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ArticleTransport in the air
Ancient stories tell of people's desire to fly like a bird. The Greek myth about Icarus and Daedalus is one of the most famous stories. According to the story,…
ArticlePrevention/Treatment
… Peter Mokaba (Born 7 January 1959 and died June 9 2002) There is no cure for AIDS. Scientific research is …
ArticleWomen’s Rights and Representation
… case on maintenance see Bannatyne v Bannatyne and Another (2002). Recognition of Customary Marriages Act of 1998 This …
ArticleWomens Rights
… case on maintenance see Bannatyne v Bannatyne and Another (2002). Recognition of Customary Marriages Act of 1998 This …
ANC Deputy President`s Election Campaign Programme, 6 May 2011
… support in the local government elections - scheduled for 18 May 2011. PROGRAMME FOR THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT, KGALEMA …
EventOne of the most infamous murders in South Africa takes place
19 year old Marlene Lehnberg hired Marthinus Choegoe to assist in the brutal murder of 48-year-old Susanna Magdalena van der Linde, wife to Christiaan van der…
PlaceAlphen; Constantia Road, Constantia- Cape Town
The Alphen Estate was granted to Theunis van Schalkwyk in 1714. Its Historic Homestead is a square plan double-storey manor House with a well proportioned…
EventF.W. de Klerk, former state president of South Africa, is born in Johannesburg.
… Frederik Willem de Klerk was born in Johannesburg on 18 March 1936. de Klerk grew up in a political family. He …
EventThe UN Special Committee on Apartheid reports on SA
… 1962. The report was unanimously approved and published on 18 September 1963. The Special Committee against Apartheid …
EventThe Big Three are convicted of treason
… Chikane and Tom Manthatha were found guilty of treason on 18 November 1988. On 8 December 1988 Judge Van Dijkhorst …
PlaceState President Swart Park, Bloemfontein
… renovations the stadium's capacity was expanded from 18,000 to 20,000. …
Chronology
… radicals form National Liberation League December 15-18 , Professor D. D. T. Jabavu and Dr. Pixley ka I. Seme call … and Indian leaders (January 14-February…
ArticleDurban Timeline 1497-1990
… 10 April, A second expeditionary force consisting of 18 Natal traders, 30 Khoi retainers and some 600 levies, 400 … attempted to annex land on the Berea and,…
ArticleThe History of LGBT legislation
… deemed in the Bible to be unnatural and a sin: "Leviticus 18:22 do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is … and allied itself with the ANC and…
PlaceNederlandse Hervormde Kerkgebou, Pretoria
… Dorlas. The corner stone in Du Toit Street was laid on 18 July 1904 in the presence of general Louis Botha and only … the chairs were fixed and varnished …
PlaceRobben Island, Cape Town
… democratically elected president – Nelson Mandela – spent 18 years of his 27 years in prison on Robben Island. Easily …
EventJan van Riebeeck's statue, presented by Cecil John Rhodes, is unveiled in Cape Town
… On 18 May 1899, a statue of the first European to settle at the … celebrations. References: This day in History: 18 May [online] Available at: news24.com …
PlaceGhana
… Pakistani independence catalysed this desire. By the mid-18 th Century, Asante was a highly organised state. The … President, 6 government officials, 6…
EventForced Removals commence from District Six
… property was ‘White’ owned, 26% ‘Coloured’ owned and 18% was 'Indian' owned. This meant that P. W. Botha ’s 1966 …
PlaceMvezo, Eastern Cape
… President of South Africa and anti-apartheid ... Newsfolo-18 minutes ago Remembering Madiba in the midst of a crisis …
Pietie Norval was born on this day
… at the age of 7 years old, and turned professional at 18. [ii] Norval is a right-handed tennis player. [iii] On 29 …
Denis Goldberg: Freedom Fighter and Humanist
… Witness and Fighter - a Very Special Lesson Chapter 18 Denis Goldberg in Education - Thoughts on Teaching …
EventShaun Thomson*, world surfing title winner, is born in Durban
… began surfing at the age of ten. In 1973, after serving 18 months in the army, Thomson began studying for a business …
EventThe UN ends SA mandate over South West Africa
… (now Namibia) year after year with increasing acrimony. On 18 July 1966 the International Court of Justice ruled in a …
EventSimon Mann pleads guilty in a Zimbabwean Court to attempting to purchase dangerous weapons
Location: back to this day in history search archive On 28 July 2004, Simon Mann, a British citizen, pleaded guilty to attempting to buy dangerous weapons in…
EventOrigin of Johannesburg’s name is explained
… secretary of foreign affairs to the Swiss consul, dated 18 February 1896, substantiates the claim that the town was …
EventStart of the Muslim community’s Tana Baru Cemetery Uprising
The first arrival of Muslims in South Africa took place in the 17th century, when Malay slaves were brought to the Cape. This was followed by the arrival of…
PlaceAngola
… in the Benguela province [ccxii] . On Februrary 22, 2002, there was a suprising turn of events. Jonas Savimbi had … in one conflict or another. With the…
PlaceFugard Theatre, Cape Town
… work. [2] The Sacks Futeran buildings were purchased in 2002 by the District Six Museum Foundation Trust through a …
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1940s
… Unions, the Native Administration Act and the Pass Laws. 18 June, Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki is born in Idutywa district in … Bill is introduced in the House of…