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Art lost in a time of struggle by Mary Corrigall
Thami Mnyele and Medu Art Ensemble Retrospective During the past few years the Johannesburg Art Gallery has focused attention on black artists who were…
Article2014 South African platinum strike: longest wage strike in South Africa
In democratic South Africa, the government allows citizens to express dissatisfaction through peaceful demonstrations. Workers are also allowed by legislation…
ArticleBlack Consciousness and 16 June – The birth of a new generation
The Black Consciousness philosophy gained most of its support in the secondary schools and universities. The role played by the Black Consciousness Movement …
Extract from a speech at the conclusion of the Republic Festival on 31 May 1971 at Goodwood, Cape
0n this occasion the Prime Minister directed a special word to the youth of the Republic and pointed to the great responsibility that rested on it. Adv…
XII - Unanswered Questions
From the book: No.46 - Steve Biko by Hilda Bernstein, 1978, South Africa Despite limitations of method and purpose, the inquest had in some respects assumed…
Chapter XII - Can we be free?
From the book: Side by Side by Helen Joseph The State of Emergency was over. Lilian and I came out of gaol together on the morning of 31 August and climbed…
Chapter 14
New efforts at disruption The farcical elections were over. Most of the old M.R.C.s had been returned to the dummy council, but were more than ever in a state…
PlaceThe SAS Somerset Museum
The SAS Somerset is stationed at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront (V&A Waterfront), Cape Town. The SAS Somerset is a bar-class boom defence vessel, a type of…
EventIgnatius Iggy Mthebule remembered
Ignatius ‘Iggy’ or ‘Gab’ Mthebule was a student activist and leader associated with the Azanian Student Organisation (AZASO) in 1975. Iggy’s brother, Samuel…
PlaceSundays River, Mouth and Beach
Sundays River Mouth and the beach that accompanies it are awesome reflections of the beauty of the Eastern Cape. The river itself is spectacular, and the mouth…
Tribute to President Reginald Oliver Tambo by ANC Treasurer General Dr Mathews Phosa on the occassion of the OR Tambo Lecture, 27 October 2011, Kimberly, Northern Cape Province
Programme Director Leadership of the Organisation of Cde. Oliver Tambo and the Alliance Business Community Comrades Patriots Ladies and Gentlemen …
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, to the Joint Sitting of Parliament to Report on the Processing of Some Presidential Pardons: Cape Town, 21 November 2007.
Madam Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP, Leaders of our political parties, Honourable…
Statement by Albert Luthuli on the "Sabotage Act", 6 June 1962
The new assault on civil liberties and democracy generally made by the General Law Amendment Bill "the Sabotage Bill" about to become law in the Republic of…
Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on Fatima Meer
Every time I land at Durban Airport, I am haunted by the memory of Fatima Meer – my dearest friend, sister and adviser whom I worshipped and treasured like my…
In the enduring spirit of President O.R. Tambo: Good luck to all matriculants, 22 October 2012
Undeniably a matric certificate in South Africa symbolises aspirations of posterity while it represents a gateway to the dignity of getting further training…
How to Approach Heaven by Jon Soske (Chimurenga Magazine)
The struggle for freedom is a reckless, foolish and sacrosanct adventure—so believed Albert Luthuli, president of the African National Congress from 1952-1968…
ArchiveThe Man Before Mandela by Steven Gish
Few alumni know this, but one of South Africa’s most important civil rights leaders is part of the University of Minnesota family. One hundred years ago,…
”Report on Talks between the PAC and the OAU liberation Committee Sub-committee” by Potlako K. Leballo, Dar es Salaam, November 20,1968
At their 13th Ordinary session in Algiers, last July, the OAU Committee of Eleven adopted the following resolution regarding the Pan Africanist Congress: "The…
ArchiveReport on Talks between the PAC and the OAU liberation Committee Sub-committee by Potlako K. Leballo, Dar es Salaam, November 20,1968
At their 13th Ordinary session in Algiers, last July, the OAU Committee of Eleven adopted the following resolution regarding the Pan Africanist Congress: "The…
ArticleRemembering the Battle of Adwa
The year 1896 signifies an important moment in African history. In that year, on 1 March 1896, a historic battle between invading Italian forces and a strong…
PlacePort Owen Marina, Velddrif
Port Owen Marina is situated in Velddrif on the Cape West Coast. There are a few resorts that offer comfortable self-catering accommodation in cosy well…
Speech of the Deputy President of the ANC, Nelson Mandela, at the rally to relaunch the SACP Johannesburg, 29 July 1990
Comrade Chairman, Comrades and friends. This is an important day in the political history of our country. It is a day which should give comfort and hope to…
ArchivePetrus Mashishi
Petrus Mashishi, President of the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) from its founding in 1987 until 2009, was both a man of his times and a giant…
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki at the Millennium Debate of the Joint Houses of Parliament, Cape Town, 19 November 1999
Madam Speaker; Presiding Officers of the National Legislature; Premiers; and Honourable Members We meet today on the premises of the National Assembly to…
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, at the launch of the UNDP 2006 Human Development Report, Kirstenbosch, National Botanical Gardens: Cape Town, 09 November 2006
Programme Director, The Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, Mr. Kemal DerviÅŸ, Director of the Human Development Report, Mr Kevin…
Chapter XI - Witness for freedom
From the book: Side by Side by Helen Joseph When I began to give evidence, my knees were actually trembling for the first time in my life. Somehow I managed…
PlaceFirst & Second River Temple's
The First River Temple, built the banks of the Umbilo River, near Bayhead Durban, in 1875. This is the first Hindu Temple that was built in Africa. It was…
PlaceSao Bento Shipwreck, Coffee Bay
The earliest known wreck is the Portuguese carrack, Sao Bento. A carrack is a sailing sailing ship of the 14th–17th centuries that was usually built with three…
PlaceFort Schanskop
After the Jameson Raid in 1896, Pres Paul Kruger of the “Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek” decided to protect Pretoria by constructing forts in strategic places…
EventBeyers Naudé is served with his second banning order
Beyers Naudé was born into a family that was fully committed to the preservation of Afrikaner nationalism. His father was a minister of the Dutch Reformed…