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News SABC ‘should be hitting the panic button’ over Jimi Matthews’ resignation by Ndileka Lujabe (City Press), 27 June 2016
Jimi Matthews has been praised as “doing the right thing” following his resignation from the SABC today. Matthews, who was acting SABC chief executive,…
PlaceOld Lutheran Church, Kroondal
… had already been built in Kroondal and was consecrated on 24 June 1896. Prior to this, from about 1891, regular …
EventThe Berlin Airlift comes to an end
… for some time, though, to build a comfortable surplus. By 24 July 1949, a three-month surplus was built-up, ensuring …
EventEgyptian President Sadat formally accepts an invitation to visit Israel. The Egyptian foreign minister and his deputy resign over the proposed visit to Israel and the Arab nations are in uproar
Anwar Sadat's visit to Israel came about after he delivered a speech in Egypt stating that he would travel anywhere, "even Jerusalem," to discuss peace. In…
EventTrojan Horse Massacre Memorial unveiled
… On 24 September 2005, Heritage Day, the Trojan Horse Memorial …
EventScientists uncover possible reason for SS Waratah’s disappearance 100 years later
… [sic] wave encounters". Published in Geofizika Vol. 24 No.1 2007 [online] [Accessed 7 July 2009] SAHO Special …
11. A Brahman seeks work in Natal
… success. I beg to state that I am an Indian, Brahmin, aged 24, and conversant with Tamil, Telugu, Malay, English, and a …
ArticleHIV/Aids in South Africa
… men who are infected. The difference is greatest in the 15-24 age group, where three young women for every one young man …
ArticleAftermath: Sharpeville Massacre 1960
… of 21 March, mass funerals were held for the victims. On 24 March 1960, in protest of the massacre, Regional Secretary …
Background to the Freedom Charter 1955
… defiers were acquitted, most notably in the case of 24 who entered a railway waiting room in Cape Town and were …
PlaceOrlando Stadium
… has hosted state funerals for icons like Joe Slovo (1995), Walter Sisulu (2003), and Winnie Mandela (2018), … has hosted state funerals for icons like Joe…
BiographyThabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki
… and military training. On 18 May 1966, Mbeki organised a 24-hour vigil at the Clock Tower in Brighton’s central square …
BiographyDr. Abu Baker Asvat
… In response, the hospital fired him with less than 24 hours’ notice. The ‘Chicken Farm’ Clinic In 1972, shortly … .|July, Jerome 1989, ‘Letter to the Editor,…
PlaceColigny, North West Province
… who was killed in the Massacre of Saint Bartholomew’s Day (24 August 1572) in Paris. At first sight, Coligny gives the … leader, Gaspard de Coligne. He was…
EventLouis Raymond, an Olympic tennis singles gold medalist is born
Louis Bosman Raymond was born in Pretoria on 1 January 1895.[i] Raymond won a gold medal in the men’s singles at the Olympic Games in 1920, hosted in Antwerp,…
Press Statement by O. R. Tambo, December 1964
… reported in The Nationalist, Dar es Salaam, on December 24, 1964. Mr. Diallo Telli was Administrative …
EventThe Black People’s Convention (BPC) holds its first National Congress
… prohibited all meetings by these organisations between 24 September and 20 October. Members who defied the ban in …
EventThe first detainees are held under the apartheid regime’s 90-day Law
When the apartheid government introduced the General Law Amendment Act, the South African Security Police, or Special Branch, were given the authority to…
EventProfessional soccer is introduced in SA when the National Football League is founded
In 1958, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) officially recognised the White body of the Football Association of South Africa (FASA) as…
EventGhana demands independence from Britain
In 1821, the British Government took control of the British trading forts. In 1844, Fanti chiefs on the Gold Coast (as Ghana was then known) signed an…
EventSouth Africa becomes a charter member of the United Nations
… 51 founding members of the UN from its inception on 24 October 1945. Political developments in South Africa …
EventThe ship São Bento (St Benedict) is wrecked on the Transkei coast
… Transkei, possibly on Msikaba Island. On the night of the 24 April 1954, the Sao Bento, together with its sister ship, …
EventNyanga school Principal's office burnt
… On 24 June 1976 the Principal's office in Hlengisi Primary, …
ArticleOliver Reginald Tambo Timeline 1917 - 2011
… OR joined the law company of Solomon Kowalsky. 1950s 1951 24 July, Qualifies as an attorney 1952 Establishes the first … by F.W. De Klerk to the National…
The Story of PR Pather, the grand old man of Indian politics in South Africa: Chapter Two - By Riashnee Pather
… moved him towards the path he was to eventually follow. 24 The fact that Masla and PR found themselves completely … Indian Congress. 1894-1994. p 42 23 The…
Freedom In Our Life Time - Introduction
… the boldness of Lembede in challenging the prosecutor.”Š 24 ”‰ After moving to Johannesburg, Lembede also renewed his … is treated in more detail in Craig…
Cape Town Book Sale 2017
… Books, Caxton Books, Wilstan Books, Hargraves Books, Books 24/7, The Aquarium, BookButterfly, Missing Link Educational …
EventWendy Botha, South Africa’s world champion surfer is born
… year.[vi] In 1989, she won seven major tournaments and had 24 career victories.[vii] Botha was voted the women’s …
EventLlewellyn Herbert was born on this day
Llewellyn George Herbert was born on 21 July 1977 in Bethal, Mpumalanga.[i] Herbert was the South African 400 metre hurdle champion from 1996 to 2003.[ii] He…
PlaceEritrea
… formally achieved its independence from Ethiopia on May 24, 1993. Eritrea’s capital and largest city is Asmara …