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Mangena Maaka Mokone, founder of the ‘Ethiopian Church’ in 1892 and political leader who strongly opposed racial segregation, i
… Sonderling, N.E. (ed.) (1999). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.2 , Pretoria: Vista. … Mangena Maaka Mokone, founder of the ‘Ethiopian Church’ in…
Sir Jacob Dirk Barry, judge president of the Eastern division since 1880, is born in Swellendam, Cape Colony.
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 2, p. 186 … Sir Jacob Dirk Barry, judge president of the…
After months of speculation, Jamaican police finally confirms that former Pakistani cricket coach Bob Woolmer was not murdered
… After months of speculation, Jamaican police finally confirms that former …
Israel declares it will keep some of ground won from Egypt, Jordan and Syria in Six-Day War.
… Israel declares it will keep some of ground won from Egypt, Jordan and Syria in Six-Day War. …
Adolphe Mabille, Swiss missionary in Basutoland (Lesotho) and compiler of a Sotho-English glossary which he expanded and still
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 85 … Swiss missionary in Basutoland (Lesotho) and…
An explosion shooks the Kenyan capital Nairobi, sending shards of glass spewing outside a downtown restaurant, killing at least
… shooks the Kenyan capital Nairobi, sending shards of glass spewing outside a downtown restaurant, killing at …
Minister of the Interior Theo Gerdener, indicates that the Public Service Commission will make a comprehensive study to create
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Minister of the Interior Theo Gerdener, indicates…
Government of India announces that in protest against the Union’s indifference to its representations, it was found necessary t
… Government of India announces that in protest against the Union’s …
Pedi Chief Sekhukhune’s followers send a force of 140 against Chief Kgolane and his followers in their stronghold, Masehleng. K
… Sonderling, N.E. (ed.) (1999). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.2 , Pretoria: Vista. … Pedi Chief Sekhukhune’s followers send a force of 140…
Probable birth date of Moses Kottler, SA sculptor, in Joniskis, Lithuania. He died in March 1977, in Johannesburg.
… Rankin: Images of Wood, p. 114 … Probable birth date of Moses Kottler, SA sculptor, in Joniskis, Lithuania. He …
Etienne Leroux (Stephanus Petrus Daniël le Roux), SA author of, inter alia, ‘Magersfontein, o Magersfontein!’ is born in Oudts
… Etienne Leroux (Stephanus Petrus Daniël le Roux), SA author of, inter alia, ‘Magersfontein, o Magersfontein!’ is born in …
National Children’s Day celebrations are scheduled for a number of locations across the country today. President Thabo Mbeki pr
… Children’s Day celebrations are scheduled for a number of locations across the country today. President Thabo Mbeki …
Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi becomes Kenya’s second president, following the death of Jomo Kenyatta on 22 August 1978.
… Moi becomes Kenya’s second president, following the death of Jomo Kenyatta on 22 August 1978. …
Speech to the Foreign Policy Association by the President of the ANC, Nelson Mandela Denmark, 17 February 1992
… Speech to the Foreign Policy Association by the President of the ANC, Nelson Mandela Denmark, 17 February 1992 …
New Year message from ANC President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela to the people of South Africa 30 December 1991
… from ANC President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela to the people of South Africa 30 December 1991 …
Moses Mayekiso, general secretary of NUMSA, and four others, are arrested for allegedly running ‘people’s courts’ in Alexandra,
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1989). Race Relations Survey 1988/89 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 467 … Moses…
Katanga proclaims itself a republic and secedes from the central Congo government under the leadership of its president, Moise
… from the central Congo government under the leadership of its president, Moise …
In more than seventy townships, a further series of disturbances (20 July – 19 August) occur, leading to considerable destruc
… In more than seventy townships, a further series of disturbances (20 July – 19 August) occur, leading to …
The Minister of Coloured Affairs announces that the government has decided to appoint a judicial commission to investigate stud
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The Minister of Coloured Affairs announces that the…
An Egyptian appeals court acquits eleven men of debauchery for allegedly engaging in homosexual activity. President Hosni Mubar
… An Egyptian appeals court acquits eleven men of debauchery for allegedly engaging in homosexual activity. …
Mohandas Gandhi, after successfully leading campaigns of Passive Resistance in this country, finally leaves from Cape Town by s
… Mohandas Gandhi, after successfully leading campaigns of Passive Resistance in this country, finally leaves from …
The National Prosecuting Authority’s spokesperson Panyaza Lesufi says human remains believed to be those of the "Pebco Thr
… Panyaza Lesufi says human remains believed to be those of the "Pebco Thr …
Sir Richard Bourke, acting governor of the Cape, issues Ordinance 50, abolishing the Hottentot (Khoi-Khoi) legislation. Accordi
… Sir Richard Bourke, acting governor of the Cape, issues Ordinance 50, abolishing the Hottentot …
Three children die near Ladysmith, Natal, as pleasure-seekers without warning open the floodgates of the Windsor Dam.
… as pleasure-seekers without warning open the floodgates of the Windsor Dam. …
Helena W. Ten Damme marries Hendrik Swellengrebel, who twelve years later became governor of the Cape. Swellendam was named
… Swellengrebel, who twelve years later became governor of the Cape. Swellendam was named …
Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA) announces it’s functioning as the SACP, operating underground, after its dissolution in
… Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA) announces it’s functioning as the …
Adv. Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom, 5th premier of SA, is born on the farm Klipfontein, district Willowmore, CP.
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 10.p. 326 | Swart: … Adv. Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom,…
Dr Stephanus Petrus Erasmus Boshoff, Afrikaner cultural leader, linguist and director of education, is born on Vaalbank, distri
… Boshoff, Afrikaner cultural leader, linguist and director of education, is born on Vaalbank, distri …
”Arms for Non-Europeans.”flyer issued by the Non-European United Front of South Africa, March 18, 1942
… issued by the Non-European United Front of South Africa, March 18, 1942 …
Prayer delivered at the Annual Conference of the ANC Youth League, by the Rev. I. C. Duma, December 15,1949
… Prayer delivered at the Annual Conference of the ANC Youth League, by the Rev. I. C. Duma, December …