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EventThe SA author and journalist, Herman Charles Bosman, shoots and kills his stepbrother David Russell during a quarrel
… was imprisoned for four and a half years, from the age of 21. After his release he pursued a career in journalism. …
EventThe Trial of strength between the Conservative Party and the National Party begins as three Members of Parliament resign
… Dr Treurnicht, and Tom Langley from parliament on the 21 February 1983. It was not clear whether the Herstigte …
EventNamibia gains Independence
… finally agreed to give up control of Namibia. And on 21 March 1990, Namibia was granted its independence. …
Event60,000 delegates attend the World Summit on Sustainable Development
… [accessed: 13 August 2010] Author, unknown, 'Agenda 21', [online] available at www.un.org [accessed: 13 August …
EventSouth Africa signs SADC treaty
… Available at: actrav.itcilo.org [Accessed: 21 August 2013] …
EventSir Patrick Duncan, Governor-General of the Union of South Africa, is born
… Sir Patrick Duncan was born on 21 December 1870 in Fortrie, Banffshire, Scotland as the …
Foreword - The Congress of the People and Freedom Charter Campaign by Ismail Vadi, New Delhi, 1995
… (ANC) and the Afrikaners Volksfront (AVF), dated December 21, 1993; and TAKING NOTE of Constitutional Principle XXXIV …
EventB.J. Vorster, Minister of Justice, announces extensive security measures following the Sharpeville Massacre
… killed and scores left injured by security police fire on 21 March 1960. Under his stewardship, the police force became …
Duties as Minister of the Interior, Resettlement, Township Administration, Inkatha and KwaZulu politics
… - Forced to leave Ladysmith due to Group Areas Act 11:06 - 12:04 - Reasons for active participation in politics 12:04 - 14:91 - Invitation from Chief…
EventHerero people of South West Africa, now Namibia, begin uprising
… All preparations for the revolt were kept secret. On 12 January, several hundred mounted Herero invaded Okahandja. … and thirst as they fled through the…
PlaceRiversdale Division, Western Cape
… 10,665 residents, of whom 3,517 were literate 1875 census: 12,721 residents, of whom 4,483 were literate 1891 census: …
EventSouth African man sets record for world’s deepest dive
… to descend, but returning to the surface took an agonising 12 hours. The quick descend and slow return to surface is a …
EventThe Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) is launched
… in the new democratic South Africa. As a result, Chapter 12 was drafted onto the South African constitution. …
Simon van der Stel is succeeded by his eldest son
… Simon van der Stel , who became commander of the Cape on 12 October 1679 and was promoted to governor in 1691, was …
EventLocal elections receive go
… An emergency session was convened by parliament on October 12, 1995, to approve legislation to permit local elections to …
EventCelebrated nurse, Constance Nothard, is born
… Gold Medal of the South African Nursing Association on 12 May 1961 in recognition of distinguished and exceptional …
EventNatal becomes part of the Union of South Africa
… In 1844 Natal, annexed by Britain on 12 May 1843, became a district of the Cape Colony under a …
ArchiveThe Trotskyist Groups in South Africa - A Retrospective View by Baruch Hirson (Encyclopedia of Trotskyism On-Line: Revolutionary History: Volume 4, No. 4, 1993, South Africa)
… that led to derisive comment from members of the League. [12] There was a certain logic to the majority’s argument, not … and guarantees for the rights of…
EPILOGUE
Dear Mr De Klerk I acknowledge receipt of your reply dated 2nd July, 1992. It is unfortunate that your reply has not addressed the issues I raised in my…
Black Peoples Convention - National Leadership
… OF MEMBERS WHO DIED DURING THE STRUGGLE Bantu Steve Biko - 12 September 1977 Luke Mazwambe - 3 September 1970 Mapetla …
ArticleWhat was the Great Depression and why did it start in the USA?
… in 1933, nearly 25% of the Nation's total work force, 12,830,000 people, were unemployed. Wage income for workers …
Wallacedene, Cape Town
… By 2004, Wallacedene had an estimated Population of 21,000 people. The Predominant Race, making up 76% of the …
ArticleTrevor Andrew Manuel and Economic Freedom Fighters - High Court of South Africa - Gauteng Local Division - Johannesburg
… on a semi-urgent basis. Requirements for an interdict [21] Mr Manuel has met the requirements of an interdict, … openness and transparency in the public…
Chapter 3 - The Cigarette-Makers Strikes and the First Workers Co-operative Society in South Africa, Cape Town 1906 - 1907
… cost of living in Cape Town was the highest in the Empire. 12 Although the working classes in Cape Town were faced with … of tobacco in Oudtshoorn, going…
Further information on services for the late Adelaide Tambo, 07 February 2007
Please find below information on additional services for the late Adelaide Tambo. Please note that the venue for the funeral on Saturday has been changed to…
EventPatrice Emery Lumumba, first Prime Minister of an independent Congo, is born
… legally elected Prime Minister for the country. After only 12 weeks in power, the new government was deposed in a coup …
EventAnsuyah Ratipul Singh, medical doctor and community worker, poet, dramatist and novelist, is born in Durban.
… On 12 June 1917, Dr Ansuyah Ratipul Singh, medical doctor, …
EventManuel Pinto da Costa becomes the president
… The constitution, which was promulgated on December 12, 1975, effectively vested absolute power in the President …
EventWalter Sisulu secretly attends a meeting at the house of George Xorile with F. Van Rensburg
… solitary confinement for 88 days. Following the verdict on 12 June 1964, Sisulu and other treason trialists were taken …
ArchiveThe Snape Building Political Demonstration at the University of Cape Town in 1966 by Andrew M. Colman
… In the late afternoon of Wednesday, 21 September 1966, I took part in a small political … (FOR), a national interfaith peace fellowship [12] . Guy Struben…