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EventSecurity officials report that levels of political violence have dropped significantly in SA
… The extreme right reacted with anger to the reforms by Mr. de Klerk. One black was killed in the town of …
EventHarold Macmillan begins his “winds of change” tour of Africa
… speech. This famous and prophetic speech was made by Harold Macmillan, British Prime Minister on 3 February …
EventJudith Mason, SA artist, is born in Pretoria.
… Fine Arts at the University of the Wiwatersrand in 1960. By 1964 she had her own solo show. Her distinguished style …
PlaceUniversity of the Free State, Main building, Bloemfontein
… cornerstone of the building was laid on 19 December 1907 by Sir Hamilton Gould-Adams, and was officially opened on 16 …
EventJoseph Engenas Lekganyane, founder of the Dove branch of the ZCC, is born
… leadership of the church. The position was disputed by his brother Edward. As result of the strife, the ZCC split …
Book 6: Negotiation, Transition and Freedom - List of Abbreviations
… Book 6: Negotiation, Transition and Freedom commissioned by The Department of Education List of Abbreviations AIDS …
EventThe Sebokeng Massacre of mourners leaves more than 30 dead and 40 more injured
… Nangalembe died on 5 January 1991 after he was kidnapped by unknown assailants and brutally murdered. His body was …
EventSA Prime Minister, J.B. Vorster, vows to fight against terrorism
… The closure of the border came after an accusation by Rhodesian (now known as Zimbabwe) Prime Minister Ian Smith …
EventClayton Sithole, the last political activist to die in Apartheid police detention
… a year old at the time of his death. He was found hanging by a belt and shoelaces from a water pipe in the shower. His …
PlaceAliwal North, Eastern Cape
… road to to East London. It was founded in 1849 and named by the Governor of the Cape Sir Henry Smith, 1847-1852. To … New Dictionary of South African Names…
PlaceClarkson, Eastern Cape
… in Cacadu District Municipality. It was established by Bishop H P Halbeck in 1839 and named after Thomas … It was established by Bishop H P Halbeck in 1839…
Extract from a speech made at Heilbron on 16 August 1968
… you that the policy of separate development can be tested by any unprejudiced person against the requirements of … clearly that this will under no…
EventSibongile Khumalo was born on this day
… in 1995. Her debut album, Ancient Evenings, is considered by many critics to be among her best work.[2] End Notes [1] …
ANC pays tribute to the late Arthur Goldreich, 26 May 2011
… to his family and kin. May his soul rest in peace. Issued by: Jackson Mthembu National Spokesperson African National …
The death and injuries of South Africans in Nigeria, 16 September 2014
… Let us in unison wish their souls to rest in peace. Issued by: Zizi Kodwa National Spokesperson African National …
ANC statement on the passing of Epainette Mbeki, 7 June 2014
… in your grief we share. May her Soul rest in peace! Issues by: Zizi Kodwa National Spokesperson African National …
Not in My Neighbourhood Documentary
… Documentary (running time 37:00 min), followed by a discussion with the film's producers Najma Nuriddin and …
PlaceAdelaide, Eastern Cape
… , Eastern Cape . The Area of Adelaide, was first inhabited by Bushmen , estimated about the year 1530-1760. In the late … New Dictionary of South African…
PlaceAddo Heights, Uitenhage
… of spotting game. This Pass will only be driven by the more serious Pass enthusiast. The usual Eastern Cape … New Dictionary of South African Names by Peter…
EventSouth African GMO Act implemented
… The Genetically Modified Act 15 of 1997 was implemented by the Department of Agriculture on 1 December 1999.[i] The …
ArchiveSouth African trade unionism in an era of racial exclusion
… the deployment of legislative and other policy instruments by the South African state intent on providing support for …
EventFormer African Springbok captain, Welile Nkohla dies
… honoured for their role played in the South African rugby by having their handprints casted in bronze at the Springbok …
EventFirst Indian workers arrive in South Africa
… and the Zulu’s were forcefully stripped of their land. By then labour supply to the White farms was no longer an …
PlaceFaculty of Health Sciences, UCT Observatory
… every person who finds himself in the City and is visited by many medical students, specialist and residents. …
Symposium: Memory in a time of freedom
… who cannot afford the fee please apply for an exemption by filling out the registration form: …
ArchiveAfrica South Vol.2 No.3 Apr-Jun 1958
… Alex Hepple. Sportsman Boss, W. Miller, with a tail piece by William Papas. The Unending Struggle for the Freedom of …
PlaceLeinster Hall, 7 Weltevreden Street, Gardens
… Leinster Hall was built in the 1850s by Sebastian Hofmeyr on a plot of land that previously formed …
EventThe first flight in Kimberley takes off
… Africa, which did much to popularise flight in the country by travelling to the main centres and offering flights to the …
PlaceCity Hall, Port Elizabeth
… in the Square, is a replica of the Diaz Cross, donated by the Portuguese Government to commemorate the arrival of …
PlaceKitson the Steam Train, Krugersdorp
… engine was manufactured in England in 1879 by the firm of Kitson and Co, of Leeds, and was exported to …