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ArchiveThe Tay Bridge Disaster by Peter Ball (The Heritage Portal), 24 September 2016
… on deaf ears. Hubris, which means arrogant pride, as in pride before a fall, has been the ruin of many a man, no … of the “High Girders” of the first Tay…
South Africa's freedom struggle by E.S. Reddy
… Dr. Yusuf Mohamed Dadoo played an outstanding role in the South African liberation movement for over half a century - in persuading the Indian community to…
ArticleArts and Crafts and reconstruction by Jillian Carman
… known about the other. But they were radically opposed in the social and political sphere, and the results of their … different. I shall examine how and why…
January 8th Statements -Statement of the National Executive Committee on the occasion of the 85th Anniversary of the ANC- 8 January 1997
… that we use this January 8th anniversary, as we have in the past, to assess where we are and to chart our way … huge inequalities between townships and…
Chapter 29. Policy and Tactics of The Union
… The tremendous achievements of the union in all spheres since (928 were made possible largely by the … of the union, however, played a major role, not only…
80. Local affairs committees: a means to an end
… committees, or local affairs committees, was introduced in 1963. These bodies were to be given increasing powers over the years in the running of local…
ArticleTransport on land
… over long distances were limited. Today wheels are used in many forms of transportation such as cars, bicycles and … skate boards, but did you know that they…
Statement to the 20th Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African Unity by O. R. Tambo, Addis Ababa, 14 November 1984
… present here for enabling us to attend and participate in the proceedings of this important Assembly. Our … for the formation of puppet groups from among the…
Address at the National Council Of Provinces, 12 November 2002
… our dialogue with the National Council of Provinces. In the past two years we have discussed such matters as the … the University of South Africa Bureau that…
Address at a Banquet at the Guildhall London, 13 June 2001
… to attend this important function and to spend some time in the company of so distinguished a gathering. Your city … to us to enjoy your hospitality and to…
Remarks by President Jacob Zuma, the Grand Patron of the National Orders, on the occasion of the awarding of the National Orders Awards, on Freedom Day, Presidential Guest House, 27 April 2012
… of our national calendar, the South African Freedom Day, in the name of our freedom, peace, democracy, unity, national … story of our journey, let me jog…
Botha's British Allies by O. R. Tambo(Observer), London, 10 November 1985
… imposed new restrictions on the press a week ago, it was in the hope that by pushing the ugly reality of apartheid … out of world politics. On the contrary,…
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki at the European Parliament, Strasbourg: 17 November 2004
… adviser on humanitarian affairs with the United Nations in Geneva." Headed "Talk of Emergencies Misses the Point", … and cities into rivers of blood. But…
Ahmed Kathrada pays tribute to Nelson Mandela, 6 December 2013
… you now, with the hour of your death still a fresh wound in our peoples’ hearts. We called each other ‘Madala’ – old … Your reply was: “The whole of South…
Address by President Nelson Mandela at the opening of the Congress of the South African Agricultural Union (SAAU) Cape Town, 18 October 1994
… 90th anniversary, and it is, at the same time, the first in a democratic South Africa. I would like to thank you … must have the capacity to adapt to…
Address by President Nelson Mandela at the closing ceremony of the 19th meeting of heads of government of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) St Lucia, 4 July 1998
… of the peoples of the Caribbean. It has been delayed in recent years by the tumult of South Africa's entry into … completed the liberation of our continent,…
X - Counsel’s Submission on behalf of the Biko Family
… Mr. Biko. Mr. Biko was detained on 18 August 1977, whilst in good health. He did 26 days later. What the security … instructions when he went to Port…
PlaceBarberton, Mpumalanga
… Walson, after Barber and his cousin Fred discovered gold in the Area. The mining of gold in South Africa began in Barberton, where Tom McLachlan found ……
PlaceCape Peninsula University of Technology
… process that transformed the higher education in South Africa. Today, this Institution is the only University of Technology in the Western Cape and is the…
PlaceBurgersdorp, E.C.
… The Merino sheep-farming Town of Burgersdorp, in the North Eastern Cape has been a pivotal point in Afrikaner: History; Culture and Religion. Many Towns in ……
Nelson Mandela Correspondence around Mandela’s health
… Introduction Apart from a prostate operation in 1985 and equally successful treatment for TB in 1988, Nelson's health had been good. At a time when the ……
Chapter 4. From The Poverty of the Platteland to the Slums of the City: Farm Girls Turned Into Factory Hands
… factories and the slums of Johannesburg and was soon felt in the offices of the union. There was a constant flow into … from 15 to 25. Over a thousand were…
"United Nations must take Action to Destroy Apartheid": Statement at the Meeting of the Special Political Committee of the United Nations General Assembly by O. T. Tambo, New York, 29 October, 1963
… thank you and this Committee for this opportunity. In South Africa, since the earliest days of white rule, our … economic power, its oppression and…
2007 ANC National Policy Conference: Report of the Commission on Communications and the Battle of Ideas, 30 June 2007, Gallagher Estate
… re-affirmed the ANC's commitment to freedom of expression in society, including the media, within the context of the … rights, such as the right to human…
The Soul Of The ANC Under Attack by Frank Chikane
… from its own members and leaders. At the beginning, and in our regular 'balance of forces' analysis since the … I am a Senior Deputy President); with up and…
Address by President Jacob Zuma at the official opening of the expanded OR Tambo International Airport, 20 April 2010
… Airport was changed to OR Tambo International in 2006. As its name changed, so did its form, capacity and size. In 2005 government and other stakeholders…
2012 ANC National Policy Conference: Opening Address by President Jacob Zuma, Midrand, 26 June 2012
… a significant year, the centenary of our movement. And in only six months, we will hold our 53rd National Conference … and systematic oppression and ill…
First National Consultative Conference: The Freedom Charter revolutionary programme of the ANC, 26 April 1969, Morogoro
… fought wars of resistance against the European invaders in defence of their motherland - South Africa. Despite their … declare that South Africa belongs to…
Say It out Loud - The 1923 Presidential Address, Cape Town, 3rd April, 1923
… 1 Two years have gone by since our last Conference, and in that brief period so many great events of tragic … present there has been no political…
Chapter 8 - Negotiating an end to the deadlock
… speculation about the reasons for the deadlock abounded, in the media especially. On 20 May the ANC alleged that … since the 1950s, effectively creating a…