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America, Spanish conquest
… not cross Arab lands. The Europeans knew very little about Africa and the East, and in order to find another trade … bought the slaves from African traders,…
ArticleThe role of gender in Ndebele architecture
… The creation of a built environment in southern Africa's rural areas is not merely the provision of shelter: … in the struggle for land which has taken place…
BiographyWinston Field
Winston Field was born on 6 June 1904, in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire in the United Kingdom, where he was brought up. He moved to Southern Rhodesia in 1921. He…
BiographyBoas Moiloa
Boas Moiloa, from Linokana Reserve (Zeerust), Marico District, Transvaal [North West Province] is described by Advocate George Bizos’ as ‘a dignified, elderly…
BiographyAlex Tikana
Anger at the unilateral imposition of state policies and attempts to appoint pliant pro- Kaizer Matanzima, (chief of the Thembu people) headmen resulted in…
BiographyAbraham Mogale
On 27 February 1958, banishment orders were made out for three key Bahurutshe figures - Abraham Mogale, Kenneth Mosenyi and David Moiloa. Abraham Mogale was…
January 8th Statements -Statement of the National Executive Committee on the occasion of the 96th Anniversary of the ANC - 8 January 2008
… President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, an exceptional son of Africa who remains an inspiration and an example to millions in South Africa and around the world;…
EventNelson and Winnie Mandela travel to Canada.
… The visit was part of a six week tour of 14 nations in Africa, Europe and North America that began on the 6 June … for keeping the economic and political…
EventBar argues against the Suppression of Communism Bill
… Communism Bill was passed, the freedom of people in South Africa would be in jeopardy. The Bar made this point with … Swart, wherein he stated that the…
EventTrader and philanthropist Mohamed Joosub dies
… in 1862, at the age of 14. He undertook a voyage to South Africa in 1876 and opened a general dealer’s in 1883. He had … latter was still in India and when…
EventEuropean Community lifts sanctions against SA
… The European Community lifted its sanctions against South Africa on 4 October 1993. The United Nations only lifted all … arms embargo and all other measures…
EventThe seven day war in Kwazulu-Natal starts
… Political conflict in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa caused the death of 200 residents of Vulindlela and … of being responsible for the attacks…
EventThe inauguration of the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) is celebrated
… of Connaught, governor-general of the Union of South Africa, became the University's first chancellor, and … et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of…
EventSeretse Khama is born
… Bechuanaland, now known as Botswana. He studied in South Africa and graduated from Fort Hare College with a Bachelor … and prosperous country with a…
EventThe Minister of the Interior warns that re-registration of the Post newspapers would be banned
… had aimed at creating a revolutionary climate in South Africa. This decision was widely condemned. Percy Qoboza, who … credible newspaper for blacks can ever…
10th Annual Oral History Conference
… in partnership with the Oral History Association of South Africa (OHASA) hosts the 10th Oral Annual History conference in South Africa. The conference will…
Document 85 - E. R. Roux, “The Native Exploiters: A reply to ‘A. Z.”’, Umsebenzi,20 April 1935
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One … article, "Is there a class of Native capitalists in South Africa," has been…
Chapter 19. The Dutch Reformed Churches - Garment Workers in Action by E. S. Sachs
… from 1934 is the three Dutch Reformed Churches in South Africa began to play a leading part in the campaign of the … that the reactionaries who were trying…
ArchiveFrom the Archive | The workers’ struggle by Joe Foster (New Frame),28 Feb 2019
… developed in a complex and relatively slow way. In South Africa, this has been condensed into 60 or 70 years and, from … The working class has experienced a…
Interview: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navanethem (Navi) Pillay
… a law practice in her home province of Natal in South Africa in 1967. She acted as a defence attorney for … Innes: Firstly, can we talk about your work in…
ANC Today Volume 10 No.1, 15 - 21 January 2010
… non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa. Under the banner of "WORKING TOGETHER WE CAN DO … of this, the oldest national liberation…
Thanks, Jimi, this is good for you and the broader SA (The Times Editorial), 28 June 2016
… the truth in favour of sunshine news that projects South Africa as a haven and the ruling ANC as the beginning and the … images on TV is not only bad for the…
PlaceGanesha Temple, Mt Edgecombe
… to be the oldest surviving ‘solid’ temple in Africa and one of the finest examples of temple architecture in South Africa , the ' Ganesha Temple ', was built…
ArticleRemembering the Battle of Adwa
… in the European colonial mission known as the Scramble for Africa . This battle is known as the Battle of Adwa. What led …
2007 ANC National Policy Conference: Report of the Commission on Communications and the Battle of Ideas, 30 June 2007, Gallagher Estate
… It also noted that issues of media diversity in South Africa transcend issues of economic empowerment. Over the … the complex social transformation through…
Speech to the ANC Rally at Soccer City by O. R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 16 December 1990
… place can run a government efficiently. Compatriots, South Africa is at the crossroads. Our struggle, complemented by … that I pay special tribute to the…
ArticleList of people banned under Apartheid
… 1973 31/3/1978 Cape TownFormer NUSAS leader who fled South Africa while under a banning order. Brother of also banned … investigated African labour…
Address by President Nelson Mandela to parliament 6 February 1998
… electricity connections in 1997 alone, today South Africa has reached a 58% electrification level so millions … movement in particular, will agree that…
EventSalman Rushdie's visit is still on
… public lecture from the Islamic Council of Southern Africa, the Weekly Mail (now Mail and Guardian) announces … governments and other governments such as…
ArticleBatavian Republic 1803-1806
… obliged and, as a result, occupied Cape colony in South Africa. Problems occurred almost immediately because not all …