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ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches held at Pretoria on 11 March 1983, Volume 45
Transcript of Volumes 45, evidence from Reverend Peter John Storey, of the Commission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches (SACC), chaired by…
ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches held at Pretoria on 9 March 1983, Volume 43 and Volume 44
Transcript of Volumes 43 and 44, evidence from Reverend Peter John Storey, of the Commission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches (SACC),…
ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches held at Pretoria on 9 March 1983, Volume 41 and Volume 42
Transcript of Volumes 41 and 42, evidence from Reverend Peter John Storey, of the Commission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches (SACC),…
ArchiveCommission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches held at Pretoria on 1 September 1982, Volume 1 and Volume 2
Transcript of Volume 1 and Volume 2, evidence from Bishop Desmond Tutu, of the Commission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches (SACC), chaired…
ArchiveInvestigating womens participation in protes
A dissertation presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Political Management) at the University of Stellenbosch…
Race attitudes and education
The second in a series titled Hoernle Memorial Lecture, which was delivered by E G Malherbe, who held the position of Principal of Natal University College at…
ArchiveRace attitudes and education
The second in a series titled Hoernle Memorial Lecture, which was delivered by E G Malherbe, who held the position of Principal of Natal University College at…
ArchiveBolt Number 9 August 1973
Editorial, Christopher Hope. A Look at the Line, Mongane Wally Serote. Fernando Pessoa: The Man with Four Faces, John Torres. Pretoria 1956 to 1960: A White…
PlaceBlockhouse in Hekpoort, Krugersdorp
The Building was erected during the South African Boer War by the British Military, under the guidance of Major-General G Barton, who commanded British forces…
PlaceLong Cottage, Newlands Avenue, Newlands
Newlands House originally formed part of the historic estate established in 1751 by Governor Ryk Tulbagh. Long Cottage was built as the slave quarters and…
EventSomaliland is granted independence by British government
25 June 1960 marked the end of 73 years of British regime in Somaliland. Fireworks and singing crowds marked the Independence of Somaliland and celebrations…
Place'Boekenhout' Farm in Rustenberg
Click on image to enlarge South African Republic president Paul Kruger's farm was declared a National Monument by the Monument's Commission. The complex…
EventBurundi gains independence from Belgium
Burundi, a country located east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) gained its independence on 01 July 1962. Formerly part of German East Africa,…
Culture in the New South Africa by Robert Kriger and Abebe Zegeye
One of the many issues confronting post – apartheid South Africa is that the cultural expression of its citizens was severely limited by the policies of the…
EventSouth African Actor, Henry Cele , dies
Henry ”Black cat” Cele was a revered actor, most famous for his chilling portrayal of the Zulu King, Shaka in the 1985 mini-series, Shaka Zulu. Cele landed the…
EventMacmillan’s 'winds of change’ speech in Parliament
Harold Macmillan, British Conservative prime minister, delivered his 'winds of change' speech, condemning apartheid, to members of both Houses of Parliament in…
EventReservation of Separate Amenities Act No 49 commences
The National Party (NP) government developed the concept of allocation of resources such as general infrastructure, education and jobs and formalised this into…
EventDadoo and Naicker are charged
Dr Yusuf Dadoo and Dr Gagathura (Monty) Mohambry Naicker were charged with contravening Section 20 (r) of Act No. 22 of 1913, the Immigrants Regulations Act…
EventPaul Mosaka establishes the African Democratic Party
Paul Ramotsoane Mosaka, an influential businessman, in conjunction with Senator Hyman Basner established the African Democratic Party (ADP). The organisation…
EventCapital City of Zimbabwe is renamed
Immediately after obtaining independence from Britain in 1980, Zimbabwe embarked on the process of renaming its cities, towns and streets. This was an attempt…
EventZwelakhe Sisulu is arrested
Zwelakhe Sisulu is arrested Zwelakhe Sisulu, President of the Black Media Workers Association of South Africa (MWASA), and youngest son of Albertina and Walter…
EventFirst Multiracial Election is held in Zimbabwe
After a war of independence fought between members of various liberation organisations and the illegal Rhodesian government, with the liberation organisation…
EventAllan Boesak marries Elna Botha
Dr Allan Aubrey Boesak, theologian and political activist wed journalist and television personality Elna Botha in the St. Stephens church in Cape Town. Prior…
EventCosatu offices in Durban under attack
Fighting between Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) supporters spilled into central Pietermaritzburg when the Congress of South…
EventInternational Day of Peace Vigil is observed
After the United Nations General-Assembly resolution 55/282 of 2001, beginning 2002, 21 September of each year is observed as the International Day of Peace…
EventSouth Africa mourns the passing of Beyers Naudé, apartheid struggle stalwart and Afrikaner cleric
Beyers Naudé, or Oom Bey, as he was affectionately known, passed away at 3:30 am on Tuesday morning 7 September 2004 at a retirement home in Johannesburg . He…
EventRuth First is born
Ruth Heloise First, journalist, academic, political activist and the wife of former South African Communist Party (SACP) leader Joe Slovo was born in…
EventViolence escalates in German South West Africa during Herero Revolt
The post offices at Waldau and the Waterberg in German South West Africa (now Namibia) were destroyed during the Herero Revolt. Violence also erupted at…
EventSA painter Frederick Timpson I’Ons (85) dies
Frederick Timpson l'Ons (85), SA painter of the early life in the Eastern Cape, died in Grahamstown. He was born in Islington, Middlesex, England on 15…
EventThe Bloemfontein Convention is signed
The Republic of the Orange Free State was established by the signing of the Bloemfontein Convention (also called the Orange River Convention) between Sir…