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EventAn inquest into the death in detention of the white trade union leader, Dr. Neil Aggett opens
… At the conclusion of a forty-four day inquest into the death in detention of white trade union leader, Dr. Neil Aggett, the … anger. On 05 February 1982,…
EventSusanna Kok, SA medical missionary whose work led to the effective diagnosis and treatment of leprosy, dies
… the Free State. She studied medicine at the Universities of Cape Town and the Witwatersrand and became a missionary … leprosy patients in Zambia, which was…
EventThe Supreme Court of Zambia ruled that former Zambian president, Frederick Chiluba should stand trial for corruption
… The Supreme Court of Zambia ruled that former Zambian president, Frederick … Mr. Chiluba from prosecution. An overwhelming majority of Parliamentarians…
EventM K Gandhi, pioneer of the SA Passive Resistance movement and leader who led India to Independence, is born
… him dramatically. Gandhi extended his original period of stay in South Africa to assist Indians in opposing a bill … right to vote. He became the political…
Discussion between Mr R F Botha, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr Belli-Bello: Cape Town, 15 May 1986
… Meeting to discuss the relationship of South Africa with Angola, the importance of developing mutual trust and the importance of peace in the region. ……
Letter from Alexander M Haig Jr to the Honourable R F Botha, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Information, South Africa
… Letter from US Secretary of State, Alexander Haig, to Pik Botha, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Information, regarding a schedule for the withdrawal of…
Summary of activities taken against the Christian Institute and Spro-Cas between August 1973 and January 1974
… Chronology of the Commission of Enquiry into Certain Organizations, which became a parliamentary Commission of Enquiry known as the Schlebusch Commission…
EventBheki Mlangeni, ANC human rights lawyer of Soweto, is killed by a walkman bomb meant for Dirk Coetzee.
… Dirk Coetzee had worked together to expose the existence of a secret police unit based at Vlakplaas . The unit carried out assassinations of anti-apartheid…
EventBritish explorers, John Speke and J.A. Grant announce that Lake Victoria is the source of the Nile
… in Africa announced that Lake Victoria is the source of the Nile River. The expedition was Speke’s second attempt … invitation by Richard Burton to search…
The South African government has released details of a South African Defence Force (SADF) raid into Southern Angola.
… The South African government has released details of a South African Defence Force (SADF) raid into Southern … (SWAPO) fighters are believed killed, with…
EventMandela persuades Libya to hand over two suspects accused of placing a bomb on Pan Am Flight 103
… role in persuading Libya to hand over two suspects accused of placing a bomb on Pan Am Flight 103, which exploded over … altogether 270 people, crew,…
EPILOGUE
… Dear Mr De Klerk I acknowledge receipt of your reply dated 2nd July, 1992. It is unfortunate that … has not addressed the issues I raised in my memorandum of…
SASO Executive and Staff: Minutes of the meeting held in Durban at Head Office, 23 March 1974
… The meeting discussed the business affairs of the branches of the South African Students Organisation … SASO Executive and Staff: Minutes of the meeting held…
Document 10 - Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union of Africa, Flyer announcing Third Annual Conference, 17 January 1923
… Document 10 - Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union of Africa, Flyer announcing Third Annual Conference, 17 January 1923 Industrial & Commercial Workers'…
The new situation in Southern Africa and the position of the oppressed majority in apartheid South Africa
… Document presented by the ANC to the Organisation of African Unity, towards their strategy for liberation of South Africa. … The new situation in Southern…
The new situation on Southern Africa and the position of the oppressed majority in apartheid South Africa
… Executive Committee submission to the Organisation of African Unity for their strategy for the liberation of South Africa. … The new situation on Southern…
Until the lions have their historians the tales of hunting will always glorify the hunter. African proverb
… Black and white poster. Quote in title. Artwork of a pyramid of men and books. Bother poster number 85. Produced by Young … Until the lions have their…
ArticleWhy protect children’s rights?
… The inclusion in the Bill of Rights of a special section on the rights of the child was an … cane in terms of section 294 of the Criminal Procedure Act of…
Summary notes of the meeting between South Africa and the United States: London, 13-14 January 1982
… Report from a meeting between representatives of the South African Government and the United States … the military withdrawal from Angola and the monitoring…
Letter from Isaac Tembani protesting the forced removals of the Mfengu people from their land in Tsitsikamma
… from Isaac Tembani protesting about the forced removals of the Mfengu people from their land in Tsitsikamma to … appeals against the evictions and explains…
Minutes of a meeting between Dr Chester Crocker and Dr Savimbi in Cape Town on 11 February 1985
… Minutes of a meeting between Dr Chester Crocker and Dr Savimbi, in … observers, to discuss issues relating to the withdrawal of Cuban troops from Angola,…
EventWalter Sisulu tries to recruit 5 000 volunteers during ANC meeting to protest forced removal of “Black Spots”
… On 26 June 1954 Walter Sisulu addressed a meeting of the African National Congress (ANC) at the Communal Hall … 5 000 volunteers but we must get them…
EventA fire breaks out on Table Mountain after a British tourist allegedly tossed a lit cigarette out of a car window
… January 2006, a massive fire swept along the lower slopes of Table Mountain, threatening the nearby suburbs and cutting … daughter managed to run for help,…
Document 98 - “The All African Convention”, Umlilo Mollo /The Flame, 1, 2, October 1936
… Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew At the beginning of October 1936 the all African Convention held its … the part of the African masses. He urged a…
Document 50 - Lenin Club, Draft Thesis: The Trade Union Question (No division On this question) (1934)
… (No division On this question) (1934) [....] The position of the Trade Unions in South Africa reflects the backwardness of the South African worker. All the…
ANC officials and staff to visit Usindiso Ministries as part of Mandela Day Celebration, 16 July 2010
… The ANC Official and staff together with the Gift of the givers will today, Friday, 16th July 2010, visit … (No 80, Corner Albert and Delvers Street) as part…
EventChief Albert Luthuli, Nobel Peace Prize winner and former President of the ANC, is killed in Groutville
… KwaZulu-Natal. Chief Luthuli was President-General of the African National Congress (ANC) from 1952 until his … he was the most widely known and respected…
ArticleCouncil policies and practice
… people difficult, but at the same time tightening aspects of Apartheid structures (such as influx control). The Council noted that the arrest of Black people…
Meeting between a South African delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable R F Botha and a United States delegation led by Dr C Crocker, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs: Santa Maria, Sal Island, 31 October 1984
… Minutes of a meeting between a South African delegation and a United … between a South African delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the…
From the African Scholars of Cape Town: Once we return to our desks - the cause is lost!
… Recommendations from the pupils of the Cape Town Bantu schools with regard to improving the … From the African Scholars of Cape Town: Once we return to our…