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Press Conference In London by O. R. Tambo, 21 March 1984
… Ladies and gentlemen, May I begin by expressing the thanks of the African National Congress and of my own self to the Greater London Council … we are going…
Speech by Oliver Tambo at a press conference in London, 21 March 1984
… Ladies and gentlemen, May I begin by expressing the thanks of the African National Congress and of my own self to the Greater London Council … we are going…
56. The Cape Town Agreement is welcomed
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai The South African Indian Congress had several…
EventA meeting titled “Conference for Concerned South Africans” is held, bringing together homeland leaders and conservative Afrikaner parties.
… parties. Amongst those present were: Mangosutho Buthelezi of KwaZulu, Oupa Gqozo of Ciskei, Lucas Mangope of Bophuthatswana, Andries … for South Africa. They…
EventMazizi Maqekeza, ANC member, is shot dead whilst in hospital in Maseru, Lesotho
… who fled across the border to join the African National Congress (ANC) in their armed struggle against the South … On 25 February 1988, Maqekeza, Ngona and…
EventA military coup deposes the Lesotho Government
… On 15 January 1986, General Justin Lekhanya, the Head of the Lesotho Army, ousted Lesotho prime minister Chief … Lesotho in early January 1986. Furthermore,…
Introduction
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai The new and competitive presence of Indians in…
EventDisinvestment moves by two major companies
… South African associate, Barclays National Bank Limited of South Africa (also known as Barnat). Sir Timothy Bevan, chairman of Barclays, admitted that while…
EventMultiparty negotiating forum meets for the first time since December 1993
… time since December 1993 to discuss the African National Congress (ANC)'s proposals. The ANC had proposed inclusion of a constitutional principle on self…
EventButhelezi snubs ANC and homeland leaders
… to attend a meeting organised by the African National Congress (ANC) and other five homeland leaders to discuss ways of ending the violence. It was essential…
EventMigrant workers ransack Phola Park
… In the middle of the night, a group of migrant workers aligned with the Inkatha Freedom Party … to damage ongoing peace talks between the African National…
EventBlast opposite the Athlone Magistrate’s Court and police complex kills two people
… Court and police complex, which took the lives of two African National Congress (ANC) activists. Two activists, Coline Williams and … the underground cell…
Chapter 7 - CONCLUSION
… - 1990 The Party, as an organisation, underwent a number of changes during the exile period, some of which were … Party was soon to be deprived of his…
EventButhelezi and Mandela meet and call for cease-fire
… meeting was held in Durban between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). The …
EventBessie Amelia Head, SA novelist dies
… and a Black unnamed father. Due to the apartheid policies of the day, her parents were not allowed to marry, and her mother was forced to spend the term of…
EventCPSA is founded
… The founding conference of the Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA) took place in Cape Town from 30 July … treasurer. In 1928 the CPSA and the African…
ArchiveBiography of Ruth First by Cole Deal Ruth Demissie
… Ruth First: An Ally of the Struggle Throughout the history of apartheid, freedom … Sizwe which was the armed branch of the African National Congress in 1949…
EventElectricity cut off in Tumahole township
… support to service arrears caused by the non-payment of services. The cut-off included other services such as … cut-off in Tumahole left residents with less…
ArchiveSechaba as mondstuk in die ANC se stryd teen blanke oorheersig, 1967-1989
… van Pretoria. Die ontbanning van die African National Congress (ANC) en ander organisasies op 2 Februarie 1990 het … is. In die' proses sal die aard van…
EventJohn Lawrence, Winnie Mandela’s bodyguard, dies after a shoot
… On the evening of 10 November 1993, Winnie Mandela and her bodyguard, John Lawrence, were driving through the centre of Johannesburg, when Lawrence had an…
ArchiveAziz Pahad: Rest in peace by David Kenvyn
… I first met Aziz when I was a student at the London School of Economics. I met him through my involvement in the … and Goolam Pahad, were involved in the…
PlaceMaphikela House
… black leaders gathered here and forged the foundations of what would eventually become the ruling party of the country. The house was built in 1926 and was ……
EventFatima Meer is banned for a second time
… Federation of South African Women (FSAW or FEDSAW) President and the … petrol bombed. Her second ban followed the re-emergence of FEDSAW. Through her…
Chapter VIII - Treason - South African style 1
… 1958, we came to trial. The government wanted us out of Johannesburg this time, to avoid huge crowds of Africans … where the African population was much…
EventAfrican's Claim is presented at the conference
… At the annual conference of the African National Congress (ANC) held in Bloemfontein, … mandated to study the Atlantic Charter and draft the Bill of Rights. …
EventThree ANC members are sentenced to death
… Three African National Congress members, Telle Simon Mogoerane, Jerry Semano … and Wonderboom. Justice D. J. Curlewis ignored evidence of police brutality…
EventJ.J. Hadebe replies to Thabo Mbeki’s plea
… This Day in History, African National Congress (ANC) executive member in charge of youth affairs, J.J. Hadebe replied to Thabo Mbeki’s …
ArticleIndian South Africans: 1924-1948 Legislation and Segregation
… Contents Introduction The concept of segregation Discriminatory legislation up to 1924 … purposes only. Organisations like the South African Indian Congress …
EventAn international measure is adopted in Antwerp to block rebel groups from trading conflict diamonds
… The sale of diamonds in some African countries has been linked to the funding of African rebel groups, which have in turn funded some of … the Security…
SASPU National, 1980 - 1987
… SASPU National was one of two publications produced by the South African Students … SASPU Focus. A non-profit newspaper, about 25 000 copies of SASPU…