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… Enoch A. Monkwe; Till We Meet, Mavis Smallberg; In the Shacks of Inanda, Gladman Mvukuzane Ngubo. Essays: The … Loubser; Movies and Monopolies: The Distribution of Cinema in South Africa,  Jeremy Nathan; Dance in Search of Commonality, Jay Pather; Documentary …

… us towards a Nuclear Weapons-free and Non-Violent World. In so doing they commit the resources and the political … peace and international security throughout the world and in particular Africa and Asia. The Joint commission of our … the agreements signed this morning, will play a key role in promoting close co-operation in the political trade, …

… has been defeated with considerable loss to the Union in so far as we receive an initial setback. The strike was … upon my urgent persuasion to try and rebuild the union in this factory. Others have taken jobs elsewhere after being … hem at the end of the month. Our comrades here have thrown in their last pennies and exhausted their credit, £105 having …

… Paulus, General Secretary of the Mineworkers' Union in 1967, is born in Pretoria. Click here for more on Arrie Paulus. Read more about Labour History in South Africa. … Gastrow, S. (1985). Who's Who in South African Politics , Johannesburg: Ravan. …

… White background with blue scrollwork in four corners and grey oval centre, containing coloured replicas of postage stamps issued in 1990, in all of Southern Africa. Philatelic services and Intersapa …

… eight individuals arranged to canoe from Alexandra Park in Pietermaritzburg to Durban.These eight individuals were … out of the eight people, who reached the final destination in 6 days, 8 hours and 15 minutes. He went on to publish a book about the development of the Dusi Canoe Marathon in 1964, titled Men, Rivers and Canoes. The Dusi Canoe …

… demonstrators, who were protesting against the pass laws in the township of Sharpeville, near Vereeniging in the Transvaal. Scores of people were left injured and … According to reports, one of the detainees had died while in custody and 22 inmates still faced charges of public …

… one of South Africa’s most well known artists. He was born in Pretoria in 1886 and moved to Holland at the time of the Boer War. He … Africa, which is when his artworks became so prominent in this country.   A collection of his works as well as some …  https://www.sahra.org.za/sahris/node/33554 https://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/gauteng/pierneef-house-museum/ …

… Blackburn, Suzman used Parliament to fight injustices in South Africa. Suzman became a thorn in the flesh of apartheid by openly criticising segregation … and speaking out against forced removals at Crossroads in the Western Cape and other injustices by then minority …

… activist, Henry Selby Msimang, died on 29 March 1982 in Edendale, Pietermaritzburg. Msimang was a founding member … (SANNC), renamed the African National Congress (ANC) in 1923. He was a staunch labour organiser, who teamed up … of the union, but rejoined after Kadalie's resignation in 1929. Msimang was editor of the newspaper Morumioa-Inxusa …

… for a new South African constitution should begin in 1991 and be completed within two years. The African … suggested that equal status be given to all participants in the process of drawing up the new constitution. Even … Party favoured the Nationalist Party government to remain in power during the transition. The Organisation of African …

… Pollsmoor Prison is situated in Tokai, Cape Town, and is the largest Prison in the Western Cape Province.  It is an overcrowded facility located in Tokai,Cape Town. This prison was meant to host only 3900 …

… United Democratic Front (UDF), was one of the participants in the Rainbow Debate at a heritage festival held in Eersterust Township, east of Pretoria. Boesak maintained … he had stopped calling or referring to himself as Coloured in 1970, but the African National Congress (ANC) has made him …

… In response to a call by President Nelson Mandela, … the Presidential Job Summit to discuss ways to create jobs in the country. The Summit proposed the revival of South … which will create employment and address the backlog in affordable housing. Despite this and other efforts, lack …

… sailing legend and one of the most popular skippers in single-handed racing around the world, died at his home in Gordon's Bay, Cape Town, after a long illness. He had been … Martin, whose yacht sank after hitting a submerged iceberg in the Southern Ocean during the 1990/91 BOC Challenge. For …

… World Health Organisation (WHO) organizes awareness events in over 100 countries worldwide on this day. The first World Heart Day was celebrated in 2000 as a joint initiative between World Heart Foundation … South Africa is one of the countries that participate in World Heart Day, where events are held in different cities …

… Joy Adamson died under mysterious circumstances in a Kenyan bush. Initially it was reported that she was attacked to death in the bush by a lion, but further details emerged that she … employee, Paul Nakware Ekai, 18. This was revealed by Ekai in an extraordinary prison cell interview with Jeevan Vasagar …

… was one of the women’s rights organisations that emerged in the 1950s and conducted a massive campaign against apartheid laws, the pass laws in particular. FEDSAW was multi racial and consisted mainly … women. On 29 August 1987 FEDSAW‘s new branch was launched in the Western Cape. Leading women in the South African …

… In June 1966, Ugandan Prime Minister, Milton Obote announced … the province into four districts. The division took effect in 1967and the Kabaka’s government was dissolved. Prior to … constitution, local government administration functions in Buganda were performed  by six ministers advised by the …

… with the Khoi Khoi of the Cape Colony and was interested in alleviating their economic plight. His advocacy for the … the White settlers. Van der Kemp had a rich background in philology (the study of language) which helped him master … that was viewed as partly out of principle. He died in Cape Town In 1811. …

… conference has been convened at the most crucial moment in the history of the oppressed of South Africa. The paper … the introduction of the Ten-Point Programme, at the All-in Conference held in Cape Town in 1945, and how this programme will enable …

… Muslim settlers of South Africa were buried, was closed in terms of the Public Health Act No. 4 of 1883. Following the granting of religious freedom to Muslims in 1804, the Batavian government granted the first piece of … 02, 1805. Despite its closure, the Tana Baru, situated in the Bo-Kaap ( Malay Quarter ), has always been regarded as …

… The workers complained about their poor living conditions in compounds and the harsh conditions under which they had to work. In particular they complained about beatings that they … of falsely accusing their employers of ill treatment in order to get a discharge and find employment elsewhere. …

… of dynamite, Alfred B. Nobel, established the Nobel Prizes in his will. This bequeathment allegedly shocked his … The first prizes were awarded five years after his death in five categories, namely chemistry, physics, physiology or … and peace. The sixth subject, economics, was added in 1969. Albert Schweitzer used his $33,000 Nobel Prize money …

… Anglo-Zulu War, as well as the breakup of the Zulu nation. In July, Lord Chelmsford (British Commander) moved on Ndini, and in a final onslaught, known as the battle of Ulundi, secured … the Zulus) was forced to flee for safety. He was captured in the Ngome forest in August and exiled  to Robben Island …

… Rebecca (Rebekah) Schreiner. During her youth she lived in Cradock in the Eastern Cape. She died in Wynberg, Cape Town, on 10 December 1920. The Department of … SA Places,(2014), " The Schreiner House ", From: SA Places ,[Online] Available at: www.places.co.za ,[Accessed …

… background. Multicoloured photographs of stamps issued in 1995 in commemoration of South Africa winning the Rugby World Cup. … Half a gold cup on left hand side. White outline of cup in centre. …

… This article discusses the role of clergy in the church in South Africa and the application of Christian principles … political and social spheres within a context of apartheid in South Africa …

… , estate agent, community leader and sport activist, died in his sleep in a hotel in Johannesburg , where he had been attending a meeting of …

… the UDF on 20 Auqust 1983 marked a dramatic leap forward in the struqqle for freedom in South Africa . It brouoht over 500 qrassroots orqanisations together in a broad front against apartheid. …