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ArticleHistory of the Rape Crisis Trust in Cape Town
… feminist organisation to address violence against women. In 1975, Anne Mayne, a survivor of both domestic violence and … the following year (Russell, 1989;…
BiographyAnderson Khumani Ganyile
… Anderson Khumani “Dan” Ganyile’s was born in 1935 in Bizana District, Transkei (now Eastern Cape). He attended … ensued.On September 21, New Age ran a…
BiographyClive Edward Butler Rice
… Clive Rice was born on 23 July 1949 in Johannesburg. His education started at St. Johns College and from there to Damelin College in Johannesburg and later…
BiographyHarry Themba Gwala
… Harry (Mphephethwa) Themba Gwala was born on 30 July in 1920 near Piettermarizburg.He was a politician and … ANC National Executive, in which capacity he…
EventThe SA department of foreign affairs announces that the bodies of two South Africans have been found in Thailand
… Tsunami that lashed large parts of Indian Ocean countries in 2004. By late January 2005, 4 South Africans remained unaccounted for in Thailand. Most of the…
BiographyVice Admiral Refiloe Johannes Mudimu
… Vice Admiral J. Mudimu was born on 6 March 1954 in Sophiatown (Johannesburg). He joined the African National … forces to form the South African National…
ArticleGrade 12 - How SA emerged as a democracy from the crises of the 1990s
… and the 1980s was a decade which became a turning point in South African history. Popular protest by masses of … Africans against the apartheid regime…
EventMother Teresa arrives in SA to establish a missionary home for HIV/AIDS sufferers
… Mother Teresa was born in Albania and at a young age felt compelled to care for the … the Loreto sisters, an Irish community of nuns, working in India. After…
EventDay of Reconciliation celebrated as a public holiday in SA for the first time
… 16 December is a day of great significance in South Africa due to two historical events that took place. The first of these was in 1838, when the Battle of…
EventProfessional soccer is introduced in SA when the National Football League is founded
… In 1958, Fédération Internationale de Football Association … South Africa (FASA) as the sole governing body of soccer in South Africa. One year later,…
BiographyEschel Mostert Rhoodie
… Dr. Eschel Rhoodie was born in 1933 and was one of the key players in the 1978-79 ‘Information Scandal’. He served as the … organisations like ‘The Study of…
BiographySifiso Nkabinde
… Sifiso Nkabinde was born in 1960 in Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal. His father was a … Gwala's lieutenant, who was the Chairman at a time. In 1994, after South…
ArchiveSA flags burned in Soweto 1981 C
… SA flags burned in Soweto 1981 C … SA flags burned in Soweto 1981 C …
ArchiveForeign Firms in SA USA 1986
… Foreign Firms in SA USA 1986 … Foreign Firms in SA USA 1986 …
ArchiveForeign Firms in SA USA 1985
… Foreign Firms in SA USA 1985 … Foreign Firms in SA USA 1985 …
EventSecurity officials report that levels of political violence have dropped significantly in SA
… the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) agreed to participate in South Africa's first non-racial elections, security … reported that political violence had dropped…
BiographyNils Severin Andersen
… Andersen came to SA when his mariner father settled at Saldahna Bay in 1911. In 1914 his family went to Durban, and he studied … Berman, E. 1994. Art &…
EventSA’s Fifa membership reinstated
… Federation Association (Fifa) reinstated on 3 July 1992. In 1956, the South African government introduced its first racist policy on sport. Previous to this,…
BiographyTracy Payne
… hyper real paintings evoke a sense of sublime sexuality in the art of constraint, even if she is painting a flower. … 1995 'Photoworks', South African…
EventWilliam Duncan Baxter, SA businessman, politician and financier is born in Dundee, Scotland.
… African businessperson, politician and financier was born in Dundee, Scotland on 14 June 1868. He was widely respected … The Baxter Theatre, a performing…
ArchiveRepression monitoring portfolio report for the Regional council and Advice Office Committee: Report Presented at the Black Sash National Conference 1994
… Presented at the Black Sash National Conference on 30 July 1994 discussing regional monitoring of elections, monitoring … Report Presented at the Black Sash…
BiographyIsaac Williams Wauchope
… Williams Wauchope: “Rev Isaac Wauchope was truly handsome in appearance, a broad-faced man, in height a little more … Writings 1874-1916 (Paarl: Van Riebeek…
ArticleHistory of elections in South Africa
… The South Africa Act passed by the British Parliament in 1909 combined the self-governing British colonies of the … in the Bantustans/homelands stopped in…
ArticleForced Removals in South Africa
… or other tactics against which the evictees are not in a position to challenge are employed [i] . Examples of the … land and premises, and for matters…
Archive19 October: National Press day: will there be free speech in a new SA?
… with black lettering. Red image of Post Office tower in Johannesburg. Notice of a big debate between the ANC and … 19 October: National Press day: will there…
Cyprian Mpho Shilakoe, SA artist, is born in Barberton, Eastern Transvaal. He died in September, 1972, in a motor car accid
… Cyprian Mpho Shilakoe, SA artist, is born in Barberton, Eastern Transvaal. He died in September, 1972, in a motor car accid …
Karl Gottlieb Mauch (37), first person to discover gold in SA, dies in poverty in Stuttgart, Germany. His discoveries included
… Karl Gottlieb Mauch (37), first person to discover gold in SA, dies in poverty in Stuttgart, Germany. His discoveries included …
ArchiveThe man SA fears
… For the sixth year in succession, the South African Parliament has approved the … The man SA fears …
EventSA signs Nuclear Non
… nations. The treaty was opened for signature on this date in New York, USA. Ireland proposed the treaty, while Finland … SA signs Nuclear Non …
EventSA signs Nuclear Treaty
… for inspection. South Africa became the first nation in history to ever rollback its nuclear capability. Nuclear … SA signs Nuclear Treaty …