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Cape Town Launch of A to Z of Amazing South African Women
… to Taipei to obtain a degree in advertising. He completed his MA in New York, where he worked as a sneaker designer and …
EventMichael “Muis” Roberts, South Africa’s best jockey is born
… nicknamed “Muis” (English translation for mouse), due to his petite physique when he registered as a member of the …
PlaceGroote Schuur Campus, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch
… From 1900 to 1907 it was the home of Rudyard Kipling and his family who stayed here during the summer months. The …
PlaceGrabouw
… laid out a Village on the site. He named it Grabow, after his home town in Germany. Grabouw is situated in the Elgin …
Document 61 - Minutes of the meeting of the Workers’ Party of South Africa, Johannesburg Branch, held at 90 President Street, Johannesburg, 25 March (1936) at 8.30 p.m.
… had spoken on trade unionism. Com Gosani reported that in his weeks organising tour he had visited in turn Benoni …
A French minister, Pierre Simond, joins the Huguenots at the Cape by order of the Heeren XVII (Lords Seventeen)
… or when he died but it is known that he was outlived by his widow, Anne de Berault de la Magre, from Normandy. …
EventWomen protest against passes in the Free State
… marched into town to see the mayor who maintained that his hands were tied. The women then burnt their passes or …
EventHaitian leader General Raoul Cedras resigns in favour of exiled President Jean
… Aristid due to the poor human rights record of Haiti under his presidency. Read more on : The Haiti Archives …
EventMahatma Gandhi leaves the Tolstoy Farm 1913
… After being with numerous people, he left behind only his friend Hermann Kallenbach and a few Africans who lived …
PlaceThe Queen’s Fort Military Museum, Bloemfontein
… 1914-15, its leader, General CR de Wet, as well as many of his supporters, were held here during their trial. In 1930 it …
EventLegendary artist Johnny Clegg dies
… On 16 July 2019, Jonny Clegg died at the age 66 years at his home in Johannesburg , Gauteng after he was diagnosed … the social cohesion of young South…
Archive1990 - President De Klerk: State of the Nation Address, 2 February 1990
… of a new, realistic and democratic dispensation. * Let us work together on a plan that will rid our country of … The Government will take a decision soon on…
FW de Klerk’s speech to Parliament, 2 February 1990
… of a new, realistic and democratic dispensation. Let us work together on a plan that will rid our country of … The Government will take a decision soon on…
Chapter VI - HEAR US!
… was squashed into the back with instructions not to show his white face, while Robert got out and knocked up the white petrol pump-owner from his bed,…
ANC ‘Military High Command’ Leader Interviewed
… clearly believe that the bombing campaign is the work of the banned African National Congress, ANC. Joe Slovo, …
Address On World Aids Day, 1 December 1999
… discrimination which they have institutions and places of work. Rejection of those who are suffering is not acceptable; …
”Policy of the Congress Youth League.” Article by A. M. Lembede, in May 1946
… be in a position to pilot their own ship and, unhampered, work toward their own destiny and, without external hindrance …
PlaceMasjiengebou (Machine Building), Defense Headquarters, Pretoria
… a Teacher, in the Rijdende Artillerie en Politie in 1888. His appointment as a Teacher was an early attempt by the … of whom would later hold the rank of…
PlaceSchweizer-Reneke
… and the people who lived there were not a real part of his narrative. Nevertheless, he did try to provide his readers with some understanding of the naming…
PlaceMpumalanga
… oxen died after they were bitten by tsetse flies, his business was ruined. He had to find a new job in … new owner thought he was a stray dog that was…
Chapter 1: Introduction
… Buthelezi and other homeland leaders " puppets of apartheid ". His speech was believed to have started violence in the … more violence in the region, and it…
EventSir John Robinson forms Natal's first ministry as Prime Minister
… and the first editor of The Natal Mercury, together with his father, George Robinson. He became the owner of the publication in 1855. After devoting his time…
EventBafana Bafana legend Philemon Raul Masinga dies
… Arab Emirates. The late Masinga scored 18 goals during his 58 international appearances between 1992 and 2001. Over his entire professional career, Masinga…
Interview with Oliver Tambo to Radio Freedom, 01 April 1981
… the "noise Chief Gatsha Buthelezi was making about his nephew who is allegedly being held by the ANC.] It is a …
SABC CEO Jimi Matthews quits: ‘What’s happening at the SABC is wrong' (Tmg Digital), 27 June 2016
… Matthews tweeted a picture of his resignation letter to SABC board chair Professor …
PlaceAmandelboom, Town in Northern Cape
… Brigade leader Major Cyril Swart says every time his band marches, 'two or three join our flock'. The local …
PlaceEritrea
… since 1993. President Afwerki Isaias has always expressed his disdain for western-style democracy. Some interesting …
PlaceHaarlem
… father of Coenraad de Buys, the battling giant who left his legend – and offspring – all the way from the Cape …
PlaceNapier
… Napier was established in 1838, when Michiel van Breda and his neighbour, Pieter Voltelyn van der Byl, could not agree …
PlaceOld Locomotive “Emil Kessler”, Johannesburg
… Kessler's bid was successful and in 1841 he built his first steam locomotive, the Badenia for the Grand Duchy …