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… School in Wellington.[iv] Juan showed great promise in the Vodacom Western Province’s ABSA Currie Cup campaign in 2009, before moving up in the ranks to become the first choice centre for the Stormers after the retirement … (1 September 2017).|Ray, C.: Juan de Jongh quits the Stormers, …

… On this date a poem by Nontsizi Mgqwetho lamenting the death of her mother was published. Mgqwetho was the first woman poet to publish in Xhosa. From 1920 to 1929 … she contributed more than ninety poems, most of them to the Johannesburg weekly newspaper of the Chamber of Mines, …

… Sixty-five years ago (1947-2012) the Joint Declaration of Cooperation known as “Three Doctors’ … was signed by three doctors,  Dr. A.B. Xuma, president of the African National Congress (ANC); Dr. G.M. Naicker, president of the Natal Indian Congress (NIC) and Dr. Y.M. Dadoo, president …

… In May 1900, at the height of the South African War (1899-1902), Field Marshall Lord Roberts and his forces crossed the Vaal River heading to Pretoria.This mission was not … Lord Roberts crosses the Vaal River en route to Pretoria …

… Awards Archbishop Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Archbishop Mpilo Desmond Tutu, world … voice against apartheid, first Black Secretary General of the South African Council of Churches , first Black …  Tutu and Franklin: The Past     Tutu and Franklin: The Future Speeches Transcript of a speech given by Tutu at 8:15 …

… Circular which discusses the reasons for the call for a National Convention for the Republic of South Africa, the deteriorating situation in … A call for a National Convention for the Republic of South Africa …

… Province on 16 December 1990.[1] Cassper Nyovest is one of the most prominent figures in SouthAfrican hip hop. … 2014; “Refiloe” in 2015; “Thuto” in 2017.  “Gusheshe” was the first single released from Cassper’s debut album “Tsholofelo”.[2] Subsequently, the hit single “Doc Shebeleza” was released, which was …

… heads of government from over 170 countries gathered for the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg at the Sandton Convention Centre. The summit began on 26 August and ended on 4 September 2002 … 60,000 delegates attend the World Summit on Sustainable Development …

… On 15 July 1960, the first Boeing 707 jet aircraft arrived in South Africa from America. This aircraft has remained in the service of the South African Air Force (SAAF) up until today. The … The first Boeing 707 jet aircraft arrives in South Africa …

… racial oppression in South Africa, who died in a car crash the on Monday 20 April 1981. His funeral, in Worcester, was the first "political funeral" where ANC supporters openly raised the party flag without fear of recrimination. Ferus was … ANC flag raised at the funeral of John ‘Hennie’ Ferus …

… A The ANC has learned with sadness the passing of Epainette Nomaka Mbeki this morning at St … given her long history of activism and her contribution in the struggle against apartheid. Mrs Mbeki has for decades … ANC statement on the passing of Epainette Mbeki, 7 June 2014 …

… The Muslim cemetery Tana Baru (meaning 'New Ground'), where some of the earliest and most respected Muslim settlers of South Africa were buried, was closed in terms of the Public Health Act No. 4 of 1883. Following the granting … [Accessed on 3 December 2013]| Tana Baru HISTORY OF THE TANA BARU AT A GLANCE [online] Available at: …

… The now iconic series struggled to find an audience at first, … and millions of devoted fans (Trekkies) all over the world. Unlike most network executives, producer and … Gene Rodenberry believed intelligent life existed on the other side of the TV screen.  As such, he frequently used …

… Demonstrations began outside the South African Embassy in Washington DC and continued on … demanded a stronger anti-South Africa policy from the United States (U.S.) government. The U.S. Congressman Walter Fauntroy and three other civil … Demonstrations begin outside the South African Embassy in Washington D.C. …

… Steve Biko was not alone in forging the Black Consciousness Movement , he was nevertheless its most prominent leader, who with others guided the movement of student discontent into a political force … was titled ‘SASO – Its role, its Significance and its Future’, and as the title suggests, he spelt out the reasons …

… Papers presented at the Black Renaissance Convention: The educational world of Blacks in South Africa; The Christian challenge of Black Theology; Towards the … Black Renaissance: Papers from the Black Renaissance Convention, December 1974 …

… The 59 year old executive of Anglo American, Dr Zach de Beer, was elected as leader of the anti-Apartheid Progressive Federal Party. The officials of the Party had hoped that De Beer would turn … African Executive To Run Anti-Apartheid Party ', from The New York Times [Online], Available at: www.nytimes.com , …

… Three days before the 4 March deadline for registering parties, Chief … considering registering his Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). The elections were set to take place on April 27. This … announcement emerged after several hours of talks between the African National Congress (ANC) president Nelson Mandela …

… Felix Mounie was the leader of the political movement Union du Peuple Camerounnais (UPC). The UPC was a major political force demanding the end of UN … Felix Mounie, the Cameroon opposition leader is assassinated in Geneva. …

… Following the waning of the influence of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM), members of the movement formed new groups and some joined other … The Black Consciousness Movement of Azania is formed in London …

… Johannes Paulus (Paul) Kruger is often referred to as the 'father of the Afrikaner nation'. This is because his firm belief in the destiny of the Afrikaner, his strong faith, and his … Paul Kruger is sworn in as president of the Zuid …

… On 10 November 1991, the South African cricket team, now better known as the Proteas, played their debut on their return to … India at Calcutta, India. South Africa was suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1970 following a … in South Africa ’ from SouthAfrica.info: Gateway to the Nation [online]. Available at www.southafrica.info …

… withdrew business from South Africa on 31 December 1986. The country was at the height of political conflict and violence that made it … Africa was an affiliate of America’s Exxon. It was one of the main producers of petroleum products. Esso was one of the … The Esso Oil Company closes its business in South Africa …

… Sir Ronald Ross the discoverer of the malaria mosquito was born in Almora, India in 1857. After … Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College. In 1881 he joined the Indian medical service and visited Madras, Burma and … at www.lshtm.ac.uk [Accessed: 8 May 2014]|Nobel Prize, The Nobel prize in physiology or Medicine 1902 , from …

… The opening address of the Chief Prosecutor, Percy Yutar, in the matter of the State vs Nelson Mandela and nine others, … The State against Nelson Mandela and nine others: opening …

… On 25 September 1907, the railway line connecting George to Cape Town was opened. … significant infrastructural development, as it allowed for the effective transport of heavier freight loads. It also allowed for easier passenger travel. Until then, the main form of transport had been wagon and ox and cart and …

… Advocate Anton Lubowski (37), secretary-general of the South West African People's Organisation (Swapo), was … luxury home in Windhoek, South West Africa (now Namibia). The Civil Co-Operation Bureau (CCB) was held responsible for the assassination of Lubowski. The accusations leveled …

… competitive skiing in 2003.[iii] He finished 57th in the inpidual sprint event at Turin in 2006.[iv] Oliver became the first South African to compete in a Nordic event in 2006, even though he was unable to make it passed the qualifying round of the event.[v] He finished 23rd at the …

… The popular Drum Magazine called on South African Prime Minister B.J. Vorster to follow the example of Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith and to release all political prisoners. The magazine specifically mentioned Nelson Mandela and Bram … Drum Magazine calls for the release of all political prisoners …

… The SA Agricultural Union restructured and changed its name on the union's annual meeting in Rustenburg to Agri South Africa. The restructuring occurred in three substructures as follows: … The SA Agricultural Union changes its name to Agri SA …