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… Joseph Kasavubu, first president of the Congo (now Democratic Republic of Congo) from 1960 to 1965 died.  He assumed the office when … on  30 June, 1960. Kasavubu was born in the village of Kuma-Dizi in the Mayombe district of the Lower Congo … Joseph Kasavubu, first president of the Democratic Republic of Congo dies …

… Multicoloured poster. Issued by the Department of Labour. Photographs of people striking. Short history of birth of trade unions in South Africa. Artwork of the new … Builders of the nation: 10: rebirth of the Democratic Labour Movement …

… The inauguration of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Wits) was celebrated a … full university status on 1 March 1922. Prince Arthur of Connaught, governor-general of the Union of South Africa, … The inauguration of the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) is celebrated …

… Communique of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress, reporting on a meeting of the NEC in early June, 1989. Condemned the extension of … Communique of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress …

… The 25 March 2007 saw the 200-year-celebration of the abolishment of the slave trade in the British Empire. The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act was passed by the British Parliament … 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act …

… The Church of England or Anglican Church is the oldest of the English speaking denominations in South Africa. The first recorded public worship of the Church was conducted in Cape Town, on 20 April 1749. … First public service of the Church of England in South Africa …

… Minister Goran Persson, Distinguished Guests, and, People of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro: First of all, let me thank you, … to eradicate poverty. It must focus on implementation and action. Its outcome must make sense to she who has to walk … in the pursuit of this agenda of hope. Let us decide on a programme to change the lives of People, to protect the …

… Document outlining proposed structure and functioning of the African National Congress Department of Political Education. Includes graphical representation of draft functional plan of the department. … The proposed structure and functioning of the Department of Political Education …

… Statement of the United Democratic Front on death of Victoria Myenge who was the member of the United Democratic Front and she was the victim of … Statement of the United Democratic Front on death of Victoria Myenge …

… The Act was to provide for the prevention and settlement of native labour disputes and for the regulation of conditions of employment of natives; to amend the Industrial … Native Labour (Settlement of Disputes) Act, Act No 48 of 1953 …

… relating to alleged improper relationships and involvement of the Gupta family in the removal and appointment of Ministers and Directors of State-Owned Enterprises resulting in improper and possibly … State of Capture - A Report of the Public Protector, 14 October 2016 …

… South African Worker, 27 February 1937 The traditions of the labour movement in South Africa young as it is are traditions that we can be proud of and that we shouid not allow to slip into a dim memory of the past, but to commemorate in a fitting manner from time …

… The Siege of Mafeking (now known as Mafikeng) was an important battle … the British to withdraw their soldiers from the border of the Transvaal. When the British failed to heed the … 1900 Afrikaans Commandant Eloff was sent to put the town of Mafikeng under siege. Eloff instructed General Piet Cronje …

… society, people do ... it is crucial that the people of South Africa unite around a common respect for the Constitution ' Serialisation of The Soul of a Nation - Constitution-Making in South Africa . We will … The Soul of a Nation …

… The period preceding the formation of the South Africa Union witnessed the establishment and growth of trade unionism which continued even after formation. … country as trade unions were formed in different sectors of the economy. Trade unions formed earlier particularly in …

… The Act was to provide for the gradual development of self-governing Bantu national units and for direct consultation between the Government of the Union and the said national units in regard to matters affecting the interests of such national units; to amend the Native Administration …

… African Communist Party Documents. 1923 A Helots’ Bill of Rights   First Published: Editorial in The International, … by Dominic Tweedie . Every intelligent worker, whether of European or African descent, must associate himself with the demands of the SA Native National Congress, representing for this …

… to be named after the Harbour City, on the West side of the Bay of Algiers, Capital City of Algeria. Algiers is the urban area of Ganyesa, which is a … New Dictionary of South African Place Names by Peter E. Raper … Algiers, Capital of Algeria …

… General Ibrahim Babangida's military government as result of an air disaster, involving a Nigerian Air Force transport … palm trees before sinking into the Ejigbo swamp. Instead of a national celebration, the nation was thrown into national mourning. The cancellation of the celebrations was done in honour of those who had died …

… The University of Cape Town is South Africa's oldest University! UCT is also one of Africa's leading Teaching and Research Institutions, with a number of Campuses. UCT was founded in 1829 as the South African …   http://www.uct.ac.za/main/about/history   The History of the SA College: 1829-1918 (2 volumes), by William Ritchie …

… List of prisoners of the African National Congress of South Africa held in Rhodesian jails as at 14 December … List of prisoners of the African National Congress in Rhodesian jails …

… White, brown, black and white poster. Artwork of an African woman holding a baby, and people with fists raised underneath. Solidarity with the struggle of women of South Africa and Namibia. … Solidarity with the struggle of women of South Africa and Namibia …

… The origin of Chatsworth Chatsworth is a historically Indian township located in Durban some 14km south-west of the City centre, in the Umhlatuzana River Valley, north of Umlazi. Initially, it consisted mainly of poor, working … B (1995) Insider and Outsiders: The Indian Working Class of Durban, 1910 -1990. Heinemann: Portsmouth| Horrel, M …

… Statement by the National Executive Committee of the ANC on the situation in South Africa and the conduct of armed struggle in South Africa in the past six months. Concern expressed over the spate of attacks on civilians. … Statement of the National Executive Committee of the African National …

… Report of the Office of the African National Congress Treasurer General to the ANC … National Conference in Durban, July 1991. Includes Report of the Finance Department, Projects Department, Construction, … African National Congress: Report of the Office of the Treasurer General …

… Minutes of National Conference of the Black Sash held at Durban from 2 to 5 March 1989, … finaces and Advice Offices, Removals, homelessness, State of Emergency, education, capital punishment, resolutions and … Minutes of National Conference of the Black Sash held at Durban …

… White and blue poster. University of Cape Town Faculty of Music, notice of a festival at Jameson Hall, University of Cape Town. List … A Festival of Musical Cultures …

… An Emergency Convocation of Churches was decided upon to work on and develop effective … the church to refuse to collaborate with the unjust system of apartheid. Delegates attending the Convocation were given this package of preparation material. … Emergency convocation of churches in South Africa: package of preparation material …

… Kweneng is one of the districts of Botswana and is the recent historical homeland of the Bakwena people, the first group in Botswana converted … Kweneng, District of Botswana …

… 70 Years". Delegates at the 3-day conference “100 years of the ANC, Debating Liberation Histories and Democracy … the first major public event marking the 100th Anniversary of the ANC. It was jointly organised by SAHO and the history departments at the University of Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg. The …