SAHO global search
28,029 records
The largest organised trek to East Africa, under Jan van Rensburg, consisting of seventy families with forty-seven wagons and s
… trek to East Africa, under Jan van Rensburg, consisting of seventy families with forty-seven wagons and s …
The expedition of August Friedrich Beutler reaches Tembuland, which he enters on his map as “Tamboegies Land”. From there they
… The expedition of August Friedrich Beutler reaches Tembuland, which he …
A number of people are injured in a bomb explosion at a taxi and bus terminal in Johannesburg. Right wing complicity is suspect
… A number of people are injured in a bomb explosion at a taxi and bus …
The British Conservative government’s intention to resume arms supplies to SA is announced in the House of Commons. Other Commo
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … to resume arms supplies to SA is announced in the…
Arab horsemen led by British officer T.E. Lawrence also known as Lawrence of Arabia capture the heavily garrisoned Turkish fort
… by British officer T.E. Lawrence also known as Lawrence of Arabia capture the heavily garrisoned Turkish fort …
Anti-Indian Legislation: The Immigration and Indian Relief (Further) Provision: Act 37/1927 becomes law and the scheme of assis
… Provision: Act 37/1927 becomes law and the scheme of assis …
Lord Charles Somerset, governor of the Cape, publishes a proclamation proclaiming English as the only language to be used in co
… Lord Charles Somerset, governor of the Cape, publishes a proclamation proclaiming English as …
Sam Mabe, PAC member and deputy editor of the Sowetan, is shot dead in a car by two gunmen in Soweto.
… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, … Sam Mabe, PAC member and deputy editor of…
Despite Haile Selassie’s call for the League of Nations to protect Abyssinia, the League decides to drop sanctions against Ital
… Despite Haile Selassie’s call for the League of Nations to protect Abyssinia, the League decides to drop …
Susanna Helena Kok, medical missionary of the Dutch Reformed Church and authority on leprosy who worked mainly in Nigeria, is b
… Sonderling, N.E. (ed.) (1999). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.2 , Pretoria: Vista. … Susanna Helena Kok, medical missionary of the Dutch…
William Rantoa and Kgosimang Mafora, members of the pro-Bophuthatswana faction, are killed when gunmen open fire on them at a b
… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, … William Rantoa and Kgosimang Mafora,…
Anglo-Boer War 2: Six unarmed Boer prisoners (later called the Geyser group) are murdered by members of the Bushveld Carabineer
… (later called the Geyser group) are murdered by members of the Bushveld Carabineer …
Joshua Nkomo (82), second vice-president of Zimbabwe, dies in Harare. He was admitted to hospital a few weeks earlier with
… Joshua Nkomo (82), second vice-president of Zimbabwe, dies in Harare. He was admitted to hospital a …
The constitution of the South African Students’ Organisation (SASO) is adopted at the inaugural conference and Steve Biko is el
… The constitution of the South African Students’ Organisation (SASO) is adopted …
Burundi and Rwanda achieve independence from Germany. They had been part of the German colony Deutsche Ostafrika and then held
… achieve independence from Germany. They had been part of the German colony Deutsche Ostafrika and then held …
Jacob Daniël du Toit (Totius) (76), SA theologian, poet and co-translator of the Bible into Afrikaans, dies in Pretoria.
… Toit (Totius) (76), SA theologian, poet and co-translator of the Bible into Afrikaans, dies in Pretoria. …
The Asiatic Land Tenure Board holds its first meeting. Senator Clarkson, Minister of the Interior, in his opening address, invi
… Board holds its first meeting. Senator Clarkson, Minister of the Interior, in his opening address, invi …
The Independent Development Trust allocates R70 million to provide pre-school facilities for 1.2m of the estimated 3.5m impover
… R70 million to provide pre-school facilities for 1.2m of the estimated 3.5m impover …
The Belgian Congo becomes the independent Republic of the Congo, with Joseph Kasavubu as president and Patrice Lumumba as prime
… The Belgian Congo becomes the independent Republic of the Congo, with Joseph Kasavubu as president and Patrice …
Speech BY President Nelson Mandela at the State Banquet in Honour of King Juan Carlos Cape Town, 15 February 1999
… BY President Nelson Mandela at the State Banquet in Honour of King Juan Carlos Cape Town, 15 February 1999 …
Speech BY PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA at the State Banquet in Honour of King Juan Carlos Cape Town, 15 February 1999
… BY PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA at the State Banquet in Honour of King Juan Carlos Cape Town, 15 February 1999 …
SPEECH BY PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA AT THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS OF NOLUTHANDO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Khayelitsha, 3 June 1998
… NELSON MANDELA AT THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS OF NOLUTHANDO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Khayelitsha, 3 June 1998 …
Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the launch of the Bram Fischer Memorial Trust (Grey College) Bloemfontein, 28 November 1997
… Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the launch of the Bram Fischer Memorial Trust (Grey College) …
RESPONSE BY PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA ON BEING WELCOMED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD BY THE CHANCELLOR Oxford, 11 July 1997
… NELSON MANDELA ON BEING WELCOMED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD BY THE CHANCELLOR Oxford, 11 July 1997 …
SPEECH BY PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA AT A LUNCH HOSTED BY KADIN (INDONESIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY) Jakarta, 15 July 1997
… MANDELA AT A LUNCH HOSTED BY KADIN (INDONESIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY) Jakarta, 15 July 1997 …
SPEECH BY PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA AT THE OFFICIAL INAUGURATION OF THE NEW MAWELE HIGH SCHOOL Msinga Top, 30 September 1997
… BY PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA AT THE OFFICIAL INAUGURATION OF THE NEW MAWELE HIGH SCHOOL Msinga Top, 30 September 1997 …
Address by President Nelson Mandela on the occasion of the president’s budget debate in the National Assembly 20 June 1996
… Address by President Nelson Mandela on the occasion of the president’s budget debate in the National Assembly 20 …
Speech by President Nelson Mandela during the opening ceremony of the Young Christian Workers World Council Oukasie, 26 November 1995
… by President Nelson Mandela during the opening ceremony of the Young Christian Workers World Council Oukasie, 26 …
The Commission of Inquiry into Certain Organisations submits its final report on NUSAS to Parliament. It finds that its leaders
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The Commission of Inquiry into Certain…
African mineworkers’ strike, led by J.B. Marks, leader of the African Mineworkers’ Union, starts. About 60 000 miners went on s
… African mineworkers’ strike, led by J.B. Marks, leader of the African Mineworkers’ Union, starts. About 60 000 …