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… Perhaps one of the most notorious pirates in history, Captain William Kidd, was thought to have become familiar with the practice of piracy while serving as an apprentice on board a pirate ship. In 1689, he and the other members of a pirate crew mutinied and headed for …

… Hanson argues mitigation for the accused, Nelson Mandela and others, on the last day of the Rivonia Treason Trial, in the Supreme Court of South … The State versus Nelson Mandela and others: address in …

… Following the assassination of the  former Secretary-General of the South African Communist Party (SACP) and chief commander … ‘Chris Hani's Assassination Put South Africa On The  Brink of  Civil War’ , from the Vice News , [online], Available at: www.vice.com   …

… The first Indian people in South Africa are reported to have arrived on board the Truro from Madras to work in the sugar cane plantation in Port-Natal. The group was made … The first Indian people, 197 men, 89 women and 54 children, …

… At its Special Congress in May, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) called for three days of national protest against the Labour Relations Amendment Bill (LRA) and restrictions on political organisations. The bill sought to curb the growing union movement and …

… from Germany in 1894. She studied Social Anthropology at the University of Witwatersrand. For her Master’s degree Hellman decided to do research into the lives of urban African slum dwellers and it was this … their situation. As a result she became involved with the struggles of slum dwellers resisting numerous attempts by …

… Tinto was born on Christmas day on 25 December 1925 in the Mqanduli district of the former Transkei , now part of Eastern Cape Province . His … in Umtata, Tinto spearheaded a protest march against the poor food conditions at the college. During the 1976 … African National Congress ANC statement on the death of Christmas Tinto [online] Available at: …

… tribute to Nelson Mandela a day after he had passed away.  The crowd gathered together at the Grand Parade in front of the City Hall in Cape Town, the place where Nelson Mandela … South Africans pay tribute to Nelson Mandela at the Grand Parade in Cape Town …

… Steyn, wife of former President M.T. Steyn, marched to the Union Buildings to protest about the South African involvement in World War 2 on the side of Britain. Mrs H.E.C. Armstrong, one of the … Afrikaner women march to the union buildings in protest of SA’s involvement in WW2 …

… At a time when the country was in mourning for those killed in the Boipatong Massacre of 17 June 1992, the Bisho Massacre … him for many years in the hope of a continuing and shared future." A monument to commemorate the role that these …

… discovered a 5000 years old fleet of ships near the Nile in Abydos. The boats were believed to be the first royal ships, possibly belonging to the second … discover a 5000 years old fleet of ships near the Nile …

… in 1945 in Ladysmith, Kwa-Zulu Natal. In 1960, he joined the first incarnation of the band Ladysmith Black Mambazo and sang alongside many of his relatives. The group was first only known in the Ladysmith area, but by … Headman Tshabalala, founding member of the band Ladysmith Black Mambazo, is shot and killed …

… South African poet, painter and activist, received the Hertzog Prize for his two Afrikaans poetry volumes, an … 'Oorblyfsels: 'n roudig' and 'Papierblom' (Paper flower). The ceremony was held at the University of Pretoria. The Hertzog prize is named in …

… Minister of Safety and Security of the Republic of South Africa since 7 May 2002 and current Chairperson of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Charles Nqakula, was born to a poor family in the Eastern Cape. Nqakula, like his peers,  developed … , Minister of Safety and Security and Chairperson of the SACP, is born …

… In a move aimed at strengthening the campaign for the release of five Cubans - who include trade unionists - … political prisoners who have just returned from Cuba. The Cuban Five, as they are known, were arrested by the FBI … ANC Secretary General meeting former political prisoners on the Cuban Five, 21 May 2010 …

… Background and History The South African Association of Art Historians launched a journal in 1987. Accredited by the Department of Education and Training, the journal … are devoting themselves to the task of fund-raising for future editions of the journal. The Constitution of the SAAAH …

… The South African government refuses a visa application from the African-American tennis player, Arthur Ashe, to visit South Africa to take part in the national championships to be held at Ellis Park in April. … tennis player, Arthur Ashe. is denied a visa by the South African Government …

… Even though none of the Khoisan languages form part of the eleven official languages of South Africa, they are still highly regarded. The government set up the Khoi and San National Language …  [Accessed on 28 September 2012]|   Khoisan.org The Khoisan  [online] Availableat: www.khoisan.org  [Accessed …

… On 16 August 1924 the first radio licence in SA was issued to Dr J. van Rensburg of Carnarvon. The first station in South Africa was put up by the South African Railways in Johannesburg on December 29, … Mishkind, B., " This is the International Section of  The Broadcast Archive ",from …

… in Durban.  Although it was friendly match, it marked the return and integration of South Africa into the sport of soccer after decades of isolation due to … popularly known as Doctor Khumalo scored a penalty on the 82nd producing the only winning goal of the match. …

… Ismael Mahomed became first black judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court of South Africa. At the time of his appointment the South African government and liberation movements were … Ismael Mahomed became first black judge appointed to the Supreme Court of South Africa …

… On the night of 12 January, 1991, more than 30 people were … an all-night vigil held in a tent in Sebokeng, in the Vaal region, where weeping mourners paid final respects … and community leader, Chris Nangalembe who was a member of the African National Congress (ANC). Nangalembe died on 5 …

… Let the fortieth anniversary of the victory over fascism inspire and mobilise the world youth for Peace, Freedom and Justice. We count on … Message to the World Festival of Youth and Students by O. R. Tambo, …

… (ANC) member, Walter Sisulu attended a secret meeting at the house of George Xarile together with F. Van Rensburg, a … made bombs for Sisulu, presumably from dynamite. At the time of the meeting the ANC and other liberation movements were … Walter Sisulu secretly attends a meeting at the house of George Xorile with F. Van Rensburg …

… by violence and anti-British protest. In October 1951 the Egyptian Parliament approved the unilateral official cancellation of the Anglo-Egyptian Alliance Treaty of 1936 and appointed … January 2014]|Laskier, M.M., (1995), Egyptian Jewery under the Nasser regime , from Historical Society of Jews from …

… between Angola and South Africa. Issues discussed included the demilitarised zone, the reduction of tension, the return of refugees, border surveillance and the … Minutes of the Meeting between RSA and Angola representatives at …

… by Pik Botha, Minister of Foreign Affairs, regarding the progress of the Joint Monitoring Commission and condemning the statement issued by the President of Cuba, Fidel Castro, … Statement by the Honourable R F Botha, Minister of Foreign Affairs: Cape …

… On 5 June 1986, The Association of Chambers of Commerce released a statement … no pay’ to workers who stayed away from work on June 16. The statement was released after the United Democratic Front and National Education Crisis … The Association of Chambers of Commerce issued a “no work, no …

… A production of Shakespeare’s “Othello” in which the Moor is played by black Actor, John Kani, was staged at the Market Theatre on 16 September 1987. The play was produced by actress Janet Suzman. Suzman is also … (1987) John Kani to portray Othello in South Africa from The New York Times  ,15 September, [online] Available at: …

… African National Congress report on the current situation in South Africa and how to respond. Examines the South African regime, the Black Consciousness Movement, the African National … Facts about the current situation in South Africa and what is to be done …