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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,…
PlaceDutch Reformed Church, Johannesburg
… from the pulpit. In August 1924 Rev. William Nicol made history when he preached the first Afrikaans language sermon … later, at 19h45 on the evening of…
To All Fathers and Mothers, Brothers and Sisters, Friends and Workers, in All Cities, Towns and Villages in the Republic of South Africa. Flyer in English and Sesotho by the Soweto Students’ Representative Council, 15 October 1976
… or New Year. The year 1976 shall go down into our history as the YEAR OF MOURNING, the year that flowed with … G. M (eds)(1997). From Protest to Challenge: A…
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],…
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…
PlaceMiddleburg, Mpumalanga
… excuse for a getaway. Middelburg has plenty to offer all history lovers as it is home to a few museums and fascinating … War (ABW), 1899-1902, if you are…
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…
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…
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 …
Document 37 - Letter from S. P. Bunting to E. R. Roux, 29 November 1930
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew Document 37 … South Africa's Radical Tradition a…
EventAmy Johnson, a female aviator, lands in Cape Town in record time
… in 1929. After purchasing a second-hand aircraft, she made history by becoming the first woman to fly solo from Britain … 11 October 2013]| About.com, This…
EventA car bomb explodes in Durban, killing five and injuring 27 people
… E. & Andor, L.E. (eds) (1999) Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from …
EventDr. Federik Van Zyl Slabbert leads delegation to meet ANC
… is regarded as a milestone in South African political history. It received positive attention internationally. The … Highlights in history on this date: 6…
EventGideon Nieuwoudt dies
… Location: back to this day in history search archive Gideon Nieuwoudt a former … www.mg.co.za [Accessed 10 August 2010]| South African History Archive (2010…
EventPresident Paul Kruger (78), dies of heart failure in Clarens, Switzerland
… on 16 December 1904. References: "This week in African History" [online] Available at: africanhistory.about.com …