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… the factors that led to the adoption of a new constitution in Rhodesia on the 30 January 1979 (now Zimbabwe) was that … the time, unilaterally declared independence from Britain in an effort to hold on to white minority rule. However this … of guerrilla activities by the liberation movements in Rhodesia that included Zanu (Zimbabwe African National …

… sharing the views and experiences of a key turning point in the struggle against apartheid. It would be much … students and fellows who may also be interested in attending.  It would be much appreciated if the following … and postgraduate students and staff who may be interested in attending. This event is free and open to all. More …

… A mini-thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in the Department of History, University of the Western Cape. … wing, ZPRA, to establish a guerilla base at Lupane in north-east Rhodesia. The planners of the march intended to …

… Parliament opened with the debate of 'no confidence' in government, which was introduced by the Leader of the … public into its confidence, and to motivate it adequately in regard to its actions and objectives in the Angolan Civil War ." Sir De Villiers Graaff stated …

… 3 of the Pretoria Minute, which reads as follows: In the interest of moving as speedily as possible towards a negotiated peaceful political settlement and in the context of the agreements reached, the ANC announced … Both sides once more committed themselves to do everything in their power to bring about a peaceful solution as quickly …

… On 9 January 1973 around 2 000 workers in the Coronation Brick and Tile factory in Durban downed tools after the employers rejected their … increase from R8,97 to R30 per week. Subsequently, workers in various sectors around Durban also went on strike … African Democracy Trust (2006),  ‘The Road to Democracy in South Africa: 1970-1980’ , [Unisa Press] pp 189-190.|  The …

… At the time of the UN’s resolution the political situation in South Africa was bleak as the African National Congress … movements were banned under Unlawful Organisations Act in April 1960. The South West African People’s Organisation (SWAPO), aligned to the ANC in a liberation struggle against South Africa’s occupation of …

… Nelson Mandela and hundreds of our comrades have been in the racist regime's prisons for more than 17 years. This … to deal with the present crisis gripping our enemy and in the aftermath of the Soweto uprisings. It was smuggled out … call to unity and mass action is of particular importance in this Year of the Charter, the 25th anniversary of the …

… law, he was obliged to follow orders or face banishment. In March 1901, British military law had been imposed on the … The military operation from 4 - 9 April 1901 ended in a Boer defeat. Thousands of cattle, guns and ammunition … Click here to read more about the role of the Zulus in Anglo-Boer War 2. …

… positions at Basuto Kop on 16 February 1900 can be traced in part by Rhodesian fears that the Boers would attempt to … were also attempting to sever railway lines to Gabarone in order to deny Mafikeng any relief from this quarter while … the Rhodesians had taken up at Basuto Kop.  The Rhodesians in return attempted to dislodge the Boer positions. After a …

… from within the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC), died aged 89 in Pretoria. In 1998 Marais suffered a stroke from which he never fully …

… at the Conference of the All African Convention meeting in Bloemfontein. Summarises history of dispossession and military conquest in South Africa, political and economic enslavement, and …

… Africa's working class presented by Ray Simons to the ANC in-house seminar on Constitutional Guidelines in a democratic South Africa, 1-4 March, 1988. Presents …

… ANC booklet published in cooperation with the World Assembly of Youth as an appeal for assistance in the campaign for economic and diplomatic sanctions, an …

… Carlton Centre is a skyscraper and shopping centre located in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa. At 223 metres, it has been the tallest office building in Africa since 1973. The Carlton Centre has 50 different …

… by Andries Walter Oliphant was originally published in VryeWeekblad. In this two page spread Oliphant explores what exactly …

… Multicoloured artwork of a rural hotel and ox wagon scene in South Africa. Coloured replicas of postcards issued in the past. …

… Poster of a girl in multicoloured dress. Title in yellow letters. 'Words 500 ans apres Colomb'. Image of a …

… White poster with red block across top with title in white letters. Blue and white image of Voortrekker Monument. List of speakers in blue block with white letters at bottom. Meeting on 31st …

… on Sunday 11th December. Green background. Red circle in centre with wording in white and white dove. Image of white cut out figures all …

… population statistics of the Xhosa people residing in the Northern Cape, for a population survey of the Xhosa people residing in the Northern Cape …

… Report, written in Afrikaans, distributed to all members of the State Security Council in a letter dated 19 August 1982, with regard to monitoring …

… Report by Moses Kotane on reduction of expenditure in the African National Congress. Recommends the reduction of allowances and reduction in camps expenditure. Submitted to the National Executive …

… of the South African Native National Congress: report in Indian opinion, February 10, 1912 1 The awakening of the … just awakening into political life, born on January 8, in this the year of grace 1912. Yes, politically, new-born … African Commonwealth. “Many are the difficulties I foresee in our way – enemies without, fierce and frank; dangers …

… some 32 km north of Grootfontein. it came into being in 1921, to serve a Mine producing; lead, vanadium and zinc. Which closed down in 1958. The name is said to mean 'place of climbing'. …

… Africa to discuss the political and military situation in southern Africa wih regard to a strategy for the removal of Cuban forces in Angola …

… Mclean, presented at the ANC Seminar on Social Welfare, in Lusaka, Zambia, July 1988. Suggests ways in which social problems can be overcome, such as community …

… a large bag on her head, and carrying a wooden giraffe in one hand and a cane basket in the other. Words 'we fought for our freedom, we can …

… Red background with lettering in white and gold and imge of a man working in a mine and other mine workers. Words on poster: Mannetjie …

… with a reaction by Desmond Tutu to a statement made in Parliament by Dr Koornoof about an alleged conspiracy by certain organisations to encourage squatters to engage in civil disobedience. Note that the document is incomplete. …