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Evidence before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the house of commons: Oliver Tambo, 29 October 1985, London
… in June, we looked at this long history of violence from 1948 to the present, which has remained unabated, which has … being made of a reform of the…
Enuga S Reddy: Notes on meeting with Dr. Cassim Jadwat -1997
… "The South Africans had to close the exhibit." In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly was meeting in …
69. ‘Moderate Indians’ form the Natal Indian Organisation
… was founded on 4 May 1947 Durban. Then, on 11 September 1948 a national body, the South African Indian Organisation, …
PlaceKwaMashu
… KwaMashu Township KwaMashu township was first proposed in 1948 and finally, in June 1956, a final agreement of sale was …
Colonial history of Rustenburg
… a commission to draft new laws in November, and a general election in March 1856 increased the number of Volksraad … sides came to an agreement, and a fresh…
Address by President Mandela at the 53rd United Nations General Assembly New York, 21 September 1998
… to extend to you our sincere congratulations on your election to the high post of President of the General … human rights instruments that have been adopted…
The Boerenvereenigingen: precursor to the Afrikaner Bond
… to protect colonial farmers of all kinds, to secure the election to Parliament of candidates who would represent …
ArticleStates of Emergency in South Africa: the 1960s and 1980s
… and seize weapons, although campaigning for the impending election was permitted. Conclusion The State of Emergency …
The Mass Democratic Movement, February 1988 - January 1990
… been very low in the first place. The effectiveness of the election campaign revitalised the UDF and MDM as it became …
PlaceMangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Free State
Mangaung is a Sesotho name meaning "Place of Cheetahs". Legend has it that when the first settlers arrived, they were stunned by the vast plains, that were…
Indian Community in Lenasia
… on their previous lot. After the National Party won the 1948 election on an apartheid ticket, the government moved … approval of six wards, and on 29 May set…
Last kicks of a dying horse July 1992 - June 1993
… violence to an end: • the control of violence during the election campaign; • the election itself; • acceptance of the election results. Violence during…
PlaceBurundi
… Pierre Nkurunziza announced his intent for seeking re-election [v] . As of January 2016 an estimated 439 people had … the political violence following…
PlaceQueenstown, now known as Komani.
… Center for surrounding Farmers and smaller Towns. After 1948, and the beginning of the Apartheid era , the District …
Statement by Oliver Tambo, on behalf of the Southern African Liberation Movements, at the closing session of the seventh summit meeting of the Preferential Trade Area for Eastern and Southern African states, 02 December 1988, Arusha
… are happy to join in congratulating you on your unanimous election as current Chairman of the PTA Authority. Tanzania - … allowed voting to occur up to two…
Statement, on Behalf of the Southern African Liberation Movements, at the Closing Session of the Seventh Summit Meeting of the Preferential Trade Area for Eastern and Southern African States, Arusha by O. R. Tambo, 1 - 2 December 1988
… are happy to join in congratulating you on your unanimous election as current Chairman of the PTA Authority. Tanzania - … allowed voting to occur up to two…
ArticleThe 1913 Women’s anti-pass campaign in the Orange Free State
… when the Apartheid government that had come to power in 1948 began forcing women to carry passes. After visiting …
ArticleAfrican National Congress Youth League (ANCYL)
… 1950s the National Party (NP), which came into power in 1948 introduced harsh and oppressive laws towards blacks. In …
Article1960-1966: The genesis of the armed struggle
… it was seeking also to trap liberals in its net. Between 1948 and 1991, the apartheid government banned thousands of …
ArticleWalter Sisulu Timeline 1912-2003
… Walter plays a key role in re-shaping the ANC after WW2. 1948 The election victory of the Nationalist government precludes …
Document 34 - Letter from the Executive Bureau, Communist Party of South Africa, to the Executive Committee, Comintern
… The petition is couched in the form of a demand. Like an election campaign or referendum (c.f. recent campaigns … part of those who sign. During Comrade…
EventMandela's last major address to parliament
President Nelson Mandela delivered his last major address to parliament at the opening of the ultimate session of the first democratically elected parliament.
PlacePaul Kruger’s House, 60 Church Street West, Pretoria
… Kelly for £500, upon which this house was built. After his election as President of the new ZAR in May 1883, contractor …
New Generation Sculpture
… innumerable images and influences. Maswanganyi Johannes (b.1948) Sangoma These experiences have been absorbed into the …
ArticleColonial history of Bloemfontein
… self governing status. Soon after, a provisional election was held where Josias Philippus Hoffman was chosen … as the official residence for the President of…
FREEDOM IN OUR LIFETIME, Durban, December 12-14, 1958
… was returned with an overwhelming majority in the General Election held early this year. Their return was not … to the late Mr. Strijdom. The results of the…
ArchiveBiography of Florence Mkhize by Rachel Manak
… siblings from both fathers, and her brother passed away in 1948. [1] After completing basic schooling at a Roman …
PlaceCape Saint Francis, Lighthouse in the Eastern Cape
… When the new Houses for the staff were completed in 1948, one of the old quarters was converted into stables. In …
The Convention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA): CODESA 1
… written by representatives of the people, determined by an election. These opposing visions made it difficult for … that it may have to give up the power it…
Interview with Archibald Gumede 5 August 1991
… by the time negotiations end. POM Well if there was an election at the end of negotiations, what kind of government … POM So if at the end of…