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ArticleGrade 9 - Term 4: Turning points in modern South African History since 1948
… African National Congress (ANC) and the PAC were banned under the Unlawful Organisations Act of 8 April 1960. Both … Through this, more African children…
Indian South Africans timeline 1940-1949
… Indian Association (CBSIA) were wrong. The depleted NIC, under the leadership of Kajee, strongly opposes the decision … meeting. 15 May, The Indian…
ArchiveA Speech to Displease All Parties by Imraan Coovadia, 11 October 2021
… wrote that “problems don’t melt like soap/ but [they] itch under the skin like a ringworm.” In those lines he make a … I mean the sense of falling, finding…
EventAhmed Ben Bella, former president of Algeria, is released after fourteen years in prison
… Boumedienne, his close friend in 1965. He was placed under arrest for the next 14 years. He was released on 4 July 1979 and placed under house arrest until…
EventA list of people prohibited from attending gatherings is published in the Government Gazette
… Under the provisions of the General Law Amendment Act of 1962 … PAC and other liberation movements were banned under the Unlawful Organisations Act. …
EventThe Ciskei homeland is established
… The Ciskei was established under the Bantu Authorities Act of 1951 as an 'independent … in the Eastern Cape. In 1981 it was granted "independence" under the…
EventBophuthatswana drops squatting charges against Bosplaas residents
… The 'homeland' government of Bophuthatswana under the presidency of Chief Lucas Mangope decides to … them. The Bosplaas residents were arrested for squatting…
EventThe Durban Supreme Court cancels the SA government’s announcement concerning reclamation of the Ingwavuma region
… P.W. Botha responded by issuing a new Proclamation, under a different law, once again placing Ingwavuma under government control. The announcement on 18 June…
Ahead of the Bushfire Festival: Five things you might not know about Swaziland
… The other paper, the Times of Swaziland , has come under increasing pressure. At various times the authorities … The Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence…
Fortieth Anniversary of the 1946 Mine Strike
… deeply committed to national liberation, had grown up under the leadership of Anton Lembede. Of that new generation … those hopes. As soon as the appointment…
PlaceWelcome Cottage, Glencairn- Simonstown
… It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 25 July 1969. Welcome Cottage, … Sir Quintin Brand. It was declared a National Monument…
PlaceVictorian dwelling, 7 Union Street, Gardens
… in its interior. It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 17 August 1984. Zorgwyk House, … Upper Table Valley. It was declared a…
EventHomeland leader Qqozo stands trial
… 1991. The judge rejected the view of Qqozo's counsel that under common law principles, established under English Law, the head of state could not be…
EventBritish Prime Minister Wilson announces arms embargo on South Africa
… The contract to supply sixteen Buccaneer aircraft was under review. The announcement to impose arms embargo on South Africa came at bad time as the country…
PlaceCape Saint Francis, Lighthouse in the Eastern Cape
The Cape St. Francis Lighthouse, also known as Seal Point Lighthouse, is a beautiful white Building that forms the focal point of Cape St Francis, in the…
ArticleGrade 7 - Term 1: The Kingdom of Mali and the City of Timbuktu in the 14th Century
… focus on the Kingdom of Mali at the height of its power under the leadership of Mansa Musa. The influence of Islam on … 14th century. Image source Mali at…
EventDulcie September's 's life commemorated at Athlone High School
… Moscow getting military training. This training was often under tough conditions of insufficient food, heating and … and oppressed. She strongly defended the…
PlaceCape Flats Nature Reserve, University of the Western Cape, Bellville
… It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 25 August 1978 The Cape Flats … Cape Flats Nature Reserve is a private reserve and falls…
EventEditors oppose legislation on media control
… council. The proposed Newspaper Press Bill, introduced under Prime Minister BJ Vorster, sought to create a press council that would operate under state…
EventUDF men takes refuge in the US consulate
… take this action to highlight the plight of South Africans under detention and the effects of the State of emergency on … As a result, the South African…
EventThe Bondelswarts surrender to the German forces
… A. Morris being forced into exile. When the colony came under South African rule, the Bondelswarts were hoping for a … They were disappointed when the South…
ArchiveA mapping of the KwaZulu Natal political conflict with reference to Inkatha (1990-1993)
… in South Africa has experienced many challenges whether under the then restrictive apartheid rule or under the new democratic rule. Because of its very…
EventWinnie Mandela speaks out against Terrorism Act
… on the country's Terrorism Act. Mandela was twice detained under section 6 of the notorious Terrorism Act, which … days imprisonment without trial. She was…
EventThe force of the Union of South Africa enters Windhoek, capital of South West Africa.
… officers and African soldiers. The German forces were under the command of Paul Von Lettour Vorbeck which included … colony now known as Namibia. This lead…
ArticleTanzania and its Support of Southern African Liberation Movements
… in 1963, briefly reverting to a constitutional monarchy under the Sultan until he was overthrown the following year. A new government under President Abeid…
Tanzania and its Suipport of Southern African Liberation Movements
… in 1963, briefly reverting to a constitutional monarchy under the Sultan until he was overthrown the following year. A new government under President Abeid…
ArticleHealth and welfare
… the fact that abortions could not be done legally (except under extreme circumstances, for instance if the pregnancy … on request up to and including the…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1500s
… hair, and with very large tails. 1595 4 August, Four ships under Cornelis de Houtman reach São Bras. This is the first …
Tsonga
… endured until the nineteenth century when the Tsonga came under the influence of the Zulu nation. Their cultural change …
ArticleA history of Kwaito music
… was created to keep a ready supply of cheap labour under control by the apartheid government. Many groups have …