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Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the unveiling of the tombstone of Helen Joseph Avalon Cemetery, Johannesburg, 30 March 1996
… It is not a moment to rekindle old memories and re-live history. But I felt I would be failing in my duty if I didn't put Helen's life history in its true…
PlaceUmlazi
… History of Umlazi The history of Umlazi (or Mlazi) dates back to 1845 when British … at www.zulu.org.za [Accessed: 05 April 2013]| Umlazi History , [online],…
PlaceLanga Township, Cape Town
… an opportunity to reflect on the township’s rich history and heritage. The University of Cape Town (UCT) has a history of engaging with Langa residents,…
Book 6: Negotiation, Transition and Freedom - Chapter 3 - The South African Constitution: Birth Certificate of a Nation by Hassen Ebrahim
… in 1996 was one of the major turning points in the history of our country. This chapter will seek to explain how … of who we are as South Africans. Our…
“Human beings with Souls”: Reconsidering The Durban Strikes Pamphlet by Alex Lichtenstein
… of the 1970s. Bio: Alex Lichtenstein is Professor of History and American Studies at Indiana University and has … in three venues South Africa. His essays…
ArticleThe Roots of Segregation: 1860-1910
… Labour Question- 1893, cited in Calinicos, L. A People's History of South Africa Volume One: Gold and Workers, p23. ) … Union in 1910 marked the beginning of…
ArticleThe Union of South Africa 1910
… Land dispossession lies at the heart of South Africa’s history and heritage of inequity. The new ANC was created … Who was he, and what role did he play at…
ArticleWomen’s Revolts in Natal: 1959
… governmental disorientation was a result of Cato Manor’s history. It was a settlement, which was a part of the city of … Women are still overlooked by…
ArticleWomen’s Role in the Negotiations by Nicole Dellaportas
… struggles women endured in South Africa faced throughout history caused women to become politically involved. The … being silent they sang their favorite…
EventStart of the Muslim community's Tana Baru Cemetery Uprising
… the most significant political events in the 19th Century history of Cape Muslims. In commemoration of the 124th … Centre to the Tana Baru Cemetery. Related:…
PlaceAnglo Boer War Museum, Bloemfontein
… One of the most significant events in the history of South Africa was the South African War of … absolute necessity for anyone who wants to understand the…
ArticleRemembering and Celebrating South Africa’s Iconic LGBTQI+ Women
… The shards of South Africa’s fragmented history share a common thread throughout; at the core is a … most challenging and important figures in our country’s…
ArticleKora
… and shoot. External links: 1. South Africa West Coast History: The Forgotten People from www.sawestcoast.com 2. …
ArticleIndustrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU)
… ICU disintegrated, it occupies an important place in the history of Black labour. Not only was it the first black … Beck, R.B. (2000). The History of South…
ArticleHIV/Aids in South Africa
… limited and uneven access to quality medical care; a history of poor leadership in the response to the epidemic … available at: www.aids.org.za [accessed 15…
ArticleFreedom Day: 27 April
… The moment which changed the path of South African history came after long and tension-ridden negotiations held …
Background to the Freedom Charter 1955
… defiers who began the campaign did so with a sense that history was being made. For the first time Africans and …
PlaceWits School of Arts (WSOA)
… Arts, Film and Television, Music, Theatre and Performance, History of Art, Arts Management, Applied Theatre and Drama … (Accessed May 2, 2017)| https://www…
Johnny Gomas Voice of the working class: A political Biography by Doreen Musson
… to overshadow the moving pageant of South African history which constitutes the background to this biography. …
EventWillie Smith, South Africa’s bantamweight champion boxer is born
… of South Africa’s best referees in the country’s boxing history.[vii] On 20 December 1955, Smith passed away due to a … won 135 ‘world’ titles, https://www…
PlaceGuinea-Bissau
… groups, languages, and religions. Guinea-Bissau has a History of political and institutional fragility, dating back …
PlaceGroote Schuur High School
… the lion of Nassau and the gable of Groote Schuur. The history of the school shows a spirit of enterprise, realism … ttps://www.grooteschuurhigh.co.za/gshs…
PlaceKweneng, District of Botswana
… landmarks, including Livingstone’s Cave, allude to this history. The seat of the district’s government is Molepolole, …
EventFearon Fallows, the first Astronomer Royal at the Cape, is born
… Royal at the Cape, is born in England’from South African History Online [online] Available at …
EventFIFA World Cup is staged in Africa for the first time
… For the first time in the history of the Federation of International Football …
Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer
… record of that campaign, and fills a crucial gap in our history. Part One Foreword Preface Part Two Reports of the …
PlaceOld Lutheran Church, Kroondal
… Among the various building projects that characterize the history of this congregation, a special mention needs to be …
PlaceWorkers’ Museum, Johannesburg
… in an Old Migrant Labour Hostel Compound and documents the History of South Africa’s Migrant Workforce, from the first …
PlacePort Natal Maritime Museum
… This museum is a tribute to Durban's seafaring history, and a reminder that Durban is still the busiest port … This museum is a tribute to Durban's seafaring…
Document 45 - Letter from the International Secretariat of the International Left Opposition to Cape Town comrades, 23 October 1932
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew Document 45 …