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BiographyMurphy Morobe
… in Soweto. When he was young he spent a lot of time with his uncle, a Minister in the African Methodist Episcopal … about doing something against the…
BiographyLesley Lawson
… under the influence of Dr. Rick Turner and attended a work camp at Phoenix Settlement run by Turner, Omar Badsha , … each group member individual…
BiographyMonica Hunter Wilson
… regarding colonial rule and the justification for apartheid. The work of Monica Wilson has left an enormous legacy in South … biography. He died in 1968…
BiographyMyron Peter
… the student boycotts in the 1970s, and upon learning that his name was on a list of 41 students to be expelled, Peter … and Wentworth. During the 1970s, he…
Introduction - The anti-Apartheid Movements: a 40-year perspective
… future President of Tanzania and long-time fighter against apartheid, K.Chiume, press secretary of the Nyasaland African … of the tremendous support for our…
EventSeretse Khama is re-united with his British wife
… Seretse Khama succeeded his father, Kgosi (King) Khama III known as Khama the Good, ruler of the Bangwanto people. Subsequent to his father’s death Khama was…
EventDr Chris Barnard divorces his second wife
… world known medical practioner, Dr Chris Barnad divorced his second wife Barbara Zoellner whom he had been married for … He got married to Barbara in 1970, a…
EventAnti-apartheid activist, Beyers Naude is born
… named after C.F. Beyers, a Boer general who was close to his father, Jozua Franchoise NaudÁƒÂƒ©, a founding member of … Anti-apartheid activist, Beyers Naude…
EventEmperor Haile Selassie reclaims his Ethiopian throne
… Emperor Haile Selassie returned to Ethiopia to reclaim his throne with the help of the British. Selassie lost his throne in 1936 after he was defeated by…
EventNelson Mandela celebrates his 90th birthday.
… institutional rights of Black people. The commemoration of his birth this year (2008) is a fitting tribute to a hero who … during the struggle. We recognise,…
EventPresident Thabo Mbeki congratulates his US counterpart
… South African President Thabo Mbeki congratulated his US counterpart, President George W. Bush on his election for a second term as president of the United ……
EventDe Klerk announces a referendum to test his political reforms
… 17 March to establish the opinion of White voters towards his political reforms. He introduced sweeping reforms that brought apartheid to an end. 69% of…
SA government bans church-led opposition group headed by Desmond Tutu as “threat to public safety”.
… bans church-led opposition group headed by Desmond Tutu as “threat to public safety”. …
ArchiveStatement of General Secretary of South African Council of Churches, Bishop Desmond Tutu, October 11, 1979
… of South African Council of Churches, Bishop Desmond Tutu, October 11, 1979 …
Archbishop Mpilo Desmond Tutu, chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is born in Klerksdorp, Transvaal.
… Archbishop Mpilo Desmond Tutu, chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is …
Desmond Tutu - Extracts from the letter to Prime Minister John Vorster dated May 6th 1976
… Desmond Tutu - Extracts from the letter to Prime Minister John …
Bishop Desmond Tutu, addressing a United States House of Representatives subcommittee, describes the policy of constructive eng
… Bishop Desmond Tutu, addressing a United States House of Representatives …
BiographyTerry Bell
… Gauteng), South Africa on 12 September 1942. He married his fellow exile, Barbara, in 1966 and together they have two … affairs through University College. …
ArchiveSPRO-CAS Occasional Publication Number 5: Education beyond apartheid
… Commission of The Study Project on Christianity in Apartheid Society examining the education system in South Africa under apartheid rule. Content include:…
BiographyMarlene van Niekerk
… Kock, reflects on post-colonial South Africa, showing how apartheid failed to benefit even those it was designed to serve, namely the white population. This…
Thoko Phillip Mamogobo
… were their staple meal. When Mamagobo was six years old his father died, leaving his mother to raise three sons on … to join his family, the separation of…
Book 5: People, Places and Apartheid - Chapter 1 - People, Politics and Ideology by Malegapuru William Makgoba
… of which Steve Biko was honorary president at the time of his death in 1977 and which promoted BC ideas, was also … person was restricted to his or her home…
EventUN and OAU take a stand against Apartheid policy
… House in Paris, France. The UN had been vocal about the apartheid policy since the early 1950s. On 1 April 1960, the … called upon the government to abandon…
EventFinance Minister Chris Liebenberg presents his budget
… The SA finance minister, Chris Liebenberg, presented his 1996 - 1997 budget to parliament. It was a cautious … to low and middle-income groups. Liebenberg…
EventNapoleon assembles his army near Aboukir, Egypt
… alliance, Napoleon decided the strike first and marched his armies into Palestine to confront the Ottomans in Syria. … to May 1799, Napoleon retreated to…
BiographyShirley Gunn
… Gunn enrolled for a degree in social work in 1977 and after completion proceeded to study for her … for her Honors degree, she became involved in community…
BiographyBantu Holomisa
… the Military Council of Transkei. Between 1988 and 1989, his government unbanned approximately 33 organisations which had been banned by his predecessors…
Message by President Nelson Mandela at the celebration in honour of his 80th birthday
… President Nelson Mandela at the celebration in honour of his 80th birthday …
BiographyProfessor Hoosen Mahomed "Jerry" Coovadia
… Durban, Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal - KZN) on 2 August 1940. His grandparents had come to South Africa around the 1880’s. … M.B, B.S degree in 1965 and moved…
Invitation to Seedtimes Retrospective of the work of Omar Badsha (Durban Exhibition)
… Invitation to Seedtimes Retrospective of the work of Omar Badsha (Durban Exhibition) …