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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…
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…
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…
PlaceMapungubwe Collection at the University of Pretoria
… The cases also contain information panels stating the history of the artefact and its significance. The panels trace the history of Mapungubwe and the gold…
PlaceOranjezicht
… landmark and the surrounding cityscape. With its rich history, trendy vibe, and stunning scenery. A Historical … for “orange view,” and the neighbourhood is…
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 …