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PlaceClaremont Main Road Mosque
… grown significantly since the arrival of the first Muslims to the Cape Colony in 1658. The first Muslims came from … in the eastern Indonesian islands of…
Address by President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, at the World Economic Forum, Southern Africa summit Cape Town, 9 June 1994
… Business Leaders, and Fellow South Africans Allow me to express my gratitude to the organisers of the World Economic Forum for this timely … level, at the…
Book 6: Negotiation, Transition and Freedom - Chapter 2 - Explaining the Miracle by Max du Preez
… and freedom in our land; Respect those who have worked to build and develop our country; and Believe that South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united…
Message from President Jacob Zuma
… Dube from 1912-1917, Sefako Makgatho from 1917 to 1924, ZR Mahabane served his first term from 1924 to 1927, Josiah Gumede from 1927 to 1930, Pixley ka Isaka…
Document 6 - M. Lopes, “Socialism and the Labour Party”, The Bolshevik, April 1920
… contemporary, the International, appeared a statement to the effect that the International League is not out to fight the Labour Party but to supersede it…
Professor Terence Ranger: An Obituary by Trevor Grundy
… Reed wrote years later, "began a debate on what it means to be African by saying how much he wishes he was black … black man everything is still open, …
Document 38 - Certification of the Constitution; a summary of the judgment of the Constitutional Court
… confronting the apartheid regime which had come to power in 1948 and had enacted a series of racist and … resistance were disproved. Some whites were moved…
EventMercenaries from South Africa led by Colonel “Mad Mike” Hoare, attempt an unsuccessful coup in Seychelles
… Ancient Order of Froth-Blowers." Hoare's objective was to return to power ex-President James Mancham, 49, a pro-Western leader … mercenary was killed and…
Black ViewPoint - Introduction edited by B.S. Biko (1972)
… Khoapa IT IS SIGNIFICANT that in a country peopled to the extent of 75% by blacks and whose entire economic … is a happy addition by the Black Community…
PlaceRissik Street Post Office, Johannesburg
… Clock'. This might be a good point for city councillors to stress when they next apply to the prevailing authority for the demolition of the Old … Government…
82. The President’s Council
… appointed in September 1980 with the task of recommending to the Government a constitutional blueprint. P. T. Poovalingam agreed to serve on the Council on…
Address on Receiving the Freedom of the City of Kingston Jamaica, 30 June 2003
… Africans: I am honoured by the warm welcome extended to us by the wonderful people of Jamaica, and in particular, its capital city, Kingston. I am deeply…
Manifesto of the emigrant farmers By Piet Retief, 1837
… on the Trek from the Cape. This Manifesto purports to represent the real causes of the expatriation of himself … a feeling of prejudice against those who…
The Choice of Termination Act is Enacted by the Parliament of South Africa
… Parliament of South Africa, granting unrestricted access to abortion to any woman no more than 13 weeks pregnant. The act was … Act of 1975 under which…
EventA German gunboat, the Panther, reaches Morocco, increasing tensions between European powers
… 1911, the deployment of the German gunboat, the Panther to Agadir, Morocco, contributed significantly to the tension between the European powers in the…
EventLord Alfred Milner, British Colonial Secretary, and architect of the Union of South Africa dies
… 20th century died in Canterbury, England. Milner came to South Africa in 1902 to preside over the transition to the Union of South Africa that became a…
Statement by Oliver Tambo at the launch of the "Nelson Mandela: Freedom at 70" Campaign, 11 June 1988, Wembley Stadium, London
… world, What a great honour and rare privilege it is for us to be here as you launch the "Nelson Mandela: Freedom at 70 Campaign!" What exhilaration to see in…
Statement at the Launch of the "Nelson Mandela: Freedom at 70" Campaign by O. R. Tambo, Wembley Stadium, London, 11 June 1988
… world, What a great honour and rare privilege it is for us to be here as you launch the "Nelson Mandela: Freedom at 70 Campaign!" What exhilaration to see in…
PlaceSchweizer-Reneke
… sides had enlisted the aid of White Mercenaries. In order to pay for this help, the Koras had given land to the Boers and this had resulted in the…
History of Muslims in South Africa: 1700 - 1799 by Ebrahim Mahomed Mahida
… 10 in a list extracted from transactions pertaining to slaves compiled from documents in the Deeds Office at the Cape for the period 1658 to 1700 shows the…
Call for the observance of Human Rights Day: Albert Luthuli, 12 December 1959
… all men and that "all men are born equal and are entitled to civilised human standards of treatment." Through the lead … parts of the civilised world last…
Statement of the African National Congress by Oliver Tambo, 18 March 1980
… Forward to a People`s Government! On March 9, 1980, the racist Prime … with the announcement that his Government had decided to summon a conference…
Cosatu special congress, Day One: The façade finally falls by Ranjeni Munusamy (Daily Maverick), 14 July 2015, South Africa
… were isolated troublemakers and their exit would lead to the strengthening of the federation. On Monday, the first … 10 hours after the Cosatu special…
Chapter 1 - The House at Lower Seoli
… death, a trial, premonition or otherwise of death that was to follow. Certainly we were to be betrayed by erstwhile comrades, now turned agents of … and in…
PlaceCentral African Republic
… several tons each near, Bouar. The cooperation necessary to make and position these monuments suggests that they were … 15th Century, various groups speaking…
Address by President Nelson Mandela on Receiving and Honorary Doctorate from Harvard University Boston, 18 September 1998
… Gentlemen This may very well be our last official visit to the United States before retiring from office next year. There could not been a more moving start…
Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer - Special Focus: Wrangling between political groups - 1946
… issues. A mass meeting has been arranged for this Sunday to discuss a vote of no confidence in the present Executive … "Dr Dadoo" , Mr. Moosa said, "could do…
PlaceNyanga Township
… City centre. It has been established along the N2 close to the Cape Town International Airport and, like most of … migrant labour system - a spillover once…
Statement by Oliver Tambo on the murder of Griffiths Mxenge, 01 November 1981
… Mxenge. Using knives, the murderers were not content just to take away the life of this outstanding patriot. In … orders and, until he was assassinated a…
EventThe birth of the Treatment Action Campaign
… on the steps of St George's Cathedral in Cape Town to demand medical treatment for people living with the virus … rights commissioner and a selection of…