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EventHlubi Chief Langalibalele becomes one of the first Black activists to be tried and banished to Robben Island
… but three of the colonial troops were killed in a clash on the Bushman's River Pass. Deemed to be in rebellion, the … was captured and sent to…
EventThe Birkenhead runs aground with 638 passengers
… the Birkenhead, under Captain Robert Salmond, stranded on a reef opposite Danger Point, the southern point of Walker … only two life-boats available while…
EventBritish explorers, John Speke and J.A. Grant announce that Lake Victoria is the source of the Nile
… John Speke and James Grant, on their return from an expedition in Africa announced that … second attempt and was meant to put to rest all doubt on his…
EventRoger Joyce Bushell, Auxiliary Air Force pilot famous for his escape from the German prisoner of war camp, is born in Springs, Transvaal (now Gauteng)
… squadron leader in 1940. He was shot down and crash landed on German occupied ground. He was captured and sent to the … of war. He tried to escape from the…
EventArtist, Thomas Trevor Motswai , award-winning South African artist is born
… national and international acclaim. Motswai was born on 27 May 1963, in Soweto, South of Johannesburg. Although he … and successful artist who portrayed the…
EventConservative Party leader, Dr Andries Treurnicht, dies in Cape Town.
… Dr Andries Treurnicht was born on 19 February 1921 on Middelpos farm in Piketberg, Western Cape. In 1942 he … was married to Engela Dreyer, they had four…
EventThe Organisation of African Unity is formed and Africa Day is declared
… On 25 May, 1963, the first African organisation after … over the years, with South Africa becoming the 53rd member on 23 May 1994. The OAU started its…
EventThomas William Bowler, prolific painter at the Cape, is born
… status in the craft. His subject matter focused mostly on events that were taking place in the Cape and Natal as … He took up lessons with famous…
EventSophiatown residents are forcefully moved to Soweto
… It was in the early hours on 9 February 1955 when around 2 000 policemen, armed with … According to a notice, residents were supposed to be moved on 12…
EventPolice increase their presence in Soweto
… township. The South African Defence Force army was also on standby in case the student and community reaction became … in and around Soweto. The events in…
ArchiveGlenmore plans slammed
… Press cutting on the proposed forced removal of blacks from Kenton on Sea to Glenmore resettlement camp. …
ArchiveSAYCO Western Cape Region mass rally
… Offset litho; black on yellow; Sayco Western Cape Region mass rally: save the 36 on death row …
ArticleANC Origins and Background
… The need for a permanent body to represent Blacks on a national level was the reason for the transformation of …
General Factory Workers Benefit Fund (GFWBF)
… generated an independent resource base and by drawing on workers’ own traditions, they deepened democratic …
Learning about history through writing
… time. In the final, held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 24 June, South Africa wins the tournament, defeating New …
Zweli Mkhize denies Redi Tlhabi’s book allegations, says he hasn’t read it, 18 - September - 2017
… ANC treasurer-general Dr Zweli Mkhize released a statement on Sunday in which he denied any involvement in trying to … of what had happened. Full statement…
A Tale of Political Conspiracy and Incomprehensible Judicial Imaginings by Thabo Mbeki, 15 February 2016
… On 12 September 2008, Justice Chris Nicholson, Judge in the … course hugely relieved at the judgement by Judge Nicholson on the application by President of…
Closing address by President Nelson Mandela in the president’s budget debate Cape Town, 22 April 1998
… and particularly those members who took part in the debate on the President's Budget. As before, many flattering remarks … government. Along with this, we…
Chapter 6 - The Birth of SACTU
… of SACTU The formation of a trade union federation based on the African workers and upholding clear principles of … capitalist country, unskilled workers…
ArchiveLetter from Gatsha Buthelezi to Gwendolin Carter
… Letter from Gatsha Buthelezi to Gwendolin Carter, written on 12 June 1975, with comments on Black Renaissance Convention …
ArchiveStaatsveiligheidsraad, 26 Maart 1979: Besluite
… Decisions made at a State Security Council meeting held on 26 March 1979 on variety of national security issues …
ArchiveStaatsveiligheidraad, 12 Maart 1979: Besluite
… Decisions made at a State Security Council meeting held on 12 March 1979 on a variety of national security issues. …
ArchiveStaatsveiligheidsraad, 29 Januarie 1979: Besluite
… Decisions made at a State Security Council meeting held on 29 January 1979 on variety of national security issues …
Chapter 3 - The Cigarette-Makers Strikes and the First Workers Co-operative Society in South Africa, Cape Town 1906 - 1907
… the result of spontaneous, syndicalist action centred on economic demands and demands for the betterment of working … of 1 214 324, Ibs, while the return of…
ArchiveCongress says defy apartheid dont vote
… Cream and maroon poster. Title only. Sticker on poster saying - we salute Ahmed Kathrada, 60 years on August 21. …
ArchiveThibela boferekanyi dihlokofatso le dipolao tsa sipolisa
… Black, green and yellow poster. White letters on black strip. Black letters on green and yellow strip. Title only. …
ArchiveRemembering French Investments In Apartheid South Africa, 17 December 2013
… unusual agreement among themselves and media focused on the "global" tribute to Nelson Mandela, there has been … were operating in South Africa. And they…
ArchiveSouth Africas greatest daughter: homage to O
… One hundred years ago on March 24th, 1855, on a remote mission station in the Karroo, Olive Schreiner …
ArchiveMemorial Service for our fallen heroes Yusaf and Prakash
… Notice of Memorial Service on Tuesday 11th December at Civic Centre,Lenasia. ANC (Lenz). Red letters on white background. …
ArchiveMeeting: Revolutionary perspectives in Southern Africa
… Announcement of a meeting in London on Revolutionary perspectives in Southern Africa on 7th July 1978. Speaker to be I B Tabata. …