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ArticleThe History of May Day in South Africa
… The struggle for a shorter workday, a demand of major political significance for the working class dates back to the 1800s. On 7 October 1884, the Federation…
BiographySir George Grey
… George Grey was the only son of Lieutenant-Colonel Grey of the 30th Foot. His father was … and travelled through the Cape Colony, the Orange Free State and…
ArticleAfrikaans: the Language of Black and Coloured Dissent
… Introduction Afrikaans, one of the official languages, together with English, during … led to ‘the uprising and especially in the wake of the state’s violent…
The Centenary Celebration of the February Revolution 8-12 March 2017
… but according to the Gregorian calendar (which most of the world adheres to today) it took place from 8-12 March … The 1905 Revolution was crushed by the…
BiographyLogan K. Ntlabati
… Logan K. Ntlabati was a prominent member of the African National Congress (ANC) national executive … at Fort Hare. He taught in the Cape and the Orange…
"The Count-Down has Started": Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Soweto Uprising by O. R. Tambo, 16 June 1986
… On June 16, 1976, as we all know, the children of Soweto, Mamelodi, Gugulethu and other areas rose united in … martyrs were not in vain. The declaration…
Biography of Mandla Langa by Carol Sale
… as well as encourage others to write to show the strength of individuals in the face of struggle. He still holds an important spot in South today … his…
Biography of Abdullah Ibrahim by Chance Overby
… Africa. Through his experiences in exile and the influence of his music, Abdullah Ibrahim underwent a spiritual and … a voice for oppressed people to help…
A call to the people of South Africa: Oliver Tambo, 02 May 1987
… to break the people`s resistance and block the path of our further advance towards the seizure of power. At this … compelled, for the third time in three…
ArticleCustomary Marriages in South Africa: Understanding The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act of 1998
… Before the establishment of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (RCMA), there were many controversial and unequal … JG & Janse van…
EventB.J. Vorster, Minister of Justice, announces extensive security measures following the Sharpeville Massacre
… On 15 February 1962, B.J. Vorster, Minister of Justice announced extensive measures to "ensure the safety of the state to the absolute maximum" in view of…
Statement of the Deputy President of the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, at the religious service at the Cathedral of UPPSALA
… Statement of the Deputy President of the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, at the religious service at the Cathedral of UPPSALA …
Address of Nelson Mandela, President of the African National Congress on receiving a Honorary LLD degree at the University of the Witwatersrand
… Address of Nelson Mandela, President of the African National Congress on receiving a Honorary LLD degree at the University of the Witwatersrand …
ArticleTimeline of the Group Areas Act and Selected Related Pieces Legislation
… was passed in the Transvaal, which authorized the creation of separate districts for Indians. Its primary justification … 1951: 35). In the Cape, 108 houses…
Term 1:THE HUNTER GATHERERS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
… << back to term 1 Contents: WHO ARE THE HUNTER GATHERERS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA? LIFE OF THE SAN CHANGES FOREVER: The arrival of the Europeans WHO … dancing the…
BiographyAdvocate Abram "Bram" Fischer
… Fischer was born on 23 April 1908 in the Orange Free State. He was born into a prominent Afrikaans family, son of Percy Ulrich Fischer, at the time a member…
ArticleThe spread of these ideas to Europe and Australia
… The indigenous inhabitants of Australia The continent of Australia was settled about 60,000 years ago. Before … in Tasmania A shallow sea separates the…
A timeline of Zuma-Gupta issues from Nenegate to the firing of Pravin Gordhan
… A timeline of Zuma-Gupta issues from Nenegate to the firing of Pravin Gordhan …
A timeline of Zuma-Gupta issues from Nenegate to the firing of Pravin Gordhan
… A timeline of Zuma-Gupta issues from Nenegate to the firing of Pravin Gordhan …
Speech by President Mandela to the National Assembly of the Republic of Mauritius
… Speech by President Mandela to the National Assembly of the Republic of Mauritius …
Resolution of the Working Committee of the Indian National Congress, Bombay, March 1946
… Resolution of the Working Committee of the Indian National Congress, Bombay, March 1946 …
Message to the NEGRO people of the United States of America, September 1952
… Message to the NEGRO people of the United States of America, September 1952 …
Resolution of the Working Committee of the Indian National Congress, Bombay, March 1946
… Resolution of the Working Committee of the Indian National Congress, Bombay, March 1946 …
BiographyPeter Engblom
… He is a descendant of the original Scandinavian Missionaries who evangelised Zululand a century and a half ago. Of Lapp descent he was born on a sugar…
Biography of George Hallett by Hunter Kolon
… decades living in exile. He left the country because of the continual hardships and injustices of the apartheid state. Hallett grew up in a fishing village…
History of Makhanda (previously Grahamstown)
… History of Makhanda (previously Grahamstown) …
Provinces of SA (Heritage Trail)
… Provinces of SA (Heritage Trail) …
Biographies of Trade Union Activists
… Biographies of Trade Union Activists …
Rise of the Sugar Industry
… Rise of the Sugar Industry …
Rise of the Colonial City
… Rise of the Colonial City …