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Colonial history of Polokwane
… Office was moved from Marabastad to Pietersburg on 26 July 1886, and Pietersburg was officially proclaimed on 31 …
ArticleStates of Emergency in South Africa: the 1960s and 1980s
… to contain the wave of social unrest. An estimated 26,000 people were detained between June 1986 and June 1987. … Communist Party’ in The African Communist,…
ArticleSharpeville Massacre, 21 March 1960
… batons, tear gas and guns. Three people were killed and 26 others were injured. Langa Township was gripped by tension …
ArchiveSteve Fataar could have had a rock star ego but didn’t by Rafs Mayet, 24 January 2020
… in South Africa, the Flames decided to hit London in May 1968. Steve, then 25, was given power of attorney by their …
PlaceBreederivier/Breede River, Western Cape
… Towns of Ceres and Worcester, in the Western Cape. It is 26,8 km in length from the Bridge over the Breede River to … Towns of Ceres and Worcester, in the…
PlaceBennebroek Wreck, Hamburg
On the 16t of February 1713, the Bennebroek which was an 'East Indiaman'- which is a large sailing vessel. This type of sailing vessel's were built from in the…
BiographyTim Bruwer
… I was departing South Africa for good. Having returned in 1968 to the University of Stellenbosch as a full-time …
The Rorke’s Drift Art and Craft Centre
… this relationship thus: The Centre, directed since 1968 by Otto Lundbohm, is the result of a unique and … of the work. Shilakoe, who died tragically at the…
South Africa's freedom struggle by E.S. Reddy
… African and Indian Congresses in the stay-at-home on June 26, 1950, in protest against apartheid, and then to the … society. South Africa Freedom Day E. S…
ArticleThe history of Migrant Labour in South Africa
… legislative and administrative effort was required [26] .The pass laws were first introduced by the Chamber of … M. 2021 [24] Seabela, M. 2021 [25] Seabela,…
ArticleCOVID-19 Timeline 2019-2020
… infection rate plateaus, with 518 new infections reported. 26 February- Globally, Covid-19 has infected close to 80,000 … trillion measure to aid their…
Hastings Banda, the early years by Angela Thompsell updated 01 March 2016
… Richard. “Obituary: Dr. Hastings Banda,” Independent 26 November 1997. “Hastings Banda,” Economist, November 27, …
ArchiveThe world's only privately owned Catholic Church
Durban - It is understandable that while meandering through Van Reenen’s pass, negotiating its dangerous terrain, a traveller is likely to miss a most superbly…
PlaceSt James, Cape Town
… Resort of St. James was located on False Bay , some 26 km South of Cape Town , the Suburb derived its name from …
EventApartheid becomes official policy
… On 26 May 1948, the Herenigde Nasionale Party (Reunified …
EventSteve Tshwete is born
… "plotters". Tshwete died while still holding office on 26 April 2002. …
Appeal To Students by Nelson Mandela
… African Conference held at Pietermaritzburg on 25 and 26 March 1961. This conference was attended by 1,500 …
PlaceMatjiesfontein
… before hotelier David Rawdon purchased Matjiesfontein in 1968. Rawdon, who was also known for restoring several other …
PlaceEswatini (formerly Swaziland)
… 1963 limited self-government was allowed. On 6 September 1968, Swaziland was granted complete independence. It was … 6 September 1968, Swaziland Gains…
Appendix 1: Freedom Fighters On The March: A Message From Dr. Y. M. Dadoo To The Indian People
… rousing CALL TO REVOLUTION which appears in the January 1968 issueof Sechaba, official organ of the ANC, Oliver Tambo …
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1990s
… secret military unit, accused of political assassinations. 26 March, Police opened fire on anti-apartheid protesters in … is established to investigate the…
History of Muslims in South Africa: 1804 - 1899 by Ebrahim Mahomed Mahida
… Establishment of Palm Tree Masjid: second in the country 26 After a dispute with regard to succession to the imamate … Uitenhage Masjid: fourth oldest in…
BiographyWinnie Madikizela-Mandela
… in the village of Mbongweni, Bizana , in the Transkei on 26 September 1936. During her infant years her father, …
Origins: Formation, Sharpeville and banning, 1959-1960
… other PAC leaders through his leadership style, and in 1968 they attempted to expel him from the PAC. Increased …
PlacePomeroy- Solomon Linda
… Municipality is the District Municipality. On the 26 of August 2022, Nathi Mthethwa (who is the Minister of … and the uMzinyathi District Municipality. On…
PlaceBains Kloof Pass, Western Cape
… towns of Ceres and Worcester, in the Western Cape. It is 26,8 km in length from the bridge over the Breede River to …
PlaceDurban Harbour and Port
… restrictions are for a ship length of 200 m, a beam of 26 m, and maximum draught of 11.6 m. The Harbour Master has …
ArticleNamibian Timeline
… from Botswana and buried in a family grave in Okahandja on 26 August 1923. The ceremony is attended by a large number … petition to the UN from traditional…
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1920-1929
… Areas Act as it promotes and strengthens segregation. 26 July, Trade unionist, ANC member and Rivonia treason … Moses Kotane joins the Communist Party’s…
PlaceJohannesburg, Gauteng Province
… * Gary Jim Player , SA PGA golfer (US 1965, British 1959, 1968, 1974) * Barend Jacobus Du Plessis : was born on 19 … South Africa. He was an actor, known for…