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PlaceVlakfontein Monument, Roodepoort
… Boer Commandos managed to prevent the Jameson’s invasion on 2 January 1896. In 2009 the fencing had been complete … much more legible granite plaques with…
EventNational Arts Festival celebrates 37 years in Grahamstown
… On 30 June 2011 the biggest Arts event in South Africa, known … no censorship or artistic restraint has ever been imposed on works presented in Grahamstown,…
EventBanned PAC Leader, Robert Sobukwe, is refused an exit permit to leave SA
… On 22 June 1971 a Pretoria court ruled that the former leader … announced that Sobukwe was being released from custody on 13 May 1969. Upon his release,…
EventNatal votes for the formation of the Union of South Africa
… On 12 June 1909, Natal voted in favour of the formation of … of members of the ruling party in the four colonies. On 31 May 1910, the Union of South Africa…
PlacePearson Conservatorium and Prince Alfred’s Guard Memorial, St Georges Park, Port Elizabeth
… of Boyds. It was officially opened by John X Merriman on 12 September 1882, and was named after HW Pearson, Mayor … was declared a National Monument under…
EventThe last quagga in the world dies in a zoo in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
… in appearance from other zebra in that it was striped on the front half of its body only. The upper part of its … with Henry, the most quagga-like foal so…
EventDeath of Maria Koopmans-De Wet
… Jacoba, were private owners of the house. Marie died on 2 August 1906 at the age of 72, and her sister died on 18 October 1911 at the age of 73. After their…
Cable to the United Nations Opposing Incorporation of South-West Africa, by Dr. A. B. Xuma, January 1946
… National Congress Note: Moses Kotane wrote to Dr. Xuma on January 30, 1946, to congratulate him on his cable regarding South West Africa. "My quarrel with …
EventPhumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka sworn in as UN- Women Executive Director
… in as the Executive Director of UN Women during a ceremony on 19 August 2013 at United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New … Authority. Mlambo-Ngcuka will be…
EventKenneth David Kaunda wins Zambian elections
… will become the first president of an independent republic on 24 October 1964. The victory of Kaunda in the elections … O.R. Tambo in 2002 the highest that a…
EventThe Rivonia Trialists are charged with sabotage and attempting to violently overthrow the state
… On this day in 1963, the Rivonia trialists were charged with … This after a raid by security police at Lilliesleaf farm on 11 July 1963, the police arrested…
EventDr Abrahams to be returned to Bechuanaland
… had been kidnapped in Bechuanaland by South African forces on 11 August 1963*. This was one of the first instances of … the United Nations in its Report of…
EventFollowing the infamous Treason Trial, ANC leader Chief Albert Luthuli is banished by the Apartheid Government for five years
… being deposed as chief and severe restrictions were placed on his freedom. Despite this, he participated in the 1952 … district for five years. Chief Luthuli…
EventThe Korean War ends
… the 38th parallel without warning and attacked South Korea on 25 June 1950. A SA fighting squadron, No 2 Squadron, known … Force saw service in Korea…
EventThe Berlin Airlift, which delivered food and fuel to West Berliners during a Soviet blockade, and in which the SAA took part, comes to an end
… of Berlin was finally lifted at one minute after midnight, on 12 May 1949, and the first great standoff of the Cold War … with ease if needed. The Berlin…
EventBhekisani Manyoni, artist, is born in Greytown
… On 6 September 1945, Bhekisani Manyoni was born in Greytown, … befriended John Muafengejo, who was to have an influence on his work. In 1970, Manyoni was…
EventHerman Charles Bosman guilty of murder
… became involved in a quarrel with his stepbrother and on impulse fired a hunting rifle at his stepbrother and … his first Oom Schalk Lourens stories. After…
EventCar bomb explodes outside Air Force headquarters
… On the afternoon of 20 May 1983, two African National … retaliation, the apartheid government launched an attack on the Mozambiquan capital, Maputo, where…
EventArmscor’s Chairman announces the production of a record breaking South African artillery system
… On 28 March 1982, the Chairman of Armscor announced that … Howitzer was the direct result of the arms embargo imposed on South Africa due to its Apartheid…
EventDr. Rhoodie is arrested
… and sentenced to an effective six years' imprisonment. On 9 October he was granted bail of R90 000 pending an … A year later Rhoodie was acquitted by the…
EventThe apartheid government agrees to eliminate racial segregation in theatres but not in cinemas
… only" applied to public areas, including park benches. On 11 March 1978, the Apartheid government agreed to … Act was eventually abolished by President F.W…
EventThe National President of the Black People’s Convention, Kenneth Hlaku Rachidi, declares that riots have lead to a new era of political consciousness
… On 27 June 1976, almost two weeks after the Soweto Uprising on 16 June, Kenneth Hlaku Rachidi, the National President of …
EventMadagascar adopts its second constitution
… a new constitution was adopted in Madagascar on 21 December 1975. Due to the dire effect that Ratsiraka's policies had on the Madagascan economy, moves…
EventKaunda announces nationalisation of Copper mines
… with an overall economic policy of nationalisation based on socialist principles. This policy gave the Zambian … prices of basic foodstuffs. In 1985, the IMF…
EventDr. Margaret Roach ‘Killie’ Campbell, collector of Africana, dies in Durban
… was born in Mount Edgecombe, Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal) on 9 September 1881. She was educated at St. Anne's Diocesan … to historical preservation. She died in…
EventRebels overrun the Somalian capital of Mogadishu
… government lost Soviet support when it launched an attack on Ethiopia in an attempt to regain Somali territory lost … country and extended to the outskirts…
EventMazizi Maqekeza, ANC member, is shot dead whilst in hospital in Maseru, Lesotho
… in their armed struggle against the South African state. On 25 February 1988, Maqekeza, Ngona and a University of … and was moved to a different ward…
EventSusanna Kok, SA medical missionary whose work led to the effective diagnosis and treatment of leprosy, dies
… for leprosy patients in Malawi, Namibia and Mozambique. On 4 November 1985, Susanna Kok passed away. Her pioneering … in many parts of the world. Related:…
EventSir Benjamin D’Urban accepts the Mfengu as British subjects
… In reply to a letter by the Rev. John Ayliff, on behalf of the Mfengu, Sir Benjamin D'Urban accepted the Mfengu as British subjects on 3 May 1835. In this…
EventStampede kills twelve people in Harare
… run towards the exits to get away from the noxious fumes. On 19 July 2000, the commission, which was set-up to … the cause of the stampede, laid the blame…