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EventZola Skweyiya is born
… for the poor and children. Under his leadership nearly 10 million South Africans are receiving state grants. …
EventElizabeth Taylor remarries Richard Burton in Botswana
… months after the break-up of their first marriage of 10 years, and lasted only nine months. Burton died at 58 in …
EventThe Battle of Blood River
… under the leadership of Dingane the Zulu King. About 10 000-20 000 Zulu warriors led by Dingane's generals Dambuza …
EventSoccer coach Pitso Mosimane is fined R50 000
SuperSport United coach Pitso Mosimane was fined R50 000 at a Premier Soccer League (PSL) disciplinary hearing. This followed after his heated altercation with…
EventCrime statistics released
… in the world excluding war zones. The figures reveal that 10 161 people were murdered in the first seven months of …
Coal Miners Strike on the Rand
… a strike because of a wage cut of 5 percent per shift. On 10 January 1922 White mine workers on the Rand gold mines …
EventThe Anglo-Boer War 1 (Transvaal War of Independence) begins
… did not work. So on 8 December 1880 between 8 000 and 10 000 Boers gathered at Paardekraal, near Krugersdorp. A …
EventSouth African author and feminist Olive Schreiner is born
… in the Eastern Cape. She died in Wynberg, Cape Town, on 10 December 1920. The Department of Tourism in the Eastern …
ArticleSouth Africa and the Olympic Games
… remained true to their white friend, Piet Cronje, wrote a chapter in Olympic history when they ran in the marathon in … field events. South Africa entered a…
Indian Community in Lenasia
… in the town. Mr Bila Singh, the oldest of a family with 10 siblings, reports that he was paid a sum for his property … In his case, his father and his father…
John Vorster Square revisited as Timol inquest reopened by Ernest Mabuza (Timeslive.co.za), 27 June 2017
The reopened inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol on Tuesday afternoon visited the scene of his death in October 1971 - John Vorster…
PlaceSammy Mark’s Residence, Zwartkoppies, Pretoria
… Millionaires and their Company, was ranked among the top 10 richest Businesses, on the Witwatersrand. It was this … and his family and friends, the huge…
13. Wife lays bigamy charge
… 'Bourbon' about 17 years ago. I lived with him for about 10 1/2 years in Bourbon. I had five children by him, four … He sent me £2 first and subsequent to…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1960s
… in 1950. 31 August, The state of emergency is lifted. 10 500 opponents of the Government are still being detained. … May, Nation-wide general strike. It is…
ArchiveInterview with Julius Nyerere
… with Nyerere at State House, Dar-es-Salaam, on August 10, 1963, were made by Professor Gwendolen M. Carter of Smith …
EventLesotho addresses political exiles in the country
… would be arranged. This step followed a joint meeting (10-11 January 1967) between Prime Minister B.J. Vorster and …
EventLucas Mangope leaves Mmabatho due to uprising
… removal from office. References: Business Day, Thursday 10 March 1994 …
EventThe Battle of Gingindlovu
… and Rorkes drift. During this battle, King Cetshwayo's 10 000 strong army was defeated and his military kraal …
EventBlack, Coloured and Indian churches issues a statement on Immorality Act and the Mixed Marriages Act
… these Acts included 7 years in prison for the offender, 10 lashes when the male was under 50. …
EventTwo former Soweto student leaders, Khotso Seathlolo and Mary Loate are given long term sentences
… was given 15 years and his companion, Mary was given 10 years. The two were convicted for events related to the 16 …
ArticleThe Politics Behind Water
… of 1915 to 1925 and the Vaalharts scheme of 1933 to 1938. [10] The Water Act, No. 54 of 1956 was implemented eight years … Africa”, Water History, 2017 (Vol…
Women under indentured labour in colonial Natal, 1860-1911 by Jo Beall
… did not form a homogeneous group. The main focus of this chapter will be on indentured women, the largest category of … labour force on the coast, though…
ArticleCape Schools Join the Revolt
… office at Struts Bay (east of Cape Town), and on 10 August there was increased activity another unsuccessful … Port Elizabeth and East London (as described…
Part 2: Ahmed Kathy Kathrada Addresses Gandhi Satyagraha Tour Delegates
… source: youtube.com/watch?v=8k7PLO5EyeU Duration: 34:10 - Part 2 of a three-part recording (series total 1:04:38) …
PlaceKwaDukuza
… Surveyor General of Natal, Dr William Stanger, on the 10 February 1873. Stanger Village was granted Township status …
EventJan Christoffel Greyling Kemp, general during South African War, is born
… On 10 June 1872 Jan Christoffel Greyling Kemp, general during …
EventNational Party unveils its policy plan focusing on anti-poverty strategies
… by South African Deputy President F.W. de Klerk on 10 May 1996. The move to withdraw from the GNU was prompted …
The 2014 Cape Agulhas Treasure Tracks
… A Heritage Day Race on the 24th September 2014 at 10:00. The race will start at De Heide Primary School and …
EventSA Olympic team leaves for Barcelona
… were marred by boycotts from other countries. A record of 10,563 athletes representing 169 nations gathered without a …
EventNelson Mandela appeals for calm after the assassination of Communist Party chief, Chris Hani
… occurred outside Hani’s house in Dawn Park, Boksburg on 10 April 1993. Hani couldn’t escape the scene as the murder …