the De Beers' … by a shell from a Boer 'Long Tom' cannon during the…
EventTsafendas, murderer of South African Prime Minister Hendrik F. Verwoerd in 1966, dies
… Dimitri Tsafendas, murderer of South African Prime Minister Hendrik F. Verwoerd in 1966, died at the age of 81 at the Sterkfontein psychiatric hospital on…
EventFirst victim of the land invasions in Zimbabwe, David Stevens, is murdered
… was taken from his property 75 miles (120 kilometres) east of the capital, Harare, and driven into the bush. It was … Stevens was targeted due to his support…
EventThe first issue of the weekly periodical ‘TIME’ appeared on news stands
… On this day in history, the first issue of the weekly periodical TIME appeared on newsstands. The … first issue was 32 pages and featured a charcoal sketch…
EventGeorge Christopher Cato (79), Natal pioneer and first mayor of Durban, dies
… George Christopher Cato, Natal pioneer and first mayor of Durban, dies in the city on 9 July 1893. Cato was born in … as the first Mayor. In 1865 Cato was…
EventMaria Groesbeek is hanged for the murder of her husband, Christian Buys
… were married in the 1950's. During their seventeen years of marriage they lived with Buys' mother and six brothers for … times. Groesbeek claims that Buys…
EventJan van Riebeeck, the first Dutch governor of the Cape Colony, dies
… “Jan” van Riebeeck died on 18 January 1677 at the age of 57 in Batavia, now Jakarta, Indonesia, in the former Dutch … station for ships travelling to the…
ArchiveParticulars of families in needy areas with reference to Mbekweni in Whittlesea
… Statistics of resettled Black families in need of food aid and financial assistance … Particulars of families in needy areas with reference to Mbekweni in …
ArchiveThe South African Communist Party: 65 Years in the frontline of struggle
… Booklet commemorating 65 years of the SACP, also discussing leaders of the party. … South African Communist Party: 65 Years in the frontline of struggle …
ArchiveNational Anti-CAD Committee report of proceedings: Second National Anti-CAD Conference
… Report of the proceedings of the Second National Anti-CAD Conference held at Cape Town, … National Anti-CAD Committee report of proceedings: Second National…
ArchiveTake care of our kids: Keep them well: Health workers can help
… Multicoloured poster. Black and white photograph of a female nurse with two children. Issued by the Aboriginal Medical Service of Western Australia. … Take…
ArchiveRelease Nelson Mandela and all political prisoners of South Africa and Namibia!.
… Black and white poster with image of jail cell with tops of bars merging into lit candles. Nelson Mandela behind bars. … Release Nelson Mandela and all…
Minutes: ordinary meeting of the Urban Bantu Council: 11 November 1976: 510
… Minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Urban Bantu Council held in the Urban Bantu Council … Minutes: ordinary meeting of the Urban Bantu Council: 11…
ArchiveOrdinary meeting of the Urban Bantu Council: 25 November 1976: minutes: 533
… Minutes ordinary meeting of the Urban Bantu Council held on 25 November 1976. The meeting was about training of blacks as train drivers. … Ordinary meeting…
ArchiveJoin all the catholic bishops of Southern Africa in a mass for peace
… Cream poster with black lettering. Notice of a Mass at St Peter Claver Church, Mamelodi East, on Sunday 26th January 1986. Image of a dove. … Join all the…
ArchiveSocial communications for justice and peace: World Day of Social Communications 1987
… Black and white poster with orange sun in centre. Images of African people, talking, protesting, drinking from a pot, marching, beating drums, carrying…
EventThe Biafran War erupts as Nigerian forces invade the Republic of Biafra
… Nigeria was created by the British without consideration of the country’s ethnic diversity. It has never truly … the three major ethnic groups in the west,…
EventSA Prime Minister sends a goodwill message to the new government of Mozambique
… his death on 20 October 1986. In 1981, 13 exiled members of the African National Congress (ANC) were killed in Matola, Mozambique.This was the first open act…
ArchiveUnited Democratic Front statement on the second round of talks about talks
… Democratic Front is deeply encouraged by the outcome of the latest round of talks about talks between the African National Congress … United Democratic Front…
ArchiveOscar Romero: bishop and martyr: defender of the poor: pray for us
… Multicoloured poster. Multicoloured photograph of flowers and a priest praying at the tomb of Oscar Romero in San Salvador, Central America. Catholic … Oscar…
ArchiveAn African woman: unite in a common ideal: the total liberation of Africa
… orange and black poster. Title in three languages. Artwork of women, holding guns, over a map of Africa. Pan-African Women's Organisation, Luanda, Angola. ……
ArchiveLord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life.
… Brown and cream poster with title in white. Images of carved african heads. Poster by the Marist Brothers inviting people to contact them for details of…
A collection of videos and audio files that relate to the Oliver Tambo
… This is an archive of videos pertaining to Oliver Tambo : Oliver Tambo's house … London N10 (video) A tribute to Oliver Tambo by members of the Anti…
Minutes of the Black Sash Annual National Conference held at Cape Town
… Minutes of the Black Sash Annual National Conference held at Cape Town on 15 to 18 February 1971, discussing: Minutes of 1969 conference, regional reports,…
EventBenni McCarthy of Bafana Bafana is bought for nearly R40 million
… Benedict Saul (Benni) McCarthy of Bafana Bafana, accepted a contract of R38, 5 million to play for the Spanish club Real Club … Benni McCarthy of Bafana…
100 Years ‘Emancipation of Slaves’ by John Gomas, 1 December 1934, South Africa
… 100 Years “Emancipation of Slaves” First Published: 1st December 1934 as A call to … sold for 3d.; Written: by John Gomas District Organiser of Communist…
`We will come back with Msholozi`- erupts Pondoland, 12 December 2008
… Sounds of "sizobuya naye uMsholozi" (we will come back with … people without a history, legacy, policies and a clear programme of action," he added. To…
PlaceOfficial residence, Commander of British forces in South Africa, Roberts Heights, Pretoria
… Baker and was completed in 1903 as the official residence of the Commander-in-Chief of British forces in South Africa. Its first occupant was … Official…
EventMother of an ANC Youth League official, is killed by a hand grenade
… On 29 April 1992, Mrs Alinah Smith (52) of Sebokeng, Gauteng, was killed when a hand grenade exploded in her house. Mrs Smith was the mother of an African…