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Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, leader of Inkatha, withdraws from negotiations on ending apartheid. He announces that he will not
… Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, leader of Inkatha, withdraws from negotiations on ending apartheid. …
The Steering Committee of CODESA reach an agreement whereby all parties will commit themselves "politically and morally&qu
… The Steering Committee of CODESA reach an agreement whereby all parties will commit …
Ivory Coast’s new prime minister, Daniel Kablan Duncan, takes office, praising the economic austerity policies of his predecess
… takes office, praising the economic austerity policies of his predecess …
TRC Report on three Umkhonto we Sizwe members who stormed into the Silverton branch of Volkskas bank (Video)
… we Sizwe members who stormed into the Silverton branch of Volkskas bank (Video) …
The South African Institute of Race Relations reports that 433 people are known to be still in custody.
… The South African Institute of Race Relations reports that 433 people are known to be …
The General Assembly strongly disapproves SA policy of Apartheid and requests the Secretary-General to establish a United Natio
… The General Assembly strongly disapproves SA policy of Apartheid and requests the Secretary-General to establish …
The Minister of Agricultural Technical Services, J.J. Fouche, claims that South Africa is strong enough to withstand sanctions
… The Minister of Agricultural Technical Services, J.J. Fouche, claims that …
Oliver Tambo, President of the ANC, returns to South Africa after having fled the country thirty years ago.
… Oliver Tambo, President of the ANC, returns to South Africa after having fled the …
P.J Meintjes writes to President Kruger pointing out that the property of the ‘Randjeslaagte Syndicate’ contains payable gold d
… writes to President Kruger pointing out that the property of the ‘Randjeslaagte Syndicate’ contains payable gold d …
Laurie Nathan, national organiser of the End Conscription Campaign, 1984-86, is born in Sea Point, Cape Town.
… Laurie Nathan, national organiser of the End Conscription Campaign, 1984-86, is born in Sea …
President Mandela signs the new Constitution, guaranteeing equal rights to all races. It incorporates the broad principles of t
… rights to all races. It incorporates the broad principles of t …
The independent Afrikaans newspaper Vrye Weekblad, critical of government policy, is published with Max du Preez as editor.
… The independent Afrikaans newspaper Vrye Weekblad, critical of government policy, is published with Max du Preez as …
The South African Indian Council (SAIC) unanimously rejects the government’s proposed new constitution, after two days of lengt
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … the government’s proposed new constitution, after…
Three days of clashes between Islamist protesters and security forces kill twelve and injures dozens in Batna, Algeria.
… Three days of clashes between Islamist protesters and security forces …
Chad breaks links to Libya in protest to their support of Muslim guerrillas currently fighting in northern Chad.
… Chad breaks links to Libya in protest to their support of Muslim guerrillas currently fighting in northern Chad. …
Walter Sisulu addresses an African National Congress meeting in Durban and gives a comprehensive account of his travel through
… meeting in Durban and gives a comprehensive account of his travel through …
C.W.H. Kohler, first chairman of the KWV, dies in Vishoek, CP one day before his 90th birthday.
… C.W.H. Kohler, first chairman of the KWV, dies in Vishoek, CP one day before his 90th …
Belgian aviator Albert Kimmerling gives a successful flying display in Johannesburg, an event marking the start of serious avia
… flying display in Johannesburg, an event marking the start of serious avia …
Barend Jacobus (Ben) Erasmus, trade unionist and founder member of the Johannesburg Municipal Sports Club, dies in Johannesburg
… Verwey, E.J. (ed)(1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1, Pretoria: HSRC. … Jacobus (Ben) Erasmus, trade unionist and founder member of the…
Daniël Petrus Goosen, secretary for the Academy of Science and Art, is born in Schweizer-Reneke, western Transvaal.
… Daniël Petrus Goosen, secretary for the Academy of Science and Art, is born in Schweizer-Reneke, western …
Jan Daniël Cilliers, poet under the pseudonym “Kleinjan”, is born on a farm in the vicinity of Wellington, CC.
… pseudonym “Kleinjan”, is born on a farm in the vicinity of Wellington, CC. …
Ex-President F.W. De Klerk announces that his marriage of 39 years to Marike is on the rocks.
… Ex-President F.W. De Klerk announces that his marriage of 39 years to Marike is on the rocks. …
General Murtula Ramat Muhammed, Nigerian head of state since a bloodless coup in 1975, is assassinated during a failed military
… General Murtula Ramat Muhammed, Nigerian head of state since a bloodless coup in 1975, is assassinated …
Dr Albertus Daniel Keet (83), poet of the first Afrikaans love poems, dies in Senekal, Orange Free State.
… Dr Albertus Daniel Keet (83), poet of the first Afrikaans love poems, dies in Senekal, Orange …
A delegation from Mauritius arrives in Cape Town to discuss ways of strengthening links between Mauritius and South Africa.
… from Mauritius arrives in Cape Town to discuss ways of strengthening links between Mauritius and South Africa. …
The Republican US President Ronald Reagan accepts that the policy of constructive engagement has failed. He announces a change
… US President Ronald Reagan accepts that the policy of constructive engagement has failed. He announces a change …
In a communiqué issued today, the African Union’s peace and security council lays out the responsibilities of a peace mi
… peace and security council lays out the responsibilities of a peace mi …
Gen. Bantu Holomisa announces the unbanning of the ANC, PAC, South African Communist Party, South African Students’ Organisatio
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1990). Race Relations Survey 1989/90 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 522. … Gen…
Hundreds of Zulu men protesting against paying the Natal Poll Tax, threaten to kill their magistrate Mr. R E Dunn
… Hadebe, M. M. (2003). A contextualisation and examination of the impi yamakhanda (1906 uprising) as reported by J. L. … as indicated in his reportage on the…
Approximately ten thousand residents of Pretoria attend the Tshwane Metro’s 5th anniversary celebrations on Church Square. Afro
… Approximately ten thousand residents of Pretoria attend the Tshwane Metro’s 5th anniversary …