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EventDr Albert Hertzog confirms that television would not be introduced in South Africa
… unchanged. Television was not to be introduced in South Africa. In 1971, the SABC was finally allowed to introduce a … 1976. "The reason for television's…
Address at a Public Rally Dar Es Salaam Dar Es Salaam, 17 November 1998
… joined in celebrating the achievement of freedom in South Africa. It was a victory that was as much yours as it was … unless others achieve them too,…
First National Consultative Conference: Extracts from the Political Report of the National Executive Committee, 25 April 1969, Morogoro
… Our immediate enemies, the white fascist regime in South Africa, are an important and integral part of the imperialist … in its erstwhile colonies. In parts…
Slavery in South Africa
… a considerable importation of slaves from Asia to South Africa by the Dutch East India Company and its employees. … In 1677, 93 "Tuticorin" slaves were sent…
EventSir Bartle Frere, the new British High Commissioner delivers an ultimatum to Cetshwayo the Zulu king to disband his army'
… The newly appointed British High Commissioner for Southern Africa delivers to Cetshwayo the Zulu king to disband his … to pursue the idea of creating a…
Speech by Oliver Tambo at dinner hosted in his honour by the Minister of External Affairs of India, Mr. P.V. Narasimha, 21 January 1983, Rao, New Delhi
… of India`s support for the cause of the people of South Africa led by the African National Congress: The one example … of the situation in South Africa,…
PlaceMorocco
… Mountainous country of western North Africa, Morocco borders Algeria to the east and southeast, … in the Maghreb region. The Berbers are native to North…
Place'Aba Mponjwana', Drakensberg Mountains
… a striking contrast to the dry canyons found elsewhere in Southern Africa. (link in further reading) … s://www.getaway.co.za/destinations/travel-through-time…
EventGerard Bhengu SA artist, is born in Natal
… Mission Station at Centecow, Bulwer district in Southern Natal. Bhengu's remarkable skill attracted wide … paintings have been part of the art collections of…
EventFearon Fallows, first Astronomer Royal at the Cape, is born in England
… D.J. et al. (eds) (1970) Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa. Cape Town: NASOU, v. 4, p. 424. …
EventChief Malaboch is taken prisoner
… D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7. …
EventFirst Tramway Company in Cape Town commences operations, with a horse
… Public transport in South Africa commenced in Cape Town in May 1801, when a weekly … Point and Sea Point, and later to the Gardens and the southern suburbs…
EventThe State Theatre in Pretoria opens
… the time of construction, it was the first of its kind in Southern Africa. The theatre consists of five arenas, a large public …
Message to the Special Committee against Apartheid on its 20th anniversary from O.R. Tambo, President of the ANC, 06 April 1983
… for all round support for the liberation struggle in South Africa. The fact that the Chairman of the Special Committee … by Washington, which aids and abets…
Message from Oliver Tambo to the United Nations Special Committee against apartheid on its 20th anniversary, 02 April 1983
… for all round support for the liberation struggle in South Africa. The fact that the Chairman of the Special Committee … by Washington, which aids and abets…
EventSouth African Defence Force (SADF) raid Maseru in an effort to kill suspected members of the African National Congress
… the members of SADF returned across the border to South Africa without incident. In a dawn announcement in Pretoria, … to Viljoen, the ANC members were…
Afrikaner
… descended mainly from Western Europeans who settled on the southern tip of Africa during the middle of the 17th century. Portuguese … people of different…
History of Muslims in South Africa: Bibliography by Ebrahim Mahomed Mahida
… From the book: History of Muslims in South Africa by Ebrahim Mahomed Mahida References: 1. Mayson, J S, … G, 'Tuan Guru: Prince, Prisoner, Pioneer' in…
Place!Khwa Nature Reserve, Yzerfontein
… of skills to equip San to thrive in a rapidly changing Southern Africa . The Heritage of the San and its restitution, … a powerful learning experience for…
The White man’s task by Jan Smuts, 22 May 1917
… the country had time to settle down under Union, South Africa was fighting in the Great War. After the conquest of … and our minds can travel back to the sun…
Statement by Oliver Tambo at the launch of the "Nelson Mandela: Freedom at 70" Campaign, 11 June 1988, Wembley Stadium, London
… occasion not only because good men and women of South Africa languish in prison. We have come together because … Africa, Namibia, the Frontline States and…
Statement at the Launch of the "Nelson Mandela: Freedom at 70" Campaign by O. R. Tambo, Wembley Stadium, London, 11 June 1988
… occasion not only because good men and women of South Africa languish in prison. We have come together because … Africa, Namibia, the Frontline States and…
EventExplorer and navigator Vasco da Gama completes his voyage round the Cape of Good Hope to India
… sailed south and reached the coast of present day South Africa. Whereas previous explorers, such as Bartholomew Dias, had turned back after making landfall…
Book 2: The Impact and Limitations of Colonialism - Chapter 2 - The Development of a Colonial Slave Society by Wayne Dooling
… Department of Education What were the turning points in southern Africa before colonialism? There can be little doubt that the imposition of European…
PlaceSouthern Suburbs of Cape Town
… Mountain , in Cape Town are collectively known as the 'Southern Suburbs', these include: ' Rosebank ; Rondebosch ; … rates to increase from the Northern…
ArchiveCelebrating and commemorating twenty-years of the Harare declaration by Kgolane Alfred Rudolph PHALA
… Introduction This year, 2009, the people of South Africa celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Harare … a significant document adopted by an OAU sub…
EventBishop Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo
… first Black Archbishop of the Anglican Church in South Africa, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, and chair of the … of his part in the transition to…
EventRaymond Dart completes work on Taung skull
… child. The skull was the first early human fossil found in Africa. With his find, Dr. Dart upset orthodox scientific … the ''missing link'' between apes and…
EventUnited Nations Charter is adopted
… D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 11, p. 78. History of the United …
EventDe Kock is convicted of six killings
… such operations. References: Kalley, J. A. et al (1999). Southern African Political History: A Chronology of Key … London, p. 550. http://edition.cnn.com…