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EventOlive Schreiner, noted SA author, dies in Wynberg, Cape Town
… identity in the second edition of the book. Schreiner went on to write several novels and allegories. In 1894, she … [Online] Available at: www…
EventClayton Sithole, the last political activist to die in Apartheid police detention
… held regarding his, and other deaths, did the blame fall on the police, despite many suspicions that they were …
The death and injuries of South Africans in Nigeria, 16 September 2014
… as they had travelled to worship. The ANC calls on all South Africans irrespective of faith or belief to …
ANC officials and staff to visit Usindiso Ministries as part of Mandela Day Celebration, 16 July 2010
… also has a Nursery and a pre- school facility. We call on our members, supporters and all South Africans to join us …
PlaceAdelaide, Eastern Cape
… English settlers, who were part of the 1820 Settlers later on, a large numbers of both Scottish and Afrikaans people …
ArchiveSouth African trade unionism in an era of racial exclusion
… other policy instruments by the South African state intent on providing support for the large sections of the trade …
EventUnFreedom Day
… On the 27th of April 2006 Abahlali BaseMjondolo (AbM) decided … AbM, 2009. Abahlali baseMjondolo to Mourn UnFreedom Day on 27 April 2009. [Online] Available…
EventFirst Indian workers arrive in South Africa
… first group of Indian workers arrived in Durban harbour on 16 November 1860 aboard the ship “Truro”. British farmers …
PlaceFaculty of Health Sciences, UCT Observatory
… declared a national monument. 1984: Major extensions done on the campus. 1996: Groote Schuur Hospital declared a …
PlaceSteve Biko Bridge, East London
… known as the John Vorster Bridge, was renamed in 1997 on the 20th anniversary of Steve Biko’s death; one of South …
We are no longer in France - Book Launch
… researched – and the only English-language book on the Parti Communiste Algérien (PCA), it explores the …
PlaceValkenburg Hospital, Observatory
… was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 27 June 1986. Valkenberg Hospital is a psychiatric …
PlaceLions Head, Mt.
… and warm clothing as it can be chilly up there – even on a balmy summer’s eve. …
EventNelson Mandela receives a hero’s welcome in New York
… On 20 June 1990 Nelson Mandela was greeted the way New York …
EventIndependent African States resolve to impose sanctions against South Africa
… the All African Peoples' Conference in Accra, Ghana called on all countries to impose economic sanctions against the …
Gold and Workers 1886 - 1924 by Luli Callinicos
… and Colour Bar Chapter 16 - Black Workers' Resistance on the Mines Chapter 17 - The Divided Workers Conclusion - …
PlaceCity Hall, Port Elizabeth
… was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 29 November 1974. The Port Elizabeth City Hall, which is …
PlaceMac-mac falls
… to a depth of 65m. The Mac mac Falls is 13 km from Sabie on the R532 road towards Graskop. The turnoff and parking …
B.J. Vorster - Select Speeches
… however, make some notes before delivering a speech, even on the spot shortly before an appearance. There is a great …
EventThe Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act commences
… On July 1949,the Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act, Act No …
EventNigeria becomes the first Anglophone independent state in Africa to become an associate member of EEC
… from Britain in October 1960. The EEC came into being on 25 March, 1957, when West Germany, France, Italy, …
EventSouth Africa holds a referendum to decide if SA should become a republic
… was 52 per cent in favour of a republic. Further reading: on SA becoming a Republic. …
EventArchibald Gumede, former President of the United Democratic Front, is born in Pietermaritzburg.
… Archibald Archie Gumede was born on 1 March 1914 in Pietermaritzburg. He studied at the South … [online] Available at: www.nelsonmandela.org [Accessed on 23…
EventTito Mboweni, former Governor of the SA Reserve Bank, is born in Tzaneen
… Tito Mboweni was born on 16 March 1959, in Tzaneen Limpopo. After completing his … , [online] Available at: www.miningmx.com [Accessed on 5 March 2012]…
EventSAAN announces its decision to close the Rand Daily Mail
… African Associated Newspapers (SAAN) made the announcement on 15 March 1985. SAAN, the company that owned the Rand Daily …
EventThe South African Industrial Federation riot in the Rand Gold mining district
… The three, Long, Hull and Lewis went to their deaths on the scaffold at Pretoria Central Prison singing the ‘Red …
EventChief Kaiser Matanzima is elected Chief Minister
… the South African government. Matanzima was elected mostly on the support of these non-elected chiefs. He later …
EventFourth Nuclear bomb test by France in the Sahara
… On 25 April 1961, France conducted its fourth nuclear bomb …
EventThe Separate Representation of Voters Amendment Act commences
… No 46 of 1951 was declared invalid by the Supreme Court on constitutional grounds. The Senate was enlarged to obtain …
EventSouth African Congress of Trade Unions (SACTU) is formed
… (SACTU) was formed during an Inaugural Conference held on 4 and 5 March 1955 in the Trades Hall, Johannesburg. SACTU … [online] Available at: www.sahistory…