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Helen Elizabeth Martins, artist known for her queer sculptures at the Owl House in the Karoo village of Nieu Bethesda, is born
… Verwey, E.J. (ed)(1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1, Pretoria: HSRC. … Martins, artist known for her queer sculptures at the Owl House in…
A large section of the Coalbrook mine near Sasolburg caves in and traps 435 miners, the worst mine disaster in South African hi
… A large section of the Coalbrook mine near Sasolburg caves in and traps 435 miners, the worst mine disaster in South African hi …
As the rent boycott continues, The Star suggests that there are four categories of people not paying rent: those refusing to pa
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1989). Race Relations Survey 1988/89 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 209 … As the…
Gabriel Adolf Ode is born in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Ode was the acting secretary of education in South Africa in 1891. He w
… Gabriel Adolf Ode is born in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Ode was the acting secretary of education in South Africa in 1891. He w …
The two Libyan defendants charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, plead innocent at a pre-tr
… The two Libyan defendants charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, …
The coastal city of Agadir, in southern Morocco, entirely rebuilt after an earthquake in 1731, is again razed to the ground. At
… (2004). The Star, February 25. … The coastal city of Agadir, in southern Morocco, entirely rebuilt after an earthquake in 1731, is again razed to the ground…
A Kenyan Airplanes plane crashes into the sea off Côte d’Ivoire, killing all but ten of the 179 people on board. (Mail &
… A Kenyan Airplanes plane crashes into the sea off Côte d’Ivoire, killing all but ten of the 179 people on board. (Mail & …
The League of Nations dissolves after twenty-six years and is replaced by the United Nations, with its first meeting in London.
… The League of Nations dissolves after twenty-six years and is replaced by the United Nations, with its first meeting in London. …
The South African government has released details of a South African Defence Force (SADF) raid into Southern Angola.
… The South African government has released details of a South African Defence Force (SADF) raid into Southern … upwards of another hundred injured at a…
EventSuppression of Communism Act, No. 44 of 1950 approved in Parliament
… The Suppression of Communism Act, No. 44 of 1950, according to which the Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA) was declared an … Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981)…
Letter from Workers' Party of South Africa to G. H. Gool, 4 March 1937
… Letter from Workers' Party of South Africa to G. H. Gool, 4 March 1937 …
ArticleTimeline of Land Dispossession and Segregation in South Africa 1948-1994
… Timeline of Land Dispossession and Segregation in South Africa …
ArticleA visual archive of letters from South African Police to Walter sisulu
… A visual archive of letters from South African Police to Walter sisulu …
ArchivePromotion of Bantu Self-governing Act, Act No 46 of 1959
… The Act was to provide for the gradual development of self-governing Bantu national … units and for direct consultation between the Government of the Union…
EventSouth Africa is banned from competing in the Davis Cup, because of its Apartheid policy in sport.
… bodies. On 23 March, 1970, South Africa was banned from the Davis Cup - the largest international tennis event. In 1973 South Africa … competition, only to…
EventHistory of December 16
… December 16 looms large in the history of South Africa; it is celebrated as the Day of Reconciliation. First celebrated as ‘Dingane’s … Thesis, Historical…
EventCelebration of Nigeria’s Day of Independence cancelled due to air disaster
… independence anniversary celebration was called off at the last minute by General Ibrahim Babangida's military government as result of an air disaster,…
A Helots’ Bill of Rights
… African Communist Party Documents. 1923 A Helots’ Bill of Rights First Published: Editorial in The International, June 1, 1923. Transcribed: by Dominic ……
PlaceAlgiers, Capital of Algeria
… Presumed to be named after the Harbour City, on the West side of the Bay of Algiers, Capital City of Algeria. Algiers is … New Dictionary of South African…
Chapter V - Acts of conscience
… From the book: Side by Side by Helen Joseph One of the special joys of being unbanned was that although banned … Chapter V - Acts of conscience …
PlaceChatsworth, Suburb of Durban
… The origin of Chatsworth Chatsworth is a historically Indian township located in Durban some 14km south-west of the City centre, in the Umhlatuzana River…
ArchivePress statement on the Industrial Conciliation Act following a joint meeting between the Federation of S.A. Trade Unions, The Western Province General Workers Union, The Food and Canning Workers Union and The African Food and Canning Workers Union.
… Press statement on the Industrial Conciliation Act following a joint meeting between the Federation of S.A. Trade Unions, The Western Province General…
ArchiveNative Labour (Settlement of Disputes) Act, Act No 48 of 1953
… The Act was to provide for the prevention and settlement of native labour disputes and for the regulation of conditions of employment of natives; to amend…
PlaceKweneng, District of Botswana
… Kweneng is one of the districts of Botswana and is the recent historical homeland of the … Kweneng, District of Botswana …
ArchiveEmergency convocation of churches in South Africa: package of preparation material
… An Emergency Convocation of Churches was decided upon to work on and develop effective non-violent actions to pressure the government to the negotiation…
PlaceAlbertskroon, Suburb of Johannesburg
… Suburb of Johannesburg adjoining Greymont and Montgomery Park. Established about 1896 on the Farm Waterval, it was named after the Alberts family, who owned…
ArticleuMkhonto weSizwe (MK) and the Armed Struggle
… 1961 and 1963 MK was responsible for about 134 acts of sabotage. Many of these caused minor damage to the intended targets. Although the damage was minimal,…
Telegram to Gamal Abdel Nasser, President of the United Arab Republic by Oliver Tambo, 27 May 1967
… African National Congress of South Africa expresses full support and solidarity with … used as a cat`s-paw and a springboard to threaten peace in the Middle…
PlaceClermont, a Township of Durban
… Clermont under the Apartheid days was a black middle income Township, in … surrounded by Westville, Kloof, New Germany and Inanda in the distant. Its main…
ArchiveReport of NUSAS President
… Report of the President of the National Union of South African Students at the 58th … Report of NUSAS President …