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Louis Luyt

Biography
… his role in a 1998 court case involving President  Nelson Mandela . President Mandela was called into the Pretoria High Court to defend his … of alleged racism in South African rugby. While President Mandela argued that rugby's role in nation building allowed …

Dali Tambo

Biography
… was very influential in the initiative of the 46664 Nelson Mandela concerts which first began at Wembley Stadium in … The world came out to celebrate his 70th birthday while Mandela was still behind bars. The 46664 concerts were very … Culture, Nathi Mthethwa. Among them were statues of Nelson Mandela, Walter and Albertina Sisulu , Charlotte Maxeke , …

Documents, speeches, Awards, and articles relating to Desmond Tutu

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… meritorious Service (Gold) from State President, Nelson Mandela. 1989 – Robert R Woodruff Visiting Professor, Candler … 2007 – Honorary Doctorate in Education, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, for his … on NewsHour . Desmond Tutu interviewed by John Carlin on Mandela. The complete transcripts of interview conducted by …

People involved in Rivonia Trial 1963-1964

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… which carried the death penalty. Accused No.1 was Nelson Mandela, then serving a five-year sentence following his … against me were lifted in February 1990, the day after Mandela’s release. By then it seemed to be of no more than … in my side of the story... read on 10 accused Nelson Mandela (defendant, accussed no 1) Walter Sisulu (defendant, …

uMkhonto weSizwe (MK)

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… move from ‘passive resistance’ to the ‘armed struggle’. “Mandela’s” proposal By the end of 1960, popular resistance … country to begin re-organising resistance from abroad. For Mandela, this was the turning point. "If the government … One is that the proposal was first made to the ANC by Mandela in June, but Ben Turok suggests that it was in one …

Freedom Day: 27 April

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… establishment of a new democratic government led by Nelson Mandela and a new state subject to a new constitution.  The … Unity, headed by the president of the ANC’s Nelson Mandela who became the first democratically elected President … of South Africa’s non-racial elections President Mandela said; “As dawn ushered in this day, the 27th of April …

Background to the Freedom Charter 1955

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… on 26 June 1952 when the first volunteers including Nelson Mandela , Yusuf Dadoo and Walter Sisulu defied apartheid laws … ‘Maulvi’ Cachalia , and a national volunteer board, with Mandela as the volunteer-in-chief, conducted the campaign. … 52 Africans and Indians, including Walter Sisulu, Nelson Mandela and Ismail Cachalia, marched into Boksburg location …

General South African History Timeline: 1990s

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… Published April 4, 2011 Updated July 12, 2024 1990 Nelson Mandela is released from prison. 27 townships declared unrest … 25 January, Extracts of a document written by Nelson Mandela in anticipation of a meeting with President P.W. … Embassy in Pretoria was attacked. 11 February, Nelson Mandela, leader of the ANC, freed after twenty-seven years in …

Nelson Mandela Timeline 1800-2014

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… Published March 31, 2011 Updated May 3, 2018 The Nelson Mandela timeline tracks the history of the first … passed into the good night at the age of 95. … The Nelson Mandela timeline tracks the history of the first … passed into the good night at the age of 95. … Nelson Mandela Timeline 1800-2014 … article …

Godfrey Mokgonane Pitje

Biography
… office. In 1951 he was succeeded as president by  Nelson Mandela  and retired from active politics. When teaching lost … Pitje took up law and served articles in the firm of Mandela and Tambo, qualifying as an attorney in 1959. He was … office. In 1951 he was succeeded as president by  Nelson Mandela  and retired from active politics. When teaching lost …

Joyce Sikhakhane-Rankin

Biography
… a Zulu-English dictionary. Her parents' home was in the Mandela , Sisulu and Tutu area known in Soweto as the Triangle. As a child, she grew up playing with the Mandela and the Walter Sisulu children. At the time, Mandela was married to Evelyn , his first wife. Joyce …

Transition to Armed Struggle by Norman Levy

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… who would be arrested and who might be forced into exile. Mandela had come into his own, more assertive, more combative … and only a flicker of legal work. It started in 1961 with Mandela’s visits to various parts of South Africa to prepare … with Luthuli present. Yusuf Cachalia, Dr Naicker and J.N. Singh (of the SAIC) had reservations (as Kotane had …

Freda Levson

Biography
… home, which was also later used as a safe house for Nelson Mandela and other political activists. Levson's involvement … she returned to London. It was there, in 1962, that Nelson Mandela visited her after leaving South Africa, illegally, to … in exile, Levson maintained a lasting friendship with Mandela and was a supporter of both the Anti-Apartheid …

Esther Barsel

Biography
… would later stand trial with fellow activists like Nelson Mandela , Chief Albert Luthuli , Walter Sisulu , and Oliver … about the long-defunct Friends of the Soviet Union. For Mandela’s 90th birthday celebrations on 8 July 2008, Barsel … and solidarity during this difficult time. Sincerely N R Mandela Barsel has been honoured for her invaluable …

Bob Hepple

Biography
… of the Congress of Democrats . On 5 August 1962, Nelson Mandela was arrested near Howick in Natal (now kwaZulu-Natal) and brought to court.  When Mandela’s attorney, Joe Slovo, was prevented from representing him by the Government, Mandela turned for legal guidance to Hepple as someone he …

