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Congo gains its independence from Belgium
… of Congo was precipitated by the persistently violent and cunning efforts of King Leopold II as well as the … committed to the people in the Congo were so…
PlaceNqweba was called Kirkwood, Eastern Cape
… of the Sundays River Valley, close to the town of Addo and the Northern regions of the Addo Elephant Park, would … of every year. The festival is a highlight…
PlaceGroote Schuur High School
… the Vredenhof residence, presently the Frank Joubert Art and Design Centre in the leafy suburb of Newlands. The … 37 pupils. Over the years, pupil numbers…
PlacePakhuis Pass
… weathered red granite rock formations, steep gradients, and high-altitude views. The pass offers access to hiking trails and C. Louis Leipoldt 's grave…
EventForces of the White Rhodesian regime (UDI) attack a nationalist guerrilla base in Mozambique
… By the 1960's, nationalist sentiment had become strong and calls for Rhodesia's independence were imminent. In 1965, … was opposed by the Zimbabwe African…
EventThe Bisho Massacre occurs
… gathered outside of Bisho, the capital city of Ciskei, and demanded an end to the military government of Brigadier Joshua Gqozo and the re-absorption of the…
EventMass Democratic Movement (MDM) begins their Defiance Campaign
… was one of the most significant anti-apartheid movements, and comprised of 400 church, civic and student organisations- with a membership of close to 3 … UDF…
EventSomerset concludes a treaty with Ngqika (aka Gaika)
… was concluded after Somerset visited the eastern frontier and asked Gaika to stop stealing cattle. Gaika thus received … of the Rarabe clans of the Xhosa…
PlaceGraaff-Reinet Division
… of Graaff-Reinet was constituted on 26 August 1785 and its boundaries were proclaimed on 17 July 1786. However, … the next century these underwent extensive…
5. Muslims of Durban complain about the vexatious curfew law
… History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai The Vagrant Law prevented Muslims in the … 'Milad' complain of the annoyance…
PlaceKwaDukuza
… In July 1825, King Shaka , son of Senzangakhona and Nandi, who was the king of the Zulus from 1816, … a royal settlement as a halfway station between the…
EventThe UN lifts mandatory sanctions against SA
… on economic relations with South Africa immediately, and to terminate the oil embargo against South Africa when … became operational. A resolution calling…
EventCongo Free State becomes the Belgian Congo
… held it as a private project undertaken to extract rubber and ivory in the Congo region of central Africa. He operated … the pretext of protecting the …
EventRestitution of Land Rights Act is signed
… back to the 1913 Land Act, was passed by Nelson Mandela and signed into law. The Act provided for the establishment of a Land Claims Commission and a Land…
Event5,580 Egyptian prisoners of war are exchanged for four Israelis held by Egyptian troops
… troops following the Tripartite Invasion (Israel, Britain and France). The invasion of Egypt by the three … the frontier into the Sinai Peninsula, allegedly…
International Boycott of Apartheid Sport by Mary Corrigall
… to widespread discrimination it is in the field of sport and culture that they have managed to make substantial … the sports administrators, who control all…
Freedom Charter sold out the dispossessed by Motsoko Pheko (The Sowetan), 2 Feb 2012
… that South Africa belongs to all who live in it, black and white ... and, therefore, we the people of South Africa, black and white together, equals,…
33. Restrictive legislation against Indians not warranted, 1897
… History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai On 2 July 1897 Abdul Carim Haji Adam and others from Durban sent a petition to…
PlaceMossel Bay, (400 km From Cape Town)
… to India. This was in order to develop the spice route and spread Christianity. After a few miscalculations, he … Stone Pillar surmounted by a cross, was…
EventThe Dutch Indiaman, the Nieuwe Haerlem, is wrecked in a storm in Table Bay
… peninsula. They were generally hoping to barter fresh meat and water from the indigenous people who lived on the … that had run aground before it: no…
ArchiveThe Little Freedom Fighter with the Ponytail by Greg Ardé
… listen to this feisty little woman with the grey ponytail and caftan? Greg Arde spoke to Fatima Meer, once a shining … but drive around in fancy cars…
PlaceFeathermarket Hall, Port Elizabeth
… Market Centre is located on the corner of Baakens Street and Military Road, Central and, as its name implies, was an extension of the original … Market…
EventSouth African Press Association is established
… to facilitate the sharing of news, both national and international. It is a primary institution of breaking … forms of media ranging from radio, newspaper,…
PlaceMofolo Arts Centre
… in Mofolo, the Mofolo Arts Centre is a hub of cultural and artistic exploration in Soweto. The centre is one of the … during the Apartheid era. In its prime…
PlaceSeychelles
… on by the French, leading a small party of Whites, Indians and Africans. The Islands remained in French hands until the … , the brilliant politicking of…
PlaceSoccer City (FNB Stadium) -Johannesburg
… 87 436-seater is the largest Venue in South Africa, and the Country’s proud Global Colossal located in ' Nasrec … served 27 years. The venue has hosted the…
PlaceVineyard Hotel, Colington Road, Newlands
… the lead from the original Owner, they have developed and adapted into the progressive Hotel, that you see before … seven Acre Property, is Home to a diverse…
PlaceIrma Stern Museum
… Stern is considered one of South Africa’s most prolific and powerful artists who played a leading role in introducing … is exhibited to great success. She…
Statement by the National Executive Committee of the ANC - 20 September 2008
… on the implications of the judgement for our movement, and for our people as a whole. The judgement has had a … a revolutionary movement is the stability of…
EventAssassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand
… 19th century Europe had a complex system of political and military alliances in place. The assassination of … The assassin, Gavrilo Princip, was a Bosnian…