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EventThe Rivonia Trialists are charged with sabotage and attempting to violently overthrow the state
… On this day in 1963, the Rivonia trialists were charged with sabotage and … information about the whereabouts of the MK headquarters. In gathering evidence…
EventThe first Non-White South African Table Tennis team participates at the World Championship
… participated at the World Table Tennis Board Championship in Stockholm, Sweden. They were Cassim Bassa (team manager), … Maistry, D. Groenewald and Cassim…
EventWW2: A German bomb fired off Algeria’s coast sinks British transport ship (HMT Rohna) carrying US soldiers.
… Built in 1926, the aging steam ship was pressed into service as a … guided Germany's infamous V-1 rockets to their targets in London. Of the 1138 men killed…
EventDate set for start of Passive Resistance Campaign
… In July 1939 at a meeting of 6,000 Indians, held at the Indian Sports Ground in Johannesburg under the chairmanship of E. I. Asvat, a … meeting of 7 May) on…
EventA South African spy is released from jail
… Location: back to this day in history search archive Odile Harrington, a South African convicted and imprisoned for espionage in Zimbabwe in 1987, was…
EventNelson Mandela is free
… gratitude to the "millions of my compatriots and those in every corner of the globe who have campaigned tirelessly … by then South African President FW de…
EventSipho Gumede, South African jazz legend, dies
… Born in the predominantly Indian community of Cato Manor near … 16 and soon became a known and sought after bass player. In the course of his career he…
EventThe Azanian People’s Liberation Army (APLA) disbands
… wing of the Pan African Congress (PAC). APLA was formed in the 1960s, after the banning of the PAC and other … Most of these murders and attacks reportedly…
EventZuid-Afrikaansche Republiek decides that December 16 will be a public holiday called Dingaan’s Day
… to make December 16 a holiday named Dingaan’s Day was in celebration for what Voortrekkers viewed as a 'victory' over Zulu warriors near the Ncome River in…
Storming: The Insurrections Ensemble by Marcus Grossman, September 2015
… is not redemption or forgiveness, there is more violence in tow. Tina Schouw is the militant, Calibana- haunting and … the emotions with Carnatic magic- it…
Establishment of the Food Committee
… In the 1940s, as a result of the Second World War , South Africa was undergoing a downturn in economic fortunes. Unemployment and food shortages were … based…
Establishment of the Food Committee
… In the 1940s, as a result of the Second World War , South Africa was undergoing a downturn in economic fortunes. Unemployment and food shortages were … based…
ANC media statement on comrade Carl Niehaus, 10 July 2009
… has noted a public apology made by Comrade Carl Niehaus in which he is asking for forgiveness. Comrade Carl is highly regarded for the role that he has…
ArchiveThe politics of the South African Communist Party 1962 - 1990
… A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Arts in the Department of Political Studies, University of…
ArchiveAn investigation into the effect of race and politics on the development of South African sport (1970-1979)
… overview; Early developments of white and non-white sport in South Africa to 1950; A synopsis of the development of white and non-white sport in South Africa…
ArchiveAn investigation into the effect of race and politics on the development of South African sport (1970-1979
… overview; Early developments of white and non-white sport in South Africa to 1950; A synopsis of the development of white and non-white sport in South Africa…
PlacePolokwane Museum
… Housed in the famous, Historical "Irish House", the Museum portrays … is a fascinating and interesting place to visit, situated in Polokwane, across the way…
EventJosiah Mutabuzi Isaya Kibira is the first African to be elected president of the LWF
… the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Assembly held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Josiah Mutabuzi Isaya Kibira … was a great honour for the Evangelical…
EventThe battle of Donkerhoek (Diamond Hill) marks the continuation of the South African War
… forces proved to be far from surrendering. Elsewhere in the Free State, the Boers achieved victories at the battle … continued for another two years before a…
EventANC activists bribe warder and escape from prison
… on the Bechuanaland border, Arthur Goldreich, caught in the Rivonia raid, Moosa Moolla, accused in the Treason Trial, and Charlie Jassat, escaped from the ……
EventAfrican delegates urge U Thant to enter Nelson Mandela fray
… African delegations at the United Nations headquarters in New York requested Secretary-General U Thant to help … being on the run for seventeen months and…
EventPolitician and Community leader Horatio Mbelle dies
… insurance agent, community leader and politician, dies in Pretoria. He was widely regarded as the best court … was a talented rugby and cricket player who…
EventBafana Bafana play 2-2 draw with Cameroon
… up against one of the African soccer giants, Cameroon, in three international friendlies. The final match between those two countries was played in the…
EventFive prominent anti-apartheid activists released
… Five prominent anti-apartheid activists were released in Cape Town after being detained for up to two years under … Ndude, all officials of the United…
Simon van der Stel is succeeded by his eldest son
… the Cape on 12 October 1679 and was promoted to governor in 1691, was succeeded by his eldest son, Willem Adriaan van … Constantia and continued to develop…
EventFormer Cabinet Minister Dullah Omar dies
… Dullah Mohamed Omar was born in Observatory, Cape Town on 26 May 1934 and grew up in District Six. After matriculation he enrolled at the … trials. He joined…
EventNotorious ‘SOWETO’ policeman dies
… interrogators of the South African Security Police, dies in Roodepoort. Brigadier Swanepoel is notorious for ordering the police to shoot at protesting…
EventLocal elections receive go
… elections to be held on November 1. This step was taken in compliance with legislation that was passed in September by the Constitutional Court,…
EventAlfred Milner becomes High Commissioner and Governor of the Cape Province
… for South Africa and Governor of the Cape Province in 1897. His efforts to gain political rights for the … "Uitlanders" (foreigners who flocked to the gold…
EventPresident Paul Kruger authorises the construction of the railway line to Delagoa bay
… The discovery of various rich mineral resources in Southern Africa saw the construction of various railway … Bay railway line, which followed the discovery…