SAHO global search
3,747 records
EventFollowing the infamous Treason Trial, ANC leader Chief Albert Luthuli is banished by the Apartheid Government for five years
… the United Nations. His banning order prevailed until his death in 1967. …
EventHerman Charles Bosman guilty of murder
… found guilty of murdering his stepbrother and sentenced to death at the age of 21. Later, a reprieve was granted and his …
EventThe South African security police bombed two houses in Manzini, Swaziland
… time the South African Defense Force (SADF) celebrated the death of Slovo before it came to light that the person killed …
EventBiafra, a Nigerian Province is recognised by Tanzania
… people, and that rejoining Nigeria, would mean certain death. On 13 of April 1968, Tanzania became the first country …
EventSir Benjamin D’Urban, for whom the city Durban was named, assumes office as Governor of the Cape of Good Hope
… America (Canada) and remained in this position until his death in 1849. …
EventSir Percy Fitzpatrick, author of ‘Jock of the Bushveld’, is born
… a Supreme Court judge in the Cape Colony and following his death Percy Fitzpatrick travelled to the Eastern Transvaal, …
EventF.W. de Klerk clamps down on KwaZulu
… in Natal since the beginning of March, the highest death toll in three years. According to De Klerk the decision …
EventScores of people, including a Chief, are killed in Lari, Kenya, following an attack by Mau Mau freedom fighters
… of his loyalty to the British government. Following the death of Luka, Britain launched an operation which left …
EventEdgar Wallace (56), author and newspaper editor in South Africa, dies in Hollywood.
… a Dictaphone and a typing assistant. By the time of his death in 1932, Wallace was living in Hollywood and had become …
Biography: Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Liberia's 'Iron Lady' by Alistair Boddy-Evans updated 08 August 2016
… and social integration." Gaining an Education From 1948 to 55 Ellen Johnson studied accounts and economics at …
PlaceClaremont Main Road Mosque
… Mosque was Imam Abdol Roef, who served as Imam until his death in February 1863. The next recorded Imam was Imam Abdol … as the official home of the…
Address by Deputy President Jacob Zuma at the 40th Anniversary of the Execution of Vuyisile Mini and five others, 6 November 2004
… had already taken a firm resolution which said "Freedom or Death", and firmly believed that no matter how difficult the … to the gallows, living up to the MK…
ArticleA Luta Continua Dialogues, Episode 1: Student Activism
… 20th century. This is due in large part to active student bodies who have led struggles to end unjust hierarchy within …
ArchiveBiography of Dulcie September by Claire Albin
… of September’s activist work and influence, her tragic death in 1988 was never fully investigated, and remains one … life, career as an anti-apartheid…
ArticlePopular resistance and police brutality in democratic South Africa
… Similarly, one of the public protests that resulted in death of a protestor which sparked anger across the country …
ArticleAfrican Traditional Religion
… community and separation from it is sometimes worse than death. A believer's family still has influence over him or …
ArticleThe Daily Dispatch
… called out the Apartheid government in its role in Biko’s death by designing a big colour picture of Biko as the front …
ArticleThe Mau Mau Uprising
… the Kikuyu chiefs, was assassinated near Nairobi. His death prompted celebration amongst Mau Mau supporters and … challenge and engage the rebels. Two weeks…
“Caught in the toils of our own selfishness”: Paton’s exploration of causes of, and responses to, societal failings in Cry, The Beloved Country by Eleanor Evans
… as he was “frightened” when committing theft causes the death of Arthur Jarvis (Paton 139). Paton utilises this case … to shoot him” (Paton 140). The…
PlaceWakkerstroom
… political shifts like the rise of the National Party in 1948, underscores its strategic value. This constituency …
PlaceCape Saint Francis, Lighthouse in the Eastern Cape
… When the new Houses for the staff were completed in 1948, one of the old quarters was converted into stables. In …
Covert operations
… (such as counter-youth groups, gospel associations, sports bodies, and local authorities) while explaining the sincerity … 1986 during which Mayise was…
Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer - Preface
… first used the term “united democratic front” in July 1948 in his call for a new stage of the struggle. He clearly … arrest" tactics of the authorities in…
PlaceNamibia
… the Nama resistance for a further two years. In 1907, the death of Marengo brought about the end of the war of … Voortrekkers who had previously settled in…
Americans for South African Resistance, 25 June 1982
… of the good by-products of the campaign: it has dealt a death blow to hooliganism and drunkenness...." This same … some established groups, such as local and…
American Supporters of the Defiance Campaign by George M. Houser
… of the good by-products of the campaign: it has dealt a death blow to hooliganism and drunkenness...." This same … some established groups, such as local and…
EventMoïse-Kapenda Tshombé becomes the Prime Minister of the Congo
… he was first jailed and then kept incommunicado until his death in 1969. …
EventProf. Hudson Ntsanwisi, former Chief Minister of Gazankulu, dies in Johannesburg
… Gazankulu (one of the 8 homelands) for 24 years, until his death on 23 March 1993. Ntsan’wisi, who had the blood cancer, …
EventThree people are murdered at Eikenhof
… torture. Sipiwe Bholo and Sipho Gavin were sentenced to death three times (later commuted to life sentences) while …
EventInkatha Freedom Party is concerned about stability
… All were members of the African National Congress. The death of Xolo came after a series of killings and arson. …