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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…
2007 ANC National Policy Conference: Report of the Commission on Strategy and Tactics, 30 June 2007, Gallagher Estate
… the first point. strengthen the ANC as the leader? 2. Some of the Commissions were able to deal with other issues in the … All Commissions proceeded from…
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,…
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…
EventExecutive member of the Brits Action Committee (BAC),Abel Molokwane is murdered
… Abel Molokwane (31), executive member of the Brits Action Committee (BAC), was shot dead in … by unknown gunmen. The BAC was formed to oppose a decision of…
ArchiveAn address by the General-Secretary of the South African Communist Party
… at Luanda on 26th July 1981 to mark the 60th anniversary of the SACP. Discusses the statement by the government that … country is engaged in a 'Total War'…
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…
EventThami Mnyele, SA artist and member of MK, is killed in Gaborone
… due to move to Lusaka the next day and large collections of his works that were packed into a portfolio were taken by … and the works in it on SABC…
A collection of articles, speeches and letter pertaining to Dr James Sebe Moroka
… K Ngubane on James Moroka, 28 November 1952 (pdf) Article of the British Weekly, 18 September 1952 (pdf) Dr James … (pdf) Dr James Moroka with Hendrik…
Address at the official opening of the ASB Congress on 28 June 1971 in the Aula, Pretoria
… On this occasion the Prime Minister made good use of the opportunity of talking to Afrikaans students. At the time there were … for taking the initiative to…