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ArticlePoor Whites and their Political Weapon: Constructing the Kakamas Dam
The term “poor whites” was coined during the 19th century, as the mineral revolution and development of mines forced smaller farmers off their land.[1] This…
ArticleNo Land, No House, No Vote Timeline
2004 The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) organised a ‘No Land, No Vote’ campaign to coincide with the 2004 South African General Elections.[1] The campaign…
The Development of Indian Political Movements in South Africa, 1924 - 1946 by Essop Pahad
THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIAN POLITICAL MOVEMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA, 1924-1946 by ESSOP PAHAD D. Phil Thesis, University of Sussex, July 1972 GO TO…
PlaceWynberg, Southern Suburbs
… originally administered by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and is named after financier James Maynard, who owned a …
ArticleThe Empire of Mali (1230-1600)
The Empire of Mali was one of the largest empires in West African History, and at its height, it spanned from the Atlantic Coast to central parts of the Sahara…
BiographyChief Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi
Chief Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi, son of Princess Magogo Constance Zulu kaDinuzulu, King Solomon’s sister, and Inkosi Mathole Buthelezi, the King’s Prime…
ArticleGandhi and the burning of passes
In August 1906, the British administration in the Transvaal passed the Asiatic Law Amendment Ordinance (Black Act) to control the entry of Indians into the…
BiographyHarry Heinz Schwarz
Harry Schwarz (born Heinz Schwarz) was born in Cologne, Germany (Weimar Republic) on 13 May 1924. Growing up in a Jewish family, Schwarz witnessed the rise of…
Biography of Lionel Ngakane by Rod Reyna
Abstract Lionel Ngakane was a filmmaker, a writer, a director, an advocate and a political activist. Ngakane served South Africa during the apartheid era…
EventRhodesia withdraws from Summer Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) asked Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) to withdraw from the 20th Olympic Summer Games held in Munich, Germany. The request…
EventHerero people defeat German Forces
German forces under Major Von Glasenapp are defeated by Herero people near Okaharui, German West Africa (now Namibia). Herero men in the Okaharui ambushed…
ArticlePass laws in South Africa 1800-1994
… Dutch farmers employed by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) supplied fresh food to passing ships using slave labour …
EventInternational Olympic Committee re-admit South Africa
Following the ban on South Africa by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) prior to the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964 for its racial discrimination practices…
ArticleCaste - meaning, profession, religion
Achari, Achary, Archary - Sometimes the last name of a person. Caste of the craftsman -architects, goldsmiths. Also associated with Brahmin class. www.boards…
PlaceBothasig, Cape Town
The Cape Town Suburb of Bothasig is known for the wonderful Christmas lights displays that residents have been putting up for the last few Years. Decorated…
BiographyIsmail Jacob Mohamed
Professor Ismail Jacob (Josef) Mohamed was born on 27 July 1930 in Barkley East, Eastern Cape. His parents divorced before he was five years old. His mother,…
BiographyCecyl Esau
Cecyl Esau was born on 30 September 1955 in Worcester, Cape Province (now Western Cape Province), the youngest of four children. His father was a veteran of…
ArticleUniversity of Witwatersrand Student Protests 2015 Timeline
The student movement Rhodes Must Fall (#RhodesMustFall, #RMF) garnered much media attention in March of 2015, after Chumani Maxwele of the movement defiled a…
ArticleSouth African Association of Art Historians (founded 1984)
Who is SAAAH? About SAAAH The South African Association of Art Historians (SAAAH), founded in 1984, is the major professional association of art historians…
References and links: Learning from Leaders
Books Berens, P., J. Gurney & Rob Siebörger. (1996). Making History Standard 2. Johannesburg: Heinemann. Machado, A. M. (1994). Exploration into Latin…
EventWillie Smith, South Africa’s bantamweight champion boxer is born
William “Willie” Alexander Smith was born in Johannesburg on 4 July 1904.[i] Smith’s boxing debut took place on 20 June 1925.[ii] Willie Smith was South Africa…
EventCassper Nyovest, the South African Hip Hop artist is born
Refiloe Maele Phoolo, stage name “Cassper Nyovest” was born in Mafikeng, North West Province on 16 December 1990.[1] Cassper Nyovest is one of the most…
EventThe Aula, auditorium of the University of Pretoria, is opened by the Governor
The University of Pretoria (UP), previously known as the Transvaal University College (TUKS) was founded in 1908, and recently celebrated its centenary year in…
Entering Namibia without visas
It was on 27 October 1966 that the United Nations General Assembly terminated the mandate over South West Africa and declared that henceforth the territory…
Message of the National Executive Committee of the ANC, delivered by Mr. Tambo, at the funeral of Dr. Yusuf M. Dadoo, 01 September 1983, London
We are gathered here to pay homage to an outstanding leader of the African liberatory struggle, a comrade and friend who devoted most of his life in the…
Appendix II: About Dr. Dadoo, delivered by Oliver Tambo
We are gathered here to pay homage to an outstanding leader of the African liberatory struggle, a comrade and friend who devoted most of his life in the…
ArchiveNo Peace Under Apartheid
Orange, blue and white poster. Handwritten words 'Prog. Soc'.
EventAnglo-Boer War 2: The British evacuate Rustenburg to occupy Commando Nek and Silkaatsnek
After the fall of Pretoria on 5 June 1900, the British maintained a favourable command of several strategic points in the Transvaal area. Western Transvaal…
ArchiveThree decades of South African school history textbooks: historiographical influence, change, and continuity from the 1970s to the 1990s
Honours thesis in History submitted to the University of Cape Town by Lynda K. von den Steinen.
ArchiveSupport NUM : put a tin in a bin
White poster with red lettering. Red images of tins and money going into hat. Wits ad hoc Support Committee.