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We are the soldiers of Sisulu by Thabo Mbeki 2003
… vision for a liberated South Africa, as contained in the Freedom Charter. When the circumstances changed, they worked … of the world, who, like us, were…
ArchiveDeborah Matshoba’s fight against Apartheid by Alec Russo
… on a path of political action, spreading the idea of freedom to black South Africans across the country. Matshoba … released, however, being released from…
Executive summary of the statement of the National Executive Committee of the ANC delivered by President Jacob Zuma at the 100th anniversary of the ANC, Mangaung 8 January 2012
… stood, is stated unequivocally in the preamble of the Freedom Charter: "... South Africa belongs to all who live in … became invaluable in advancing the…
January 8th Statements - Statement of the National Executive Committee on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the ANC - 8 January 2012
… stood, is stated unequivocally in the preamble of the Freedom Charter: "... South Africa belongs to all who live in … became invaluable in advancing the…
Robben Island
… same buildings also show the power of the human spirit, freedom and the victory of democracy over oppression. …
ArticleCato Manor timeline 1650-2007
… again a centre of political upheaval and the struggle for freedom in South Africa, a feature of the final years of …
ArticleThe Inquest into Biko’s Death and his funeral
… At the funeral, 20 000 people marched and sang freedom songs. For five hours, speakers eulogised Biko. The …
Statement by Mrs. Gertrude Shope at the meeting of the Special Committee against Apartheid in observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Struggle of Women in South Africa and Namibia, 11 August 1981
… "We shall not rest until we have won for our children freedom, justice and security". 9 August of that year saw … the pass laws and all forms of permits…
ArchiveChapter 19 Last thoughts – for now by Denis Goldberg
… discussion to enable the democratic promise of the Freedom Charter and its realisation in our new Constitution … a tendency among some elements in the ANC to…
Chapter 7
… to us to march together and defeat Fascism, the enemy of freedom, to defeat Hitlerism, the creed of race superiority. … our rights as citizens of our country…
PlaceDorkay House (1952)
… to the apartheid government’s restrictions on creative freedom for Black musicians. Dorkay House became a musical …
A Dialogue in Partnership with Kaya FM - MyConstitution Exhibition
… basis for democratic governance, national unity, continued freedom and prosperity. Just as in any other nation, it is of …
Introduction by Oliver Tambo to a message from Nelson Mandela, smuggled out of prison, 10 June 1980
… in this Year of the Charter, the 25th anniversary of the Freedom Charter. The ANC urges you to respond to this call …
Introduction to a Message from Nelson Mandela by O. R. Tambo, Smuggled Out Of Prison, 10 June 1980
… in this Year of the Charter, the 25th anniversary of the Freedom Charter. The ANC urges you to respond to this call …
EventCharlotte Maxeke, politician and founder of the Bantu Women’s League of South Africa, is born
… Maxeke Hospital in honor of her contribution to the freedom struggle. …
EventJohn Fairbairn (70), journalist and outspoken critic, dies in Cape Town
… Colonial government gave an undertaking to guarantee the freedom of the press. Fairbairn died suddenly at the Wynberg, … Journalist ’ in Every Step of the…
PlaceHector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, Soweto
… and celebrates the students’ role in the struggle for freedom. The monument and memorial have been included in …
Demonstrations against Proclamation of Republic: Answers to Questions by May 1961
… of non-racial democracy based on the United Nations freedom charter. Drum , Johannesburg, June 1961 …
EventThe first indications of protest over Afrikaans in Soweto schools
… regime as the Government was more focussed on threats from freedom fighters that belonging to the banned liberation …
EventWinnie Mandela released from banning order and house arrest
… Women (FEDSAW). However, Madikizela-Mandela used her freedom from restraint to attend meetings with Black …
EventNP presents its revised constitutional proposals
… parliament. All participants in CODESA except the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) objected to the government proposals. …
EventThirteen residents of Mofolo die in IFP attack
… injured in an attack on Soweto residents after an Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) rally at Jabulani Stadium. In the ensuing …
EventIFP declares attacks on UDF as self-defence
… in the Kwazulu homeland claims that attacks by Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) men on United Democratic Front UDF (UDF) …
EventIFP proposes truce with ANC
… The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) proposed a truce with the African …
EventThe Dutch East India Company decides to send French Huguenot refugees to the Cape
… Poland and South Africa, where they could enjoy religious freedom. The Dutch East India Company encouraged the …
EventOrganisations forward applicants for amnesty to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
… Army (APLA), had applied. No high-ranking Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) members were known to have applied at the …
EventHelen Suzman is born
… her 36 years in Parliament she defended the right to freedom of expression for all South Africans; with great …
EventLiberia is established
… Declaration of Independence, the white star symbolizes the freedom the ex-slaves were given and the blue square …
The child who was shot dead by soldiers at Nyanga by Ingrid Jonker
… against his mother who screams Africa screams the smell of freedom and heather in the locations of the heart under siege …
EventBlacks in South Africa protest against segregation
… South African Indian Congress (SAIC) at a meeting held on Freedom Square, Fordsburg announced its campaign to mount a …