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PlaceMohodi
… The area of Mohodi ga Manthatha or Mohodi in short was a settlement in the former homeland of Lebowa about 75 km … the Bantu Authorities Act, it placed Chief…
'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…
Cataloguing the archive of the Anti-Apartheid Movement
… process will be complete and the archive available to researchers by the spring of 2002. The earliest papers in … The activities of the intervening 36 years…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…