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EventChief of the Zondi, Bambata is killed
… In the Mpanza valley in the Umvoti district, a minor chief of the Zondi, Bambatha … white authorities with death if they attempted to do so in his district…
EventBeverly Mashinini wins a bronze medal
… Pretoria girl, Beverly Mashinini, won a bronze medal in Athens, Greece. She was a member of the South African Paralympic team Amakrokokroko, which…
Eye of the Needle - Chapter 3 - South Africa: Culture and Conflict
… be bridged, but there is wide agreement that it existed in the first place and is at the origin of today's … more accurate. What happened when Europeans…
Digging deeper into our history by Nicole Mccain (News24), 13 September 2016
… historical artefacts. These priceless objects are housed in the Iziko Social History Centre, where the collections of … brought together under one roof. The…
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA AT THE LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING Soweto, 20 February 1997
… and all the maladies of our society requires us to invest in the development of our human resources. The immense … the necessary tools and the mechanisms to…
Address of the Deputy President of the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, to the Parliament of Canada Ottawa, 18 June 1990
… we have not had the same opportunity to do the same thing in our own country, even as guests, emphasises the iniquity … without delay. Like young people…
Chapter 25. A Reichstag Fire Trial Replete With A Van Der Lubbe
… In the general election of May 1948, the Nationalist Party … were almost exclusively anti-Nationalist, 76,279 votes. In nineteen constituencies, where the…
Negotiations, the ANC Vision of a New South African and the Indian Community Keynote Address by the President of the African National Congress, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
… we have had to address you. As part of the Black majority in this country, you have hitherto been subjected to the … possible. As part of the Black business…
Statement by Oliver Tambo on the occasion of the eighth anniversary of the Triumph of the Sandinista Revolution, 01 July 1987, Managua
… of South Africa as we join with the people of Nicaragua in celebrating the eighth anniversary of the triumph of the … National Congress and the entire mass…
32. An unjust and uncalled-for Immigration Bill, 1894
… Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai In 1894 the Natal Legislative Assembly introduced the Indian … Bill. It sought to amend the 1891…
EventInkatha Freedom Party is concerned about stability
… Freedom Party (IFP) expressed concern about stability in Manzimhlope, the KwaZulu-Natal lower south coast region, … Mr Xolo was the Chairman of the IFP Youth…
EventApartheid police officers admit to the killing of Biko before the TRC
… and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) admitted their role in the 1977 killing of Steve Biko, the leader of the Black … 1977 and taken to apartheid security…
EventSmuts becomes Prime Minister
… the Smuts government had to face mounting criticism in the early 1920s. His stern measures to quell revolts in 1921 (Bulhoek massacre), 1922 (Rand Revolt)…
Zastron
… at the foot of the Aasvoelberg which is the highest peak in the Free State province (2207m, or approx. 7240 imperial … State Republic from 1864 to 1888…
EventChief Kausobson Kausob is killed
… the area between the Modder, Riet and Vaal Rivers early in the nineteenth century, Kausobson Kausob, was killed in battle near Slypklip on the Vaal River…
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, at the opening ceremony of the United Nations Global Forum on Fighting Corruption and Safeguarding Integrity, Sandton Convention Centre, 2 April 2007
… the stolen resources are due. From the experience of many in this room, we know that that corruption is not necessarily caused by poverty. In any case, by…
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, at the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of 1956 Women’s March: Union Buildings, Tshwane, 9 August 2006
… the millions of heroic South African women who engaged in struggle both before and after 9 August 1956, to whom we … and local governments will continue to…
Arise! Vukani!
… Arise! Vukani! was published by Action Youth in Johannesburg representing the principles of Action Youth … by working, unemployed and student youth residing…
PlaceTylden, Eastern Cape
… Tylden in the region of Eastern Cape is a town in South Africa. Serving as landing site and home of settlers in the 1820's . The Eastern Cape also remains…
EventMandela persuades Libya to hand over two suspects accused of placing a bomb on Pan Am Flight 103
… Nelson Mandela earned worldwide praise for his role in persuading Libya to hand over two suspects accused of … a bomb on Pan Am Flight 103, which exploded…
EventThe Stellenbosch Gymnasium is founded
… the University of Stellenbosch, was opened with ceremony in a large house in Dorp Street. This was achieved on initiative of Proff. … J.H. Neethling. The…
EventWife of detained Nigerian president is killed
… close range by three unknown men while she was travelling in a car. Abiola’s driver died with her, but her personal … Adeshina managed to escape. He was…
EventDr Kenneth Kaunda, former president of Zambia, is born
… Kenneth Kaunda was born in Chinsali, the Northern Province of Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia). Kaunda was a qualified teacher and taught in a number of…
EventArchibald Lamont, ex-mayor of Durban, passes away.
… a master-mariner and businessman, and Sarah Graham. Born in Scotland, Lamont completed his schooling in Glasgow and in 1888 obtained an MA degree (cum laude)…
Fosatu Worker News
… Fosatu Worker News was first published in 1979 with the formation of the Federation of South African … amongst all union members with the aim of uniting…
ArchiveVisualising the web of state capture, November 7, 2016
… seeing the light of day. However, justice ran its course in the end and the report unexpectedly landed in South Africans’ inboxes and newsfeeds on the…
PlaceNoupoort
… Noupoort is a town in the Eastern Karoo region of South Africa. With the start of the Railways in Noupoort nearly all the personnel were English speaking ……
PlaceXuxuwa, Eastern Cape
… is 590 metres. Variant forms of spelling for Xuxuwa or in other languages is Xhuxhuwa. The Tributary takes its … was the Brother of Tyali and half-brother…
PlaceMontagu Pass
… Declared a National Monument in 1972, it is the oldest unaltered Pass in South Africa , and links George with the Village of Herold … difficult wagon trail…
PlaceState Theatre, Pretoria
… by Hans and Roelof Botha, the theatre was completed in 1981. Situated on the Corner of Sisulu Street and … it was at one time the largest Theatres of its…