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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…
ArchiveDavid Goldblatt's landscapes of high voltage by Melvyn Minnaar, 21 November 2014
… clear, his appraisal is charged with the current moment in history. Where previous parts of Structures focused on the … since democracy. Where previously…
PlacePosthuys
… First recorded on a map in 1687, the actual origins and history of this building are still a subject of debate, but … for those interested in South Africa’s…
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],…
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,…
Press Conference in Lusaka: Oliver Tambo, 25 June 1985
… resolved the struggle must escalate. In the light of the SADF aggression in Botswana, will the ANC be able to secure …
Press Conference by O. R. Tambo, Lusaka, 25 June 1985
… resolved the struggle must escalate. In the light of the SADF aggression in Botswana, will the ANC be able to secure …
PlaceMatjiesfontein
… Second World War . Beyond its military and architectural history, Matjiesfontein also became associated with several … that Matjiesfontein retain its unique…
PlaceSpringfield Convent School, Cape Town
… Convent School is steeped in almost 150 years of cherished history. Springfield is today a leading Independent Catholic … and backgrounds to classes from…
BiographyMattheus Uys Krige
… J. A. Berthoud: Uys Krige. p. 35. ? [50] L. Thompson: A history of South Africa. p. 177. ? [51] J. C. Kannemeyer: Die …
BiographyDr. Abu Baker Asvat
… by Michelle Hayman and forms part of the SAHO Public History Internship The ‘People’s Doctor’ ‘He struggled to …
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 …
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…
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…
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 …