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… voice against apartheid, first Black Secretary General of the South African Council of Churches, first Black Archbishop of the Anglican Church in South Africa, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is awarded the Nobel …

… Oupa Gqozo, the military leader of Ciskei foiled several coup attempts during his rule. In the early 1990's Colonel Onward Guzana, a former member of the Military Council, and Major-General Charles Sebe were … Oupa Gqozo, military leader of the Ciskei, quells a second coup attempt …

… Ethiopia requested the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), predecessor of the African Union to stop Somali intervention in the Ogaden Province, Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s plea to the OAU … Ethiopia requests OAU to stop Somali intervention in the Ogaden Province …

… 1989, a document officially banning nine members of the African National Congress (ANC) was circulated at Dakawa in Tanzania. The nine members were from different ANC communities in Dakawa. The decision to ban these members followed the announcement … A., Tshona, Z., Massango, R. and Mbengo, L. (1990),  ‘The destruction of democracy’ , from  Searchlight South …

… a missionary in India, acting as provincial superior for the Jesuits, before he began his work in southern Africa. He … seven weeks in Cape Corrientes, he instructed and baptized the Makaranga chief, Gamba, and about 450 people of his kraal. Towards the end of the year, he began his expedition up the Zambezi …

… known as Muhammad Ali, fought Charles "Sonny" Liston for the heavyweight title in Miami, Florida. Liston tried for a swift knockout, but Ali was too fast to catch. By the 7th round, Liston was too exhausted, had hurt his … suffered a cut under his eye. Liston refused to continue the fight, leading to Ali being crowed the heavyweight boxing …

… The building of Howard College at the University of Natal (now the University of Kwazulu Natal) was made possible by a … Howard College Building and the Memorial Tower Building, University of Natal …

… On 2 May 1885, the Congo Free State was established by King Leopold II of … able to resist European penetration. It occupies most of the Congo River basin and was controlled by the Belgian King. The region’s workers were ordered to use a … The Congo Free State is established by King Leopold of Belgium …

… Statistics and Tourism, was unanimously re-elected as the National Party's (NP)leader in the Transvaal. As the chief spokesman for the conservative wing of the NP, he … 15 August 2012) | South African History Online , ‘The first democratic election is held in South Africa’ , …

… The African National Congress (ANC), in an emergency meeting, called for the dismissal of Law and Order Minister Adriaan Vlok and … that they are engaged in activities that exacerbate the already fragile peace process between the Inkatha Freedom … ANC calls for the dismissal of Adriaan Vlok and Magnus Malan …

… The trial of Commodore Dieter Gerhardt on charges of spying for the Soviet Union began in the Cape Town High Court. The Judge President granted an … available at https://saf.ek.la (Accessed: 13 August 2012)| The Cold War Museum , ‘Fall of the Soviet Union’ , [online], …

… members drove into Bophuthatswana, a Bantustan homeland in the north western region of South Africa. This followed a … Mangope for their assistance to help restore control in the homeland, in the face of a strike by civil servants. These civil servants … Watson W. (2007). Brick by Brick:An Informal Guide to the History of South Africa online. Available at …

… 1809 Cape Town was hit by an earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale. It is the biggest recorded earthquake to have hit the area. The quake was caused by the Milnerton fault, … An earthquake, measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale, hits Cape Town. …

… During the Anglo-Boer War 1- also called Transvaal War of … Smit) defeated a British force of about 600 (under the leadership of Major-General George Pomeroy Colley) at the Battle of Ingogo Heights, near Schuinshoogte. The fierce … Boers defeat British in the battle of Ingogo (Anglo-Boer War 1) …

… Michael Guthrie Scott, who lived in South Africa, besieged the United Nations(UN) for justice regarding 30 000 Herero … land and rights taken away. Rev. Scott got sympathy from the U.N., but did not get any concrete action on behalf of the Herero. The Reverend was supported by an Indian …

… John Weston, a civil engineer, began the construction of his own aeroplane in 1907 at Brandfort, in the Free State. This was the first South African built aeroplane. He lacked an engine … of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 1, p. 609-10.|The History of Aviation in South Africa . Website: …

… became High Commissioner for South Africa and Governor of the Cape Province in 1897. His efforts to gain political rights for the "Uitlanders" (foreigners who flocked to the gold-fields in the Transvaal) heightened growing tension … Alfred Milner becomes High Commissioner and Governor of the Cape Province …

… tried to be subservient and had done all menial work of the country, but in spite of this they had not been able to satisfy the Europeans. They realized that they needed the guidance of Europeans who had the advantages of education … Cable to the United Nations, by Dr. A. B. Xuma, November 25, 1948 …

… At a special conference of the South African Labour Party (SALP), Colonel Creswell’s move to support the war won majority votes. Prior to this special conference, there had been an anti-war majority at the Labour Party's annual conference which was held in East …

… On the 6 June 1898 1989, Jacobus Johannes Fouche was born in the Orange Free State (OFS) of South Africa. Fouche was elected as the second Sstate President of South Africa from 1968-1975. … Jacobus Johannes (Jim) Fouché is born in Wepener in the OFS. …

… On 4 -5 March 1955 the Inaugural Conference of the South African Congress of Trade Unions (SACTU) was held at the Trades Hall in Johannesburg. SACTU was until the banning … Inaugural Conference of the South African Congress of Trade Unions (SACTU) …

… Thesis has been submitted for the degree of Master of Arts in the Department of History, University of Natal, Durban, 1994. According to the author, his study explores the relationship between the … Working in the apartheid city: worker struggles in Durban, 1959-1979 …

… At the outbreak of World War II in 1939, the South African government was divided on the issue of participation. However, the vote to fight on the … The SA 6th Division enters Florence in World War II …

… The head of the South African Defence Force, Commandant General Hiemstra, announced the successful conclusion of Anglo-South African talks on aspects of the Simonstown naval agreement for the defence of sea routes … [Accessed: 05 December 2011]| SA Navy , ‘History of the SA Navy’ , [online] available at www.navy.mil.za …

… South Africa's longest and biggest strike was organised by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), led by Cyril Ramaphosa. At the time it was the second largest trade union in South Africa. NUM … The National Union of Mineworkers start South Africa’s …

… first became involved in politics when he joined the Labour Party Youth in 1969 at the encouragement of his father. In 1983, he became one of the founding members of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in … politics NUMBER 4 , Ravan Press, Johannesburg, pp 162-165|The presidency, ‘ Minister Trevor Manuel ’, from The …

… born in Chabris, France. He studied natural sciences at the University of Poitiers and received his license of sciences from the University of Paris in 1955. In 1960 he qualified for his doctorate in medicine at the same university. Montagnier became research director of …

… A 6 000 strong march supporting the South African Indian Congress resolution for Passive Resistance against the Asiatic Land Tenure Act, or Ghetto Act takes place in Durban. The Asiatic Bill was one of the many anti-Indian legislation … Times heritage,  Transvaal Asiatic Registration Act , from The Sunday Times , [online], Available at  …

… marched without notice or public declaration through the Cape Town CBD unhindered. On 2 September the ban on public gatherings throughout the country was re-imposed until 31 October. Just a day after … Langa, Nyanga and Gugulethu students march through the Cape Town CBD …

… "The most talked-about turning point in South African history is the 1994 transfer of political power from the National Party (NP) to the African National Congress … Book 6: Negotiation, Transition and Freedom commissioned by The Department of Education …