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PlaceLamont-Hussey Observatory
… The name of the Observatory refers to W.J. Hussey and a good friend of his, R.P. Lamont. Hussey … The first research team consisted of Dr. Rossiter, Mr. H.F…
'Native life' 100 after Sol Plaatje published it by Janet Remmington, Brian Willan, Bhekizizwe Peterson (Mail and Guardian), 30 September 2016
… Brian Willan and Bhekizizwe Peterson are the editors of a new scholarly work on Plaatje’s book, Sol Plaatje’s Native … originally published in 1916, was…
EventClarence Mlokoti is shot dead by hijackers
… football club, was shot dead by hijackers while trying to take his car in Pimville, Soweto. The highjacking took … night while Mlokoti was waiting for his…
EventPresident Mandela addresses the National assembly of Mali
… 1996, President Nelson Mandela paid his first state visit to Mali. While there, he addressed the National Assembly at … of Apartheid as well as praising them…
Let them Speak - Slave Stamouers of South Africa by André van Rensburg
… but also by slaves who lost their freedom and was brought to the Cape. To fix a date for the arrival of slaves at the Cape is a variable since we know that…
Daily reflections by Virginia MacKenny, September 2002
… bestrewn with Documenta banners. There is a welcome desk for Documenta arrivals and a man called Michele proves particularly helpful in finding me a place to…
PlaceMonterey House, Klaasens Road, Wynberg
… the South African War. Shortly thereafter it was sold to an American, Hugh Tevis, who spent approximately £237000 on converting their existing building to a…
PlaceFort Frederick, Port Elizabeth
… Port Elizabeth, which is located along Belmont Terrace, is a stone fort built in 1799 by the British Forces to defend the mouth of the Baakens River. Built…
EventA car bomb explodes in Durban, killing five and injuring 27 people
… On 12 July 1984, a car bomb exploded in Durban, killing five and injuring 27 … car bombing was known as the "Jacobs" car bomb, according to an application…
EventMass Democratic Movement (MDM) begins their Defiance Campaign
… The United Democratic Front (UDF) was a non-racial coalition group that was initially formed in protest to the Tricameral Parliament. It was one of the most …
EventYoweri Kaguta Moseveni becomes president of Uganda
… Uganda experienced a number of changes of government since it attained its … Congress (UPC), who had previously ruled Uganda, returned to power for the…
EventSomerset concludes a treaty with Ngqika (aka Gaika)
… day 1817, Cape Governor Lord Charles Somerset concluded a treaty with the Xhosa chief, Ngqika (who was also known as … Somerset visited the eastern frontier…
EventThe Slagtersnek rebels are tried in the Uithenhage landdros court
… Frederik Bezuidenhout owned a farm east of the Cape Colony. After reports surfaced that … mistreating one of his Khoikhoi laborers, he was summoned to appear…
EventTrojan Horse Massacre Memorial unveiled
… Day, the Trojan Horse Memorial was unveiled in Athlone as a remembrance of the three victims who were killed by the … reflected the apartheid government's…
EventScientists uncover possible reason for SS Waratah’s disappearance 100 years later
… The SS Waratah was a luxury steamer, en route from Cape Town to Durban, South Africa, on 26 July 1909. The ship, built in … Available at: wikipedia.org …
EventAppearance of former ministers before the TRC
… P.W.Botha was also subpoenaed, but his lawyers submitted a letter before the commission stating that due to ill health, he would not be able to appear on the…
EventNelson Mandela celebrates 88 th birthday
… Mandela's 88th birthday celebrations have kicked off with a new round of honours for this anti-apartheid icon, including a photo exhibit and the release of a…
Interview with Oliver Tambo by Le Monde, Addis Ababa, 08 June 1983
… one of us dies, thousands of others say they will have to ensure that the death was not in vain". A few hours after the hanging of the three ANC militants,…
Event1300 Volkswagen workers dismissed for unprocedural strike against NUMSA leadership
… 2000 in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, for not returning to work after going out on an unprocedural wildcat strike. … trade union. [1] The immediate source of…
PlaceCredo Mutwa Cultural Village
… the heart of Soweto , the Credo Mutwa Cultural Village is a museum-cum-outdoor exhibition of astounding sculptures and … collection of sculptures that he…
Address by President Nelson Mandela at the Luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Narasimha Rao of India New Delhi, 25 January 1995
… moving welcome which the Government of India has extended to us as representatives of the South African Government. For … it might seem strange indeed that…
EventDaniel Toroitich arap Moi arap Moi wins the first multi
… Daniel Toroitich arap Moi was first appointed to one of the African seats in Kenya's Legislative Council in … for an end to British colonial rule. Moi…
A Helots’ Bill of Rights
… South African Communist Party Documents. 1923 A Helots’ Bill of Rights First Published: Editorial in The … in general, for equal rights with the other…
Address by President Thabo Mbeki at the Opening Ceremony of the President’s Cup 2003 Fancourt 20 November 2003
… of the government and people of South Africa, I extend a very warm welcome to all of you. Today, 20 November, is the birthday of one of … Bobby Locke. In…
PlaceStation Building, Point Road, Durban
… the 1890s when the Natal Government Railways experienced a surge in economic development. The wrought-iron verandah … on the façade are of special interest…
PlaceRandjieslaagte Beacon, Parktown, Johannesburg
… It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 26 February … the area of the town was nine square km. Randjeslaagte was a piece of …
The values of David Goldblatt by Zachary Rosen,13 June 2017
… are in some ways absorbed as the social information of a photograph, and in others reflected back at the viewer. … of South African society. In contemplating…
PlaceSea Point
… Early History For years prior to European settlement, Sea Point formed part of the … Captain Cook , encamped his men there in order to avoid a smallpox…
A Brief History of Niger - Part 2 by US Department of State
… From Military Chairman to President of the Republic : After dissolving the national … committee, Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara organized and won a flawed…
Launch of the Luthuli Volunteer Corps, 12 June 2013
… thousand volunteers working earnestly amongst our people to ensure that the movement secures a 70% landslide victory in the 2014 elections in the Northern ……