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EventHaile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, abolishes slavery.
… From the 16th century right up to the 19th, slaves from Ethiopia were sold across the world. … by religion; there were certain rules that applied only to…
ArchiveUnlawful Organizations Act, Act No 34 of 1960
… The Act was to empower the Governor-General, with a view to the safety of the public or the maintenance of public order, by proclamation in the Gazette to…
ArchiveA Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai
… It is common knowledge that Indians came to South Africa in two categories, namely as indentured … governments; and the latter, mainly traders ever alert to…
The Role of the Missionaries in conquest - Introduction
… A PEOPLE engaged in a liberatory struggle it is necessary to rewrite the history of the past. It is part of the very process of liberation to expose the…
Document 24 - E. R. Roux, Thesis on South Africa, presented at the Sixth Comintern Congress, 28 July 1928
… and embracing all sections of the population, leading to a weakening of imperialism as a result of the separation … upper sections of the native bourgeoisie…
PlaceRhodes University, Grahamstown
… output per Academic staff member. This is a testimony to the quality of students that Rhodes attracts and of academic provision, and to the commitment of…
PlaceGreytown, Kwa-Zulu Natal
… This small Town in KwaZulu-Natal was, according to district records, named in honour of: Earl Grey , who was … George Grey . Who was the Governor of the Cape…
Land Reform and Traditional Leadership in South Africa
… INVITATION TO PANEL DISCUSSION Land Reform and Traditional Leadership in … politicized and racially charged issue that continues to dominate South African…
EventThe first 1820 British Settlers arrive in South Africa
… problem. Therefore, encouraged by the British government to immigrate to the Cape colony, the first 1820 settlers arrived in Table … March 1820. From the…
EventThe first large group of French Huguenots arrive at the Cape
… religious beliefs. Therefore, thousands of Huguenots fled to countries such as Switzerland, Germany, England, America, … (present day Paarl), and gave orders…
PlaceAmalienstein, a Mission Station in the Western Cape
… Missions . Amalienstein is on Route 62 , at the Entrance to the 'Sewe Weeks Poort'. Amalienstein is the one with the … Society ran the mission station on…
Chapter Six - The Fighter in Turmoil: 1946 - 1960
… increased by 32 percent from 6 343 in 1932-33 to 8 614 in 1938 - 39. The outbreak of the war led to a massive expansion and the number of manufacturing ……
Celebrating 62 years of struggle, 10 September 2006
… for this 62nd Anniversary programme is "Youth mobilisation to advance democracy and create jobs", underpinning the broad … ANC Youth League, hence the…
Statement On Behalf of the South Africa United Front, 1960, New York
… by a majority of 70,000 votes. In this referendum held to decide the basic structure of the country, it is important to note that the millions of Africans…
PlaceWooden Bridge over Lagoon, Milnerton, Cape Town
… was Built in 1901 using Jarrah Wood by the Royal Engineers to provide an Entrance to a Cannon Trench. Since its Erection it was in constant use … for the…
Killings at Ntshanga, 29 December 1996
… the ANC structures in the area and the people in general to exercise self-restraint and refuse to be provoked by the enemies of peace. The ANC also calls…
ArchiveThe ANCs first armed military operation: the
… Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) would embark on a long march home to South Africa, whilst some MK members would assist ZAPU's military wing, ZPRA, to establish a…
Pro Veritate
… and discriminatory legislation are discussed in order to raise Christian consciousness and awareness to effect peaceful social change in those forces and ……
PlaceMaclear's Beacon
… There are many different ways up this prestigous mountain, to get to discover this Beacon. This offering hikers a range of easy to challenging routes,…
EventDaily Dispatch editor, Donald Woods is banned
… required that all newspapers be registered and conform to a strict code of conduct. Newspapers were also required to lodge a large amount of money as a…
EventThe UN Special Committee on Apartheid reports on SA
… resolution 1761 (XVII) of November 6, 1962, with a view to keep the racial policies of the South African Government … powers at first boycotted the committee…
EventRhodesia adopts new constitution
… Chief among the factors that led to the adoption of a new constitution in Rhodesia on the 30 … declared independence from Britain in an effort to hold on to…
EventIFP proposes truce with ANC
… with the African National Congress (ANC) as an effort to calm violent clashes between members of the two parties. … of the IFP, Oscar Dhlomo , communicated…
EventLocal government elections thrown in disarray
… Cape was disputing Mandela's use of the decree powers to overrule electoral boundaries drawn by its officials. The court ruled that an amendment to the local…
EventInternational Year of Mobilisation for Sanctions against South Africa is launched
… resolution 1761 (XVII) of November 6 1962, with a view to keep the racial policies of the South African Government … declaring that “It is in the higher…
9. In search of better employment
… I.I./1/134, 738/91, Natal Archives. The undersigned begs to bring the following few lines to thy honour's presence hoping thereby not to intrude into thy…
The purpose of the Archie Mafeje Annual Memorial Lecture by Sehlare Makgetlaneng (Pambazuka News), 31 March, 2016
… Professor Mafeje contributed enormously to the concrete understanding of the African socio-political … and economic situation. He emphasised the structural…
ArchiveAPDUSA Bulletin 1: Dont vote!
… This pamphlet aims to plead to those involved in the liberatory movement to consider carefully before taking the decision to vote or …
PlaceLesotho
… the main range in the North, forming a plateau from 2,700 to 3,200 metres, in elevation. This plateau is the centre of … 1,800 and 2,100 Metres. They descend…
Freedom movement in South Africa: Its International impact by E.S Reddy
… justifications given by its proponents – is contrary to all ethical values. It seeks the transformation of an … which rejects all hate and all racialism,…