The World and South Africa when Nelson Mandela was born

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… Published January 24, 2014 Updated August 27, 2019 Nelson Mandela was born into a world of war, revolutionary upheaval … and a worldwide influenza pandemic. In July 1918, when Mandela was born, the First World War was still raging with … Allied troops. Click to enlarge On 18 July, the day Mandela was born in the village of Mvezo, Transkei, the …

Penelope Jane Dunlop

Biography
… received a letter from then political prisoner, Nelson Mandela  encouraging her to continue singing. The letter was … 1994 she performed at the landmark inauguration of Nelson Mandela, a year later, her song with Ladysmith Black Mambazo … that spans over three decades. Former President Nelson Mandela, who has had a close relationship with Powers since …

The South African general elections: 1999

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… the President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela , announced to the National Assembly (Parliament) … set the election date after 30 April, but Nelson Mandela announced that he had revealed the election date … to allow people to plan properly. President Nelson Mandela announced his plan to retire after the 1999 election. …

Remembrance of Albertina Sisulu through the Work of Cartoonists

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… icons Oliver Tambo, Walter and Albertina Sisulu, Nelson Mandela worked hard to establish a free and democratic South … She passes on the earthly well wishes of Nelson "Tata" Mandela, who's not planning to pass by these gates for some … She was later acquitted, thanks to her lawyer, Nelson Mandela". Jerm offers more interesting information about Ma …

Timeline 20 years of Democracy 1994 to 2014

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… . The African National Congress (ANC), headed by Nelson Mandela , which captures 252 of the 400 seats in the National … Mangosuthu Buthelezi with 43 seats. May 9, 1994, Nelson Mandela was unanimously elected president by the National … ANC and F.W. de Klerk as deputy presidents. 10 May, Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first democratic …

Ngoye University of Zululand, Richards Bay

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… at a ceremony attended by the then State President, Nelson Mandela. The UZNET computer network is established at the … State (The Zondo Commission) Address by President Nelson Mandela on being awarded an honorary doctorate University of … at a ceremony attended by the then State President, Nelson Mandela. The UZNET computer network is established at the …

The Early History of Rugby in South Africa

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… Africa's hosting of the Rugby World Cup in 1995 Nelson Mandela used the sport and the Springbok symbol to help … It would take both the visionary leadership of Nelson Mandela and a bit of sporting fortune to rally the rainbow … most incredible individuals. In April 1994 Nelson Mandela was elected as South Africa's first Black president. …

Dr. Abu Baker Asvat timeline 1943 - 2012

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… January-1 February, the press begins to report that Winnie Mandela was claiming that there was a connection between Asvat’s death and the Mandela United Football Club (MUFC)’s abduction of four young … As a result, Asvat would have been a witness to the Mandela United Football Club’s role in Stompie’s death. These …

James Kantor

Biography
… of the anti-Semitism rampant in their ranks. When Nelson Mandela became a lawyer, Kantor was one of the first people … to their first child. Documented in late Former President Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom, one morning when they were sitting in the dock, Kantor passed a note down to Mandela. The following exchange happened: “Barbara and I have …

Manonmoney "Ama" Naidoo

Biography
… in Doornfontein came to be called "People’s House”. Nelson Mandela was a frequent visitor to this home, as were Walter … one family. I believe I will live to see that day”. When Mandela was in prison and his wife, Winnie Mandela, was being harassed, Ama took care of their children, …

The armed struggle and state repression of the 1960s

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… the group managed about 200 acts of sabotage. Nelson Mandela played an important role in organising the group. He … more power, and the police tried to catch leaders of MK. Mandela managed to slip through their hands for a long time, … the police were able to set up a roadblock and capture Mandela just outside Howick in Natal. After this the success …

Ruth Mompati

Biography
… typing. Then her neighbour, Mrs Njiwa, who was working at Mandela and Tambo law firm, wanted to go and study medicine. When her neighbour left Mandela and Tambo law firm, Ruth applied and I got the job. … .  From 1953 to 1961 she worked as a typist for  Nelson Mandela  and  Oliver Tambo  in their law practice in …

Percy Ndithembile Konqobe

Biography
… of the African National Congress and release of Nelson Mandela from prison. He created three sculptures based on these dreams, one of which was presented to Mandela in November 1990.  Language Not specified Comments … Artists , Fort Hare University Press, Alice. Everard-Read (n.d.) ‘ Percy Konqobe ’. Available on …

Professor Gert ‘Jakes’ Johannes Gerwel

Biography
… victory, Gerwel left academia to become President Nelson Mandela's chief of staff, secretary to the cabinet and special envoy. In1999, as Mandela's emissary, he successfully persuaded the Libyan … and Director-General in the presidential office of Nelson Mandela. References Davis, R., (2012), ' Remembering Jakes …

Introduction

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… Date Event 1994 May October Inauguration of  Nelson Mandela  as president. Opening of first democratic parliament … by the constitutional court and signed by president Mandela.   … IN THE AFTERMATH OF DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS -  May … Date Event 1994 May October Inauguration of  Nelson Mandela  as president. Opening of first democratic parliament …

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