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PlaceEdenburg, near Bloemfontein
… sheep and cattle farming centre. The Town was founded on 24 February 1862 when the farm Rietfontein was purchased to … sheep and cattle farming centre. The…
ArticleYusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1960 - 1969
… as 11 others are charged with incitement to riot. March 24, The Government issues a ban, prohibiting all public meetings of more than 12 persons until June…
The people armed, 1984-1990
… Media After the second state of emergency was declared on 12 June 1986 the press was not allowed to report any incident … ANC by imposing a nationwide state…
Article1960 - 1994: Armed Struggle and Popular Resistance
… Media After the second state of emergency was declared on 12 June 1986 the press was not allowed to report any incident … ANC by imposing a nationwide state…
PlaceAkkoordskop, a Hill in the Western Cape
… made warding off attacking fleets easier! This hill was 12 km South of Albertinia and 26 km West of Visbaai This Hill …
EventRudolph Lewis, South African road racing cyclist is born
… Rudolph Ludewyk “Okey” Lewis was born on 12 July 1887 in Pretoria.[i] Rudolph was South Africa’s …
EventNatal votes for the formation of the Union of South Africa
… On 12 June 1909, Natal voted in favour of the formation of the … Boddy-Evans A. (n.d.), ‘This Day in African History: 12 June,’ from African History , …
PlacePearson Conservatorium and Prince Alfred’s Guard Memorial, St Georges Park, Port Elizabeth
… of Boyds. It was officially opened by John X Merriman on 12 September 1882, and was named after HW Pearson, Mayor of …
EventJacob Zuma, Former President of South Africa and of the ANC, is born.
… Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma was born on the 12 April 1942, at Inkandla, in KwaZulu Natal. At the age of …
EventAn application to the Pretoria Supreme Court, to declare the Freedom of Choice to Terminate Pregnancy Law unconstitutional, fails.
… access to abortion services upon request during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and in certain cases, access to the …
EventThe first Comrades Marathon takes place
The first Comrades Marathon was run by Vic Clapham, ex World War One veteran and other 34 runners, who initiated it as a reunion. Clapham wanted to remember…
EventBeginning of the Anglo-Zulu War, 10 January 1879
… of the Anglo-Zulu War , while others claim that the 12 January 1879 (first attack) or the 22 January 1879 (first …
EventBasutoland (now Lesotho) becomes British territory
… State. He appealed to the British for protection, and on 12 March 1868 his country became a British protectorate, and … 2014]|(2003). Milestones (feature…
Mandela and Fidel A film by Estela Bravo
… Buitenkants Stree, Cape town Venue:Tuesday 4 March 2014, 12-2pm UCT Africa Studies African …
EventEdgar Wallace (56), author and newspaper editor in South Africa, dies in Hollywood.
… up for adoption when he was nine years old. At the age of 12, Wallace left school and held several menial jobs. He …
Freedom In Our Life Time - List of Photographs
… 10-11. Lembede's gravesite, Croesus cemetery, Johannesburg 12.Signature page, ANC Youth League meeting, 14 February 1944 …
EventEugéne Nielen Marais, S.A. poet, writer, lawyer and naturalist, is born
… Marais began writing at a very young age. By the age of 12, he was a published writer. Marais became famous as an …
PlaceEbenezer, Limpopo
… The name is of biblical origin , (1 Samuel 7:12) and means 'stone of help'. Also spelt 'Ebenhaesar ' or ' …
ArticleNamibian Timeline
… resistance from the colonized peoples of Namibia. 1904 12 January The Herero declare war on the Germans. Samuel … include the poisoning of water wells in the…
ArticleSASO till SASCO
… suffered severe head and brain injuries. 1977 September 12 Biko dies in detention in Pretoria Central Prison. 1977 …
ArticleStudent Politics: SASO till SANSCO
… had already suffered severe head and brain injuries. 1977 12 September, Biko dies in detention in Pretoria Central …
ArticleTreks & Land conflicts timeline 1602-1966
… the Dutch and local Khoi erupt at the Cape. 1657 The first 12 free burghers settle along the Liesbeeck River in the Cape …
ArticleTreason Trial 1956 - 1961
… still faced re-indictment. Speaking later, on May 12, 1959, about "the ordinary course of justice", the …
Chapter 13 - The public participation process
… M. C. Ramaphosa, chairperson. Constitutional Assembly, 24 January 1995. The people of South Africa must be involved. … MP, African National Congress,…
EventNizaam Carr, the South African rugby player is born
Nizaam Carr was born in Cape Town on 4 April 1991.[i] He is a professional South African rugby player, and usually is positioned as a flanker or number 8. He…
EventFive American nuns are shot to death in Liberia
Liberia was 'founded' by the American Colonisation Society (ACS) in 1822 and was to serve as the home of freed slaves from the United States. Although Liberia…
PlaceJohannesburg Botanical Garden
… the call centre, 'Joburg Connect', which can be contacted 24 hours, seven days a week, on 0860 56 28 74 or 011 375 5555 …
A history of Volkskas and the Absa Banking group
… to put his idea in motion. Before the congress, on 12 August 1933, the Broederbond decided to appoint a … branch on 1 August 1935, in Market Street. Over the…
ArticlePoqo in the Western Cape and Transkei in the early 1960s
… inflicted with assegais, daggers and axes. Kamos had 12 wounds and her head was split with an axe and her fingers … This led to a hunt for Tshweni’s men. And…
ArticleA History of the South African Film Industry timeline 1895-2003
… in Johannesburg. The first Biograph show was given on 24 May at the Wanderers Hall. On 14 October, three days after … of films such as "topical," "humorous,"…