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EventGhanaian President Kwame Nkrumah calls on world leaders to impose “total economic and political sanctions” on South Africa
… African Unity (OAU) and its first president. On 22 March 1961, Nkrumah called on world leaders to impose sanctions on …
EventActivist and Journalist, Robert Resha dies in exile
… was one of the Treason trialists, but was acquitted in 1961, after which he left the country for Algiers. He became …
EventBritish Prime Minister Wilson announces arms embargo on South Africa
… was in its third year as a republic, established on 31 May 1961 by Prime Minister HF Verwoerd . …
Passage to Natal - The Journey
… departed from Madras and arrived at Port Natal on 16 November 1860 . The first four immigrants were Davarum, …
ArchiveInterview with Duma Nokwe
… belonged to the underground Communist Parrty. From 1956 to 1961 he was a defendant in the Treason Trial. Banned, …
EventSouth Africa is said to resume its membership of the Commonwealth
… British colonies. South Africa withdrew its membership in 1961 under the leadership of Dr. Verw oerd. References: …
EventSA accepted back in international cricket
… of the ICC after leaving the British Commonwealth in May 1961. The country had been suspended from all cricket …
PlaceBrandvlei, Karoo
… lies next to a 'vlei' (marsh) alongside the Sak River. In 1961 Brandvlei was granted Municipal status and in the same …
The Detention Weapon
… bis provided for long-term 'preventive' detention of up to 12 months, renewable. Section 12B provided for up to 6 months … juveniles (under 21) 3 681 (46%) •…
Education Feature from Frene Ginwala's Thesis
Originally no provision was made for the education of Indians. The Reverend Stott of the Wesleyan Mission established a school for Indian labourers in 1868 and…
ArchivePhotography and the Liberation Struggle in South Africa
… black people. After all these things happen out of sight. 12 By moving the horrors of apartheid within view, … your documentation, the record...the…
EventAuthor and playwright Ronald Harwood is born in Cape Town
… and Jewish; which did not sound good for a stage actor. In 1961 Harwood published his first novel, All the same shadows. …
EventAfrican delegates urge U Thant to enter Nelson Mandela fray
… days later, the charges of leading workers to strike in 1961 and leaving the country illegally were read to him …
EventSA Prime Minister H. F. Verwoerd stabbed to death
… his life since becoming Prime Minister was on the 9 April 1961, at the Rand Easter Show, where he was shot twice in the …
EventSouth Africa is invited to rejoin Commonwealth of Nations
… Africa withdrew its membership from the Commonwealth in 1961 after it declared itself a Republic under the leadership …
EventBram Fischer born today
… of the movement during the Treason Trial of 1956 to 1961. He also defended the accused during the Rivonia Trial …
EventMoïse Kapenda Tshombe refuses to end the Katanga secession
… Seko refused to end the Katanga secession. On 23 December 1961 he led the Congo province of Katanga into secession …
EventANC’s Walter Sisulu and Duma Nokwe rally support against Urban Bantu Councils Act
… Councils Act. The Bantu Urban Councils Act, Act No 79 of 1961 created black councils in urban areas that were linked … , [online], Available at www…
Historical ships and shipwrecks along the South African coast
South Africa’s Maritime History The Suez Canal allows for ships from Europe to travel to the East with ease. Before the canal was opened European ships had…
Learning about history through writing
… South Africa wins the tournament, defeating New Zealand 15-12. Following South Africa's victory, Nelson Mandela, the …
The Hawks letter to Pravin Gordhan by Berning Ntlemeza (Politics Web), 28 February 2016
… SARS mandate? 11.3. What was its objective and targets? 12. Do you know or still remember HRIU mandate or what was … identifications cards (one with fake…
The Diary of Maria Tholo by Carol Hermer
… 11 - 15 by Carol Hermer The diary of Maria Tholo - August 16 - 24 by Carol Hermer The diary of Maria Tholo - Augusts 25 … 2 - 15 by Carol Hermer The diary of…
EventThe United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar is renamed United Republic of Tanzania
… of Tanzania. Tanganyika became independent on 9 December 1961 from a United Kingdom (UK) ruled United Nations (UN) …
EventPolice swoop down on the homes of Congress of the People leaders across the country, the arrests led to the Treason Trial
… cells. This led to the infamous Treason Trial, 1956 - 1961. …
EventTranskei Constitution Act No 48 commences
… The history of this Act could be traced back to April 1961 when the Transkei Regional Authority appointed a …
Fighting Talk
… introduced prior to the formation of a Republic in 1961 and immediately thereafter. Extensive coverage is also …
Article1976-1983: Mass Democratic movements
Introduction
ArticleMass Democratic movements, 1976-1983
… to establish a core of internal MK cadres. The impact of 16 June 1976 The events of 16 June 1976 in Soweto, and elsewhere in the country, provide … hotels,…
Gandhi, Tamils and the Satyagraha in South Africa by E.S Reddy
… in an interview to a Tamil correspondent in Rangoon on 12 March 1915: “I consider that I have more in common with … the struggle. Gandhi wrote in Indian…
ArchiveInterview with Julius Nyerere
… and then as president from independence in December 1961 until his retirement in 1985, except for a brief period …