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EventWell-known political activist and academic, Dr. Neville Alexander is born
… Cape. He went on to complete three university degrees in History and German at the University of Cape Town. In 1962 he … N. ‘Dr. Neville Edward Alexander’ ,…
EventLondon hosts an international conference on the protection of the African elephant and rhinoceros
… On this day in history, and international conference was held to implement … [Accessed 13 May 2009]| This Day in African History: 21 May [online Available at…
EventThe first OK Bazaars opens on the corner of Eloff and President Street in Johannesburg
… 100 stores. OK Bazaars also played a role in the labour history of South Africa, as the establishment of this … oor 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau| OK…
EventZimbabwe becomes a member of the United Nations (UN)
… Zimbabwe's pre-colonial history is synonymous with the ruins of Great Zimbabwe, after …
EventThe Azanian People’s Organisation is formed
… E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from …
EventSipho Malaza allegedly dies in detention
… E. & Andor, L.E. (eds) (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from …
EventJimmy Kruger announces amendment to the Internal Security Act
… E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from …
EventMinister of Defence, P.W. Botha, reports to the Senate on the Arms Industry and defines the main aims of South Africa’s defence policy.
… P.W. Botha on 12 March 1968, the then Minister of Defence. History has shown that South Africa was successful in … " South Africa's Electronic Shield ",From:…
EventCODESA 1 convenes in Johannesburg
… Twenty years ago, one of the most significant events in the history of South Africa, described by many as tension-driven … E. and Andor, L.E. (1999)…
EventFreedom of press is established at the Cape
… - accepted, is today one of the honoured names in the history of press freedom in our country. The colonists were …
EventLeendert Janszen, junior merchant of the VOC, recommends settlement at the Cape
… station at the Cape, the course of South Africa history was changed forever. … Cape Town Travel Guide - History [online] Available at: realtravel.com …
EventThambi Naidoo mobilises the Indians
… by Gandhi as one of the most important figures in the history of passive resistance and probably, with A.M. … 9 October 2013]| Callinicos, L. (1993)|South…
EventMilner proposes conditional voting rights for ‘non-Whites’ in SA
… Cameron, T. & Spies S.B. (eds)(1986). An illustrated history of South Africa, Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball. … African History,This day in history: 18 May,…
EventNelson Mandela celebrates his 90th birthday.
… a project that over the next year will publish a full history of this great South African, as well as histories of …
EventThe Birkenhead runs aground with 638 passengers
… sea could offer. The Birkenhead has secured a place in history due to the gallantry of her men, who, in the face of …
Document 26 - Letter from Patrick Duncan to John Gomas, 3 October 1956
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew Document 26 … South Africa’s Radical Tradition, a…
EventRuth Perry is elected to lead Liberia, thus becoming Africa's first female head of state
… History was made in Western Africa when, for the first time, …
PlaceQueens Fort Military Museum, Bloemfontein
… will enjoy taking your time in the Museum, taking in this History and learning about the City. On the outside of the …
EventThe Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland collapses
… seen as a last-ditch attempt to save the federation. The history of the federation dates back to 1953. … at africanhistory.about.com [Accessed: 20 January…
Address delivered by the Deputy President, Jacob Zuma, at the National Union of Mineworkers National Congress, 24 May 2006
… Union - have always made decisive contributions in the history of our country and at every historical epoch of our … held a special place in the Tripartite…
PlaceVan Reenen's Pass, KwaZulu Natal
… Durban and Johannesburg but many are unaware of the History of these access Ways. Durban-born and bred … , has spent much of his life exploring them and…
ArticleStaffrider magazine (1978-1993)
… and cultural magazine enabled the expression of culture, history and protest in the form of poetry, short stories, … on SA Fiction,” Staffrider, 1984, 44,…
ArticleCouncil of Non-European trade unions (CNETU)
… Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA). In November 1941 history was made in the Transvaal, which was South Africa's … workers throughout the world. CNETU…
Early civilisations from around the world: Mesopotamia, China, Indus River Valley, the Mesoamerican empires
… developed around 5000 years ago. China has a recorded history of more than 3600 years and another early 2000 years of unrecorded history. Chinese…
The genesis of the armed struggle, 1960-1966
… an important turning point in South African liberation history. On this fateful day, Black people congregated in … Photograph by Drum Photographer © Baileys…
Book launch: Attacking the Heart of Apartheid by Yunus Carrim
… and determination. In this groundbreaking book, the history of Special Ops is brought to life through the voices … 48 individuals, conducted over nearly…
PlaceDonkerhoek
… Museum preserves and presents South African Agricultural History in a unique manner. The Museum showcases the History of the development of Agriculture, in…
ArchiveWebinar Programme: Strategic Debates, the ANC - SACP alliance and the Soviet Union. Convenor: Tshepo Moloi.
… Arianna Lissoni works as a researcher in the Wits History Workshop. Her research and publications focus on the history and politics of the liberation…
ANC Gauteng Centenary Month to celebrate Oliver Tambo, 18 October 2012
… to the struggle of the ANC in difficult times in the history of the ANC we have created a partnership with the HIP … The lecture is vital to ensure the ANC…
Address by President Nelson Mandela on receiving the freedom of the city of Bloemfontein 16 May 1997
… Distinguished Guests; Citizens of Bloemfontein, The history of South Africa would have been very different … the fact that this region has been a crossroads…