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EventHundreds die in a train fire in Egypt
… It is the worst train accident in Egyptian railroad history. … Star (21 February 2002), " Worst train accident in Egypt’s history kills 373 ",From: Google…
EventGandhi leads a march from Newcastle into the Transvaal to defy the Immigrants Regulation Act of 1913
… This marked one of the greatest episodes in South African history. He was arrested the following day at Palmford. Prior … South African History Online, …
The Neglected Tradition
… the basic research needed to be done before an integrated history of South African art could be written. …
Address by President Jacob Zuma to the Military Veterans Medals Parade Waterkloof Airforce Base, 27 October 2012
… to continue with our journey of redefining the country`s history to truly reflect our rich diverse past. The medals … those heroes and heroines who should be…
ArticleBritain takes control of the Cape
… The Atlantic slave trade stands at the centre of a long history of European contact with Africa. This was the era of … a fact that was to have lasting…
ANC Gauteng Province pays tribute to Comrade Lawrance Phokanoka,15 July 2005
… alliance. In his passing away, he joins a rich and brave history of great patriots and freedom fighters. This history of struggle starts with the first Khoi…
ArchiveZuma's rape accuser questioned (BBC News), 07 March 2006
… to admit questions about the complainant's personal history. About 200 of Mr Zuma's supporters have gathered … the court admit questions concerning the woman…
PlaceMatjiesfontein
… buildings, an old-world atmosphere, and a fascinating history. The Lord Milner Hotel, with its grand colonial … for the imagination, between these walls lie…
Address during the 90th Birthday Celebration of Mr Walter Sisulu 18 May 2002 Mr President, Ladies and Gentleman, Comrades and Friends
… of our movement. Our movement has made its name in the history of liberation movements, not only of Africa but the … a major participant in decisively…
PlaceDimbaza, Eastern Cape
… than 30 Years after Cosmas Desmond penned down the early History of Dimbaza, it remains a unique and extraordinary … is now around 70%, but the community…
ArchiveWebinar Programme: Strategic Debates, the ANC - SACP alliance and the Soviet Union. Convenor: Tshepo Moloi.
… Arianna Lissoni works as a researcher in the Wits History Workshop. Her research and publications focus on the history and politics of the liberation…
PlaceAmathola/Amatole District Municipality
… formerly the 'Kaffrarian Museum' is a Natural and Cultural History Museum located in King William's Town in the Eastern …
ArchiveUmkhonto we Sizwe: its role in the ANCs onsl
… for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the subject of History at the University of Pretoria. This thesis includes …
EventKenyan runner, Yobes Ondieki becomes the first man to run 10,000 meters in less than 27 minutes
… part in the Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway, when he made history. This achievement saw him ranked number one in the …
EventAnnesu de Vos, SA poet, is born.
… as the youngest published poet in South African literature history. When she was 16, her first book was published by …
Document 33 - League of Atrican Rights, Announcement of Meeting, 25 August 1929
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew Document 33 …
EventXhosa author Samuel Mqhayi dies
… http://www.southafrica.info/ess_info/sa_glance/history/sontonga100.htm …
EventUniversity of Stellenbosch in a historic move
… E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from …
EventParliament addresses Soweto Protests
… E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from …
EventAcademic and ANC politician Z.K. Matthews dies
… guiding and moderating influence on African political history in its most crucial period. He was at the same time … (2011), ' A biography of ZK Matthews ',…
EventKimberley swimmer Karen Muir (12) sets new world record
… the youngest official world record-holder in swimming history when she recorded 1min 8.7sec for the 110 yards …
EventMbeki receives an Honorary Doctorate
… into a winning nation". Click here to read South African History Online's chronology of President Thabo Mbeki Click …
EventLeprosy expert Dr Kok is born
… South African History Online …
EventMonty Naicker dies
… was born in Durban. Naicker played a crucial role in the history of South Africa and his name is well documented …
Book 5: People, Places and Apartheid commissioned by The Department of Education
… "The Turning Points in History project has invited four leading academics to locate …
PlaceSimon's Town Museum
… moved to "The Residency" in 1982. The building has a long history, having been used as a hospital, post office, school, … court. The Museum collects and…
Helen Zille and the myth of the White Saviour by Panashe Chigumadzi, (Sunday Times), 19 March 2017
… Hegel's influential sentiment that "Africa has no history". European scholars have long dismissed Africa as not being an actor in the world's history. Hegel…
Address by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe to the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), 1 December 2010
… you as you mark a significant historical milestone in the history of this great trade union movement - the 25th … We must upfront congratulate COSATU for…
Document 42 - “Boycott the Dummy Elections: 2 000 Demonstrate AT Mass Rally”, The Torch , National Edition, 1 April 1958
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew Document 42 … AT Mass Rally", The Torch , National…
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, at the SA-Mali Project Fundraising Dinning, St. Georges Hotel, City of Tshwane, 27 September 2005
… resolution. Islamic study during this period of human history, when the intellectual evolution had stalled in the … taken. These manuscripts represent a…