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ArticleThe New Group
… the most influential artists' group of its time in South Africa. Two exhibitions were subsequently held in Pretoria …
ArticleWages Commission
… racialised problem of labour exploitation in South Africa within the judicious language of statistics. …
ArticleThe impact of the War on Agriculture and Land
… During the war agricultural production in South Africa received a major stimulus as a result of increased …
PlaceJohannesburg Public Library
… of the Metro Centre in Braamfontein. Joining a L ibrary- All residents are welcome to join their L ocal L ibrary. You … The aim is to have comprehensive…
PlaceKwaxolo Cave Adventures, South Coast
… believe local tourism opportunities must be inclusive of all communities, and the establishment of the exciting and … development and maintenance, to the…
Says no to xenophobia, 19 April 2015
… in our country. We have further called on the people of Africa to unite against these atrocities being committed in the name of South Africa and the law…
My Spirit Is Not Banned - Resources by Frances Baard and Barbie Schreiner
… Section. Walker, C., Women and Resistance in South Africa, London, Onyx Press, 1982. Lodge, T., Black Politics in South Africa since 1945, Johannesburg,…
EventDr Frederik van Zyl Slabbert resigns from parliament
… his reasons for resigning and his predictions for South Africa. In 2002, then President Thabo Mbeki appointed him to … head a team investigating a new…
EventSir Thomas Cullinan (74), founder of the Premier Mine where the Cullinan diamond was discovered in 1907, dies.
… the British Crown Jewels. The largest is known as Star of Africa, a pear shaped diamond weighing 530.20 carats. The Star of Africa holds the place of 2nd…
EventSADF’s 31 Battallion is disbanded
… disbanded as part of the efforts to end violence in South Africa, as they were allegedly involved in vigilante … Battalion was relocated, along with 32…
EventThe SA Cricket team is re-admitted to international cricket
… cricket against India at Calcutta, India. South Africa was suspended by the International Cricket Council … African government's apartheid policy. This led…
EventThe first Dutch Reformed Church in the Orange Free State is founded
… that province. The Dutch Reformed Church arrived in South Africa in the seventeenth century, after Calvinist reforms in … India Company, as an extension of…
EventKuruman missionary Robert Moffat is born
… Leah, near Liverpool. At the age of 21, he came to South Africa and started his ministry in Namaqualand. In May 1821 … Click here to read more about…
EventDeath of Harry Oppenheimer
… South Africa's most successful businessman, Harry Oppenheimer, died … been pursued here over the last 40 years has made South Africa stink in the nostrils of…
EventCullinan diamond is cut into two
… Cullinan diamond was cut into two big stones, The Star of Africa and the Cullinan 2, as well as seven fairly big stones … stone cut from the Cullinan, the…
EventAlfred Milner becomes High Commissioner and Governor of the Cape Province
… Sir Alfred Milner became High Commissioner for South Africa and Governor of the Cape Province in 1897. His efforts … Transvaal Colony and was tasked with…
EventThe BSAC flag is hoisted in Bulawayo
… The flag of the British South Africa Company (BSAC) or Chartered Company was hoisted in … et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape…
EventActress and teacher Wilhelmina Freund is born
… were on a visit to Germany. On returning to South Africa in 1912, she was appointed as teacher of elocution at … College of Music in Cape Town, the first…
EventNelson Mandela delivers a speech marking his first 100 days in office
… democratically elected President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, delivered a speech to the joint … and try to end conflicts in different…
EventSouth African Foreign Minister, ‘Pik’ Botha denies South African support for RENAMO
… Accord of 1984. The Nkomati Accord was signed by South Africa and Mozambique on 16 March 1984. The move followed … National Congress (ANC) from their country…
EventFormer Tennis player, Kevin Curren, is born in Durban
… United States for 20 years. In 1995 he returned to South Africa and became a commentator for the SABC and later worked for Tennis South Africa. He has also…
EventChris Katongo, Zambian football player, is born
… After playing for a few local teams, he moved to South Africa and joined Jomo Cosmos Football Club in 2004. In 2007 … national team. Under his leadership,…
EventUranium enrichment programme gets a boost from B.J. Vorster
… was used to manufacture nuclear weapons by the South Africa government. The history of nuclear energy in the … F. W. de Klerk terminated the program and in…
EventArchibald Lamont, ex-mayor of Durban, passes away.
… and inducted at Singapore. In 1910 he came to South Africa to visit his sister and became a permanent resident. He entered the world of politics in South…
Statement of Acceptance of the Ho Chi Minh Award Bestowed on the ANC by the World Peace Council by O. R. Tambo, Luanda, 15 December 1986
… most serious challenge to the ANC and the people of South Africa to relentlessly pursue their struggle for the … forces inspired and encouraged the oppressed…
David Goldblatt, TJ, 1948-2010 - review by Claire Guillot, 25 January 2011
… ignored by the media, exploring the values of South Africa. His beautifully composed, subtle pictures dissect the … unlicensed social critic," he says. "I…
Statement by Oliver Tambo of acceptance of the Ho Chi Minh award bestowed on the African National Congress by the World Peace Council, 15 December 1986, Luanda
… most serious challenge to the ANC and the people of South Africa to relentlessly pursue their struggle for the … forces inspired and encouraged the oppressed…
PlaceMotswedi Alexandra Art Centre, Wynberg Sandton
… Vivienne Abrahams-Aliveriotis, the founder of 'Art with Africa", plans to start working with the learners to identify … of the Alexsan Kopano Resource Centre…
PlaceMbunza Living Museum, Kavango-Namibia
… Culture and to generate an additional income. As with all Living Museums in Namibia the main focus of the Mbunza …
EventField-Cornet Jan Potgieter’s commando burns Chief Sikhobobo’s kraal at Qulusini
… them local farmers, were killed and 3 taken prisoner while all the cattle at the camp were driven off. The Zulu impi …