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EventDavid Phaswane Mogano, SA artist, is born in Pietersburg , Northern Transvaal
… where he worked as a cook. Blessed with a natural ability to draw, Phaswane began training in fine art at the Polly …
EventMaxwell Mlilo, South African actor, dies of diabetes
… for 06/24/2006 South Africa: SA actor, author succumbs to diabetes [online] Available at: www.africanewssearch.com …
Steve Biko National Conference 2014
… 20 Years of Democracy: STILL CONFRONTING CHALLENGES TO NATION-BUILDING 9h00-9h30 – Registration & Tea 9h45-10h00 …
EventEgyptian President, Gamal Abdel Nasser dies of a heart attack
… as the leading Arab nation and that Arab people looked up to for leadership. For him, the comprehensive defeat of his …
EventSA artist Anthony Nkotsi is born
… art classes in Orlando, Soweto. Here he was exposed to contemporary South African art and was particularly …
EventThe SA 6th Division enters Florence in World War II
… divided on the issue of participation. However, the vote to fight on the side of the Allied powers was won and South …
EventNational Party wins national elections
… in the Pact Government, the Great Depression, from 1930 to 1933, made the government's rule difficult. References: …
EventFifth Constitution Amendment Bill is introduced
… formulating a new Constitution that would give expression to Coloured and Indian political ambitions. The … a chronology of key political events from…
EventANC claim responsibility for a land mine explosion which kills six
… on the fenced-in Chatsworth game farm 25 kilometres to the west of Messina (now Musina), Northern Transvaal (now …
EventEvidence found at Barberton confirms theory of life on earth as early as about 3.4 billion years ago
… in the past that these life forms relied on sunlight to live. Barberton is 1 of only 2 known locations worldwide …
EventPresident George W Bush announces his HIV/AIDS Plan
… session in the USA. The president introduced this plan to counter severe challenges posed by the HIV/AIDS crisis. He …
EventDr Joosub Ebrahim is born
… Association in 1986. Ebrahim, who had dedicated his life to the upliftment of the underprivileged, has been the …
EventElisabeth Eybers, South African poet, is born
… in Klerksdorp, in the then western Transvaal. She moved to Amsterdam in 1966, and lived there until her death in …
PlaceGwali Mission
… of 908. In 1891 this number had dropped marginally to 890, but by 1904 it stood at 1,216. …
EventPresley Chweneyagae, star of the Oscar winning movie Tsotsi, is arrested for fraud in Pretoria
… a gangster in Gavin Hood's film Tsotsi, pleaded guilty to a charge of fraud when he appeared in the Pretoria … African film Tsotsi, has appeared in court in…
EventNatal Football Union founded
… the South African Republics brought a new influx of Whites to South Africa, many of whom were soccer enthusiasts. …
EventNigerian political campaigner, women’s rights activist and traditional aristocrat, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti is born
… campaigns for the benefit of women, including their right to vote. Kuti had three sons Fela Anikulapo Kuti, a musician, …
EventJames Kantor, a lawyer, is arrested for his involvement in Liliesleaf farm activities
… and employed his brother in-law Harold Wolpe. Unbeknownst to Kantor, Wolpe was an active member of uMkhonto we … on 13 August 2013]| South Africa. Info…
EventProfessor Bob Hepple is born
… Trade Unions (SACTU) in 1955, Bob Hepple devoted himself to building up this newly formed multi-racial organisation. …
EventTwo former Soweto student leaders, Khotso Seathlolo and Mary Loate are given long term sentences
… given 10 years. The two were convicted for events related to the 16 June 1976 uprising. On this day, more than 20 000 …
EventThe death of Andries Tatane
… murder and the rest faced charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. They were all found not guilty …
EventANC member and UDF-leader Christmas Tinto, is born in Mqanduli in the Transkei
… in Silver by President Thabo Mbeki for his contribution to the liberation struggle . Tinto died on 14 August 2005 in …
EventZelda la Grange was born on this day
… President Mandela hand-picked her from his personal staff to remain in his services beyond his retirement. She served …
Part 2: Ahmed Kathy Kathrada Addresses Gandhi Satyagraha Tour Delegates
… by South African History Online with acknowledgement to the original creators. We thank you for producing and …
EventNjabulo Ndebele was born on this day
… [1] He matriculated in Swaziland in 1966 and went on to study at the universities of Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, …
PlaceBill Ainslie Studios, Johannesburg
… Thupelo Workshop. His drive for social equality, was equal to his passion for the arts/ … | https://www.afronova.com/exhibitions/tribute-to-bill-ainslie/ …
EventJacob Thabo Lengane is murdered in Soweto
… was found dead with a bullet wound in his head, near to Community centre in Moletsane township, Soweto. Mr …
PlaceAndalusia, Cape and Transvaal Border
… in South Africa that was in two Provinces. This also led to confusion about the administration until in 1964 it was …
PlaceAliwal Shoal, a Rocky Reef Off; Kwa-Zulu Natal Coast Coast
… July and November when the Sharks, congregate there to mate. …
ArchiveStaffrider Vol.5 No.2 1982
… Contents and Contributors Stories: To Fly by Steve Jacobs ; Pikinini’s Adventure by Walt Oyi …