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ArticleHistory of Women’s Struggle in South Africa
… history of South Africa has, belatedly, been given some recognition. Previously the history of women's political … South African Students' Organisation (SASO…
ArticleYouth and the National Liberation Struggle
… Oliver Tambo, Albertina Sisusu, Walter Sisulu, Nelson Mandela, Ray Alexandra, Lilian Ngoyi, IB Tabata, and Robert … They were followed in the 1970s by…
EventBanned PAC leader Sobukwe is admitted as attorney
… consult with political activists, including a young Steve Biko, who considered him a role model. Sobukwe wanted to …
EventMinster of Justice, Pelser defends the banning orders on eight leaders of SASO
… Among the Black Consciousness leaders banned was Steve Biko. The Minister of Justice, Petrus Cornelius Pelser, … Nelson Mandela Foundation," March 1973 "…
EventPhambili Ka Ntloko, national organiser of AZAPO, is born
… part in boycotts and burning of structures following Steve Biko’s death. Ntloko completed his Matric while in prison, …
EventThe Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO) is founded after the government banned a host of BCM organisations in October 1977.
… the Black Consciousness philosophy advocated by Steven Biko and continued to propagate it in it programmes. During … P., Azanian People's Organisation …
Biography of Lionel Ngakane by Rod Reyna
… Ngakane would star in. While in the same area as Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Oliver Tambo, and other future … that prevented Ngakane from receiving more…
ArticleThe Order of the Companions of O.R. Tambo
… eye with hooks at both the top and bottom symbolises recognition for the active expression of solidarity and …
Thabo’s pen versus perceptions by Tinyiko Maluleke (Sunday Independant), 24 January 2016
… to be the first to lap up his first tweet. Next to Nelson Mandela, Mbeki has arguably been the most influential … all that came before them, he was, in…
PlaceKatlehong
… that the leader of the Black Consciousness Movement, Steve Biko died in police custody. It was established in 1977 as a … Mokoena and Lucas Sithole . The…
ArticlePeople involved in Rivonia Trial 1963-1964
… which carried the death penalty. Accused No.1 was Nelson Mandela, then serving a five-year sentence following his … against me were lifted in February 1990,…
EventWiehahn Commission Report tabled in parliament
… Relations act be amended to grant Black trade unions legal recognition and encourage them to register. The Wiehahn … makes sweeping changes to include the…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1990s
… 1990 Nelson Mandela is released from prison. 27 townships declared unrest … 25 January, Extracts of a document written by Nelson Mandela in anticipation of a…
ArticleuMkhonto weSizwe (MK)
… move from ‘passive resistance’ to the ‘armed struggle’. “Mandela’s” proposal By the end of 1960, popular resistance … country to begin re-organising…
EventSouth Africa Grants independence to Venda and Gazankulu homelands
… and rule'. These Bantustans were never given international recognition by the international community. However, states … of acknowledgment, falling short of…
ArticleFreedom Day: 27 April
… establishment of a new democratic government led by Nelson Mandela and a new state subject to a new constitution. The … Unity, headed by the president of…
The Convention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA): CODESA 1
… the Soviet Union Peace Accord Early announcements of talks Mandela’s Breakthrough – January 1991 Effects of the … of CODESA in December 1991, and in 1985…
ArticleTransition to Armed Struggle by Norman Levy
… who would be arrested and who might be forced into exile. Mandela had come into his own, more assertive, more combative … and only a flicker of legal work…
Symposium: Memory in a time of freedom
… The District Six Museum, in partnership with the Steve Biko Foundation, is hosting a symposium entitled, "‘Memory in …
EventThe Azanian People’s Organisation is formed
… the philosophy of Black Consciousness advocated by Steven Biko. It was open to Blacks, Coloureds and Indians, but …
Beyers Naudé: former General-Secretary of the South African Council of Churches and before that Director of the Christian Institute interview with Rupert Taylor, 4 February 2000, Northcliff, Johannesburg
… - where they tend to look at the political figures like Mandela and de Klerk, and the leadership, and how that made … them as much as possible. So you know…
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1950-1959
… in the burning of passes in Port Elizabeth. Nelson Mandela succeeds Ashely Peter Mda as president of African … by the ANC Secretary-General and initialled by…
The Liberation Struggle in South Africa
… and urge the South African government to give full recognition to the Africans participating in the war. July … Bob Gosani, Eli Weinberg, Leon Leveson…
Closing remarks to the 13th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government, 03 July 2009, Sirte, Libya
… Our icon and former President , His Excellency Nelson Mandela, also reminded us of the pivotal role of the African … Your Excellencies, Our country will…
List of deaths in detention
… Elijah 45. Haffejee, Hoosen (Dr) 46. Mzizi, Bayempin 47. Biko, Steve 48. Malaza, Sipho 08/01 09/01 20/01 15/02 15/02 …
ArticlePaper abstracts and biographies of speakers
… In conclusion, this paper suggests that the lack of recognition accorded to the visual art of the armed struggle … young black leaders. These included…
ArticleFederation of South African Women by Skylar Jayes
… year (Walker 196). However, FEDSAW’s goal was not to gain recognition from their massive demonstrations, but to also … were a women’s organisation. However,…
ArticleThe South African general elections: 1999
… the President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela , announced to the National Assembly (Parliament) … set the election date after 30 April, but…
ArticleRemembrance of Albertina Sisulu through the Work of Cartoonists
… icons Oliver Tambo, Walter and Albertina Sisulu, Nelson Mandela worked hard to establish a free and democratic South … She passes on the earthly well wishes…
PlaceLovedale Missionary School
… early 20th century—from Tiyo Soga to Thabo Mbeki to Steve Biko — were to be educated. Lovedale was established in 1824 …