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EventAn international measure is adopted in Antwerp to block rebel groups from trading conflict diamonds
The sale of diamonds in some African countries has been linked to the funding of African rebel groups, which have in turn funded some of Africa's most vicious…
EventC James reports that South Africa is a poor market for produce
… pay excessive landing rates and heavy customs duties. On 24 May, C James reported to the British authorities that …
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…
A Brief History of Niger - Part 2 by US Department of State
… however, the government signed peace accords in April 1995 with all Tuareg and Toubou groups that had been in …
Artscape: Legacy Exhibition
… He has been doing commissions ever since. In December 1995 he started a seven year career at the Pretoria Art …
2004 Gruber Justice Prize: Arthur Chaskalson
… the court process." One of his best known judgments is a 1995 decision against the death penalty. In it he wrote, "It …
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,…
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 …
The Clanwilliam Arts Project / Lantern Festival 2017
Back for the 17th year in a row! Magnet Theatre in patnership with The UCT Drama Department, The UCT College of Music and The Michaelis School of Fine Arts …
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 …
PlaceWitberg Wind Farm
… facility built to date in the Country and will feature 24, V136-4.5 MW turbines . This design allows for low to … the wind power project. The company is…
EventGandhi demands end to White 'hooliganism'
… interfere. Violence against the Resisters stopped only on 24 June when the Smuts government took action after wide …
ArticleCaste - meaning, profession, religion
… the fishing communities. www.insightjnu.blogspot.com/2005/09/dewar-caste-and-its-identity.html Devanga or Devangi - … the fishing communities. www…
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…
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…