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At the opening of Parliament, President F.W. de Klerk warns that South Africa will be plunged into a Yugoslav style civil war i
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … At the opening of Parliament, President F.W. de…
The ANC announces that it has given President de Klerk a list of police officers believed to have participated in township viol
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … ANC announces that it has given President de Klerk…
Prime Minister Botha announces that general elections to the House of Assembly and the Provincial Councils will be held on 29 A
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Botha announces that general elections to…
Prof. Ben Marais (89), one of the first persons to denounce apartheid from within the Dutch Reformed Church, dies in Pretoria.
… Prof. Ben Marais (89), one of the first persons to denounce apartheid from within the …
A Marine Traffic Bill empowers the Minister of Transport Affairs to order ships to be stopped or searched if they are believed
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … A Marine Traffic Bill empowers the Minister…
A bank and twenty-five hostages are seized in Silverton, Pretoria. Two of the hostages die; several are injured; all three ANC
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … hostages are seized in Silverton, Pretoria. Two of…
Louis Schmidt (62), ex Springbok, captain of the Northern Transvaal rugby team and the original ‘Blou Bul’ (Blue Bull), dies in
… Louis Schmidt (62), ex Springbok, captain of the Northern Transvaal rugby team and the original ‘Blou …
Former State President P.W. Botha appears in court in George because of his refusal to testify before the Truth and Reconciliat
… President P.W. Botha appears in court in George because of his refusal to testify before the Truth and Reconciliat …
Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Frederick S. Roberts arrives at the Cape, replacing Sir Redvers Buller as commander-in-chief of the Brit
… Burne, J. (ed)(1989). Chronicle of the World, (Sl): Longman Chronicle | Cloete, P.G. (2000). … Cape, replacing Sir Redvers Buller as commander-in-chief of…
An estimated 500 people suspected of being rebels have been executed by Congo government forces in Stanleyville in six weeks si
… An estimated 500 people suspected of being rebels have been executed by Congo government forces …
The Boer generals report back in Pretoria after a campaign in Europe to procure aid for the reconstruction of the country after
… a campaign in Europe to procure aid for the reconstruction of the country after …
The cockpit voice-recorder of the SAA Helderberg, which crashed into the Indian Ocean off Mauritius, is recovered from the airc
… The cockpit voice-recorder of the SAA Helderberg, which crashed into the Indian Ocean …
Pretoria High Court Judge Nkola Motata is arrested for drunk driving after he drove into a wall north of Johannesburg. He resis
… for drunk driving after he drove into a wall north of Johannesburg. He resis …
The cricket team of South Africa suffers an innings defeat in the second test against Australia in Sydney. Shane Warne take
… The cricket team of South Africa suffers an innings defeat in the second test …
The Van Riebeeck festival, commemorating the settlement of Whites in South Africa 300 years ago, is officially opened by dr D.F
… The Van Riebeeck festival, commemorating the settlement of Whites in South Africa 300 years ago, is officially opened …
Stompie Sepei is taken from the Methodist manse in Orlando by Jerry Richardson, former coach of the Mandela United football tea
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1990). Race Relations Survey 1989/90 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. liv … manse in…
Donald Woods, editor of the East London Daily Dispatch, escapes to Lesotho through the Caledon River on his way to London.
… Donald Woods, editor of the East London Daily Dispatch, escapes to Lesotho through …
In a New Year message, Prime Minister Verwoerd emphasises that South African policy is one of non-interference in the issues be
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … Verwoerd emphasises that South African policy is…
Sudan, angered by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to the rebel-held south, orders the British ambassador to leave the coun
… Sudan, angered by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to the rebel-held south, orders the …
It is announced that Colonel Hoare, the leader of the attempted Seychelles coup, will shortly be eligible for release from pris
… It is announced that Colonel Hoare, the leader of the attempted Seychelles coup, will shortly be eligible …
Johannes Brill, rector of Grey College, is born in Zutphen, the Netherlands. He was the first linguist to argue that Afrikaans
… Johannes Brill, rector of Grey College, is born in Zutphen, the Netherlands. He was …
ArticleHistory Grade 10 - Topic 1 European Societies
… into the 17th century (1600’s)” Image Source The Rise of Feudal Societies Author Unknown, “Feudal System Research … Europe governed society based on the…
ArticleTruth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
… a court-like body assembled in South Africa after the end of Apartheid. Anybody who felt they had been a victim of … of the Promotion of National Unity and…
Address to the United Nations Security Council on the Arusha Peace Process 29 September 2000 Mr President Honourable Members of the Security Council
… We are honoured by the opportunity of returning to the Security Council to report to your … our esteemed world body on progress and the current state of…
Address by President Nelson Mandela at the opening ceremony of Telecom 95, the 7th World Telecommunications Forum and Exhibition Geneva, 3 October 1995
… Dr. Pekka Tarjanne, Secretary-General of the ITU; Your Excellency, President Kaspar Villiger of the Swiss Federation; Honourable Ministers; Members of the…
If we want to understand African history, we need to understand the Battle of Adwa by Hannah Giorgis (Pambazuka News), 02 Mar 2016
… The battle - and the greater narrative of Ethiopia’s independence – is a powerful symbol of African resistance to European imperialism. “Ethiopianism” … as a…
What the lives of two South African music giants tell us about culture under apartheid by Gwen Ansell (The Conversation), 13 July 2017
… In the past 10 days, two towering figures in the history of South African music have died. Both were in their seventh … and work tells us a great deal about…
Address by President at the official opening of the new bridge over the Limpopo River at Beit Bridge Beit Bridge, 24 November 1995
… Distinguished guests; Ladies and gentlemen. The people of South Africa and Zimbabwe share a long history going back … countries and our continent. Happily,…
2. Potchefstroom: A Fighting Location
… and Pass Laws, and Africans in countryside towns, weary of tightened restrictions and growing unemployment, began … racial hostility, an offence under the…
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1970-1979
… By the 1970s a number of leading figures in the ANC were in prison while others … who were detained under the Suppression of Communism Act, in May 1969, are…