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EventCelebrated nurse, Constance Nothard, is born
… the Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest award of the International Red Cross Society, was born in the Eastern …
EventIdi Amin Dada releases the Americans held hostage in Uganda
… personnel. Amin killed thousands of Ugandans. The International Commission of Jurists estimated that by 1978, …
EventZambian journalist, Fred M’membe is born
… Freedom Award in 1995. That same year, he also won the International Press Freedom Award. However, M’membe had been … IPI, Fred M’membe, Zambia World Press…
EventStephen Appiah, retired Ghanaian footballer is born
… of the squad at the 2010 world cup. He has played for international teams like Italian teams Brescia Calcio and …
EventChris Katongo, Zambian football player, is born
… and Greece’s Skoda Xanthi. Katongo made his international debut in 2003. He is currently captain of the …
EventThree South African provinces are renamed
… other African countries, which was causing confusion for international investors. …
EventDr Kenneth Kaunda, former president of Zambia, is born
… down following pressure from his own people and the international community. He was succeeded by Frederick …
EventNaguib Mahfouz, Egyptian writer and Nobel laureate, is born
… the first Arab to be so honoured. The award saw him gain international popularity. He published more than 50 novels …
Archive2001 - President Mbeki, State of the Nation Address, 9 February 2001
… the deficit on the current account, raising the country's international reserve holdings to their highest level ever." … will give us better opportunities to…
ArticlePrevention/Treatment
… Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, fought growing national and international appeals for a public treatment programme to … control of the HIV and AIDS epidemic from…
ArticleDrum Magazine
… of Black South African life. They went on to achieve international recognition. Other writers included Todd … and won the 'Best South African Film' award at…
ArticleLiberal Party of South Africa (LPSA)
… David Craighead, who also worked as chairperson of the International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) in South Africa was … went into exile in London where he…
Archive2000 - President Mbeki, State of the Nation Address, 4 February 2000
… Commissioner Mary Robinson, our country will also host the International Conference against Racism. We feel greatly honoured that the international community…
Tribute To Michael Harmel: Oration At Funeral In Prague, June 24, 1974
… in particular. Comrade Harmel was a familiar figure at international gatherings of world communist movement where, … for the implementation of our policy on…
Dr Mamphela Ramphele interviewed by Rupert Taylor, 16 April 1998, Cape Town
… leadership to take it to the next level, from Black solidarity to really being an agent of truly non-racial … scene quite actively in the 1980s, because of…
Archive1994 - President Mandela, State Of the Nation Address, 24 May 1994 (After National Elections)
… We shall take steps to ensure that we accede to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Social and Economic…
A Marxist critique of the Freedom Charter
… the achievement of Socialism can only take place on an international scale. An individual workers’ state would … between workers taking power on national…
Address by ANC President, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, to the OAU Ad Hoc Committee for Southern Africa Arusha, 28 April 1992
… reincorporation of the bantustans define a role for the international community, and agree upon a time frame to bring … Venda and Ciskei bantustans The role…
EventDr Ali Bacher, director of the SACU, announces the shortening of the ‘rebel cricket tour ‘as a gesture of support for the country’s dramatic political changes
… of 1982 and 1990, a time when South Africa was banned from International Cricket. In 1990, when South Africa went …
EventLadysmith Black Mambazo win a Grammy
… captivated by their music and helped the group conquer the international music scene. The group has since been nominated …
EventSibusiso Vilane tells about his conquest of Everest
… dual South African and Swazi nationality, took part in an international team expedition, which had reached the summit … to reach Mount Everest, 26 May 2003 ’…
EventCharles Taylor wins presidential election
… which forced Taylor into exile in Nigeria, was brokered by international brokers led by the United States. Taylor is now …
EventThe League of Nations hands over German colonies
… The League of Nations, an international body which preceded the United Nations, agreed …
EventThe League of Nations is established
… The League of Nations, an international organisation founded as a result of the Treaty …
EventSkipper Bertie Reed passes away
… Stanley John (Bertie) Reed (63), international sailing legend and one of the most popular …
EventLesotho’s deputy Prime Minister shot
… or the imposition of sanctions on the tiny kingdom by the international community. …
EventSouth Africa readmitted to United Nations
… For South Africa this date signaled the end of decades of international isolation . The General Assembly of the United …
EventSpringbok rugby player, Schalk Burger is born in Port Elizabeth
… in South Africa. In 2004 Burger won two awards; the IRB International Player of the Year awardand the ABSA SA Rugby …
EventThe prolonged hearing of the dispute over the constitutional position of South West Africa is resumed
… West Africa (now known as Namibia) was resumed by the International Court of Justice at The Hague. Extensive …
Democracy in Action
… the Institute's efforts to further their aims on the international front by sending delegations abroad, often as …