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Document 22 - CODESA I - Declaration of Intent
… has both positive and negative elements. We believe that the positive elements could have been strengthened, and the negative aspects reduced, if it had not…
PlaceStatue of President Paul Kruger, Pretoria
… Situated in front of the Rustenburg Town Hall, the work depicts Kruger during the last days of his exile. It … Statue of President Paul Kruger, Pretoria …
PlaceHouse Schoch, Boschdal, District of Rustenburg
… The building is the oldest existing dwelling in the immediate vicinity of Rustenburg. Designed in a neo-classical idiom, it was … farm Boschdal was used as a…
PlaceConstitutional Court of South Africa, Johannesburg
… and bureaucratic Braamfontein - is now Constitution Hill , the home of South Africa's highest court. Constitution Hill represents … prisons (all of them now…
EventMurder trial of “Sharpeville Six” opens
… The trial of Reginald Sefatsa, Reid Mokoena, Moses Diniso, Theresa … Duma Khumalo and Francis Mokhesi, better known as the "Sharpeville Six" opened on this…
EventRebels take control of Kinshasa, Zaire
… On 18 May 1997, Laurent Kabila, at the head of a rebel army, overthrew the despotic regime of Mobutu Se se Seko. For the people of … Rebels take control of…
PlaceAmaLinde, West of King Williams Town
… Xhosa name for the Debe Hollows of Kommetjie Flats, 19 km West of King William's Town. This was the scene, of the Battle of Amalinda between Gaika and … New…
EventZwelethu Mthethwa found guilty of murder
… South African artist, was found guilty on 16 March 2017 at the Western Cape High Court of murdering Nokuphila Kumalo, a young sex worker, aged 23, on the…
EventUN Special Committee on Policies of Apartheid appeals for assistance to families of apartheid victims.
… The United Nations Special Committee on the Policies of Apartheid issued an appeal to member states … O’Malley P. ‘1964’ , from Nelson Mandela Centre of…
EventFirst celebration of National Heritage Day
… Heritage Day is one of the newly created South African public holidays. It is a … are encouraged to celebrate their cultural traditions in the wider context…
EventUniversity of Pretoria's 100th anniversary
… On 10 February 1908 a new department of the Transvaal University College (TUC), situated in … Skinner Street, Pretoria . This department, consisting of the…
PlaceDiamond Hill Battle, Garden of Remembrance
… The site of the Battle of Diamond Hill, which took place on the 11th and 12th June … https://magaliesmeander.co.za/news/the-battle-of-diamond-hill-11-12-june…
EventFirst celebration of International Women’s Day
… The first International Women's Day was launched in several … on 19 March and over a million men and women took to the streets in a series of rallies. In…
EventKaunda announces nationalisation of Copper mines
… Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda announces nationalisation of copper mining companies, key to Zambia's economy … contributing over 50 percent of government…
EventMarien Ngouabi, President of Congo dies
… On 18 March 1977, Marien Ngouabi, the military President of the Republic of the Congo was assassinated. Ngouabi, who … Aglobalworld, ' Republic of Congo…
EventDisbanding of Communist Party is announced
… Sam Kahn, leader of the Communist Party of South African (CPSA) and natives' … representative in parliament, announced in parliament that the party has…
PlaceOld Arts Building, University of Pretoria
… The University of Pretoria Museums are celebrating another milestone, as the Old Arts Building was declared a museum in June 1982. … opened by General Jan…
EventFidel Castro becomes Premier of Cuba
… Before Fidel Castro took over the island state's government; Cuba was under the military rule of President Fulgeneio Batista. Castro was the leader of the ……
EventDeath of Maria Koopmans-De Wet
… in her father’s footsteps as she established herself in the social and cultural life of Cape Town. In 1864, she married Johan Christoffel Koopmans, who was…
PlaceFaculty of Health Sciences, UCT Observatory
… The oldest medical school in South Africa, offer a variety of educational, training and academic career options within the context of health care and…
Document 119 - Non-European United Front of South Africa, Minutes of Conference held in City Hall, Cape Town, 8 to 10 April 1939
… history, Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew The Conference was formally opened in the City Hall, on Saturday, 8th. April, 193S at 3.30 p.m. when…
Document 46 - D. Tloome, “The Origin and Development of Non-European Trade Unions”, lecture delivered to the Johannesburg Discussion Club on 27 February 1953, Viewpoints and Perspectives. L 1,21 February 1953
… Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew Document 46 - D. Tloome, "The Origin and Development of Non-European Trade Unions", lecture delivered to the Johannesburg…
EventHerman Charles Bosman guilty of murder
… Charles Bosman visited his parents in Johannesburg during the June school holidays, his visit ended in tragedy in the house of his mother and stepfather…
ArchiveSome reflections of civilisation in Africa
… The eighth address in the Hoernle Memorial Lecture series delivered by Herbert … and society in Africa and his belief is that, one of the marks of…
EventUnion of South Africa is inaugurated
… Following delegates of the Boer Republics' agreement by 54 to 6, to accept the British proposals for peace on 31 May 1902, the Treaty of … Evans, A.B., Union…
EventGandhi supports APO’s Day of Mourning
… Mahatma Gandhi supported the resolution of the African People's Organisation (APO) to declare the day of … Gandhi supports APO’s Day of Mourning …
EventConclusive Battle of Ndondakusuka takes place
… The Battle of Tugela, which was also known as the Battle of Ndondakusuka, was fought between Zulu factions of … D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard…
PlaceWarriors Gate: MOTH Museum of Militaria
… Warrior's Gate is situated at the Corner of Old Fort Road and Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, in Durban. In … displaying many hundreds of Artifacts from around the…
EventAmerican Troops pull out of Somalia
… American troops a re pulled out of Somalia following a series of gun battles Somali militias under the Command of General Mohammed Farrah Aidid. American…
EventP.W. Botha proposes a 'Constellation of States'
… During the National Party rally in Ladysmith, Natal, Prime … Minister P.W. Botha assured his party supporters that the proposed constitutional reforms would…