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EventGen. J.B.M. Hertzog founds the Free State National Party
… James Barry Munnik Hertzog officially established the Free State National Party in Smithfield, Orange Free State. As the National Party was to function on a…
EventAhmad Mahir Pasha, the Egyptian Prime Minister, is assassinated
… Ahmad Mahir Pasha, the Egyptian prime minister, was assassinated in parliament … following his announcement that Egypt was declaring war on the Axis powers…
EventNizaam Carr, the South African rugby player is born
… Nizaam played Craven Week in 2009, and was selected for the senior Western Province team in 2011. Nizaam formed part of the South African Under 20 team,…
ArchivePresident's opening address to the 56th NUSAS Congress
… Opening address at the 56th Annual Congress of the National Union of South African Students, Durban, … President's opening address to the 56th NUSAS…
ArchiveStrategic priorities for building the African National Congress
… Speech delivered by Popo Molefe at the African National Congress Organizing Committee National Workshop 6 - 9 November 1990. The paper discusses strategic…
125 people die and fifty are rescued when a hijacked Ethiopian Boeing plunges into the sea at the Great Comoro.
… are rescued when a hijacked Ethiopian Boeing plunges into the sea at the Great Comoro. … are rescued when a hijacked Ethiopian Boeing plunges into the sea at…
EventJoachim Ammena van Plettenberg is born in the Netherlands
… was born on 8 March 1739 in Leeuwarden, Friesland in the Netherlands. He came to the Cape as an employee of the Dutch East India Company (DEIC). In 1767 he…
Place'Abbakwap' a Mountain were the Fish and Orange Rivers Merge
… Mountian in the Richtersveld, at the confluence of the Fish River with the Orange River. This … 'Abbakwap' a Mountain were the Fish and Orange Rivers Merge …
In the first post-independence election in Transkei, the ruling Transkei National Independence Party (TNIP) is returned to power.
… In the first post-independence election in Transkei, the ruling Transkei National Independence Party (TNIP) is … (1999). Southern African Political History:…
EventThe TEC decides on Bophuthatswana’s incorporation following major unrest
… On 14 March, 1994, the Transitional Executive Council (TEC) management committee … decided on a new administration for Bophuthatswana. The decision followed…
PlaceAgterwitsenbergkom a Mountain Region in the Route 62, Cape Winelands
… Witzenberg is nestled in the Cape Winelands District on Route 62, consisting of : Ceres; Tulbagh; Wolseley; Op-die-Berg and Prince Alfreds Hamlet. The name…
ArchiveDissension in the ranks: White opposition in South Africa
… Book that covers debates by the Liberal Party, the South African Institute of Race Relations, the Black Sash, the African Resistance … Dissension in the…
After Apartheid – Culture in the New South Africa Vol. 2
… One of the many issues confronting post – apartheid South Africa is that the cultural expression of its citizens was severely limited by the policies of the …
EventBeyers Naude refuses to testify before the Schlebusch Commission
… Dr. Beyers Naude, former Director of the Christian Institute, defied an order to appear before the parliamentary Schlebusch Commission. The reason for his ……
EventWynand Malan leads the newly formed National Democratic Movement
… Former National Party (NP) member of parliament, Wynand Malan, lead the newly formed Afrikaans dominated political party, the National Democratic Movement …
EventA proposed amendment to the Population Registration Act is made
… Under a proposed amendment to the Population Registration Act South Africans across race … in 1950. It defined racial groups relatively loosely. The…
EventThe 25th Summer Olympics opens in Barcelona, Spain
… On 25 July 1992, the 25th Summer Olympics opened in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona was chosen ahead of Amsterdam, Brisbane, Birmingham, Belgrade and Paris who…
EventTwenty Black students are admitted to the Pretoria University
… Pretoria University developed from the Pretoria branch of the Transvaal University College. The branch was established … University of Pretoria," University…
ArchiveTo all residents of Soweto, hostels, Reef and Pretoria, we say: remember you are all Blacks
… The circular issued by the Soweto Students' Representative Council, in English, Zulu … translation into Afrikaans, is an appeal to all residents of Soweto…
EventFourth Nuclear bomb test by France in the Sahara
… 1961, France conducted its fourth nuclear bomb test in the Sahara Desert. Adding to the tension of the time, was an underlyingFrench ambition to lead Europe…
EventMarsha Cox, the South African hockey player is born
… 1983. She is a South African hockey legend. Marsha is one of the world’s most capped hockey players, with more than 330 caps. Her debut for the South African…
EventNo time to wash at The VOC Slave Lodge
… On 10 June 1793 C G Höhne, private secretary to the Governor, wrote a letter to Cape of Good Hope, about the conditions of enslaved people at the VOC Company…
EventThe first Cape to Rio yacht race takes place
… The first Transatlantic yacht race between Cape Town and Rio … (South African Ships) Tafelberg served as guardship for the voyage which started from Table…
ArchiveUnited Democratic Front and the Black Local Authorities
… Article by the United Democratic Front on its continued campaign against the Black Local Authorities. … United Democratic Front and the Black Local…
ArchiveThe onslaught against us report by Broederkring executive
… Report by Broederkring Executive on the discussions between the Broederkring and Black Churches in South Africa. … The onslaught against us report by…
ArchiveUnity Movement - the Kader Hassim Collection: an introduction
… Introductory essay on the Kader Hassim Collection related to the Non-European Unity Movement (NEUM) and its affiliated … Unity Movement - the Kader Hassim…
EventJan de la Fontaine becomes Governor at the Cape
… Jan de la Fontaine, an employee of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), served as acting … governor. He was finally appointed as official governor of the Cape…
ArchivePosition paper on the cultural and academic boycott
… ANC position paper on the cultural and academic boycott, adopted by the National Executive Committee in May, 1989 in Lusaka, … Position paper on the cultural…
ArchiveEducation is the key to change in South Africa
… In this paper, at the the very outset, Bozolli, has expectations of change in the educational pattern as well as change in … Education is the key to change…
ArchiveUnban The ANC; Freedom Day June 26th
… on white litho; graphic people with flag; text: Unban the ANC! Feedom Day June 26th; The freedom charter for people's power … Unban The ANC; Freedom Day June…