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EventAndrew Charles Hudson, South African cricketer is born
Andrew Charles Hudson was born on 17 March 1965 in Eshowe, Natal (KwaZulu Natal). He distinguished himself as a cricketer by playing in 35 tests and 89 One Day…
EventTrade unionist, Barend Erasmus dies
Barend Erasmus, a noted trade unionist, worked for the Johannesburg Municipal Transport Service (JMTS). While at the JMTS, he became involved with the affairs…
Document 25 - Response by Nelson Mandela to De Klerk’s 2 July 1992 memorandum
COSATU has noted the African National Congress NEC's decisions on the Basic Conditions of Employment as reflected in the statement dated 14 July 1997. COSATU…
ArchiveThe task of Black theological education in South Africa
Journal article outlining the task of Black theological education in South Africa. Note that the text is barely legible in some sections.
ArticleSummary: The Kingdom of Mali and the City of Timbuktu in the 14th Century
The Mali Empire (c. 1235-1600 CE)At its height, the Mali Empire stretched across more than 1.29 million square kilometres of West Africa, encompassing the…
ArchiveWhy is May Day important for children
Cream background, with text in red ink, and multicoloured artwork of children. Note at the bottom of the poster, produced by Children's Resource Centre.
ArchiveRule of security defence and code of conduct: Introduction - let us defend our ANC and our people
Memorandum, possibly compliled by Joe Slovo, about the rule of security defence and code of conduct for ANC. Note that the document is barely legible.
ArchiveUniversity Christian Movement: Conference Report, Freedom 71, July 9-16, Camp Jonathan, Eston
University Christian Movement Conference Report and includes Resolutions and items on women's liberation and Black theology. Note that the text is barely…
Sanctions
Pamphlet about the comparison between responses made to calls for sanctions against Argentina and South Africa. Note that large sections of the text are barely…
ArchiveA possible negotiating concept
Confidential note on a possible negotiating concept. No author but possibly a memorandum submitted to the National Working Committee of the ANC by the…
ArchiveThese are the Last Days
Extract from an address delivered in Pietermaritzburg at a meeting of the South African Institute of Race Relations. Note that sections of the document are…
ArchiveGod made us all, but ... Racism and the World Alliance of Reformed Churches
Chapter in a book about the role of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches in the struggle against racism. Note that only 2 of the 10 pages are available.
ArchiveLetter from J K Nkadimeng to Afred Nzo
Letter from J K Nkadimeng to Afred Nzo of November 3, 1982 and enclosing RC HQ Commission report of October 1982 at Lusaka. Note that the document is barely…
ArticleHistory Grade 11 - Topic 2 Essay Questions
… Ntwakumba, Simone van der Colff & Thandile Xesi. End Notes [1] National Senior Certificate.: “Grade 11 November …
ArchiveCan we ask the question and find out the answer why our Brother Onkopotse Tiro was murdered in Botswana
The circular urges Blacks students to take note of the murder of Black leaders by the apartheid government. It is a call for a united reaction in the fight…
PlacePolokwane Art Museum
This museum was founded in 1970 by Jack Botes, a former Town Clerk. Today there are over 1000 works displayed in the indoor collections, and the outdoor…
EventFifteen African states tabled a draft resolution at the UN denouncing racial discrimination
At the annual conference of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Africa at Leopoldville in Congo, fifteen African states tabled a draft resolution…
EventInternational Labour Organisation (ILO) suspends South Africa
The governing body of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) voted in favour of suspending South Africa from participation in its Annual General…
EventThe UN Security Council condemns all violations of its embargo against South Africa
In 1963, the Security Council called upon states to stop the sale of arms to South Africa, and repeated the call in 1970 and again in 1972. It was however only…
Names of Slaves and Free Blacks
The following list is taken from Frank R. Bradlow and Margaret Cairns, The Early Cape Muslims, appendix II. A note by the authors says that the list of names…
ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the riots at Soweto and other places in South Africa held on 22 February 1977, Volume 113
Excerpts from the transcript of evidence from Mr Auerbach and others, to the Commission of Inquiry into the riots at Soweto and other places in South Africa. …
ArchiveIn combat
Collection of press articles compiled by the African National Congress, Department of Information and Publicity to reflect reporting by the official press of…
ArticleKhoisan herder society in the Later Stone Age
What is herding? Herder societies are also known as pastoral societies and were also nomadic, like hunter-gatherers. They kept domesticated animals and…
The 1980s and the crisis of Apartheid
Please note that this section is detailed and we have broken it up into 3 pages: Use the page navigation on the right or bottom of the page Introduction …
ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the riots at Soweto and other places in South Africa held on 30 Novermber 1976, Volume 71
Excerpts from the transcript of evidence from Professor Helm and others, to the Commission of Inquiry into the riots at Soweto and other places in South Africa…
Bishop Tutu hits back at Dr Koornhof
Journal article with a reaction by Desmond Tutu to a statement made in Parliament by Dr Koornoof about an alleged conspiracy by certain organisations to…
ArchiveViolence and the cross in South Africa today
Journal article containing extracts of an address by Dr Manas Buthelezi at South African Leadership Conference held in July 20, 1979, about violence and the…
ANC media statement on comrade Carl Niehaus, 10 July 2009
The African National Congress (ANC) has noted a public apology made by Comrade Carl Niehaus in which he is asking for forgiveness. Comrade Carl is highly…
EventAfrican delegates urge U Thant to enter Nelson Mandela fray
African delegations at the United Nations headquarters in New York requested Secretary-General U Thant to help obtain the release of Nelson Mandela, leader and…
EventTobacco Products Control Ammendmant Bill passed
The National Assembly votes by 213 to 106 to pass the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill, which bans all forms of tobacco advertising and prohibits…