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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 …
The National Arts Festival
In 1974, an inaugural festival titled the 1820 Settlers National Monument was opened as a memorial to the British immigrants in South Africa. They established…
ArticleThe Bambatha Rebellion begins
… was captured and killed during the battle at Mome Gorge on 10 June, while Sigananda and his men surrendered. Bambatha …
ArticleSS Mendi
… that the South African Native Labour Contingent provide 10 000 men to work behind the front lines in France. The …
ArticleWay of life in ancient Egypt
… a system of numbers, using symbols for the number 1 and 10. Medicine and physician The ancient Egyptians had a great …
EventMilton Obote (81), Uganda's former dictator, dies in a South African hospital
… was granted political asylum in Zambia following the coup. 10 years later Obote was rushed from Zambia to a hospital in … South Africa, where he died of…
BiographyStephen Bantu Biko
… in mathematics and English. In 1962, at the age of 16, Steve and Larry completed their Junior Certificate (Grade … a medium of instruction, organised a huge…
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…
EventThe birth of the Treatment Action Campaign
… On 10 December 1998, International Human Rights Day, a group of … and announced that a protest and fast would be held on 10 December 1998 to launch a new…
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…
PlaceBarnyard Theatre in Cape Town
Having been established 20 years ago, the Barnyard Theatre family is no stranger to hosting some of the best local bands, comedians and performers. From the…
The ANC Gauteng condemns violent protests and ongoing disruption of schools in Gauteng Province!, 7 September 2011
… 2011 Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane and West Rand. The dates of the Regional Conferences are follows: Ekurhuleni: 16 - 18 September 2011 West Rand : 16 -…
Reports Concerning Slaves from India in South Africa
… by chance. (page 117 and fn). In 1761, Julij van Bengal, a 16-year-old slave boy, committed suicide because he was … India and Sri Lanka. There must have…
PlaceSimon's Town, Cape Peninsula
… is a combined Mast-House, Boathouse and Sail Loft. It dates back from 1815, it now serves as the South African …
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 …
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 June 1976 uprising. On this day, more than…
EventRight wing Wit Kommando bombs academic's office
The office of a member of Prime Minister P.W. Botha's team, responsible for drawing up plans for a Southern African Constellation of States, Professor Jan…
PlaceMajuba Power Station, Volksrust-Mpumalanga
This 4 110 megawatt Station, constructed at a cost of R 11.9 Billion, is one of the five biggest Power Stations in the World and the first to have been…
Chapter 6 - Reform, Repression and Mass Resistance
… oppressed and the failure of the state to crush the extra-parliamentary mass opposition to apartheid would ensure … to promote economic growth saw foreign…
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 … - Maximum of 4 members per team with at least…
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 …