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BiographyJacob “Dancing Shoes” Morake
… in one round by Evans Gwiji, who later won the South African junior lightweight title. Guy Ratazayo twice beat him … he lost to Chris Whiteboy in a challenge…
ArchiveThe Voice of the All-African Convention
… Newsletter of the All African Convention, Issue 17. Covers the African National Congress and the boycott of the elections. … The Voice of the All-African…
ArchiveAfrican Liberation Theology by Dr.Gwinyai H. Muzorewa
… African liberation theology arose from a desire to express the Christian faith from an African perspective, breaking free from western theological … African…
Address by President Nelson Mandela at the opening of the African Cup of Nations Tournament
… Address by President Nelson Mandela at the opening of the African Cup of Nations Tournament …
Address by President Nelson Mandela at the South African Reserve Bank's 75th anniversary banquet
… Address by President Nelson Mandela at the South African Reserve Bank's 75th anniversary banquet …
Speech of the Deputy of the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, at the State Banquet
… Speech of the Deputy of the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, at the State …
BiographyJoseph Manana
… on various walls in the city. In a solo show held at the African Art Centre in Durban in 2004 Manana displayed an … women, and whiteness – political…
EventAfrican’s Claim is presented at the conference
… At the annual conference of the African National Congress (ANC) held in Bloemfontein, the document the African's Claim in South Africa, presented by the…
EventAnatii, the South African rapper is born
… Bisho, Eastern Cape on 8 January 1993. [1] He is a South African rapper. Anatii produced and wrote the hit “When It Rains” for another popular South African…
EventThe Harms Commission officially restricts investigations into South African security force
… of reference restricted serious investigation into certain areas as it was not allowed to go beyond the borders of the … at the hands of the security forces…
EventPaul Mosaka establishes the African Democratic Party
… in conjunction with Senator Hyman Basner established the African Democratic Party (ADP). The organisation had the same goals as the African National Congress…
EventSA to host future Pan African Parliament
… The third conference of the African Union (AU) meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, selected South Africa as the seat of the future Pan African Parliament (PAP)…
EventAfrican National Congress Youth League is founded
… The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) is the youth wing of the African National Congress. It was formed in 1944 by members of the ANC who…
BiographyAndries Ntsenyeho
… and in both thighs. He was the sole breadwinner in his family and left behind his wife and five children. According … studies on hold to find a job in order…
BiographyJulius Tokoti Mangcotywa
… chest by the police. He was the sole breadwinner in the family and left behind his wife, five adult children, 3 young … My father’s death remains a painful…
BiographyHenry Mvuyisi Pato
… Pato, "My son played a pivotal role in supporting our family by buying food, providing school fees for the children of the family, including fees for his…
BiographyThobisile Zibambele
… his shoulder and thigh. He was the sole breadwinner in the family and left behind his wife and 10 children, the majority … from the Commission of Inquiry…
EventSouth African Aerial Transports services are inaugurated
… with the amalgamation of a London-based company, the South African Aerial Navigation Company and the SA-based South African Aerial Transports Ltd company,…
PlaceSouth African National Museum of Military History
… into 37 separate categories, including official South African war art (also listed under museums). National … History of the Country’s involvement in WWII,…
EventFatima Meer, South African anti-Apartheid activist is born
… Africa. Fatima was the second of nine children in her family. She attended school at the Durban Indian Girls’ High … Fatima Meer, South African anti…
PlaceSouth African National Archive in Cape Town
… The South African Archive is made up of records pertaining mostly to … Deeds, Wedding, Birth and Death Certificates. The South African National Archive has…
BiographyMarcus Solomon
… Charlotte and Bella, who were members of the South West African People’s Organisation (SWAPO). Solomon and Charlotte … his wife, Theresa Solomon, was an…
BiographyDorothy Masuka
… , and she became the principal star in Alf Herbert’s African Jazz and Variety show. A lot of Masuka’s performances … songs that were inspired by events…
EventHugh Masekela, South African musician, is born
… On 4 April 1939 Hugh Ramopolo Masekela , South African musician, was born in Witbank, South Africa. Masekela … and played in the orchestra for the successful…
ArchiveMinutes of a meeting held on 25 June 1976, between Officials of the Department of Bantu Education, West Rand Bantu Affairs Administration Board and Representatives of the Urban Bantu Council
… Affairs Administration Board and Representatives of the Urban Bantu Council …
EventSouth African Prime Minister, John Vorster resigns
… South African Prime Minister since 1966, John Vorster , shocked the … Scandal of 1978 that undermined the integrity of the South African government. The…
BiographyReverend Allan Aubrey Boesak
… As a child he worked as a labourer to help support his family. At fourteen, he became a sexton in the separate … especially its goals approximated those of…
BiographyMakholeka Matthews Meyiwa
… in the trade union movement, this led him to join the African National Congress (ANC) in 1949. That same year he married his wife Sylvia. Meyiwa later joined…
BiographyMorgan Gonaseelan Naidoo
… at this stage, predominantly in Indian and Coloured areas around Durban). In the mid-seventies, with increasing … first non-racial national swimming…
Ronald (Ronnie) Britten
… League of South Africa (TLSA) there and in surrounding areas. He later gained a teaching post at Luckoff High School … the Society of Young Africa (SOYA) and…