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EventFirst air flight from London to South Africa
… of World War One. Britain, having emerged victorious from this war also possessed a large store of aircraft and … in the world, and thus governed countries…
EventANC activists bribe warder and escape from prison
… accused in the Treason Trial, and Charlie Jassat, escaped from the Johannesburg Central Police station after bribing a … Protectorate on 28 August 1963,…
ArchiveLetter from Reverend David Russell to Errol K. Moorcroft
… Letter from Reverend David Russell to Errol K. Moorcroft, Democratic … on Agriculture concerning the eviction of farm dwellers from Syd Knott's farm, Kei…
ArchiveLetter from Chester A Crocker to the Honourable R F Botha
… Letter from Chester Crocker to the South African Minister of Foreign … continuing negotiations for the withdrawal of Cuban troops from Angola … Letter from…
Extracts from Mandela’s speeches by Sapa, 6 December 2013
… Mandela made many powerful speeches. Here are extracts from some of them FROM HIS ADDRESS to the conference of the Pan-African Freedom … During the strike in…
BiographyMangaliso Patrick Mkhatshwa
… under the Internal Security Act . Mkhatshwa was detained from August to December 1976, when he was the secretary of South African Bishops … being unbanned,…
19. Lawrence asks for exemption from discriminatory laws
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South … the Natal Governor on 3 August 1907 for exemption from such laws as the Franchise Law Amendment Act,…
EventIOC extends South Africa’s ban from Olympic games
… the Tokyo Olympic games in 1964, South Africa was banned from taking part in the games by the International Olympic … South Africa's ban, resulting in the…
EventKenyan political activist Jomo Kenyatta released from jail
… of Kenya Afican National Union, Jomo Kenyatta was released from jail after serving 9 years. During the 1952 Mau Mau … in 1964 a year after the country became…
BiographyEulalie Doreen Stott
… years later and Eulalie remained with her grandparents. From the age of six Eulalie attended boarding schools where … and chairing skills. It would also be…
BiographyJoyce Piliso-Seroke
… in Swansea, South Wales, a course designed for students from developing countries. On her return to South Africa, … position she held until South Africa…
BiographyRichard Steele
… high school where he got to view his native country from the view of an outsider. Steele’s eyes were opened to … apartheid as just. Steele returned to South…
BiographyBantu Holomisa
… and headmen. Holomisa joined the Transkei Defence Force in 1976 and was commissioned in 1978. He was one of the first … government of national unity. In 1996…
ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the riots at Soweto and other places in South Africa held on 30 Novermber 1976, Volume 71
… Excerpts from the transcript of evidence from Professor Helm and others, to the Commission of Inquiry … places in South Africa. Note that page 3742 is…
ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the riots at Soweto and other places in South Africa held on 24 September 1976, Volume 14
… Excerpts from the transcript of evidence from Mervin Kenneth Rees and Mat Manyana, both reporters from The Rand Daily Mail newspaper, to the Commission of ……
ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the riots at Soweto and other places in South Africa held on 29 November 1976, Volume 65
… Excerpts from the transcript of evidence from Peter Sawyer, a technical official from Cape Town, who had witnessed the use of tear gas to … and other places…
Chapter 14 - Epilogue: lessons from the negotiating table
… parties could co-exist to form a vibrant democracy. From the smouldering ashes of a divided society, the basis … Constitution. Hence, the Freedom Front chose…
BiographyBongani Mnguni
… almost buried alive. However, this never obstructed him from risking his life to capture history as it unfolded. On the morning of June 16 1976 , Mnguni left…
ArchiveLetter from Andile to Jack and Ray Simons
… Handwritten letter from Andile, a student in Mazimbu, to Jack and Ray Simons. … Letter from Andile to Jack and Ray Simons …
ArchiveExtracts from Mr Tabatas reply to Mr Mqotsi
… Extracts from a reply by I B Tabata to allegations against the Unity … Extracts from Mr Tabatas reply to Mr Mqotsi …
ArchiveRefusal to be relocated from Klipfontein to Glenmore
… signed by Wanent Alfred Nazo refusing to be relocated from Klipfontein to Glenmore … Refusal to be relocated from Klipfontein to Glenmore …
ArchiveAfrican squatters to be moved from Klipfontein Farm
… Press article about the forced removal of black people from the Klipfontein settlement near Kenton on Sea … African squatters to be moved from Klipfontein…
ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the riots at Soweto and other places in South Africa held on 22 September 1976, Volume 11
… Excerpts from the transcript of evidence from William Bokhala and Vusamuzulu Pumelelo Credo Mtetwa to … and other places in South Africa held on 22 September…
ArchiveExtract from Minutes of State Security Council Meeting
… Incomplete Minutes from a State Security Security Council Meeting in which … Extract from Minutes of State Security Council Meeting …
ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the riots at Soweto and other places in South Africa held on 10 November 1976, Volume 49
… Excerpts from the transcript of evidence from Francis Mohlabi, Assistant Secretary for Education for … and other places in South Africa held on 10 November…
Commission of Inquiry into the riots at Soweto and other places in South Africa held on 25 October 1976, Volume 38
… Excerpts from the transcript of evidence from Sonny Milton Ndala, a member of the Advisory Board of … Soweto and other places in South Africa held on 25…
ArchiveLetter from Errol K. Moorcroft to Reverend David Russell
… Letter from Errol K. Moorcroft to Reverend David Russell relating to … Letter from Errol K. Moorcroft to Reverend David Russell …
Thomas G. Karis
… the chief author and editor of a four-volume book series, From Protest to Challenge: A Documentary History of African … parallel or precedent.” After…
BiographySatyandranath “Mac” Maharaj
… year of a B.Sc degree before his release on 8 December 1976. On his release, Maharaj was served with a five-year banning order prohibiting him from leaving…
ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the riots at Soweto and other places in South Africa held on 25 November 1976, Volume 62
… Excerpts from the transcript of evidence from Lawrence Louis Meyer a parent whose son had been shot by … and other places in South Africa held on 25 November…