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ArchiveTribute to Anti-apartheid campaigner, Helen Suzman, by African National Congress, 1 January 2009
… Africa. Suzman became a thorn in the flesh of apartheid by openly criticising segregation of Blacks by a Whites-only apartheid system. Her frequent visits to…
The Choice of Termination Act is Enacted by the Parliament of South Africa
… the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act was enacted by the Parliament of South Africa, granting unrestricted … Act was enacted to protect reproductive…
EventThe Choice of Termination Act is enacted by the Parliament of South Africa
… the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act was enacted by the Parliament of South Africa, granting unrestricted … Act was enacted to protect reproductive…
Address by President Nelson Mandela on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the South African Communist Party Cape Town, 28 July 1996
… not merely out of sentiment. We know too well from the rich history of struggle that a party such as yours, which … chosen precisely because they salve the…
Make South Africa Ungovernable: Broadcast on Radio Freedom by O. R. Tambo, 10 October 1984
… Ministerial Council, all of which will be presided over by Botha's war council, the so-called State Security Council. … according to plan. The domination of…
Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer - Deputations
… Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer Deputations 1946 First Deputation … and A.A Mirza left for Mombasa at…
Burkina Faso: Key Facts and History by Angela Thompsell updated 13 February 2016
… Faso (known as Burkinabes). A recent attack in 2016 by Al Quada and the growth of militant extremism in Mali, a … elections in October 2015, but an attempted…
A tribute to Sam Ramsamy and others who fought apartheid sport by E.S. Reddy
… to Sam Ramsamy and others who fought apartheid sport by E.S. Reddy (Former Director, United Nations Centre against … A Committee for International…
Statement by the General Secretary of South African Council of Churches, Desmond Tutu
… Statement by the General Secretary of South African Council of … Tutu, of October 21, 1980, in response to the warning by the Minister of Police, Mr Le…
ArchiveThe women's suffrage movement: The politics of gender race and class by Cheryl Walker
… book: Women and Gender in Southern Africa to 1945 edited by Cheryl Walker Question: Do you favour votes for all women, … women formed part of a much larger…
The first Bram Fischer Memorial lecture, delivered by President Nelson R. Mandela Market Theatre, Johannesburg, 9 June 1995
… to see how we had settled in and whether or not we stood by our decision not to appeal. I was restrained by the Major from hugging him. Though he was…
Chapter 10. Cleaning Up the Clothing Industry - Garment Workers in Action by E. S. Sachs
… employer. Difficult to organise, unproÂtected by law, he has no choice but to accept the pittance offered … strict enforcement very difficult. The victories…
“Don’t Support Apartheid Sport”: Appeal By Chief A. J. Luthuli and Dr G. M. Naicker, June 1962
… "don't Support Apartheid Sport": appeal By Chief A. J. Luthuli And Dr G. M. Naicker, June 1962 77 … African participation because of the colour bar…
EventA full scale police search, headed by a specially trained anti-terrorist unit is launched
… A full scale police search, headed by a specially trained anti-terrorist unit was launched … like the African National Congress (ANC) still banned by the…
Reports of the Passive Resistance Councils: Natal and Transvaal 1946 - 1947 by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer
… Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer Report on Passive Resistance, 13 … of Natal had decided to give the new…
Digging deeper into our history by Nicole Mccain (News24), 13 September 2016
… over 12 000 items, ranging from leather clothing worn by the San thousands of years ago, colonial dresses and … Eastern textile called a suzani, which was…
EventThe Aula, auditorium of the University of Pretoria, is opened by the Governor
… the Aula, an auditorium on the UP campus which was opened by Dr. E.G Jansen, the Governor General of South Africa. … Africa. The opening ceremony also…
SAHO Commemorates 40 Years since Soweto Uprising: Intergenerational Dialogue by Roanne Moodley
… in tertiary institutions, who were able to attain access by whatever means. The person this protest is for is at their … 40 Years since Soweto Uprising:…
EventZubeida Jaffer is detained, while pregnant, by the security police under Apartheid regulations
… the Cape Times and her husband John Issel , were detained by the security police on 31 January 1986. Jaffer who was … in July 1980. She was detained,…
Draft Declaration by ANC, 20 December, 2012, 53rd ANC Annual Conference, Mangaung
… aspirations of all South Africans. We were strengthened by the presence and contributions of fraternal parties from … democratic movement. In response to the…
ArchiveChapter 14 Out of prison: 28 February 1985 as a free person by Denis Goldberg
… buy clothes. Under guard I was taken shopping in Pretoria by Hillary and that was exciting, disturbing and exhausting. … to be ejected from the unfriendly…
Burkina Faso: Echoes of a Revolution Past by Ernest Harsch, December 22nd, 2014
… however, has been to the revolutionary period led by Thomas Sankara, who was president from August 1983 until … leader. Despite the passage of time, the…
EventThe Polio vaccine, developed by Dr. Jonas Salk, is declared safe and effective
… In April 1955 the vaccine for Poliomyelitis developed by Dr. Jonas Salk was declared safe and effective. It had … all strains of the polio virus…
Archive’Operation Mayibuye.’ Document found by police at Lilliesleaf Farm, Rivonia, 11 July 1963.
… white state has thrown overboard every pretence of rule by democratic process. Armed to the teeth it has presented … the people with only one choice and that…
"What I would do if I were Prime Minister" by Albert Luthuli, 5 February 1962, Chicago
… form of the government. At present, there is a government by whites only. This should be replaced by a government which is truly a government of all the…
Chris Hani Memorial Lecture delivered by President Jacob Zuma, 26 April 2013, Queenstown
… came as a result of a protracted selfless struggle waged by fearless fighters. It came about as a result of immense sacrifices by many of our heroes and…
ArchiveThe South African Choir’s pathbreaking tour: 1891 – 1893 by Martin Plaut, 6 January 2017
… (née Ndwanya) of the African Choir, 1891. Photographed by London Stereoscopic Company studios. Image source Johanna … and North American as the ‘African…
Statement by Nelson R. Mandela on his relationship with his wife 13 April 1992
… April 1961, living the life of a fugitive until my arrest by the South African Security Police in 1962. That was a decision arrived at consciously by myself…
ArchiveEmily Hobhouse - Beloved Traitor by Elsabe Brits(The Heritage Portal), 14 September 2016
… Emily Hobhouse, Beloved Traitor, by Elsabe Brits, published by Tafelberg, 2016, 336 pages, illustrated. A few weeks ago … Eales’ book on Emily Hobhouse and…
Book 6: Negotiation, Transition and Freedom - Chapter 1 - The Transition in Context by Christopher Saunders
… Book 6: Negotiation, Transition and Freedom commissioned by The Department of Education The transition from apartheid … lies “the past of a deeply divided…