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EventANC stage marches in major cities
The African National Congress (ANC) and its allies staged marches in major cities across the country in protest at the delays in the release of political…
EventBilateral talks to continue
A consensus was reached following the fall-out between the leaders of the African National Congress (ANC) and government over the continuation of talks toward…
EventCoup attempt on S Doe’s government in Liberia
A coup attempt headed by Brigadier-General Thomas Quiwonkpa, a faction of the Liberian military failed to take power from Samuel Doe. It was a third coup…
EventIndependent Democrats benefits from floorcrossing rule
The Independent Democrats (ID), a political party which was formed by Patricia de Lille, who had defected from the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC), benefited…
EventRecognition of the Customary Marriages Act comes into effect
… Burger, D. (ed)(2002). South Africa Yearbook 2001/02 , Pretoria: GCIS, p. 373.| Justice …
EventUnited Nations World Summit starts
United Nations World Summit starts The United Nations World Summit started at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York. The Millennium Summit was the…
EventSelf government is granted to the Transvaal
… , Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau.|Oliver, R. and Atmore, A. Africa since 1800 . google books online. books.google.co.za …
EventEarly Xhosa author William Gqoba dies
Author, editor, teacher, catechist, interpreter and wagon-maker William Wellington Gqoba (Mbaba, Goba) died in Lovedale, Eastern Cape. He was born in Gaga,…
EventChief of the Lebelo group of the Ndebele, Johannes Jane Tane Kekana, dies
Chief of the Lebelo clan of the Ndebele, Johannes Jane Tane Kekana, died on the farm Leeukraal, to the north of Hammanskraal and was buried at Wallmansthal…
EventGeneral Sir Redvers Henry Buller’s troops relieve British forces at Ladysmith
General Sir Redvers Henry Buller's troops relieved British forces at Ladysmith near Durban, KwaZulu Natal. The British forces had been under siege by the…
EventZimbabwean politician and trade unionist Morgan Tsvangirai is born
… at global.britannica.com [Accessed: 27 February 2014]|Africa Confidential, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai , from Africa Confidential , [online], Available at …
EventJazz musician Victor Ntoni dies at the Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg
… Soweto Blues: Jazz, Popular Music, and Politics in South Africa , Continuum Publishers, New York. London, pp 320 …
EventAlbertina Sisulu’s banning order is renewed
On 31 July 1969 Albertina Sisulu, the wife of Walter Sisulu who was serving a life sentence Robben Island had her banning order renewed for another five years…
Founding members of friends of United Democratic Front
Founding members of friends of United Democratic Front, their names are Nthatho Harrison Motlana he has been the secretary for the African National Congress,…
EventBoeremag members Dirk Hanekom and Henk van Zyl are arrested in Memel. Only Hanekom is charged.
Two members of the extreme right-wing group, Boeremag, Dirk Hanekom and Henk Van Zyl, were apprehended on a farm in Memel district, Free State. They were taken…
EventBoers and the British clash in the battle of Dalmanutha
On 21 August 1900 the Boers and the British again clashed in what became known as the battle of Dalmanutha (Bergendal). The battle lasted six days, ending on…
EventAndré Phillipus Brink, well-known SA author, is born
South African novelist, Andre Phillipus Brink was born on 29 May 1935. Brink obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature at the University of…
EventThe League of Nations grant Belgium the right to govern Rwanda
On 31 August 1923 the League of Nations passed a resolution granting Belgium the right to govern Rwanda and its southern neighbour Burundi, as the territory of…
Fighting Talk
Fighting Talk was initially a publication of the Springbok Legion of ex-servicemen and women, until in February 1954 when the "Fighting Talk Committee", in…
EventWalter Sisulu secretly attends a meeting at the house of George Xorile with F. Van Rensburg
On 11 January 1963, African National Congress (ANC) member, Walter Sisulu attended a secret meeting at the house of George Xarile together with F. Van Rensburg…
EventCharges against 53 of the 76 Africans detained after the Sharpeville massacre are dropped
… Dropped” [Available at the National Library of South Africa, Cape Town Campus] pg 1.| AssataShakur Forums, (n.d.), …
John Vorster Square revisited as Timol inquest reopened by Ernest Mabuza (Timeslive.co.za), 27 June 2017
The reopened inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol on Tuesday afternoon visited the scene of his death in October 1971 - John Vorster…
ArchiveArt Fair forced to reinstate Mabulu painting after Goldblatt threat by Matthew Krouse (Mail & Gurdian), 28 September 2013
The FNB Jo'burg Art Fair, running in Sandton until Sunday, has been full of surprises. The Mail & Guardian reported on Friday that artist Ayanda Mabulu's…
EventMbongeni Ngema was born on this day
On this day Mbongeni Ngema was born in Kwazulu Natal. He has distinguished himself as a renowned playwright, screenwriter and librettist. He is best known for…
EventCourt go-ahead for United Democratic Front meetings
United Democratic Front was granted a court order by the Minister of Law and Order and Divisional Commissioner of Police to go ahead with a meeting to launch…
PlaceAlbasini Dam, Limpopo
Dam at the foot of the Soutpansberg Mountain Range. Named after Joao Albasini who lived from 1813 to 1885. He was the first European Settler in the Lowveld and…
ArchivePress cuttings-repression of youth
Article on repression of youth regarding repression of students in 1984 as over 50 students were detained, an article on Sowetan regarding fun run to launch…
Secret Ballot
This play is ‘A Protest Theatre And Political Satire Farce’. It follows the exploits of 5 members of ‘The Brotherhood’. This here organization is one designed…
EventMogadishu seaport is handed over to the combined task force by UN
On 28 February 1995, Mogadishu seaport was handed over to the combined United Nations Organisation (UNO) and the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) task…
EventThe SACBC urges that lawful means be used to resist Apartheid
… from The Star (Available at National Library of South Africa, Cape Town Campus) pg 19.| Anon, (n.d.), 'Timeline - …