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EventThe Queen Mother of Lesotho, Mamohato Bereng Seeiso dies.
… Seeiso was born in 1941. She was the youngest child of Chief Lerotholi Mojela. The princess was sent to study at …
EventAt least twenty people are injured in a collision between the Blue Train and the Trans Karoo at Deelfontein, near De Aar
… collided. 24 people were injured in the collision. The Chief Executive Officer of Spoornet stated that the cause of …
EventANC leader, Walter Sisulu is arrested for not being in possession of a reference book.
… of MK with his friend Mandela as its Commander in Chief. During his banishment in July 1963, Sisulu was …
EventRobert McBride is born
… The African National Congress (ANC) member and current chief of Ekurhuleni Metro Police, Robert McBride, was born in …
EventNelson Mandela is arrested
… National Congress (ANC) leader and first commander-in-chief of Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), was captured in Cedara, a …
EventTranskei breaks all diplomatic ties with the Republic of South Africa
… Transkei Prime Minister Chief Kaiser Matanzima announces his government's decision to …
EventTranskei Defense Force topples Transkei Bantustan leader George Matanzima, but denies coup
… the Transkei after a bloodless coup led by Defence Force Chief Major-General Bantu Holomisa. The army denied taking …
EventOfficial inauguration of the Constitutional Court
… The Constitutional Court, with Chief Justice Arthur Chaskalson as president, was formally …
EventThe Kingdom of Ashanti is formally annexed by Great Britain
… management in 1897. Led by Osei Tutu together with his chief priest, Ashanti changed the constitution and the …
PlaceTsolo, Eastern Cape
… was located on the Inxu river, near the capital village of Chief Mhlonthlo of the amaMpondo. In 1874 the British … A second magistrate, Alexander Welsh, was…
ArticleThe Ndebele in history
… 1865, entered into an alliance with the neighbouring Pedi chief Malewa, and it seems probable that the alterations in … Ndebele independence. On 13 August…
Statement on the release of the NDC decision, 29 February 2012
… Hanekom Chairperson of the NDC African National Congress Chief Albert Luthuli House 54 Sauer street Johannesburg …
EventSouth Africa is said to resume its membership of the Commonwealth
… the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaouku told reporters at the Commonwealth …
EventNovelist and poet Kgadime Matsepe is born
… was a senior police sergeant and his grandfather was the chief Bloeu of the Kopa tribe. Matsepe's writing began in …
EventTranskei gains complete independence
… session the Transkei National Assembly elected Paramount Chief Botha J. Sigcau as the Transkei's first President and …
Roelf Meyer and Bantu Holomisa confer
… Roelf Meyer, former chief negotiator of the National Party during the multi-party …
EventSouth Africa and Lesotho establish a consultative committee to resolve border disputes
… under government of Basutoland National party (BNP) led by Chief Leabua Jonathan who came to power as Prime Minister in …
EventJomo Kenyatta, believed to be Mau Mau leader, is convicted
… fighters attacked the area. Among the casualties was chief Luka from Lari, who was known for ill treating his own …
ArticleOrigins of the Battle of Blood River 1838
… the cattle stolen from him by Sikonyela (the Tlokwa chief). Dingane felt that this would prove to him that … strong neighbours. Ndlela kaSompisi, the…
Article1960-1966: The genesis of the armed struggle
… Older leaders committed to non-violence, such as Chief Albert Luthuli , winner of the 1960 Nobel Peace Prize, … in December 1961, with Nelson Mandela as its…
Letter on plans for June 26, from the Rev. J. J. Skomolo to Professor Z. K. Matthews, June 16, 1950
… St. Peter's Mission 16-6-50 My dear Chief; I am writing you a private letter. The national … has agreed on the sit down strike on June the 26th. My chief…
ArticleBlack Consciousness Movement of Azania (BCMA)
… the struggle.’ The first edition of Solidarity contained excerpts from the SASO policy manifesto; a piece written by …
ArticleNelson Mandela Timeline 2000-2014
… held at Greenpoint Stadium, Cape Town. 5 March, Former ANC chief whip, Tony Yengeni, resigns from his position as Member … with an increased majority of 69…
ArticleYusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1960 - 1969
… He crosses the border into Bechuanaland (Botswana). Chief Albert Luthuli publicly burns his pass. March 28, The … with the Minister of Justice, Frans…
Says no to xenophobia, 19 April 2015
… as follows: Date: Monday 20 April 2015 Time: 10:00 Venue: Chief Albert Luthuli House, 54 Sauer Street, Johannesburg …
ANC media statement on comrade Carl Niehaus, 10 July 2009
… his resignation and released him from all his duties at Chief Albert Luthuli House, to be able to deal with his …
EventThe TEC decides on Bophuthatswana’s incorporation following major unrest
… Foreign Minister Pik Botha and TEC member Mac Maharaj. Chief Lucas Mangope was overthrown as leader of …
EventBlacks are making bonfires of their “passes” in Johannesburg
… carried once more when the situation returned to normal. Chief Albert Luthuli burned his reference book on Saturday …
EventEleven people are killed in eSikhawini township
… The victims included five women and a two year old child. Chief Buthelezi issued a statement claiming that those killed …
EventNotorious ‘SOWETO’ policeman dies
… already had a long history of human rights violations as chief interrogator of the security branch". Swanepoel told …