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ArchiveJune 12 Movement
… not to reapply for re-admission but to fight for the total and unconditional re-instatement of each and every student. …
ArchiveThe international situation
… struggles throughout the world. Both Colonialism and Imperialism are discussed with focus on the international situation and in relation to our own situation…
PlaceThe Pines, Parktown, Johannesburg
… The dwelling was designed by JC Watson and completed in 1906 for the firm of Fraser & Chalmers as … Edwardian structure designed with uninhibited confidence…
EventNotices served on Solly Sachs
… to relinquish his position in the Union within thirty days and not to participate in any way in the activities of the … The second order restricted his…
EventNIC calls for Passive Resistance against Ghetto Act
… Dr. G. M. Naicker, met in an emergency session in Durban and decided on a hartal on 13 June, which was designated … against the Ghetto Act or The Asiatic…
EventDorothy Nyembe is released from jail
… many political demonstrations against the apartheid regime and led the Cato Manor protests, was released from jail with … against rent increases, transport…
EventGriffiths Mxenge is buried
… Griffiths Mlungisi Mxenge, civil rights lawyer and political activist murdered on 19 November, was buried at … while preparing to defend the United…
EventDraft laws are gazetted
… for Black people. These include greatly increased mobility and security of tenure for Blacks qualified to be in White areas. The Minister of Cooperation and…
EventSouth African Political activist, James Sofasonke Mpanza dies
… James Mpanza, a political activist and founder of the Sofasonke Party in Orlando Township, … in Soweto. He was given a rousing civic funeral service and was…
EventANC member, Henry Fazzie sentenced to 20 years in jail under the Sabotage Act
… Ethiopia. On his return to South Africa, their movements and whereabouts were compromised, and they were detained by South African security forces in …
EventCalvin Thusago is stabbed to death
… the SABC, was stabbed to death by a mob of youths as he and a colleague were on their way back from Sharpeville where … but survived with serious injuries to…
EventFirst ANC Conference in SA in three decades
… convened in June 1955; the Defiance Campaigns of 1952 and 1989; the launching of the United Democratic Front in 1983; and the release of Nelson Mandela on 11…
EventChris Hani succeeds Joe Slovo as Chief of MK
… Chris Hani, freedom fighter, political activist and at the time Deputy Commander of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) in … which many cadres in the military camps became…
EventTsotsi wins Academy Award
… film Tsotsi, starring young actors Presley Chweneyagae and Terry Pheto and directed by Gavin Woods, received the Oscar for the best …
EventTshwane Metro’s 5th anniversary celebrations held at Church Square
… the streets. Later, several prominent Afro music groups and performers entertained residents in the square. The … was marred by some unruly behaviour from…
EventPrincess Margaret dies
… of 71 at King Edward VII Hospital. She suffered a stroke and developed heart problems before she could be rushed to … was attended by dignitaries as well as…
EventThe Defence Special Tribunal Act becomes effective
… adjudication of disputes concerning military institutions and the rationalisation process of the Department of Defence, … out of the implementation of…
EventThe TRC report points out culprits
… The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report, which accused … P. W. Botha, minister of Home Affairs Mangosuthu Buthelezi and Winnie Madikizela…
EventPresident Mandela reshuffles Cabinet Ministers
… appointees. The Ministry of General Services was abolished and the Ministries of Agriculture and Land Affairs were amalgamated. The changes were effective …
EventSheila Cussons is born
… earned her several awards, namely, the Hertzog prize once and the WA Hofmeyr prize twice, as well as the Ingrid Jonker, Eugene Marais and CNA prizes. She…
EventAllison Wessels George (Mhlongo) Champion is born
… Trade union leader, politician and businessman, Allison Wessels George (Mhlongo) Champion, … position of the Transvaal branch of the Industrial and…
PlaceCofimvaba, Eastern Cape
… its name from the Xhosa words "cofa", meaning to froth, and "mvaba", a goatskin bag for milk. This is the name of a … which, after a heavy rainfall, is said…
PlaceCentlivres, a Railway Siding-16 Km from Uitenhage
… a British settler who emigrated to South Africa in 1820, and served as Civil Commissioner of the Uitenhage District … in 1863. He was a renowned cartographer…
EventErmelo is founded
… Ermelo, the educational, industrial and commercial centre of a 7,750m² district in Mpumalanga … is the crossroads of three national highways, N2, N11 and…
EventJudge Goldstone calls for “truth commission” on atrocities
… process. This was brought into law in 1995 as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). The TRC is based on the Promotion of National Unity and…
EventThe UN is informed by the United States that it will suspend sale of arms to South Africa.
… Resolution 181 calling upon all states to cease the sale and shipment of arms, ammunition and military vehicles to South Africa. The arms embargo was …
EventThe iconic Athlone cooling towers are demolished
… 11:56 - about 3.5 minutes earlier than the expected time and scores of people who dared a drizzling Cape Town weather missed the moment. The decision took…
EventInternational Nurses Day.
… of modern nursing. She made many improvements in nursing and played an important role of reducing the death rate of … the Crimean War which took place…
PlaceGrey College Complex, Bloemfontein
… Grey College Building was designed by Architect WH Stucke, and its cornerstone was laid by President Reitz on 16 May 1894. Hamilton Hall was designed by…
ArchiveBriefing by Mr D Simpson, Head of the State D
… from a meeting between South African representatives and Mr Simpson, Head of US State Department's southern … context of talks with the Soviet Union in…