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ArticleApartheid Legislation 1850's-1970's
… failed to secure the two-thirds majority required by the constitution to abolish the voting rights. Secondly when the … Act of 1953 This Act was passed as a…
ArticleThe effects of WW2 in Africa
… the British colonial government introduced the Burns constitution in 1946. The Burns constitution, based on the Westminster model, incorporated … Though…
Why protect worker’s rights?
… emerged as a strong political force. South Africa's Constitution now goes far in guaranteeing workers' rights, … bargaining. The right to strike is written…
ArticleWomen’s Role in the Negotiations by Nicole Dellaportas
… officially allowed into the African National Congress (ANC). In 1948, they created a women’s organization call the ANC Women’s League (ANCWL). These…
The Development of Indian Political Movements in South Africa, 1924 - 1946 by Essop Pahad
… > INTRO | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ABBR. | BIOS | SAIC CONSTITUTION | CAPE TOWN AGREEMENT | MANIFESTOES | … Deshmukh, Ramrao Madhaurao , 1945 -1946. (BACK TO TOP)…
ArticleIndustrial and Commercial Union Timeline 1919-1989
… Kadalie, the founder of the Industrial put forward a new constitution for the Industrial and Commercial Workers's … of the Industrial and Commercial Union …
Constructing the Union of South Africa; negotiations & contestations, 1902-10
… rulers. The formation of the union of South Africa and its constitution Constitutional discussions towards Union took … of objecting to the draft South…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1910s
… (then South African Native National Convention-SANNC). The ANC declared its aim to bring all Africans together as one … The South African Native National…
Growth of African Nationalism and Defiance
… itself to challenge the rising Afrikaner nationalism. The ANC which was weak in the 1920 and 1930s was consolidated … a more radical campaigning agenda. The…
ArticleDefining culture, heritage and identity
… as Cecil John Rhodes . Heritage and the South African Constitution A constitution is the guiding law on a country's values and rules. A constitution directs…
ArticleWhy protect children’s rights?
… for care and protection. As a result, the drafters of our Constitution have made children's rights a priority - and … the prohibition was inconsistent with…
ArticleHistory Grade 10 - Topic 3 Source-based Questions
… freedom and equality that formed the basis of their constitution and protests. Source D: The United States of … online origin, see footnote [6] Source E:…
ArticleSouth African General Elections 2019 - List of Political Parties
… is that it was the only party to reject the South African Constitution — on the basis that it enshrined the right to … in December 2017 by Makhosi Khoza…
ArticleLiberal Party of South Africa (LPSA)
… by strong opposition from the African National Congress (ANC), South African Communist Party (SACP), the South African … demands that the LPSA made to the NP…
Armed struggle & the advancement of the student and labour movements, 1967-1976
… 1960s witnessed attempts by the African National Congress (ANC) to establish infiltration routes back to South Africa … Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) , the military…
ArticleSouth African Communist Party Timeline 1870-1996
… A member of the delegation is African National Congress (ANC) President Josiah Tshangana Gumede . During his trip, he … The CPSA has a successful…
ArticleThe History of LGBT legislation
… groups such as the African National Congress (ANC) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) (Pettis, 2005). … opposed anti-apartheid, and allied itself with the…
A Chronological look (1943 to 1986) at the Life and Times of Mr George Ponnen
… the policy and programme of the Communist Party and its Constitution. They handed some pamphlets and other literature … work in unity with other National…
ArticleAfrica: Colonialism, Arts, Protest & Independence
… d'Qmbre is published by Editions Seuil, Paris March, New constitution in Gold Coast (present-day Ghana) makes it the … becomes known as the Sharpeville…
ArticleOrganization of African Unity Timeline 1884-2000
… d'Qmbre is published by Editions Seuil, Paris. March, New constitution in Gold Coast (present-day Ghana) makes it the … becomes known as the Sharpeville…
ArticleDr Alfred Bitini Xuma Timeline 1893-1998
… Calata invites Xuma to the African National Congress ’s (ANC) annual conference in Durban. Xuma serves as the … Oliphant nominates Xuma for the role of…
The National Anthem
… of Section 248 (1) together with Section 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, No 200 of 1993, … ("Die Stem van Suid-Afrika). In terms of…
ArticleDespite the 1994 political victory against apartheid, its economic legacy persists by Haydn Cornish-Jenkins
… anti-apartheid movement was the African National Congress (ANC), but they were not alone; many political parties, trade … of segregation; these goals were…
ArticleA decade by decade events account of the women’s struggle in South Africa
… Pixley Seme , president of the African National Congress (ANC), uses the votes of women to ensure his re-election as … Johannesburg Committee 1941 African…
ArticleFederation of South African Women (FEDSAW)
… organisations, and trade unions. According to its constitution, the objectives of the Federation were to bring … the extension of pass laws to women…
ArticleJune 16 Soweto Youth Uprising timeline: 1976-1986
… the end of the year. October 2 The Republic of Transkei Constitution Act is passed. 30 November, 700 people were in … attacked Matola in Mocambique. At least…
ArticleThe South African general elections: Introduction
… of South Africa. The Act, which served as the Union's constitution until 1961, created a parliamentary government …
Why protect rights of gays and lesbians?
… South Africa's Constitution is the first in the world to prohibit unfair … rights. Rather, the relevant part of section 9 of the Constitution, entitled …
The French Revolution
… to not break up the meeting until they had drawn up a constitution for France. This oath is known as the “Tennis … called the National Assembly. Their goal…
ArticleIndian women workers, Durban’s clothing industry and the GWIU
… initiated intensive shop steward training courses. The constitution was now altered to have two general union …