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The Working Committee of the Indian National Congress adopts a resolution expressing full sympathy for the Resisters in their b
… a resolution expressing full sympathy for the Resisters in their b …
The World Council of Churches cancels a special consultation in South Africa because of unacceptable conditions imposed on it b
… World Council of Churches cancels a special consultation in South Africa because of unacceptable conditions imposed on …
Mangena Maaka Mokone, founder of the ‘Ethiopian Church’ in 1892 and political leader who strongly opposed racial segregation, i
… Mangena Maaka Mokone, founder of the ‘Ethiopian Church’ in 1892 and political leader who strongly opposed racial …
Sir Jacob Dirk Barry, judge president of the Eastern division since 1880, is born in Swellendam, Cape Colony.
… president of the Eastern division since 1880, is born in Swellendam, Cape Colony. …
Rain Queen Makobo Modjadji VI (29) dies in Polokwane Medi-Clinic at 4.30am after a sudden illness.
… Rain Queen Makobo Modjadji VI (29) dies in Polokwane Medi-Clinic at 4.30am after a sudden illness. …
Israel declares it will keep some of ground won from Egypt, Jordan and Syria in Six-Day War.
… will keep some of ground won from Egypt, Jordan and Syria in Six-Day War. …
Adolphe Mabille, Swiss missionary in Basutoland (Lesotho) and compiler of a Sotho-English glossary which he expanded and still
… Adolphe Mabille, Swiss missionary in Basutoland (Lesotho) and compiler of a Sotho-English …
Government of India announces that in protest against the Union’s indifference to its representations, it was found necessary t
… Government of India announces that in protest against the Union’s indifference to its …
Pedi Chief Sekhukhune’s followers send a force of 140 against Chief Kgolane and his followers in their stronghold, Masehleng. K
… a force of 140 against Chief Kgolane and his followers in their stronghold, Masehleng. K …
The Normaalkollege (teachers’ training college) in Bloemfontein becomes the faculty of education of the University of the Orang
… The Normaalkollege (teachers’ training college) in Bloemfontein becomes the faculty of education of the …
Moses Mayekiso, general secretary of NUMSA, and four others, are arrested for allegedly running ‘people’s courts’ in Alexandra,
… are arrested for allegedly running ‘people’s courts’ in Alexandra, …
In more than seventy townships, a further series of disturbances (20 July – 19 August) occur, leading to considerable destruc
… In more than seventy townships, a further series of …
An Egyptian appeals court acquits eleven men of debauchery for allegedly engaging in homosexual activity. President Hosni Mubar
… acquits eleven men of debauchery for allegedly engaging in homosexual activity. President Hosni Mubar …
The Springbok rugby team arrives in New Zealand. They played their first match at Gisborne on 22 July.
… The Springbok rugby team arrives in New Zealand. They played their first match at Gisborne on …
Anglo-Boer War 2. Lord Kitchener writes in a letter concerning the Ladies’ Commission sent out to investigate into conditions
… Anglo-Boer War 2. Lord Kitchener writes in a letter concerning the Ladies’ Commission sent out to …
Max, a 180 kg gorilla, is shot in his neck and shoulder by a robber who got into his cage.
… Max, a 180 kg gorilla, is shot in his neck and shoulder by a robber who got into his cage. …
Mohandas Gandhi, after successfully leading campaigns of Passive Resistance in this country, finally leaves from Cape Town by s
… after successfully leading campaigns of Passive Resistance in this country, finally leaves from Cape Town by s …
Dominic Mahlangu, IFP’s Etholeni leader, is shot dead when unidentified attackers in a car pulled up outside his home.
… Etholeni leader, is shot dead when unidentified attackers in a car pulled up outside his home. …
Johannes Hendrikus (Jan) Stander, champion of Afrikaans, deputy director of education in Natal, founder of the Afrikaner Club a
… champion of Afrikaans, deputy director of education in Natal, founder of the Afrikaner Club a …
Ferdinand Postma, professor of the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church in Burgersdorp and later Potchefstroom, is born
… of the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church in Burgersdorp and later Potchefstroom, is born …
The Volksraad of the Voortrekker Republic of Natal capitulates to Britain. Britain annexed the territory formally in 1843.
… to Britain. Britain annexed the territory formally in 1843. …
Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA) announces it’s functioning as the SACP, operating underground, after its dissolution in
… as the SACP, operating underground, after its dissolution in …
Turbulent priests or movement intellectuals? Christian voices and international opposition to apartheid in the 1950s by Rob Skinner
… Christian voices and international opposition to apartheid in the 1950s by Rob Skinner …
The Appeal Court in Bloemfontein sets aside Winnie Mandela’s sentence of five years’ imprisonment for kidnapping four youths. I
… The Appeal Court in Bloemfontein sets aside Winnie Mandela’s sentence of five …
Prof. Maria van der Lingen Fismer (63), first full professor in music at the University of Stellenbosch, dies.
… Maria van der Lingen Fismer (63), first full professor in music at the University of Stellenbosch, dies. …
A bill to curtail land ownership and voting rights of Asians in South Africa is adopted by the government.
… bill to curtail land ownership and voting rights of Asians in South Africa is adopted by the government. …
Egypt announces it will not extend Suez Canal Company’s concession after expiration in 1956, leading to Suez Crisis.
… extend Suez Canal Company’s concession after expiration in 1956, leading to Suez Crisis. …
The ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front and its allies score an overwhelming victory in elections for a ne
… Front and its allies score an overwhelming victory in elections for a ne …
Elize Botha (75), first wife of former president P.W. Botha, dies of a heart attack in Wilderness, Western Cape.
… of former president P.W. Botha, dies of a heart attack in Wilderness, Western Cape. …
Pasteur Bizimungu, Rwanda’s post-genocide president, is sentenced to fifteen years in jail for embezzlement and inciting violen
… post-genocide president, is sentenced to fifteen years in jail for embezzlement and inciting violen …