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BiographyBongani Mdze
… working for Lonmin in 2005. He was the first person in his family to work at the mines. On 16 August 2012 Bongani was killed at … behind 3 times – in the arm…
BiographyEmil Sachs
… children of Abraham Saks, later changed to 'Sachs', and his wife, Hannah Rivkin. Sachs made up his own birthdate … of the many Afrikaner girls from rural…
BiographyRandolph Hartzenberg
… printmaking, installation, video and performance. Through his paintings, installations and performances, Hartzenberg … of Cape Town in 1989, educating has…
Address by President Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his acceptance of an honorary doctorate of the University of Stellenbosch
… Address by President Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his acceptance of an honorary doctorate of the University of …
Statement of the Deputy President of the ANC, Nelson Mandela, on his meeting with the State president, F.W. DE Klerk
… of the Deputy President of the ANC, Nelson Mandela, on his meeting with the State president, F.W. DE Klerk …
Nelson Mandela's address to the people of Cape Town, Grand Parade, on the occasion of his inauguration as State President
… the people of Cape Town, Grand Parade, on the occasion of his inauguration as State President …
ArchivePost-apartheid South Africa: the macroeconomic perspectives for year one and beyond
… Article on economics in post-apartheid South Africa by Vella Pillay, prepared for an ANC … Post-apartheid South Africa: the macroeconomic perspectives for …
BiographyIvan Toms
… Province (now Western Cape ) on 11 July 1953. He completed his medical degree at the University of Cape Town (UCT) in … with Archbishop Denis Hurley, he…
EventBoxing legend, Dingaan Thobela thwarts a hijacking at his home in Johannesburg
… only to be greeted by hijackers as he was about to enter his Kelvin home. One of the hijackers attempted to break the … to since the windows were bulletproof…
EventCommodore Dieter Gerhardt and his wife are sentenced to life imprisonment
… commanding officer of the Simonstown naval base, and his second wife Ruth Gerhardt, were sentenced to life … South African naval officer, Commodore Dieter…
BiographyJonty Driver
… (C.J) Driver was born in Cape Townin 1939 and grew up with his mother and younger brother in Kroonstad. His father spent time fighting in North Africa…
EventNelson Mandela delivers a speech marking his first 100 days in office
… sitting of parliament in Cape Town. The speech marked his first 100 days in office. Mandela announced that the … and Development Programme was going to be at…
BiographyJohn Tengo Jabavu
… near the Methodist mission school at Healdtown district. His parents, though poor, were anxious to give him some … and sent him to the day school. He liked…
EventCaptured Gen. Cronje and his wife are shipped to St Helena
… Republiek (ZAR, also known as Transvaal Republic) and his wife Hester, with about 1 000 Republican prisoners of … during Anglo-Boer War 2 (1899-1902). Cronje…
BiographyNelson Mukhuba
… quickly established himself as a gifted wooden sculpture. His methods were learnt from the Vha-Venda wood sculptures. … sports personalities, and dancing…
BiographyStephen William Black
… of the Cape Coloureds appeared from 1904 to 1905. Through his work as reporter, Black became fully aware of the different … Town Magistrate's Courts, from…
BiographyDavid Stuurman
… meted out to Stuurman by Vermaak led him to abandon his role as a farm labourer. For instance, on one occasion, … and left in the sun for hours after a…
In his first public meeting since his appointment as leader of the National Party, F.W. de Klerk calls for a "Great Indaba
… In his first public meeting since his appointment as leader of the National Party, F.W. de …
Bheki Myeni, SA artist portraying his interest in insects in his sculpture, is born in Hlabisa, Natal. He is currently (1988) l
… Bheki Myeni, SA artist portraying his interest in insects in his sculpture, is born in Hlabisa, Natal. He is currently …
Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi fires his vice president, George Saitoti, in an apparent effort to quash dissent in his ruling
… Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi fires his vice president, George Saitoti, in an apparent effort to quash dissent in his ruling …
BiographyJoel Joffe
… on 12 May, 1932 in Johannesburg, Transvaal (now Gauteng). His father, Abraham Joffe, a businessman, had come from Latvia and his mother, Dena (nee Idelson),…
ArchiveSasol 2 operation, 21 October 1981, Work in Progress, date unknown
… Sasol 2 operation, 21 October 1981, Work in Progress, date unknown …
BiographyHerbert Henry Curson
… on 22 September 1892 in Upper Umzimkulu, KwaZulu Natal. His schooling was completed at Michaelhouse in Balgowan, KwaZulu Natal and he received his…
ArchiveMduduzi Hlope - An Analysis of Theme in His Plays
… Mduduzi Hlope - An Analysis of Theme in His Plays …
ArchiveRob Haswell Says His Career is Far from Secure
… Rob Haswell Says His Career is Far from Secure …
ArchiveYusuf Dadoo. Some facts of his life - Vladimir Shubin
… Yusuf Dadoo. Some facts of his life - Vladimir Shubin …
ArchiveChief Buthelezi gives his views on KwaZulu and incorporation
… Chief Buthelezi gives his views on KwaZulu and incorporation …
Nelson Mandela celebrates his sixtieth birthday on Robben Island.
… Nelson Mandela celebrates his sixtieth birthday on Robben Island. …
A look at Steve Biko 36 years after his death
… A look at Steve Biko 36 years after his death …
EventTerre’Blanche and his associates to face terrorism charges
… Terre’Blanche and his associates to face terrorism charges …