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EventThe railway line between Cape Town and George is opened.
… allowed for a connection to the national railway network. In 1928, another railway line was added, which connected …
EventBritish troops establish their camp at Isandlwana
… ignored a standing order of the British army that a camp in enemy territory was to be entrenched on all sides. He also …
EventThe Rev. John Langalibalele Dube dies
… of the Zulu newspaper Ilanga lase Natal (now Ilanga), dies in Umhlanga, Natal. He was the first Black person to receive …
EventNelson Mandela appeals for calm after the assassination of Communist Party chief, Chris Hani
… this loss. The assassination occurred outside Hani’s house in Dawn Park, Boksburg on 10 April 1993. Hani couldn’t escape …
EventThe passive resistance movement begins with a mass meeting of 2000 Africans
… 30 March 1919 when a mass meeting of two thousand Africans in Vrededorp decided to reject the passes. The next day, … African National Congress Campaign…
ANC statement on incident at Luthuli House, 29 February 2008
… by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police. No-one was hurt in the incident and damage was minimal. The individual did …
EventResumption of talks
… block was the identification of political prisoners. In spite of that Ramaphosa and Meyer issued a joint statement …
EventThree Delmas trialist released
… against them after a year of court hearings and two years in custody. The three men were Lazarus More, a literacy …
EventRhodes asks Charter for British South Africa Company
… South Africa Company. The Royal Charter was granted in October 1889, with the responsibility of developing and …
PlaceUniversity of the Free State, Main building, Bloemfontein
… South Campus incorporated 2017 | 37 851 students enrolled in seven faculties … https://www.ufs.ac.za/about-the-ufs/ufs-in-focus/brief-history …
Book 6: Negotiation, Transition and Freedom - List of Abbreviations
… Technology IDASA Institute for a Democratic Alternative in South Africa IMD International Institute for Development …
PlaceRhodes
… under Commandant Fouche returned to Rhodes and remained in occupation for two days before moving on. …
ANC statement on the high court`s ruling against IT, 29 October 1998
… representation. Some of the gross inaccuracies contained in the report will now unfortunately become part of South …
ANC officials and staff to visit Usindiso Ministries as part of Mandela Day Celebration, 16 July 2010
… today, Friday, 16th July 2010, visit Usindiso Ministries in central Johannesburg (No 80, Corner Albert and Delvers …
ArchiveAfrica South Vol.2 No.3 Apr-Jun 1958
… Paul Bowles. The Fact of African History(II) Islam in West Africa, Thomas Hodgkin. Shamba Bolongongo: African …
PlaceLions Head, Mt.
… Hill , adjacent too the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range , in Cape town. The best thing about the Lion’s Head hike is … Hill, adjacent to the Twelve Apostles…
Document 10 - Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union of Africa, Flyer announcing Third Annual Conference, 17 January 1923
… of Africa. I. C. U. ”” OUR”” Third Annual Conference OPENS IN THE MINOR HALL, CITY HALL ON WEDNESDAY, January 17, 1923, …
EventThe soccer match between Lourenco Marques club Desportive and Durban City Football Club is called off because a rule against Coloured players
… the teams' members themselves decided not to take part in the game. A message received from Durban a night prior to … Anon, (1962), 'Portugal Refuse to Play…
EventMembers of the AAM hand over a memorandum to Verwoerd's private secretary about Apartheid policies
… (AAM) ended their 72 - hour vigil outside Lancaster house in London. The demonstrators marched through the streets to …
EventThe HMS Cornwall and HMS Dorsetshire sink near Colombo
… cruiser Tone spotted the two cruisers while they were in the Bay of Bengal. Shortly afterwards, the cruisers came …
EventDemocratic Party (DP) indicates its policies and outlines its proposed reforms
… an independent judiciary and for a federal constitution in which the powers of the provinces would be …
EventPolice break up demonstrations against South African rebel Cricket Tour
… Police in Johannesburg used force to break up demonstrations against …
EventFive ANC leaders are released from prison
… ANC’s underground headquarters after movement was banned in April 1960 under the Unlawful Organisation Act. During the …
EventFake versions of the new South African banknotes hit the streets
… R10, R20, R50, R100 and R200 notes. The decision was made in accordance with international banking practice, which …
EventDiscovery of the wreck of passenger liner SS Waratah
… of an 18 year long search for him. The wreck was found in an upright position, resting on the ocean bed, indicating …
EventDr Louis Luyt resigns as president of the SARFU
… including charges of racism, nepotism and mismanagement in the sport. On Thursday 7 May, South African Rugby Football …
EventJameson Raid starts
… 12½ pounder field gun. They were heading for Johannesburg in an effort to facilitate a rebellion by Uitlanders - a …
ANC Election victory party, 19 May 2010
… the huge majority of whom voted for the ANC - who came out in their millions to exercise their democratic and …
ANC welcomes Cde Mac Maharaj appointment as President Zuma`s spokesperson, 7 July 2011
… into his new responsibility. He played a leading role in the negotiation processes which led towards South Africas …
Letter to the Chairman of the Special Committee against Apartheid by O.R. Tambo, President of the ANC, 06 October 1975
… Your Excellency will agree that the facts contained in this document clearly show that the collaboration between …