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EventGeorge Walker, co-discoverer with George Harrison of the gold reef of the Witwatersrand, dies in poverty in Krugersdorp.
… Walker died on 18 September 1924 in Krugersdorp. With his claims disputed, he was never recognized as the …
PlaceMaidens Cove
… at the sea, in a whites-only Area . (This was because of Apartheid , and they were forbidden to use the other beaches … at the sea, in a whites-only Area. …
PlaceMeadowlands or Ndofaya, in Soweto
… of Soweto . It was founded in the early 1950's during the Apartheid era to accommodate Black residents who were … of Soweto. It was founded in the early 1950…
ArticleThe San
… San, was recorded almost in its entirety, thanks to the work of a German linguist, Dr WHI Bleek. /Xam speakers …
Chapter 12 - Certification of the final constitution
… constitutional principles. Constitutional democracy at work The Court was in a rather difficult position. The … which had to be supported with technical…
22. Natal sirdars regarded in India as pariah
… in my village. These notices did not interfere with my work. I must admit that these notices contained some true … is my employer. He asked me if I could get…
ArticleHistory Grade 11 - Topic 4 Glossary
… [6] Tomaselli, Keyan G. "Arts, apartheid struggles, and cultural movements." Safundi 20, no. …
EventDeputy Minister of Bantu Education,Treurnicht is warned about deteriorating conditions in Soweto
… secondary school subjects. The minister stated that to his knowledge, there was no cause for concern. The Department … Staff, (1993), ' Andries Treurnicht;…
EventWaddington report on Boipatong is released
… into the Boipatong massacre on 17 June 1992, presented his report in which he stated that while there was no …
EventFirst day of office for Mboweni as Governor the SA Reserve Bank
… as an advisor to Stals in 1998, when he resigned all of his elected and appointed positions in the ANC. Click here to …
EventConclusive Battle of Ndondakusuka takes place
… of Cetewayo, eldest son of the Zulu chief Mpande, and his father's younger brother, Umbolazi also known as Mbulazi. …
EventFrancis William Reitz, South African lawyer and politician, is born
… Union of South Africa. He was very popular and loved for his openness, to the point of winning a presidential election …
EventF.W. de Klerk is unanimously elected the new leader of the Transvaal NP
… new leader of the National Party (NP) in the Transvaal. His election came after Dr Andries Treurnicht quit the party. …
PlaceKnysna, Garden Route- Western Province
… He could also be a right quite brash, as some of his colleagues would testify, but his humour and hospitality were legendary! His personal history, however,…
48. Breach of the compromise
… in this meeting who believe, as the chairman has stated in his speech, that the whole Indian community has sold for … too great faith in the statesmanship of…
Extract from a speech during a political meeting held on 17 June 1971 at Naboomspruit in the Waterberg constituency
… Minister furthermore considered it necessary to state his African policy again and pointed out that we were of … do things look ahead? In this regard…
ArticleAbout South African History Online (SAHO)
… and culture. Community Engagement & Exhibitions We work with communities to preserve local heritage and support …
PlaceSterkfontein Caves, Krugersdorp (within the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site)
… Over the Years, this Area has become associated with the work of Dr Robert Broom , Professor Phillip Tobias and Dr …
Document 118 - Johannesburg District Communist Party, Call to a Non-European United Front!
… more Commissioners will be appointed who will force you to work on farms and then take the money you earn for taxes DO …
Address by President Nelson Mandela at the Opening Session of the South Centre’s Council of Representatives New York, 21 September 1998
… on issues affecting the South, and growing out of the work and experience of the South Commission, the Centre plays …
Document 47 - “International Communist League Formed in South Africa”, International Bulletin of the International Communist League, New Series, 2, September 1934
… training classes, weekly lectures, study circles, fraction work - in trade unions and other workers organizations - as …
Appeal to the British public by Dube
… and cheerfully, done for you all the hard and uncongenial work you would not do for yourselves – of your industries, …
EventTribute to Joost van der Westhuizen
… Joost was televised, as members of the family, including his brother and wife Amore Vittone addressed mourners. The …
EventClive Derby-Lewis dies
… served 22 years in prison. . Derby-Lewis was convicted for his role in the assassination of Chris Hani in October 1993, …
PlaceNational Women’s Monument
… of the Orange Free State Republic ) with input from his wife, Rachel Isabella “Tibbie” Steyn , who had lost …
EventGeneral Muhamed Lamari, head of Algeria’s army, resigns for health reasons.
… Ahmed Gaid, commander of ground forces and an ally of his, as chief military staff. Lamari had been an influential …
EventSir Thomas Cullinan, digger and founder of the Premier diamond company, is born
… of Industries. He was knighted in 1910 in recognition of his contribution to the Diamond industry and has a town and …
EventMethane gas explosion kills 68 mine workers
… methane underground. The mine captain scratched out his report about underground methane to give the mine a good …
EventRobert Mugabe returns to Rhodesia after being in exile for five years
… five years. Mugabe had been trying to gather support for his party the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front …
EventMandela and de Klerk agree to restart talks
… leader of the African National Congress decided to suspend his party's participation in the Convention for Democratic …