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EventThe First Draft of the Constitution is published
… In January 1995 an advertising campaign was launched to elicit public views on what should be in the Constitution. … so that another round of negotiations…
PlaceClearwater, Now Known as Griquastad- in the Northern Cape
… In about 1805 they moved the Missionary Station to another spring further up the Valley and called it … development. The name of the Settlement was changed…
PlaceMariammen Temple, Pretoria
… GOVENDER and Krishna. Besides forming the main entrance to the grounds of the temple, it becomes a temple in itself, … follows the Silpa Sastras. The plain…
David Goldblatt: In the time of AIDS by Galeria Elba Benitez, 31 March 2009, Madrid
… of images on show at the exhibition allows viewers to understand the relevance of this project within the … that accompanies and gives complementary…
!U’S STORY - Photographs 1 - 8
… don't you have houses?" you may be wondering. The answer to this question is that we don't have permanent dwellings. Although we return to the same…
ArchiveNatives Resettlement Act, Act No 19 of 1954
… The Act was to provide for the removal of natives from any area in the … and their settlement elsewhere, and for that purpose to establish a board and to…
ArchiveThe struggle for trade unions
… When workers come together and decide to form an organisation to help them at their work, this organisation is called a trade union. But, as we will see it…
EventButhelezi boycotts first session of CODESA
… Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), announced his intention not to attend the first session of CODESA. He considered the decision taken by the Steering Committee of…
ArchiveColoured Persons Communal Reserves Act, Act No 3 of 1961
… The Act was to apply the Mission Stations and Communal Reserves Act 1909, of the Cape of Good Hope, to coloured persons settlement areas within the meaning…
PlaceVoortrekker Monument
… is prominently located on a Hilltop, and was Built to commemorate the Voortrekkers who left the Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854. The idea to Build a…
The conduct of EFF at the National Assembly Today, 17 September 2014
… Parliament in the National Assembly today. Their refusal to abide by Parliamentary rules of having to withdraw reckless accusations when ordered by the…
ANC-KZN flabbergasted by DA’s denigration of Oliver Tambo, 11 July 2006
… afternoon, Ms Desiree Van der Walt said it will be wrong to rename Johannesburg International Airport after OR TAMBO because according to her party "he did…
EventThe National Library of South Africa is founded
… Somerset stipulated that a wine tax would be levied "to place the means of knowledge within the reach of the youth … what the most eloquent of ancient…
ArchiveBlack Sash / Sash
… papers which reflect the modus operandi of their desire to bring about change in the legislation which was, in their … Act and in later years land reform…
EventNatal votes for the formation of the Union of South Africa
… South Africa Act was approved in Britain granting power to the White minority over Africans, Asiatics (mostly … Afrikaners. Each of the four unified states…
PlacePearson Conservatorium and Prince Alfred’s Guard Memorial, St Georges Park, Port Elizabeth
… the original building into sections and transported it to Port Elizabeth, where it was re-erected under the … named after HW Pearson, Mayor of Port Elizabeth…
EventDay of the African Child
… Child. This commemoration was adopted on 16 June 1991 to honour those who had laid down their lives for the cause … the African Child, the African Union has…
EventPhumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka sworn in as UN- Women Executive Director
… for women upliftment. When pledging her allegiance to the UN she said ,“I Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka solemnly declare and promise to exercise in all loyalty,…
EventThe United Arab Republic is proclaimed by Egypt, Iraq, and Syria
… Many attempts were made by the Arab countries to form a United Arab Republic. The first two countries to engage in this initiative were Syria and Egypt on 22…
EventWW2: Italy invades Ethiopia
… Fascist leader of Italy, had adopted Adolf Hitler's plans to expand German territories by acquiring all territories it … powers in Africa. The aim of…
EventLeaders of six homelands reject new constitution
… days, the new tricameral constitution was passed by 119 to 35 votes on 31 August 1983 and signed into law by State … for a three-chamber parliament giving…
EventArmscor’s Chairman announces the production of a record breaking South African artillery system
… result of the arms embargo imposed on South Africa due to its Apartheid policies and due to the performance of the South African military hardware in … when…
EventDr. Rhoodie is arrested
… of the Department of Information was misappropriated to fund secret projects which was later known as Information Scandal. From Ecuador Rhoodie proceeded to…
EventMadagascar adopts its second constitution
… in 1890. By the late 1940's, the Malagasy had started to demand independence. A national uprising took place in … The French government was left with little…
EventClampdown on 'conflict diamonds' begins
… and government, from more than thirty countries agree to certify all legitimate shipments of rough diamonds, in an unprecedented effort to weed out the …
EventStampede kills twelve people in Harare
… children, the youngest age five. The stadium was filled to capacity with spectators. At the beginning of the match … Towards the end of the match some…
EventSABC TV News Editor, Joe Thloloe resigns
… news, Joe Thloloe, announced his resignation due to irreconcilable differences with Group Chief Executive, … (SAPA) found themselves in different waters…
EventBasutoland (now Lesotho) becomes British territory
… overrun by Boers from the Orange Free State. He appealed to the British for protection, and on 12 March 1868 his … farming area west of the Caledon River,…
EventPresident. F.W. de Klerk lifts the state of emergency
… unbanning of the African National Congress and the promise to end apartheid created fear among Whites. The White House … as a good move towards creating a…
EventPolice open fire, killing 34 striking mine-workers at Marikana
… Community (SADC) Summit in Maputo, Mozambique, in order to visit the site of the incident. Upon his return, he … announced that a commission of inquiry would…