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ArticleThe Interim South African Constitution 1993
… were formed to deal with specific issues. The first multi-party meeting was named The Convention for a Democratic South … the Bophuthatswana government, the…
ArticleGrade 11 - Apartheid South Africa 1940s to 1960s
… the Native Land Act of 1913 and the Pass laws . National Party victory 1948 National Party’s Logo. Image source The … In 1946, the United Nations expressed…
ArticleA decade by decade events account of the women’s struggle in South Africa
… receive a Bachelor's degree. While on a choir trip to the United States (US) Institute of the African Methodist … 1931 Establishment of the Women's section…
'Presidential Address' by the Rev. J. A. Calata, ANC (Cape), July 1948
… members of Parliament representing Africans as part of the United Party on national issues, for they are not supposed to ally … of the two parties as far as…
ArticleThe South African general elections: 1994
… African National Congress (ANC), South African Communist Party (SACP) and the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) and a … to a negotiated settlement by the then…
ArticleSouth West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO)
… Namibia) on 19 April 1960 by Herman Toivo ja Toivo. The party was originally formed to advocated immediate Namibian … from South Africa and became the…
The 1980s and the crisis of Apartheid
… came under increasing internal pressure. The National Party attempted a political solution to the crisis it faced … of Delegates (Indian representatives) The…
ArticleDevelopments leading to the New Dispensation
… of Charterist groupings that coalesced into the United Democratic Front (UDF) by 1983. Other processes also … in the 1981 general election the Progressive…
ArticleThe Namibian struggle for independence – 1966 – 1990 – a historical background
… was increasing on the South Africans. For example, the United Nation (UN) formed a “contact group” of influential Western powers which included the United…
ArticleNelson Mandela Timeline 1970-1979
… Alfred Nzo submits a letter, on behalf of the ANC, to the United Nations which condemns the announcement by the government of the United Kingdom that it…
ArticleCongress of the People and the Freedom Charter
… for the Congress of the People and the Freedom Charter united most of the liberation forces in South Africa. Nothing … African Congress of Trade Unions …
ArticleHow Lenin and Stalin are remembered today?
… due to growing popularity, both within the communist party and amongst the Russian public. Stalin managed to maintain his position as party secretary and…
ArticleNelson Mandela Timeline 1990-1999
… Pan African Congress (PAC), the South African Communist Party (SACP) and other anti-apartheid organisations, the … June, Nelson Mandela began a six-week tour…
ArticleLiberation history Timeline 1960-1969
… Attempts to bring the PAC and ANC together by forming a united front failed. In exile, the Anti Apartheid Movement … including student bodies, trade unions,…
ArticleYusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1940-1949
… - 1949 1940 Within a year of his joining the Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA), Dr Yusuf Dadoo's role as an activist in the Non European United Front …
ArticleHistory Grade 11 - Topic 4 Source-based Questions
… a symbiotic (co-operative) relationship with the National Party has played a determining role in the political … the interests of Afrikaner people. As a…
ArticleWhat has been the impact of the democratic transformation on the position of women within South African society? by Lucy Doyle
… of a strong women’s movement is imperative. A powerful united voice can challenge the patriarchal norms in society, … substantial change for gender equality,…
ArticleAfrica: Colonialism, Arts, Protest & Independence
… and Cameroon in Lagos, the first nationalist political party, with a broad national base and membership Kenneth … demonstrations lead to riots, resulting in…
ArticleOrganization of African Unity Timeline 1884-2000
… and Cameroon in Lagos, the first nationalist political party, with a broad national base and membership. Kenneth … lead to riots, resulting in numerous…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1950s
… of the different countries during the session of the United Nation Organisations (UNO). Sonia Bunting joins the Guardian Newspaper after the banning of the…
ArticleNelson Mandela Timeline 1930-1939
… office as President for being too close to the Communist Party, and is replaced by Pixley ka Isaka Seme . Chief Albert … “ I Appeal to the African Nation ” 5…
ArticleThe Angolan Civil War (1975-2002): A Brief History
… December of 1956 as an offshoot of the Angolan Communist Party, had as its support base the Ambundu people and was … colonisers on three fronts. The MPLA…
ArticleLiberation history Timeline 1940-1949
… addition, political organisations such as the Non-European United Front (NEUF) and APO attempted to work together. The … that lasted two years. In the 1948…
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1990-1999
… The ANC won 62.65% of the votes and became the ruling party. Nelson Mandela served as the first democratically … to protest against President F.W. de Klerk’s…
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1940-1949
… racist government. In elections held in 1948, the National Party seized power and set in motion plans to implement … 88 non-European organizations convened…
ArticleSefako Mapogo Makgatho Timeline 1861-1961
… elections for a Legislative Assembly. The Het Volk, a party of the Afrikaners in the Transvaal wins the election … as the African Association and pledges ANC…
A Message to Every Voter from the African National Congress, April 1958
… who are denied the franchise. Neither the Nationalist Party nor the United Party represent or are supported by the African National …
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1930-1939
… Africa Convention (AAC) in Bloemfontein. Far from being a united force for a significant part of the 1930s, the ANC was … Independent ANC (I-ANC) is formed,…
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1970-1979
… Alfred Nzo submits a letter, on behalf of the ANC, to the United Nations which condemns the announcement by the government of the United Kingdom that it…
ArticleFreedom Day: 27 April
… prisoners and the return of exiles and the formal all party negotiations which drafted an interim constitution. The … National Congress (ANC) , the South…