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ArticleSouth African Students Movement (SASM)
… the role of White people in the struggle; its programme of action; and the question of armed struggle’. While many … structure.’ A further inspiration for…
ArticleUnited Democratic Front timeline 1983-1990
… and military forces. Campaign for 'National United Action' is jointly taken up by the UDF, Cosatu, NECC, South … to take the political initiative. To…
ArticleConstitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
… the country of South Africa and no other law or government action can supersede the provisions of the Constitution. The …
The Mountain Committee
… being undermined from within by government agents. Drastic action was taken against these informers; their huts were …
ArticleThe Black Consciousness Movement in South Africa
… people, who were angry and impatient for meaningful action. This restructured consciousness emerged among …
ArticleThe Angolan Civil War (1975-2002): A Brief History
… of all anti-colonial Angolan forces, however its popular appeal was largely limited to the Mbundu – Angola’s second … Mestiqos. The MPLA’s nationalist drive…
ArticleMohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi) - Timeline: 1890-1899
… December 16, Publishes booklet, "The Indian Franchise, An Appeal to Every Briton in South Africa." 1896 January 23, … laws July 31, Petitions Natal…
ArticlePassive Resistance Campaign Timeline
… will work. February, A pamphlet entitled ‘The £3 tax: an appeal to the Empire” was sent by the SAIC to newspapers. …
ArticleEnd Conscription Campaign (ECC)
… was sentenced to six years in 1988. He was released on appeal in 1990. Saul Batzofin served nine months of a …
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1930s
… Asiatic Land Tenure Amendment Act. After an emotional appeal by Thambi Naidoo , the meeting resolves to appoint a … The CPSA sees AAC as a parliament for…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1920s
… Licensing Ordinance, which limits Indian traders right of appeal against the refusal of trading licences by municipal … become known as The Rand Rebellion…
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1990-1999
… and demands an end to "the shocking inhumanity" of police action in rural areas. The report is based on about 50 statements to lawyers by victims of police…
ArticleHistory Grade 10 - Topic 6 Glossary
… during the 18th to early 20th century. Colonization : The action/process of settling among and establishing control …
ArticleWomen’s Role in the Negotiations by Nicole Dellaportas
… journey they endured during apartheid helped women take action by creating organisations and then getting involved in … from 1948-1994. This made the people…
The Centenary Celebration of the February Revolution 8-12 March 2017
… of Petrograd [2] decided to embark on widespread strike action. Despite warnings from the leaderships of various … revolutionary parties of the possible…
ArticleStudent protests in democratic South Africa
… recent years, there has been a wave of student protests action. The student protests at universities and universities …
ArticlePedi & Anglo-Pedi Wars 1876-1879
… and fled to Nyabela, an Ndebele chief, for asylum. This action brought the downfall and imprisonment of Nyabela, and …
Mandela: Message to India
… African scene, organised by the Indian National Social Action Forum (New Delhi, June 11, 1994), Nelson Mandela sent …
References and links: Learning from Leaders
… Dalton, D., (2012), Mahatma Gandhi: Nonviolent Power in Action, (West Sussex) E-Classroom, (2014), Social Sciences: …
The Cape Northern Frontier
… to the Orange River first came into being in 1809, but no action was taken until 1820. Farmers had, however, been …
Indian South Africans timeline 1940-1949
… of civilised society but that of the jungle.’ Pather’s appeal was dismissed by Justice J. Selke, but he refused to … that ‘we as Indians are not going to…
ArticleSouth African General Elections 2019 - List of Political Parties
… to land expropriation without compensation, affirmative action and “any type of quotas”. The party is in favour of … to the seat of legislative power. It…
ArticleNatal Workers’ Theatre in the 1980s
… that addressed issues faced by workers, supported protest action and bolstered worker unity. The plays generally did … in 1977 caused a reduction in militant…
The Boerenvereenigingen: precursor to the Afrikaner Bond
… chairman, DP (Oom Daantje) van den Heever, had read an appeal made by SJ du Toit to form an Afrikaner Bond. At the …
ArticleJune 16 Soweto Youth Uprising timeline: 1976-1986
… Cillie Commission of Enquiry 575 people died. Police action resulted in 451 deaths. 3 907 people were injured. The … on June 16 against the use of Afrikaans…
The Rise of Women’s Trade Unionism in South Africa by Peter LaNasa
… their unacceptable working conditions and decided to take action against them by means of unionisation. Sexual abuse, … to exert pressure on unfair employers…
“Caught in the toils of our own selfishness”: Paton’s exploration of causes of, and responses to, societal failings in Cry, The Beloved Country by Eleanor Evans
… his political vision, illustrating how collaborative action can address social concerns. Firstly I shall examine … advocates not only recognition of…
ArticleArts and Cultural Organisations
… Market Theatre Maynardville Open Air Theatre Musical Action for People’s Progress (MAPP) The Natal Performing Arts …
The 1980s and the crisis of Apartheid
… State. In reaction to these political developments, mass action campaigns swept through the country. These included …
ArticleThe Jameson Raid
… By 1895 Britain was getting more confident about taking action in South Africa. Joseph Chamberlain was appointed …