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Rwandan Hutu rebels, claiming they oppose American and British support of the Tutsi government in Rwanda, abduct eight foreign
… Rwandan Hutu rebels, claiming they oppose American and British support of the Tutsi government in …
American President Carter announces at a press conference that South Africa has promised that no nuclear explosive test will be
… American President Carter announces at a press conference …
A team of American palaeontologists announces the discovery of a 1.5 million year old skull of the shark-toothed reptile Carcha
… A team of American palaeontologists announces the discovery of a 1.5 …
ArchiveDiscussions between the South African and American delegations on matters concerning Southern Africa: Vienna 19 and 20 May 1977
… Discussions between the South African and American delegations on matters concerning Southern Africa: …
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 …
Communists in National Liberation Movements: a talk dedicated to the life and work of Ruth First
… Liberation Movements: a talk dedicated to the life and work of Ruth First …
ArchiveCommunists in National Liberation Movements: a talk dedicated to the life and work of Ruth First
… Liberation Movements: a talk dedicated to the life and work of Ruth First …
Our Future, Make it Work by ANC, December, 2012, 53rd ANC Annual Conference, Mangaung
… Our Future, Make it Work by ANC, December, 2012, 53rd ANC Annual Conference, …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
BiographyAlbert Dlomo
… a banned organisation but he was acquitted. Shortly after his release, the police re-detained him under the same law in … was detained in solitary…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
BiographyFrederik Willem de Klerk
… F.W. de Klerk grew up in a political family, with both his father and grandfather serving high office. His father, Jan de Klerk, was a Cabinet Minister and…
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…
BiographyArthur Nuthall Fula
… London, Transkei (now Eastern Cape Province). In 1910, his parents – Samuel and Alice (née Stuurman) Fula – moved … Normal College, however, he was unable to…
BiographyJames Kantor
… who got lucrative cases and big name clients. He had his own firm, James Kantor & Partners, in Johannesburg. He … were second-class citizens at best, he…
BiographyFihla Christmas Tinto
… of the former Transkei, now part of Eastern Cape Province. His involvement in political activities started at an early … against poor food conditions at the…