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Freedom Day Call by Albert Luthuli, 3 June 1956
… sacrificed most devotedly. "We should recognise June 26 for what it truly is a symbol of something real and … into all the activities planned for the week…
Message by Albert Luthuli, 1 May 1955
… "Prepare for congress of the people" On June 25 and 26, only five weeks from now, there will assemble in …
EventSA cartoonist, Daniel Cornelis Boonzaaier is born
… until the 1940s. Boonzaaier died in Cape Town in 1950. In 1973, his work was included in the exhibition ‘South … Boonzaier - South African Artist, Paintings…
ArchiveWorld Press Photo Exhibition 84
Notice of photo exhibition at Shell Gallery, 9 Riebeek Street, Cape Town on 26th April 1984. Black and white photo of small boy carrying large gun, with white…
ArticleHIV/Aids Origins
When? The first recognised cases of AIDS occurred in the USA in the early 1980s (see timeline) and the origin of Aids and HIV has puzzled scientists ever…
Biography of Miriam Makeba by Narcy Negrete
… pregnant; she married her unborn child’s father, Gooli. In 1950, at the young age of eighteen, Makeba gave birth to her … Women Songwriters on Their Craft,…
ArticleCape Town the Segregated city
… 1950s. Among others, two pieces of legislation passed in 1950 played a pivotal role in enforcing residential racial … Africa. The first was the Population…
EventSouth African Cricketer, Dave Nourse ,is born in England
… Arthur William “Dave” Nourse was born in Croydo, England on 26 January 1878. Nourse went to South Africa as a drummer for …
BiographyMohandas Karamchand Gandhi
… of his policies to speak with the visitor and finally, on 26 April 1913 Gandhi and his rivals in the NIC went their …
ArticleNelspruit Timeline 1815-1996
… election and begin to institute apartheid policies. 1950 Nelspruit Extension Two and West Acres are established. 1950- 1970 A mini population boom began in…
5th Jozi Book Fair
… invites you to the 5th Jozi Book Fair taking place from 25-26 October 2013 at Museum Africa in Newtown, Johannesburg. … in Africa; 'African History,…
ArchiveAn address by the General-Secretary of the South African Communist Party
Address by Moses Mabhida to miliant partisans at Luanda on 26th July 1981 to mark the 60th anniversary of the SACP. Discusses the statement by the government…
EventWalter Sisulu tries to recruit 5 000 volunteers during ANC meeting to protest forced removal of “Black Spots”
… On 26 June 1954 Walter Sisulu addressed a meeting of the African …
Thambi Naidoo and his Family - The Story of Thambi Naidoo, a lieutenant of Gandhi in the Satyagraha in South Africa, and of his family which sacrificed for five generations in the struggle for a free South Africa by E.S. Reddy
… Trust at its annual awards ceremony in Durban on 26 August 2013. …
EventThe South African Government passes the Group Areas Act
… Act of 1949 as well as the Immorality Amendment Act of 1950. All these acts were designed to bring about the … and White South Africans lived side by side. …
Chapter 3 - The Rise of the ANC
… Congress. Though the CP leaders played a role in the 1950-51 general strike calls, it was also leaders of the ANC … in calling the successful one-day general…
PlaceChatsworth, Suburb of Durban
… This paved the way for the Group Areas Act of June 1950, which proclaimed certain areas for Whites only. This … Manor, Clairwood and Magazine Barracks, and…
ArticleA History of Lückhoff High School, 1932-1969
… additional classrooms were provided by the beginning of 1950. [xxxix] Even though the school was granted additional … thereof. [xliv] However, because of the…
EventMargaret Mary Smith, SA artist and ichthyologist, is born
… On 26 September 1916 artist and ichthyologist, Margaret Mary …
ArticleGrey Street Complex timeline 1800-1999
… With the passing of the Group Areas Act (no. 41 of 1950), the Durban City Council appointed a technical … sub-committee appointed by the Durban City Council…
ArticleTimeline 20 years of Democracy 1994 to 2014
… and people who are physically challenged voted on the 26 April. 28 April, following numerous complaints about poor … supports Deputy President Thabo Mbeki as…
Address by President Jacob Zuma, at the James Sebe Moroka Lecture, Northwest Province, 22 August 2012
… included Oliver Tambo which was was appointed in February 1950 to drive the implementation of the programme. The Joint …
PlaceDutch Reformed Church, Jeppetown, Johannesburg
… de la Rey, and the church was officially consecrated on 26 January 1907. It is notable for its high steeple and the …
EventFormer commander of the armed forces of the Ciskei, Major-General Charles Sebe is imprisoned
… Lomzi, bent on destabilising the Ciskei government. On 26 September 1985, a group of White men raided the Maximum …
EventCamp David peace treaty is signed, ending 30 years of war between Egypt and Israel
… On 26 March 1979, the Camp David peace treaty was signed by …
ArticleCosatu timeline
… Johannesburg. He was also compromised by an affair with a 26-year-old COSATU female employee who claimed Vavi offered … office bearers as well as its…
Segregationist Legislation Timeline 1930-1939
… Act No 108 of 1991) The Aliens Registration Act No 26 of 1936 Provided for the registration and control of … The Marketing and Unbeneficial Land Occupation…
PlaceRust-en-Vrede, Wellington Road, Durbanville
… declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 26 October 1984. …
EventFormer Springbok rugby captain, Franscois Pienaar, is born
… national rugby team, better known as Springboks from 26 June 1993 until 10 August 1996. Many would recall for …
President Kaunda of Zambia meets the Prime Minister, P.W. Botha on the Botswana border to discuss the political situation.
… meeting between B.J. Vorster and President Kaunda on 25-26 August 1976. Kaunda is yet again criticised in the African …