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Document 47 - “Answer to Government’s Apartheid Unions”, The Citizen. 1 3, 30 April 1956
… Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew Document 47 - "Answer to Government's … AND POLITICAL FIELDS" SAID MR. JOHN GOMAS…
A Helots’ Bill of Rights
… Editorial in The International, June 1, 1923. Transcribed: by Dominic Tweedie . Every intelligent worker, whether of … the direction of public affairs, and…
EventMurder trial of “Sharpeville Six” opens
… they were granted an indefinite stay of execution by Justice Minister Kobie Coetsee. Pressure was mounting on the South African government at the time by the…
Excerpts from Priscilla Jana’s book 'Fighting for Mandela' that relate to Solomon Mahlangu
… history of apartheid-era judiciary. It shocked the world. By June 1977, a year after the Soweto uprising, a virtual … rank and disappeared into the crowd…
Chapter 5 - Who would deliver us from oppression? Gumede and African politics in South Africa,1921-1927
… of this chapter is to explore the initiatives taken by Gumede to respond to socio-economic and political … regard for the British sense of justice was shaken…
Education Feature from Frene Ginwala's Thesis
… not permitted after 1899 and following pressure exerted by Indians, a Durban Higher Grade Indian School was set up. … of the Natal Indian Congress . The…
A.I. Kajee His Work for the Southern African Indian Community - Chapter 2
… Kajee His Work for the Southern African Indian Community by C. H. Calpin In the early nineteen twenties the Indian … Bill, a bill not unlike that proposed a…
PlaceThe Space
… as they performed in various venues. [ii] He was inspired by the work they did and felt the desire to open up a theatre … used for chrome and electroplating…
PlaceOatlands, Simonstown
… and easily accessible supply of fresh vegetables and meat. By the end of 1792 the Company was in financial difficulties … to visiting ships for his own…
PlaceMelville Koppies Nature Reserve, Judith Road, Johannesburg
… drove him into what is now Zimbabwe. It is likely that by the mid 1800s the small settlement on Melville Koppies was … vandalised - possibly still in use in…
PlaceSun City, Rustenburg
… Palace of The Lost City A legendary Destination designed by dreamers for luxury-seekers. Since its inception in 1992, … Volcanic Site among the Pilanesberg…
Statement congratulating Amanda Coetzer and Wayne Ferreira on winning the Hopman Cup, 8 January 2000
… honours of the millennium. They did not fail us. Issued by African National Congress Issued by Smuts Ngonyama Head of Presidency and Communication Albert …
ANC media statement on comrade Carl Niehaus, 10 July 2009
… National Congress (ANC) has noted a public apology made by Comrade Carl Niehaus in which he is asking for … the future of Comrade Carl, outside ANC…
Comrade Keith Khoza`s father being buried on Saturday, 3 February 2011
… Khoza, who died on Saturday, 29 January 2011, is survived by three sons and a daughter. The funeral will start at 9am … at the Khoza family home in Nquthu…
Arise! Vukani!
… Arise! Vukani! was published by Action Youth in Johannesburg representing the principles … anti-collaboration and anti-sexism. It was an initiative by…
EventPolice constable is buried alive at Ackerville cemetery near Witbank
… On 31 May, Constable S.H. Mandlazi was attacked by a crowd of people armed with spades at the Ackerville … black members of security forces were targets of…
PlaceBoshof House, Boshof Avenue, Newlands
… erected on a portion of the historic Boshof Farm, owned by Alexander van Breda. Its construction dates from the early … survived from the old Goed-en-Quaad…
PlaceRiversdale Division, Western Cape
… although, during the 1880s, these were largely replaced by ostrich Farming. The following census figures are … 1904 census: 13,719 residents, of whom 6,307…
EventThe Riotous Assemblies Act Commences
… rights would disrupt the repressive system being enforced by the government. It was repealed in part by Internal Security Act No 74 of 1982 Click here for…
EventFormer premier of Mpumalanga, Afrikaans poet and lawyer, Mathews Phosa is born
… South Africa in 1985 for Mozambique after being tipped off by the ANC's Counter-Intelligence Unit that the Apartheid security forces were planning to kill…
EventThe S. A government seizes the passport of Bishop Desmond Tutu
… Council of Churches. On 16 April 1981, Tutu was arrested by the South African government and his passport was … Click here to read Nobel Peace Prize…
EventZANU-PF wins the first free elections in Zimbabwe
… Front-ZAPU (PF-ZAPU) party trailed Mugabe's ZANU-PF by 20-57seats in the new 100-seat parliament. Mugabe formed a Government of National Unity by drawing its…
EventThe Prince Imperial of France dies in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879
… when he and a British reconnaissance party were attacked by about forty Zulus in the vicinity of Itelezi Mountain and … A memorial, now a historical monument…
EventKing Goodwill Zwelithini is installed
… ceremony, which was held at Nongoma, was attended by 20 000 people. The ceremony took place after his 21st … in his speech. The speech was however resented…
EventEleven people are killed in eSikhawini township
… killed in the township of eSikhawini in northern Natal by unknown killers armed with pump action shotguns. The … Freedom Party (IFP) supporters; however,…
EventThe SA Cricket team is re-admitted to international cricket
… India at Calcutta, India. South Africa was suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1970 following … not part of that decision. Following the…
EventThe Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) is launched
… opposition movement. Contralesa was largely set up by Moutse Traditional Leaders, opposed to KwaNdebele … African National Congress and the United Democratic…
EventJohannesburg Magistrate court is bombed
… a minor explosion that acted as a decoy, was followed by a second more powerful charge minutes later. Mr Andre … (ANC) members and a supporter were granted…
EventNational Housing Department introduces new plan
… new housing plan to the media. The plan had been endorsed by the cabinet and entailed the government's intention to … that the current housing-subsidy would…
EventUS invades Afghanistan
… 11 September 2001 in New York, United States of America, by the Al-Qaeda terrorist group. The event marked the … of America's "War on Terrorism". Afghanistan…