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“Caught in the toils of our own selfishness”: Paton’s exploration of causes of, and responses to, societal failings in Cry, The Beloved Country by Eleanor Evans
… black population, which is plagued by “sickness” (Paton 21). Kumalo bemoans the condition of their lands: “how the … the maize grew barely to the height of…
South African House of Assembly pays tribute to the SS Mendi
… On 21 February 1917 the SS Mendi troopship sunk. As a result 616 …
EventSouth African House of Assembly pays tribute to the SS Mendi
… On 21 February 1917 the SS Mendi troopship sunk. As a result 616 …
PlaceSt. Francis Church, Simonstown
… Simon's Town 1814-2014 reads as follows: "There have been 21 Rectors, with varied Personalities, Approaches and …
PlaceGanyesa
… of self-subsidy. This Village occupies an Area of some 21.5 square kilometres and is home to almost 20 000 people, …
Event”Ghetto Act” or The Asiatic Land Tenure and Indian Representation Act No 28 of 1946 is passed
… areas, Indians could continue to own land purchased before 21 January 1944 (the date when the Bill was announced), but …
EventThe SA author and journalist, Herman Charles Bosman, shoots and kills his stepbrother David Russell during a quarrel
… was imprisoned for four and a half years, from the age of 21. After his release he pursued a career in journalism. …
EventThe Trial of strength between the Conservative Party and the National Party begins as three Members of Parliament resign
… Dr Treurnicht, and Tom Langley from parliament on the 21 February 1983. It was not clear whether the Herstigte …
EventNamibia gains Independence
… finally agreed to give up control of Namibia. And on 21 March 1990, Namibia was granted its independence. …
Event60,000 delegates attend the World Summit on Sustainable Development
… [accessed: 13 August 2010] Author, unknown, 'Agenda 21', [online] available at www.un.org [accessed: 13 August …
EventAnna Neethling Pohl, South African actress and author, is born
… and the National Drama Organisation. After working for 21 years at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) …
EventKing George VI is born
Albert Frederick Arthur George who later became King George IV was born at York Cottage in Norfolk on 14 December 1895. George ascended the English throne…
EventSouth Africa signs SADC treaty
… Available at: actrav.itcilo.org [Accessed: 21 August 2013] …
EventSir Patrick Duncan, Governor-General of the Union of South Africa, is born
… Sir Patrick Duncan was born on 21 December 1870 in Fortrie, Banffshire, Scotland as the …
Foreword - The Congress of the People and Freedom Charter Campaign by Ismail Vadi, New Delhi, 1995
… (ANC) and the Afrikaners Volksfront (AVF), dated December 21, 1993; and TAKING NOTE of Constitutional Principle XXXIV …
EventB.J. Vorster, Minister of Justice, announces extensive security measures following the Sharpeville Massacre
… killed and scores left injured by security police fire on 21 March 1960. Under his stewardship, the police force became …
PlaceThe South African Police Service Museum
… station and old magistrate’s court was based. It opened on 21 June 1990 but closed a few years later due to damage to …
ArticleA History of Official Government HIV/AIDS Policy in South Africa
The HIV/AIDS Crisis Emerges: Reponses of the Apartheid GovernmentIn 1982, the first case of AIDS in South Africa was reported in a homosexual man who…
Legislation, Dissent, and Violence in Sophiatown under Apartheid
… and racial discrimination) rather than justice (Lenta, 106-08). Apartheid designates a time period in South African …
ArticleDespite the 1994 political victory against apartheid, its economic legacy persists by Haydn Cornish-Jenkins
Abstract In 1994, South Africans were liberated from a system of apartheid which had controlled their lives for nearly fifty years. Twenty-one years later,…
ArchiveSouth Africa’s Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew
… Action Committee”, Discussion, 1, 3, June 1951 Document 21 - E.L. Maurice, "The RÁ´le of the Non-European Teacher in … Club on 27 February 1953, Viewpoints…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1950s
… Bill . 12 May, The Immorality Amendment Act No 21 of 1950 is passed. 14 May, The African National Congress … a resolution accepted by all represented…
EventCODESA’s starting date is set
… session in Johannesburg was going to be on December 20 - 21. The SA government and the ruling National Party (NP) sent …
EventUmkhonto We Sizwe, military wing of the ANC, claims responsibility for power station blast
… targeting mostly military and infrastructure sites. On 21 July 1981, explosions occurred at two electrical power …
EventUS Secretary of State Cyrus Vance travels to South Africa to promote transition to black rule in Namibia
… for the withdrawal of Cuban forces from Angola. On March 21, 1990 Namibia officially achieved independence. … After 75 Years of Pretoria's Rule." New York…
Event7 People are killed during a SATS strike
… windows and stoning the first train on its arrival at 21:00. Fighting broke out as strikers, who were also armed, …
EventThe Constitution of the Republic of South Africa is approved by Parliament
… South Africa (CODESA) I and II were held between 21 December 1991 and May 1992 and attended by 19 political …
EventThe Trojan Horse Massacre
… fire killing three young people, Jonathan Claasen, aged 21, Shaun Magmoed, aged 15, Michael Miranda, aged 11 and …
ArticleCustomary Marriages in South Africa: Understanding The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act of 1998
… in both Zulu Codes which stated that women over the age of 21 were considered legal majorities. However, Section 27(3) … Age of Majority Act. This Act states…
ArticleThe Pietermaritzburg Treason Trial, 1984
… and denied bail. The hearing was adjourned until 21 December. On 13 December the other three decided to leave … and charged with treason together with the…