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EventChris Hani is born
… When he enrolled at the Catholic School, he had a desire to enter priesthood, but because of the disapproval of his father he was moved to study in Matanzima…
EventThe Declaration of Windhoek
… seminar held in Windhoek, Namibia from 29 April 1991 to the 3 May 1991. This declaration is a statement of press … end of the Cold War. Thus it was an…
EventChief Mhlabunzima Maphumulo is shot dead
… and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), paying no attention to the conflicting judicial ruling, nevertheless found that … operation. The TRC discarded Page's…
EventViolence erupts in Bophuthatswana Townships and Kathlehong
… Violence erupted when 50 000 (or 100 000 according to police) residents from GaRankuwa, Mabopane, Soshanguve and … of rands of damage. On the same day 75 000…
EventSA sugar magnate Sir Hulett is born
… industrialist and politician, was born in England and came to South Africa in 1857 at the age of 19. Hulett pioneered … sugar mill in 1903. He was also the…
EventThe Ncome Museum is opened
… view that the proper function of history and museums is to convey to those safe from war and conflict what they should be … for. The Museum offers a variety…
EventWork is stopped at the Kimberley mine
… after 43 years of operation. The mine became uneconomical to operate as it reached a depth of 1 083 m without yielding … the Kimberly mines. Africans from…
EventNkosi Sikelel’iAfrica composer, Enoch Sontonga dies
… invited city officials, archaeologists and historians to locate his grave. Once his grave was identified, Nelson … Mandela called for the erection of a…
EventHunter and politician Johannes Viljoen dies
… Together with three other hunters, Viljoen was allowed to hunt in Mashonaland by Mzilikazi, penetrating to regions where no other Whites had ever been. Many…
EventFormer Chief of the South African Defence Force (SADF), General Jannie Geldenhuys is born in Kroonstad
… an internationally acceptable solution that would lead to independence. In 2001 Geldenhuys was denied amnesty by the … Commission (TRC) for the role he…
EventThe use of Dutch is ratified in the Cape parliament
… was accepted in the Cape Parliament. This was subsequent to a petition that was submitted to parliament by the District of Albert (Burgersdorp) in … for…
EventSecurity officials report that levels of political violence have dropped significantly in SA
… Two days after the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) agreed to participate in South Africa's first non-racial elections, … organisations. The extreme right reacted…
EventJoseph Engenas Lekganyane, founder of the Dove branch of the ZCC, is born
… into two branches. Barnabas chose and presented Joseph to his brothers, elders and his advocate as his successor … In 1965, Joseph Lekganyane changed the…
PlaceClarkson, Eastern Cape
… over 6 feet tall, he spent his long adult life working to abolish the Transatlantic Slave Trade and slavery itself. … the Lake District and then moved, with…
Author uncovers Gandhi’s links with early ANC leaders by Anelisa Kubheka (Daily News), 02 March 2012, Durban
… during the annual Mahatma Gandhi Media Lecture. According to Nauriya, Gandhi often used to tell audiences in India that he was an advisor to several black…
PlaceHugh Eksteen Photographic Museum, Polokwane-Limpopo
… and original photographs taken by Hugh Eksteen, who lived to be 91 years old. This talented photographer was the son of … 1886, visiting the Marabastad…
PlaceCape Flats Nature Reserve, University of the Western Cape, Bellville
… education, research and a natural space for the public to enjoy. The Cape Flats Nature Reserve is a private … education, research and a natural space for…
PlaceGoodwood
… The population of Bellville, has increased substantially to 112,507, according to the 2011 Census. The area of Bellville is 52.39 square … a famous…
PlacePinetown and its Museum
… of the development of the Pinetown region from prehistory to modern times. Local history features include well-known … the Sterkfontein Caves in the Gauteng…
EventAbdul Samad Minty, anti apartheid activist, is born
… as Limpopo Province). In June 1958 he left for Britain to further his studies. In 1969, eleven years later, he … Africa. His publication helped the Anti…
EventKaunda calls for Thatcher’s exclusion from talks on South African sanctions
… would significantly pressurize the apartheid government to end its policy of segregation. In 1962, the United Nations … the goal of ending the apartheid…
EventThe National Party (Transvaal) is founded
… 1914 in the Erasmus Hall in Pretoria. The NP continued to strengthen. However, in 1934, the NP merged with the SAP to form the United Party (UP). The hard…
PlaceCradock Division
… CBDs and fair infrastructure. A lot still needs to be done in the former previously disadvantaged … 21 January 1814, and on 12 March 1825 it was transferred…
PlaceTree Garden, President Brand Street, Bloemfontein
… Museum. A walk along here is a highlight of any visit to Bloemfontein. In front of the 3rd Raadsaal (NALN) you’ll … confused the trees (assuming that ‘orange…
ArchiveAzikwelwa E Thembisa
… Circular urges parents to unite with students in stayaways planned to oppose state oppression …
ArchiveBirths, Marriages and Deaths Registration Act, Act No 81 of 1963
… Act to consolidate the laws relating to the registration of births, marriages and deaths. …
ArchiveMark Kaplan sent packing
… Ex-detainee Mark Kaplan was given an hour to pack before being deported to Zimbabwe. …
ArchiveKei Road farmers sabotage meeting claims priest
… Newspaper article relating to the Kei Road Farmers Association meeting held to discuss farm dwellers' evictions. …
ArchiveUnited Democratic Front reaffirms non-violent position
… the United Democratic Front reiterating its commitment to non-violent democratic opposition to apartheid. …
ArchiveLegalized Lawlessness : The public safety amendment bill
… Statement regarding the abolition of pass laws in attempt to find a peaceful solution to the country's problems. …