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Address by his excellency, President Jacob Zuma at the 50th Anniversary of the Mpondo Revolt of 1960, 07 June 2010, Ingquza Hill, Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape
… apartheid and to liberate this country. Therefore it is about our heroes and heroines that we are gathered here … of the many wars fought in the eastern…
Obituary: Dr Hastings Banda by Richard Dowden (Independent), 27 November 1997
… in triumph but he asked British friends to advise him about whom to trust. After mass African protest broke the … Kamuzu is Malawi. So be frank when you are…
ArchiveEmily Hobhouse - Beloved Traitor by Elsabe Brits(The Heritage Portal), 14 September 2016
… Once back in Britain her report was published and she set about touring to raise both relief funds for the women in the … unforgotten heroine. There have…
ADDRESS AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 24TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CARICOM CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 2 July 2003
… in sight. We knew that many centuries of suffering were about to come to an end. We knew that the cause for which we … new challenges confront us together,…
A common purpose: the Commonwealth’s support for the AAM
… Commonwealth's agenda. Many countries were also outraged about South Africa and were determined that the association … with the then South African Foreign…
46. The Gandhi-Smuts compromise explained
… VERSUS COMPULSORY REGISTRATION READER: I am still confused about the difference between voluntary and compulsory … to dispel the suspicion that the…
Lives on the Line: An Invitation to a Gripping True Story
… a former intelligence mastermind, will be in conversation about his riveting book—a true-story account of how a secret … An Unforgettable Discussion: Hear…
PlaceTurffontein Race Course, Johannesburg
… In Johannesburg when you speak about ‘going to the races’ you’re usually referring to … has a 1200m straight course that joins the round course at about the…
PlaceKatberg, Eastern Cape
… About 30 kilometres from Hogsback and close on two hours from … part of the world is clearly beautiful. People here speak about going up the Katberg,…
PlaceRedelinghuys, Cape West Coast
… Lying about two Hours' drive from Cape Town , Redelinghuys is known … provides an escape that City dwellers are after!) "Just about the only thing from…
Speech by Oliver Tambo at Solomon Mahlangu Freedom College, 02 May 1984, Mazimbu, Tanzania
… or where we shall spend several nights, whether moving about in freedom or imprisoned in some cells somewhere in … of this support. Comrade Director said I…
We are a Force - Speech at Solomon Mahlangu Freedom College by O. R. Tambo, Mazimbu, Tanzania, May 1984
… or where we shall spend several nights, whether moving about in freedom or imprisoned in some cells somewhere in … of this support. Comrade Director said I…
ArchiveMafika Gwala Second Annual Lecture and Book Launch, 5 October 2016
… work played a leading role in giving form to the debate about ‘a people’s culture’ in the 1970’s and 1980’s. The …
ArchiveSome reflections of civilisation in Africa
… in South Africa which include statistics. He also talks about the dangers of uprootedness because of the development …
EventDr Frederik van Zyl Slabbert resigns from parliament
… the conclusion that Parliament was incapable of bringing about the desired reforms. Slabbert came from an Afrikaner …
PlacePolokwane Museum
… Hugh Exton Photographic Museum. While here you can learn about the History of this marvelous city and neighbouring …
EventNew Zealand imposes a blanket ban on sports teams from South Africa
… from international rugby and cricket. This was brought about by a combination of pressure from some African states, …
EventThe Prince Imperial of France dies in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879
… he and a British reconnaissance party were attacked by about forty Zulus in the vicinity of Itelezi Mountain and …
EventEleven people are killed in eSikhawini township
… by reports from the township. Read further information about the eSikhawini attacks in the Truth Comission Special …
EventDemonstrators strip to deter bulldozers
… was reinstated by the Johannesburg City Council. Read more about forced removals in SA. …
EventTutu and Mkhatshwa join solidarity fast
… the emergency regulations at the Johannesburg prison. About 100 prisoners started their fast earlier on Wednesday …
EventKuruman missionary Robert Moffat is born
… southern African language. Click here to read more about missionary work in southern Africa. …
EventNational Housing Department introduces new plan
… Statistics had shown an appalling state of affairs with about 2.4 million households living in informal structures …
EventMandela confirms Kerzner’s contribution to the ANC
… told no-one else in the African National Congress (ANC) about the donation. Mandela's confirmation vindicated …
EventCullinan diamond is cut into two
… cutting of the diamond was a major event. It took experts about three months to decide on how to cut it and what shape …
EventGen. De la Rey captures Lord Methuen
… lesson 'Resisting British Control'.Click here to read about Black involvement in the Second Anglo-Boer War. …
EventNatal becomes part of the Union of South Africa
… provinces. Now called KwaZulu-Natal it was originally only about half the size of the present province, with the …
EventOmar Bongo, former president of Gabon is born
… was married three times and was reported to have fathered about 30 children by the time of his death. …
EventWhite sympathisers join evicted Black squatters in a protest
… About 100 White sympathisers joined evicted Black squatters …
EventSouth Africa’s TRC begins its formal hearings into Human Rights Violations
… testimonies from all members of South African society about political crimes, violence and human rights abuses that …