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PlaceLighthouse, Beach Road, Green Point
… by Hermann Schutte, is the oldest structure of its kind in South Africa, and was officially opened on 12 April 1824. … surrounded by two lanterns. The…
EventSouth African Actor, Henry Cele , dies
… famous for his chilling portrayal of the Zulu King, Shaka in the 1985 mini-series, Shaka Zulu. Cele landed the role after he portrayed the same character in…
EventJudas Mahlangu, South African graphic artist, is born
… Judas Mahlangu, a South African graphic artist, was born in Brakpan, on the East Rand (now Gauteng). In 1982 Mahlangu started working at the South African ……
EventZimbabwe’s interior minister Joshua Nkomo is dismissed
… of the interior on the accusation of plotting a coup in Zimbabwe. This triggered bitter fighting between Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) supporters in…
EventFormer ANC president, Z.R. Mahabane, is born
… politics and Christian ethics to fight racism, was born in Thaba Nchu, Orange Free State (OFS). As politician … concerned with the problems of Christianity…
Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer - Deputations
… and has refused to be associated with the delegation. In a letter to the leader of the delegation, Mr. Rustomjee, … and majority members of this delegation,…
Address by Jacob Zuma marking the Commemoration of the International Day of persons with disabilities, during the State visit by President Rupiah Banda of Zambia, 03 December 2010
… Adelaide Tambo, freedom fighters who have a special place in the history of our country. ANC President Oliver Reginald … sector so that these stakeholders…
Address as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement at the 9th Session of the Islamic Summit Conferences, Doha, State Of Qatar, 12 November 2000
… the effectiveness of the voice of the developing countries in global affairs. Our comradeship is strengthened and … majority of the members of the OIC. All…
Resignation of Cde Zweli Mkhize a Premier of Kwazulu-Natal, 22 August 2013
… has made KwaZulu-Natal a province all of us are proud of in terms of governance and the advances that have been made … position as Chairperson of the African…
Side By Side: The Autobiography of Helen Joseph
… (1963) and Tomorrow's sun (1966). One of the accused in the infamous Treason Trial of the 1950s, and the first … campaign tirelessly for freedom and justice…
PlaceBalule Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park
… In the language of the Shangaan people , the name 'Balule' is … You can see the ' Big Five ' and many other animals in the Balule Game Reserve. The Balule…
PlaceRondebosch Common, Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch.
… as a camp for British forces for a number of years, and in 1855 the Rector of St Paul's Church, Rondebosch, was … - it is not state, Municipal or Regional…
EventBophuthatswana decide not to publish report of Smith Commission
… community and the Bophuthatswana authorities culminated in a meeting of between 5 000 and 10 000 people on a soccer field in Winterfield. The meeting was…
PlaceBeachwood Mangroves Swamp, Durban
… and most scientifically interesting eco-systems that occur in the tidal environment. The Beachwood Mangroves are of … on KZN’s Coast and is one of the most…
25. ‘Free State’ implies equality, declare traders
… submitted the following petition to the O.F.S. Volksraad in May 1887. They were, like the authors of the previous … or who have been recently, trading or…
ArchiveResponses by black women to race and gender dynamics under South Africa apartheid with special reference to the Black Consciousness Movement
… Thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of … and nationality. Although this rendered their status in both feminist and anti…
EventThe town of Bethlehem, Free State, is founded
… The town of Bethlehem was founded in 1864 (other sources claim 1869). It is nestled in the Maluti Mountains in the Free State Province and is one of the…
EventMinister introduces free and compulsory education
… the introduction of Afrikaans as medium of instruction in schools; suspended the 'homeland citizenship' requirement for Blacks leasing houses in townships;…
EventA.W.G. Champion, outspoken opponent of apartheid dies
… Allison Wessels George (A.W.G.) Champion died at his home in Chesterville, Durban. He was known as a campaigner for … devoted his life to the betterment of…
EventMozambique gains independence
… The campaign for the liberation, which was launched in 1962, was spearheaded by the Liberation Front of … of Eduardo Mondlane. After the death of Mondlane in…
EventAfrican-American tennis player, Arthur Ashe. is denied a visa by the South African Government
… player, Arthur Ashe, to visit South Africa to take part in the national championships to be held at Ellis Park in April. Arthur Ashe campaigned against…
EventChoirmaster and composer Kumalo dies
… member and first secretary of the Bantu Social Centre in Beatrice Street, Durban (YMCA), died in Edendale, Pietermaritzburg. He showed a talent for music ……
EventPastor Sekano Ntoane is born
… Church moderator and pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa (DRCA), S.G. Sekano Ntoane, was born in Hebron, Pretoria. Ntoane served on what was then…
EventKen Oosterbroek is killed
… the Chief Photographer of The Star, was killed in bloody pre-election fighting in Thokoza township on the East Rand, just two weeks before South Africans…
EventGolfer,Nick Price beats Tiger Woods at Nedbank Million Dollar Golf Tournament at Sun City
… golfer, Nick Price beat American golf icon, Tiger Woods in the 1998 Nedbank Million Dollar Golf Tournament. It was … Price’s third win of the tournament,…
ArchiveAcknowledgements by Howard Barrell
… Ingrid Uys and Graham Watts helped me back to humanity in the UK. While doing my research, Jeremy and Gemma Cronin looked after me in Lusaka. Rob Moore and…
Speech at the Final Conference of International Defence and Aid Fund for Southern Africa by O . R. Tambo, London, 24 May 1991
… which IDAF has made to the cause of freedom and democracy in southern Africa. The work of the Fund reaches back over … defence and aid to the victims of…
Tribute at the funeral service of Walter Sisulu by Nelson Mandela (News 24), 25 January 2011
… In the last few years we have walked this road with greater frequency, marching in the procession to bid farewell to the veterans of our … They fought a…
Address by ANC President, Nelson R Mandela, at the presentation of the Freedom of Miami Beach Medallion of Honour Johannesburg, 29 September, 1992
… of great encouragement. We know we do not stand alone in our endeavours to achieve peace, freedom and basic human … our heartfelt sympathy. We wish you…
Document 4 - “The Great Native Strike”, “ The International, 27 February 1920
… seen very little of the strike, as the natives, herded in their compound quarters, are not allowed abroad. … operations. The ethic of solidarity is woefully…