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In Mogadishu, US Marines in a convoy carrying American diplomats open fire near a crowded food distribution centre. At least fi
… In Mogadishu, US Marines in a convoy carrying American diplomats open fire near a crowded food distribution …
BiographySaleem Badat
… the 1976 Soweto uprising , developing into activism during his student days – serving on the student wages commission , … the 1980s becoming even more deeply…
BiographyBarry “Anderson” Richards
… Natal. Richards played cricket for Natal at his early teens and was rewarded with a promotion to the … Country Club, Hampshire and was an opening batsman…
EventMahatma Gandhi is arrested for refusing to carry Apartheid pass
… held in Johannesburg on 11 September 1906, Gandhi adopted his approach to non-violent protest commonly known as … (loyalty to the truth) for the first time…
BiographyStephen Vukile Tshwete
… parents felt that education was very important, and his mother taught him to write in the evenings before he even … six he received a bursary, which allowed…
BiographyElizabeth Adriana (Nanna) Abrahams
… suggested that the climate in Paarl was not good for his health, the Joseph family moved to Cape Town where he … 14 in 1940, after finishing standard 6. She…
Resist Apartheid Campaign Message to Meeting in Johannesburg, 11 July 1954
… given me an opportunity to reiterate my call for Resist Apartheid Campaign. We have met here today primarily to … our solidarity in supporting this Congress…
BiographyMichael Barry
… , Eastern Province (now Eastern Cape). After receiving his schooling in Port Elizabeth, Barry worked as a computer … In 1976, he moved to Cape Town, Western…
BiographyDr. Hans Merensky
… Dr Hans Merensky was born on 16 March 1871 in Botshabelo. His father was the famous missionary and writer, Alexander … of Berlin, Germany, and passed with…
BiographySibusiso Robert Duma
… Sibusiso Duma is a young artist who is presently making his mark within the Durban art scene. His talent was noticed and nourished by the late Trevor … is…
Simon van der Stel is succeeded by his eldest son
… and was promoted to governor in 1691, was succeeded by his eldest son, Willem Adriaan van der Stel. Upon his retirement, Simon was one of the largest…
Statement of the Deputy President of the ANC, Nelson Mandela, at a concert organised by the Irish Anti-apartheid Movement
… Nelson Mandela, at a concert organised by the Irish Anti-apartheid Movement …
EventThe SACBC urges that lawful means be used to resist Apartheid
… Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) issued an anti-Apartheid letter, stating that lawful means must be used to fight against injustices of apartheid rules…
BiographyAudrey ‘Bobbie’ Cobden
… from time to time, however, her involvement in anti-apartheid politics became her main focus. In the late 1950s, … and Cobden assisted by organising ways to…
Address at the Work-in-Progress Review Workshop of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), 24 Jan 2002
… the following: "The African must advance by methods of his own. We must possess a power distinct from that of the … of the productive capacity of African…
BiographyMadimetja Lawrence Phokanoka
… Village in Sekhukhuneland, in the Middelburg District. His father, Jacob Marwale Phokanoka worked as a teacher while his mother was a housewife who earned…
EventNelson Mandela marries Graça Machel on his 80th birthday
… Nelson Mandela first married in 1944. He and his wife Evelyn had 2 children and divorced in 1957. A year … Winnie Madikizela-Mandela . Their marriage…
BiographyAnn Tobias
… was a member of the Liberal Party of South Africa during Apartheid. The party strongly opposed Apartheid policies and the government would go on to ban many …
BiographyKing Sekhukhune
… ruler who came to power using military force. As a result, his half brother, and legitimate heir, Mampuru was forced to … young men under the authority of …
BiographyEli Weinberg
… the October Revolution of 1917 as a child, and this led to his socialist political development. During World War I, he was separated from his family. He…
The Final Prize: My Life in the anti-apartheid struggle by Norman Levy
… My Life in the anti-apartheid struggle by Norman Levy Norman Levy entered liberation politics during the 1940s, finding his niche in the left wing of the…
BiographyDeton (Tito) Zungu
… decorated to workers sending letters home. In 1966 he made his way to Pinetown, Natal, where he worked in a dairy. Later … and then as a cook. In 1970 a…
BiographyViola Hashe
… in which she lived. However, with the help of anti-apartheid lawyer, Shulamith Muller , the Town Council was … and then became private secretary to Makabeni…
Tristam Burrell, one of the SA’s most-experienced paragliders, is electrocuted when his powered trike hits powerlines. His pass
… SA’s most-experienced paragliders, is electrocuted when his powered trike hits powerlines. His pass …
Teboho Mokgalagadi, with his hair dyed golden, wins a Paralympic world record gold medal 100m sprints in his first internationa
… Teboho Mokgalagadi, with his hair dyed golden, wins a Paralympic world record gold medal 100m sprints in his first internationa …
Carl August Pacalt, missionary of the London Missionary Society dies at his mission station Hoogekraal, George. After his death
… missionary of the London Missionary Society dies at his mission station Hoogekraal, George. After his death …
Phyllis Altman
… Altman decided to quit teaching. Altman’s political work continued with the Springbok Legion where she worked … of Communism Act . As a result she was…
BiographyObie Oberholzer
… in SA and four international solo exhibitions abroad.His work has been published in both SA as well as international … assignments and has published five…
BiographySolomon Kalushi Mahlangu
… 10 July in 1956. He was the second son of Martha Mahlangu. His father left him in 1962, and from then on only saw him … 1990 and 1993 numerous political…
Dr Desmond Tutu receives the Officer of the French Legion of Honour award from Pres. Jacques Chirac in Cape Town.
… Dr Desmond Tutu receives the Officer of the French Legion of Honour …