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Natives (Abolition of Passes and Co-ordination of Documents) Act, Act No 67 of 1952
The Act was to repeal the laws relating to carrying passes by natives; to provide for the issue of reference books to natives; to amend the Native…
The USA urges the general meeting of the UN to denounce South Africa’s apartheid policy.
U.S.S.R. vetoes U.N. approval of the Anglo-French proposal for control of the Suez Canal.
The Netherlands announces partial lifting of sports sanctions; SA sportspersons will no longer require visas.
A UN brokered cease-fire for the Gaza border dispute with Israel is accepted by Egypt.
People who kill have no place in our vision of a democratic and free South Aftrica
ANC poster. White background with grey lettering. ANC Logo. Title is a quote from Nelson Mandela. Poster calls for peace.
The United Nations (UN) Security Council passes a resolution imposing mandatory sanctions on White-ruled Rhodesia.
Egyptian aircraft begin an UN-approved shuttle of Muslim pilgrims from Libya to Saudi Arabia.
The UN, previously without a permanent home, begins to move into headquarters in New York City.
The UN, previously without a permanent home, begins to move into headquarters in New York City.
The UN reports acceptance of an unconditional ceasefire by Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon.
Black Communities Development Act No 4 commences, introducing freehold ownership. This Act provides for purposeful developme
Tom Vraalsen, special envoy of the UN Secretary-General, visits South Africa (22 November 9 December).
The UN General Assembly passes a resolution stating that Libya should become independent before January 1, 1952.
Tripartite Invasion of the Suez Canal Zone is officially ended under pressure from the UN.
BiographyPaul Konings
Paul Konings was born in Tokoroa, New Zealand in 1958. Konings came to South Africa in 1975 to study at the Michaelis School of Fine Arts at the University of…
Edward Mzolo
Mr Edward Mzolo,aged 40, who died on 9th October 1976,was the third person to die at the Johannesburg Fort in 2 weeks. No details are available on the date of…
EventThe UN Group of Experts on Apartheid proposes establishment of a National Convention to set a new course for the future of South Africa
The United Nations Group of Experts on Apartheid presented its report to the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN). The group suggested the creation of…
EventOne-fifth of SA’s military infected with HIV virus, so HIV positive people are no longer accepted into their ranks
It was announced that at least one-fifth of South Africa's military was infected with the HIV virus that causes AIDS. Therefore on 7 October 2003 the Defence…
BiographyRafique (Rafs) Mayet
Rafique (Rafs) Mayet was born in 1955 in Durban, Natal (now Kwazulu-Natal). Mayet matriculated in Durban and worked at various jobs since completing school,…
SA man sets record for world’s deepest dive. Nuno Gomes’ 318.25m plunge was enough to beat the record of 313m, set by Mark Elly
BiographySparrow Mkonto
Sparrow Mkonto was born on 24 December 1951 in Cradock. He left school after Standard 8 (Grade 10) and worked for the Railways, where he joined the railway…
BiographyClive Van den Berg
Van den Berg Clive was born in Zambia. He studied at UN(P) and obtained a BA(FA). He lectured in Art History at UN(P) in 1982. From 1983 he was a lecturer at…
EventThe UN decides not to support the request of the Union of South Africa concerning the treatment of Indians in SA
During the second part of the first session of the United Nations General Assembly, the General Committee decided not to support the request of the Union of…
BiographyBee Berman
Bee Berman was born in 1949 in Cape Town, Western Province (now Western Cape).After her schooling, Berman worked as a stage designer and actress at The Space…
Extract from a speech by the Honourable the Prime Minister during the Cape National Party Congress at East London on 3 September 1975
… the moral right to say to the rest of the world and the UNO as well: "You will not prescribe to these people either, … 1966. Gen. J. C. Smuts in 1946…
BiographyJosiah Khiphusizi Jele
Josiah Khiphusizi Jele was born on 1 May 1930, in Alexandra, Johannesburg. He was a son to Joseph Jele and Alvinah Khanyile Jele.Like many black South Africans…
BiographyRobert Gwelo Goodman
Robert Gwelo Goodman was born in 1871, Taplow, England. Goodman's The Parade and the City Hall, Cape Town (1917) is a painting that has special relevance for…