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Graveside tribute to Robert Shell by Joline Young, 3 February 2015
… the things that you already know about Robert: That he was a brilliant man, that his was the biggest contribution to Cape slave history research by a single…
Nelson Mandela Letter to the United Party, 23 May 1961
… Letter Wrttten by Nelson Mandela to Sir de Villiers Graaff, Leader of the White Opposition … and military apparatus, the non-White population for a general…
EventUN Security Council urges SA government to end Rivonia Trial
… final verdict was reached, the UN Security Council passed a resolution urging the South African government to end the Rivonia Trial in progress and grant…
EventUN names four experts to investigate apartheid in South Africa
… January 1964, the United Nations Secretary-General named a team of four experts to investigate apartheid in South Africa. They were: Sir … Kingdom) and Alva…
Cape Town Launch of A to Z of Amazing South African Women
… The Book Lounge and Modjaji Books are deilghted to invite you to the launch of the "A to Z of Amazing South African Women" text by Ambre Nicolson … by Jaxon…
EventLord Roberts crosses the Vaal River en route to Pretoria
… Lord Roberts and his forces crossed the Vaal River heading to Pretoria.This mission was not without obstacles as on his … some opposition. Two days later the…
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 - Letter from S. P. Bunting to E. R. Roux…
EventSAAN announces its decision to close the Rand Daily Mail
… Times and The Daily Express newspapers, allocated costs to each of its newspapers accordingly. However, it discovered … company to close down the paper. The…
EventThe Natal Legislature plans to introduce the Indian Franchise Bill
… On 28 June 1894 the Natal Legislature planned to introduce the Indian Franchise Bill intended for … was deferred by two days. Subsequently, Gandhi submitted…
EventTransvaal Anti-SAIC Committee decided to revive the old TIC
… Anti-SAIC Committee held in Johannesburg, it was decided to revive the old Transvaal Indian Congress (TIC) and to establish a united democratic front to…
EventThe SA Agricultural Union changes its name to Agri SA
… its name on the union's annual meeting in Rustenburg to Agri South Africa. The restructuring occurred in three substructures as follows: the Provincial…
EventJailed ANC leader Nelson Mandela sends message to Mangosuthu Buthelezi
… On 2 June, Nelson Mandela sent a message through his attorney after he had read media reports that Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi proposed to visit him in…
EventPrime Minister Verwoerd’s assassin transferred from prison to a mental asylum
… who assassinated Hendrik Verwoerd on 6 September 1966 was to be moved from Pretoria Central Prison to a mental institution. Tsafendas. Prior to assassinating…
Document 22 - Letter from Douglas Wolton to E. R. Roux, 8 May 1928
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew Document 22 - Letter from Douglas Wolton to E. R…
EventZambian president Kenneth Kaunda refuses to take part in UK
… Kenneth David Kaunda was considered a key figure in the continuing conflict between Zimbabwean … Tongogara, grew suspicious of Kaunda and left Zambia to seek…
EventMahatma Gandhi is arrested for refusing to carry Apartheid pass
… arrested for the first time in South Africa for refusing to carry an obligatory identity document card commonly known … in February after negotiations with…
EventFirst Fietas Festival to celebrate the legacy of the community
… The ex-residents and those who remember aim to reclaim their heritage, to restore themselves and the vital legacy of a community, through a festival that…
EventParliament convenes to consider the resignation of President Thabo Mbeki
… The African National Congress (ANC) also tabled a motion notifying the National Assembly on the resignation … of president would become effective. An…
Interview with Oliver Tambo to Radio Freedom, 01 April 1981
… [The following was a reply by Mr. Tambo to a question on Radio Freedom concerning the "noise Chief … Interview with Oliver Tambo to Radio Freedom, 01 April…
65. Letter from the Natal Indian Congress to Smuts, 1945
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and Bridglal Pachai A new and younger set of persons, impatient with…
EventUN peace-keeping troops deployed to the Republic of Congo
… On 11 July, Katanga broke away from the Republic of Congo to form a separate state and by 14 August 1960, troops deployed by … was further delayed by the…
Document 21 - Letter from S. P. Bunting to E. R. Roux, 27 October 1930
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew Document 21 - Letter from S. P. Bunting to E. R. Roux…
How the “Long walk to Freedom” began by E.S. Reddy
… In March 1939, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wrote a series of eight articles which were reprinted in a pamphlet and later included in his book The Unity of India …
EventDr. Hendrik Verwoerd announces his plan to grant Transkei independence
… On 23 January 1962, Dr Hendrik Verwoerd announced his plan to grant independence to the Transkei , a homeland proposed for Xhosa people under the apartheid ……
In a letter to the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid, singer Frank Sinatra promises not to visit South Africa until apart
… In a letter to the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid, singer Frank Sinatra promises not to visit South Africa until apart …
The South African Indian Council requests the Prime Minister to reverse the Cabinet’s decision not to return Pageview and Distr
… Kalley, J.A.; Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds) (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997…
The United Nations Special Committee on the Policies of Apartheid decides to issue an appeal to member states and organisations
… Kalley, J.A.; Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds) (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997…
The International Cricket Council agrees to grant full membership to the United Cricket Board of South Africa, which will allow
… Wallis, F. (2000). Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar, … The International Cricket Council agrees to grant full membership to the United Cricket…
The British Conservative government’s intention to resume arms supplies to SA is announced in the House of Commons. Other Commo
… Kalley, J.A.; Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997,…
Despite Haile Selassie’s call for the League of Nations to protect Abyssinia, the League decides to drop sanctions against Ital
… Despite Haile Selassie’s call for the League of Nations to protect Abyssinia, the League decides to drop sanctions against Ital …