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EventIsmael Mahomed became first black judge appointed to the Supreme Court of South Africa
… Ismael Mahomed became first black judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court of South Africa. At the time of his appointment the South African government and…
EventThe Sebokeng Massacre of mourners leaves more than 30 dead and 40 more injured
… On the night of 12 January, 1991, more than 30 people were … an all-night vigil held in a tent in Sebokeng, in the Vaal region, where weeping mourners paid…
Message to the World Festival of Youth and Students by O. R. Tambo, Moscow, July 1985
… Let the fortieth anniversary of the victory over fascism inspire and mobilise the world youth for Peace, Freedom and Justice. We count on … Message to the…
EventWalter Sisulu secretly attends a meeting at the house of George Xorile with F. Van Rensburg
… (ANC) member, Walter Sisulu attended a secret meeting at the house of George Xarile together with F. Van Rensburg, a … made bombs for Sisulu, presumably from…
EventEgypt is placed under martial law in response to widespread riots against the British
… by violence and anti-British protest. In October 1951 the Egyptian Parliament approved the unilateral official cancellation of the Anglo-Egyptian Alliance…
EventThe Association of Chambers of Commerce issued a “no work, no pay, no penalty” statement
… On 5 June 1986, The Association of Chambers of Commerce released a statement … no pay’ to workers who stayed away from work on June 16. The statement was…
ArchiveMinutes of the Meeting between RSA and Angola representatives at Mocamedes on 1 November 1978
… between Angola and South Africa. Issues discussed included the demilitarised zone, the reduction of tension, the return of refugees, border surveillance and…
ArchiveFacts about the current situation in South Africa and what is to be done
… African National Congress report on the current situation in South Africa and how to respond. Examines the South African regime, the Black Consciousness…
EventOthello is staged for the first time in SA with a Black actor, John Kani
… A production of Shakespeare’s “Othello” in which the Moor is played by black Actor, John Kani, was staged at the Market Theatre on 16 September 1987. The…
Statement congratulating Amanda Coetzer and Wayne Ferreira on winning the Hopman Cup, 8 January 2000
… The African National Congress congratulates South African … Amanda Coetzer and Wayne Ferreira on their winning of the Hopman Cup. The two are thoroughly…
Public announcement of the ANC National Disciplinary Committee hearings of Comrades Julius Malema, Ronald Lamola, Pule Mabe, Sindiso Magaqa Kenetswe Mosenogi and Floyd Shivambu, 10 November 2011
… 2011, Chief Albert Luthuli House, Johannesburg PREAMBLE The ANC Constitution requires public announcement of the … Youth League members over the age of 18…
EventPercy Qoboza and his deputy, Aggrey Klaaste are arrested by the Special Branch police
… The editor of The World and Weekend World, Percy Qoboza and his deputy, Aggrey Klaaste were arrested by the Special Branch police in a mission to shut down…
ArchiveThe United Front: Why did we form it?And how appropriate is it today?
… Article by the United Democratic Front discussing the background and the future plans of the organisation. … The United Front: Why did we form it?And how…
EventThe Johannesburg International Airport is officially renamed OR Tambo International Airport by President Mbeki.
… outside Johannesburg. It is Africa’s busiest Airport with the capacity to handle up to 28 million passengers annually. … Tambo on 27 October 2006 by…
Dr Piet Koornhof, one of the most controversial figures in South African history, dies
… Dr Piet Koornhof, one of the most controversial figures from South Africa's apartheid era, died in a Stellenbosch frail care centre at the age of 82,…
ArchiveReport of the Social Scientists Seminar held in Moscow from 17 - 22 March 1987
… Report on a Social Scientists seminar in Moscow around the theme of the struggle for national liberation and the implementation of the Freedom Charter. ……
Prime Minister P.W. Botha and President Samora Machel of Mozambique sign the Nkomati Accord
… P.W. Botha and President Samora Machel of Mozambique sign the Nkomati Accord at the common border on the banks of the Komati River a step hailed as a major…
Chapter 4 - Poor, yet generous Lesotho
… From the book: Le Rona Re Batho (An account of the 1982 Maseru … had been the compulsory imposition of Afrikaans in schools found, in exile, Sesotho, the…
EventRiky Rick, one of the most esteemed South African hip hop artists is born
… Rikhado Makhado, stage name Riky Rick, was born in the KwaMashu township of northern Durban, KwaZulu Natal on 20 … South African hip hop and kwaito.[ii] Riky…
ArchiveAppeal to the United Nations, to all Governments, Trade Union Organisations and Mass Organisations
… ANC Appeal to the United Nations, to all Governments, Trade Union Organisations and Mass Organisations for the United Nations Organisation to take measures…
EventThere is an assassination attempt on Verwoerd at the Rand Easter Show in Johannesburg
… The first assassination attempt was made on the life of Prime Minister H.F. Verwoerd at the Rand Easter Show in Johannesburg. His assailant was a … There is…
EventKing Leopold II of Belgium denies accusations of brutality in the Congo Free State
… Leopold II of Belgium denied accusations of brutality in the Congo Free State (CFS) and warned foreign powers not to interfere in the running of his private…
ArchiveThe African version of Christianity. Paper read at the Annual Bishop`s Conference of Council of African Independent Churches (CAIC) held at Otimati on May 19-21, 1988
… The African version of Christianity. Paper read at the Annual Bishop`s Conference of Council of African …
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA SPEAKING AS CHAIRPERSON OF SADC AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE SUMMIT OF SADC HEADS OF STATE OR GOVERNMENT. Blantyre, 8 September 1997
… NELSON MANDELA SPEAKING AS CHAIRPERSON OF SADC AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE SUMMIT OF SADC HEADS OF STATE OR GOVERNMENT. Blantyre, 8 …
Remarks by the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, during the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Meeting of Heads of State and Government with CEO’s, Brasilia, Brazil
… Remarks by the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, during the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Meeting of Heads of …
Refuse to Ship Goods to Abyssinia! Defend the Last Independent Native State in Africa from the Attacks of Italian Imperialism! by Umsebenzi, 22 June 1935, South Africa
… Refuse to Ship Goods to Abyssinia! Defend the Last Independent Native State in Africa from the Attacks of Italian Imperialism! by Umsebenzi, 22 June …
Extract from a speech during a political meeting held on 17 June 1971 at Naboomspruit in the Waterberg constituency
… The parliamentary by-election in Waterberg was of particular significance to both the National Party and the Re-constituted National Party. The … Africa with…
EventCanadians, Frederick Banting and J.J.R. Macleod discover insulin, saving the lives of many diabetics
… discovered by Frederick Banting and J.J.R Macleod in 1922. The discovery meant that Diabetes sufferers could now take a … was working with J.J.R. Macleod and…
Article‘Liberated’ Slaves? by Joline Young
… While the abolition of the slave trade by Britain in 1808 was haled … This paper explores how abolition was experienced at the Cape through examining the…
EventEllen Johnson-Sirleaf, becomes the first woman to be Head of State in Africa
… Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf became the first elected woman as Head of State in Africa. … President of Liberia was on 16 January, 2006. She became the 24th…