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ArticleThe Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896
The conflict between the British Empire and the Zanzibar Sultanate in 1896 is most notable for being the shortest war in recorded history, lasting less than…
ArticleDefeat of the Liberation struggle
… in areas where there was political unrest. An estimated 26,000 people were detained between June 1986 and June 1987. …
FOREWORD: THEORETICAL DEBATES AND METHODOLOGICAL CONTROVERSIES
… Inkatha Freedom Party agrees to participate in the April 26-28, 1994 elections for both the National Assembly and … facilitate the full participation of the…
Freedom In Our Life Time - List of Photographs
From the book: Freedom In Our Life Time by Anton Muziwakhe Lembede Anton Lembede's primary school class, Umbumbulu, 192.7 (Bemadette Sibeko) Inset of…
EventSouth Africa heeds United Nations call to assist Korea
… On 25 June 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea in an attempt to bring … this call was ignored by the North Koreans, on 27 June 1950, the United Nations (UN…
PlaceSeal Point Lighthouse, Cape St. Francis
… Commissioned on 11 May 1950 The Cape Seal lighthouse lies within the Robberg Nature … light on the South African coast, Commissioned on 11 May 1950 The Cape…
PlaceNamaqua National Park
Cultural HistoryThe cultural history of Namaqualand stretches back hundreds of thousands of years. Hand axes, presumably made by humans Homo erectus, have been…
A reply by Albert Luthuli to Mr. Jordan K. Ngubane`s attacks on the African National Congress, 5 June 1956
… up such a Charter in Kliptown, Johannesburg, on June 26, 1955. Now, from where does Mr. Ngubane get this secret … in our land as proved by those who…
Event60,000 delegates attend the World Summit on Sustainable Development
… at the Sandton Convention Centre. The summit began on 26 August and ended on 4 September 2002 was organized by the … on Sustainable Development (WSSD)…
ArticleThe Society of Young Africa (SOYA)
… being banned under the Suppression of Communism Act (1950). Then, in December 1958, SOYA and the New Era …
ArticleFootball in South Africa
On 15 May 2004 in Zurich, Switzerland, Joseph (Sepp) Blatter, president of FIFA, world soccer's governing body, made an historic announcement: South Africa…
ArticleBlack South African literature
The origins of Black South African literature in English lie in the Eastern Cape. The Glasgow Missionary Society founded the school of Lovedale at Alice in the…
ArchiveBiography of Florence Mkhize by Rachel Manak
… as he left for Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize. [26] She was chosen as their representative due to her … Mkhize, Interview by Couzens, T. and Van…
ArticleNelson Mandela Timeline 1990-1999
… from the Executive of both the ANC and its Women’s League. 26 September, Mandela indicated that he is prepared to meet F … and ANC, 42 political prisoners…
PlaceGansbaai, Overberg
… the wreck of the troopship Birkenhead off Danger Point on 26 Feb. 1852, after which a number of survivors settled there … the local school principal, came to…
The Centenary Celebration of the February Revolution 8-12 March 2017
In 1917 ordinary workers and rank and file soldiers overthrew the Tsarist autocracy that had been in power in Russia since the late 1400s. This became known as…
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1920-1929
… Areas Act as it promotes and strengthens segregation. 26 July, Trade unionist, ANC member and Rivonia treason … commenced on 30 September 1927. It was later…
ArticleRivonia Trial 1963 - 1964
… made by Radio Liberation, the ANC’s radio station, on 26 June 1963. Sisulu and other leaders were arrested during a … our new constitution. The Suppression…
ArticleA Brief History of Pageview
… Mr. J.J. Page, the Mayor of Johannesburg at the time. In 1950, the Group Areas Act was passed and sections of Pageview …
EventNasty C, the South African hip hop artist and song writer is born
… (26 February 2017). ↵ … (26 February 2017).|Things you need to know about Nasty C, …
EventThe Population Registration Bill is read for the first time
… process. The Population Registration Act (No. 30 of 1950) , promulgated on 7 July 1950, made the Group Areas, Immorality and Mixed Marriages …
Event3 students from Johannesburg are the first to climb 'Devil's Tooth' in the Drakensberg Range
… and pinnacle rocks such as the Devil's Tooth. Until 1950, the Devil's Tooth was considered unclimbable, but on 11 August 1950 E. Scholes, D. Bell and P…
PlacePakhuis Pass
… Pakhuis Pass (R364) is a spectacular 26.4 km paved mountain pass in South Africa's Western Cape , … is in the Top 20 passes nationally in terms of its length…
Event3 students from Johannesburg are the first to climb ‘Devil’s Tooth’ in the Drakensberg Range
… and pinnacle rocks such as the Devil's Tooth. Until 1950, the Devil's Tooth was considered unclimbable, but on 11 August 1950 E. Scholes, D. Bell and P…
ArticleA decade by decade events account of the women’s struggle in South Africa
… League and becomes its first president. September 26 , Nomzamo Zanyiwe Winnifred Mandela , ex-wife of Nelson … Meer , establishes the Durban Districts Women…
EventA proposed amendment to the Population Registration Act is made
… to be issued to all races. This Act was first passed in 1950. It defined racial groups relatively loosely. The …
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1980-1989
… banning order, making this her fourth banning order. 26 June, The ANC awards Isithwalandwe to Govan Mbeki and … an active member of the Natal Organisation of…
Ham bce...
… Red, brown and white poster. Date on it 26 October 1917. …
Dwelling, 3 Albert Road, Mowbray
… declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 26 October 1984. …
ArchiveArts class reps : Discuss your action
White poster with black lettering. Image of puppet. Tuesday 26th at SS10