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Soweto forty years on: The Black student rebellion of 1976 by Professor Noor Nieftagodien
… government’s determination to impose its racist policies on black South Africans. Bantu Education aimed to entrench … that their ideology would remain…
BiographyRichard Owen Dudley
… father was headmaster. However, because Dudley insisted on joining him he also began Sub A (now Grade 1). He then went on to secondary school at Livingstone…
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, on the occasion of Women’’s Day: Ga-Motlatla, Ditsobotla Local Municipality, North-West Province, 9 August 2008
… democratic and prosperous South Africa which prides itself on the values enshrined in our Constitution. As we … that drive us to work to the best of ability…
BiographyPeter Henry Abrahams
… Vrededorp, Johannesburg’s largest Coloured and Asian slum, on 19 March 1919. Abrahams is a 'Coloured' South African, an … of The Path of Thunder by Wright’s…
Professor Sir Raymond Hoffenberg
… in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Province (now Eastern Cape) on 16 March 1923. He went to school in Port Elizabeth and … studies and qualified with a medical…
Message by Oliver Tambo on the 40th anniversary of the three doctors` pact, 09 March 1987
… On behalf of the National Executive Committee, the entire … Congress, its military wing Umkhonto we Sizwe and indeed on my own behalf, I greet you on the…
January 8th Statements - Statement of the National Executive Committee on the occasion of the 101th Anniversary of the ANC by Jacob Zuma
… five years ago, the National Party came to power on 26 May 1948, marking the formal introduction of “apartheid”. This … ‘Durban strikes’ of 1973, which re…
PlaceAasvoelkop a Hill on which Northcliff Water Tower Stands, Johannesburg
… A hill on which Northcliff water tower is situated, some 10 km … Johannesburg, up to a thousand wagons at a time were on route to cross the Vaal River, at…
EventCape Coloured Board agrees with the Department of Education on the establishment of an Art Centre for Coloured children
… resolution was taken during a meeting held in Cape Town on 2 June 1948, where it was agreed that the centre would be under the … Anon, (1948), ‘Art Centre…
ArchivePolitical activists on death row in the Eastern Cape
… Barbara Orpen, Research Convenor, Black Sash reporting on the latest developments on political activists on death row in the Eastern Cape … Political…
EventSADF mounts raids on ANC targets in neighbouring states
… of the South African Defence Force (SADF) carry out raids on alleged ANC targets in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. … were not new, the first one having taken…
ArchiveMinutes of meeting of the Christian Consultation on Resettlement in the Ciskei held in Grahamstown on August 29 and 30, 1980
… Minutes of meeting of the Christian Consultation on Resettlement in the Ciskei discussing the socio-economic impact of forced removals and relocations on…
EventGoldstone report on police shootings in Sebokeng is released
… of anti-Apartheid protesters in the township of Sebokeng on 26 March, 1990, was made public. On 26 March police had opened fire on anti-apartheid protesters…
EventMining agreement on wages and working conditions is signed
… National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) signed an agreement on wages and working conditions, averting the likelihood of … provided for wage increases of 5-13 per…
ArchiveBefore you vote, get some on-the-job training
… Black and white COSATU poster. Notice of voter education on the job on Thursday, March 10th. COSATU logo. … Before you vote, get some on-the-job training …
BiographyBiddy Partridge
… and worked mostly for the magazine Staffrider , but also on many other publications. For over two years, she worked on the book None But Ourselves: The media…
Address to the Summit of the International Conference on Financing for Development, 21 March 2002
… round. In Monterrey we must reach explicit commitments on the financing of development. We must then proceed with … document. This consensus must be accepted…
ArchiveSPRO-CAS Occasional Publication Number 4: Some implications on inequality
… Report of The Study Project on Christianity in Apartheid Society relating to separate … Contents include: What is SPRO-CAS?; Introduction; Notes on the…
ANC statement on more lies inside the Cape Town story, 14 May 2011
… the electorate in making an informed and correct decision on 18 May. Since the beginning of this local government … in Makhaza. The party has yet to put even…
EventKenya lifts ban on sports links with South Africa
… On 20 June 1991 the Kenya National Sports Council sent a … South Africa. This marked the end of Kenya’s 15 year ban on sports links with South Africa. The…
EventViolence erupts on the eve of Soweto uprising anniversary
… On the Eve of the Soweto Uprising, Soweto, 15 June 1976 By … had formed an Action Committee and agreed to march on 16 June. They were protesting an order to…
EventTalks between the government and ANC on negotiations proceed
… and the African National Congress (ANC) were held on 2, 3 and 4 May 1990. These talks took place at the most … known as the Groote Schuur Minute the parties…
EventThe TEC decides on Bophuthatswana’s incorporation following major unrest
… On 14 March, 1994, the Transitional Executive Council (TEC) management committee decided on a new administration for Bophuthatswana. The decision … The TEC…
EventWaaihoek women embark on anti-pass passive resistance campaign
… they eventually held a mass meeting in Waaihoek to embark on an anti-pass passive resistance campaign. They then … mayor, Ivan Haarburgen, who was not…
The United Nations adopts resolution 1375 (XIV) on Apartheid
… On this day in 1959, the United Nations General Assembly … the anti-Apartheid bloc that would intensify pressure on South Africa throughout the 1960s and…
ArchiveReport compiled in Q on the 24th December 1981
… Unauthored report on events and activities in Swaziland. … Report compiled in Q on the 24th December 1981 …
ArchiveNational statement on NZRFU decision to tour South Africa
… National statement on NZRFU decision to tour South Africa … National statement on NZRFU decision to tour South Africa …
SA signs a treaty with Great Britain on the temporary waiver of the margin of preference on flat white maize.
… SA signs a treaty with Great Britain on the temporary waiver of the margin of preference on flat white maize. …
The ANC issues a call for the intensification of the liberation struggle on all fronts, but demonstrations on the anniversary o
… a call for the intensification of the liberation struggle on all fronts, but demonstrations on the anniversary o …
WWI: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia a month after the murder on Archduke Ferdinand in Sarajevo. World War I starts.
… WWI: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia a month after the murder on Archduke Ferdinand in Sarajevo. World War I starts. …