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EventMark Shuttleworth speaks to the president – from space
On this day, the continent’s first astronaut, Mark Shuttleworth, spoke with President Thabo Mbeki via video call – from space.[1] End Notes [1] A leap forward,…
EventSun City officially opened
The entertainment centre was opened on this day, with a special performance by Frank Sinatra. [1] Endnotes [1]Sun City relaunches after R1b upgrade, http:/…
EventMmusi Maimane was born on this day
On this day politician and leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) was born in Dobsonville, Soweto. [i] Endnotes [i] 8 Things you didn’t know about Mmusi…
ArchiveCOSATU: National Voter Education Day
Black and yellow poster with red, yellow and black lettering. Notice of voter education day on Thursday 10th March 1994. Artwork of ballot box. Four blocks…
ArchiveMass Meeting: Namibia: where to now?
White poster with green and black lettering. Notice of meeting at Great Hall, on Thursday 28th. Black and white image of a boy crying inside an outline of…
EventUDF Disowns Winnie Mandela
The UDF publicly disowns Winnie Mandela over a series of allegations that finally estranged her from her husband Nelson Mandela. Key among some of these…
2 PAGAD members killed
On 30 July 1998, 2 members of the People Against Gangsterism and Drugs (PAGAD) were killed in Wetton, Cape Town. Nurulla Allie and Faizel Hendricks…
ArchiveThe Future is ours
Blue poster with black lettering. Black and white image of a boy holding a red banner with words "Support our childrens' struggle for their rights". Logo on…
National Arts Festival 2018 Grahamstown
The 2018 National Arts Festival will be held from 28 June – 8 July 2018 in Grahamstown, South Africa. Follow us on social media for the latest Festival news…
ArchiveThe Clover workers story
White poster with red lettering. COSATU Logo. Support the 166 dismissed Clover workers. See their play on 9 and 10 April at Box Theatre, and Wednesday 8th…
ArticleA Luta Continua Dialogues, Episode 2: Policing and Resistance
Guest Contributors: Anietie Ewang - Human Rights Watch Researcher, Nigeria afọpẹ́fólúwa òjó - Artist & Berlin based #EndSARS Organiser Miski Noir -…
ArticleBiography of Lindiwe Mabuza by Kayla Johansen
Born: 1939, Newcastle, Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal)In Summary: Poet, African National Congress Chief Representative to Sweden and United States of America, South…
ArticlePolitical changes from 1750 to 1835
The section below on the Mfecane can be used as an introduction to this section. It is important to note that CAPS 2011 does not require it to be covered in…
Resolution of the Executive Committee of the AAC, February 15, 1936 46
From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew Document 9 - Letter from W. H. Andrews to Tom Mann," 26…
EventMargaret Gardiner becomes Miss Universe
On this day 18-year-old Margaret Gardiner was crowned Miss Universe in Mexico, becoming the first African and South African to do so. [1] Endnotes [1] Margaret…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1980s
1980 is declared the Year of the Charter, marking the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Freedom charter in 1955. 1980 SACTU declares the year as…
EventWinnie Mandela convicted
On this day, the anti-Apartheid struggle stalwart was found guilty of a string of fraud and theft offences. She was sentenced to five years in jail with one…
ArchiveSolidarity Service
White poster with black lettering. Photo of Nicolas Boiki Majesty Tlhapi. Missing since 1986 in detention. Standing for the Truth Campaign. Image of a dove…
ArchiveWorld Press Photo Exhibition 84
Notice of photo exhibition at Shell Gallery, 9 Riebeek Street, Cape Town on 26th April 1984. Black and white photo of small boy carrying large gun, with white…
ArchiveCall to all women of Johannesburg
White background with two black blocks on right hand side and one green box on left hand side with white lettering. Two thin black border lines. Notice of…
ArchiveANC
Black poster with yellow triangle in centre with ANC acronym and arrows pointing to text: ignore?, unban?, repression?. Question underneath: How do you view…
Education Charter Campaign
Green poster with title in black lettering. Issued by EdCC Com. Logo included. Three blocks on left hand side giving demands met so far. Question "have you…
ArchiveOutward bounty and inward baaskap: Opening Address by Jean Sinclair presented at the Black Sash National Conference in Cape Town
Outward Bounty and Inward Baaskap Opening Address by Jean Sinclair presented at the Black Sash at National Conference in Cape Town on 15 February 1971…
ArchiveIn Humble Submission To Almight God...
A2 Black on white, litho; photo union buildings and collage of newspaper clippings on state of emergency; Text: In humble submission to Almightly God…
ArchiveTerrorist car bombs : Public awareness chart 6
Four coloured blocks. Block one shows car being blown up. Block two shows bus being blown up. Block three shows underside of car where bombs may be placed. …
EventTennis champion Frew Mcmillan is born in Springs
On 20 May 1942, Frew McMillan, doubles player with Bob Hewitt and Wimbledon tennis champion, was born in Springs. On his own, McMillan also won two pro single…
ArchiveWits Autumn Festival
Main poster: black background with white and yellow lettering. Notice of fourth Wits Autumn Festival from 2nd to 6th May 1990 and contact number. Issued by the…
EventDr. J. S. Moroka dies
Dr. James Sebe Moroka, medical doctor, politician, and great-grandson of Chief Moroka I of the Barolong Boo Moroka in Thaba Nchu the then district of…
Covert operations
From: A Crime Against Humanity - Analysing the Repression of the Apartheid State edited by Max Coleman Up to this point attention has been focussed on those…
ArticleBureau of State Security (BOSS)
The telling of the history of South African Intelligence Agencies is somewhat hamstrung by the fact that people from these agencies do not want their stories…