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45. Mass meeting at the Empire Theatre, Johannesburg, 1906
… approached the British Agent, who approved of our action and ultimately secured justice for us. Now that … did not hold out a threat, but showed that the…
Uncovering Josina Machel from obscurity: African women hidden in his-story by Ama Biney, 3 April 2014
… 1980s, nor when I became active in the London based Black Action for the Liberation of Southern Africa (BALSA). The …
In the Belly of the Beast - Speech at Conference of the International Committee against Apartheid, Racism and Colonialism in Southern Africa (ICSA) by O. R. Tambo, Stockholm, April 1980
… by another great conference, the World Conference for Action against Apartheid in Lagos. We have all made advances …
Excerpts from Priscilla Jana’s book 'Fighting for Mandela' that relate to Solomon Mahlangu
… Riotous Assemblies Act, it was used to criminalise protest action. If a murder or other offence was committed by one …
Ahmed Kathrada pays tribute to Nelson Mandela, 6 December 2013
… instance, your anti-Communism and opposition to united action with other liberation organisations) you saw the value …
EventAzanian People’s Liberation Army kills three policemen in Katlehong violence
Three South African Police members are killed and three wounded when their vehicle is attacked using AK-47 rifles and 9 mm pistols. These are actions taken by…
Nadine Gordimer`s key note speech - Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award
… and that human being is not exalted above life, but taking action, speaking out from within human contradictions. He …
ArchiveUnomsa for African Renaissance by Thobeka Sinxo
… that can distract young women from applying political action to the African Renaissance agenda. In which case, …
Group Areas Act and Its Effects on Indian People in Natal, May 1956 by Dr Gangathura Mohambry (Monty) Naicker
… in Parliament the Government sought to justify its action by primarily relying on the report of the …
Address by Nelson Mandela to the closing session of the 50th National Conference of the ANC Mafikeng, 20 December 1997
… Yusuf Dadoo brought to the fore the importance of united action among all the oppressed and democratic forces. Bram …
Address of Nelson Mandela, President of the African National Congress on Receiving an Honorary LLD Degree at the University of Fort Hare 9 May 1992
… thinking about difficult problems and clear and decisive action. I am confident that this university and the men and …
South Africa’s Radical Tradition, a documentary history, VolumeTwo 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew - Bibliographical note and further reading
… Lodge, Tom (1977), "The Pan Africanist Congress: Positive action and the Poqo uprising", in Christopher R. Hill and …
Esau Mokhethi reburial speech by AZAPO President Cde. Koti Dikobo
… and marginalised. We have agreed on a Programme of Action for our Organisation, and we have identified four (4) …
Address by President Thabo Mbeki on the Occasion of the Celebration of Workers Day, Swellendam, Western Cape, 1 May 2006
… therefore we need to make sure that we take the necessary action to address problems of that kind. I am saying we …
Address at The Official Opening of The Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, 28 June 2003
… Yet, it is an inclusive, fair and empowering affirmative action policy, which recruits staff on merit and embraces the …
EventAmnesty application of Gideon Nieuwoudt fails
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission refused amnesty to the notorious former police officer Gideon Nieuwoudt, for his role in the death of Steve Biko in…
Grade 12 - Topic 2 - Independent Africa
… MPLA. 2002 Jonas Savimbi, the UNITA leader, is killed in action by government troops. Ceasefire between UNITA and …
Legislation, Dissent, and Violence in Sophiatown under Apartheid
… In this context, the first meeting to marshal a plan of action for the Western Areas’ removals took place between the …
ArticleIndian South Africans timeline 1900-1909
… is held at the Empire Theatre, Johannesburg, to decide on action against the Asiatic Law Amendment Ordinance, No 29 of …
Chapter 8
… should agree to bind themselves to certain principles of action. With this in view Conference drew up a programme, … taken to apply these decisions and to…
EventMalebane-Metsing stages a coup in Bophuthatswana
A dissatisfied faction of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force and some members of the National Executive Committee of the People's Progressive Party, led by Rocky…
EventCoup attempt on S Doe's government in Liberia
A coup attempt headed by Brigadier-General Thomas Quiwonkpa, a faction of the Liberian military failed to take power from Samuel Doe. It was a third coup…
Disbanding, 1990-1991
With the ANC now legal, mass demands were made for a constitutional assembly to create a new non-racial, democratic, and unitary South Africa. The UDF had…
Stuart Commission Report
… basically were that since 1981 (a year of intensive action) nothing has been happening. They point to major … deep-rooted causes and demand swift and…
Desmond Tutu interviewed by John Carlin
… and their willingness to participate in political action. Political awareness was understood as political … important function in shaping and determining…
EventPresident P.W. Botha suffers a stroke.
On 18 January 1989, P W Botha suffered a mild stroke at the age of 73. He was scheduled to meet with Namibian political leaders on 20 January 1989, but could…
EventMilton Obote (81), Uganda's former dictator, dies in a South African hospital
Obote, a member of the legislative council of Uganda from 1957, founded the Uganda People's Congress in 1960. Obote became Uganda's Prime Minister after…
Chapter 2 - From Crisis to Stability to Crisis
… in the early 1960s to the re-emergence of mass popular action during the early 1970s which culminated in the Soweto … discussed, so as to better frame the…
Address by President Nelson Mandela to parliament 6 February 1998
… lowering of standards. As we have said before, affirmative action is corrective action. There is no other way of moving away from racial … of destabilisation…
Archive1998 - President Mandela, State of the Nation Address, 6 February 1998
… lowering of standards. As we have said before, affirmative action is corrective action. There is no other way of moving away from racial … of destabilisation…