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EventAndrew Vusi Fasedemi is born
… Fasedemi, businessman and marketing strategist was born in Cardiff, Wales. He is managing director of several … at Cadbury, Nigeria, before he came to South…
EventArtist Allina Ndebele is born
… president Thabo Mbeki bestowed the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver on her for excellent contribution in the field of the creative arts. …
EventState Security Council Approves Cross
… of military operations against liberation movements in foreign countries. The Departments of Foreign Affairs, … admits that such actions would be difficult…
EventPik Botha is appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs
… Pik Botha, South African ambassador in the United States of America (USA), returns to South … about Botha's political career and his visit to Beijing in 1991…
EventPik Botha visits Soviet Union
… re-established consular relations which had been severed in 1956. Though the visit was unofficial Botha managed to … visit. Botha also announced the opening…
EventP.W. Botha resigns from the National Party
… and head of state, P.W. Botha, resigned from the party in protest against President F.W. de Klerk's reform … He had resigned as state president on 14 August…
EventMinister Kobie Coetsee on meeting between Botha and Mandela
… and Nelson Mandela had discussed policy matters or engaged in negotiations on 5 July, but acknowledged that they had confirmed their support for peaceful…
EventJoyce Kgoali dies
… Committee member of the African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng. She was MEC for Public Works and Transport in Gauteng before being appointed as…
EventMiriam Makeba is nominated for a Grammy
… legendary musical sensation, Miriam Makeba, was nominated in the category World Music Album for her album Homeland at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony…
EventSifiso Nkabinde is shot dead by assassins
… Secretary General of the African National Congress (ANC) in the Natal Midlands and at the time of his death … Movement, was shot dead outside Bridgeway…
EventFanie de Villiers ends his last Test triumphantly
… de Villiers played his last cricket match for South Africa in the third Test match against Pakistan at St George's Park, … Port Elizabeth. De Villiers ended…
EventDr. Chris Barnard, medical practitioner who performed the first heart transplant, is born
… who performed the first heart transplant, was born in Beaufort West, Western Cape. Dr. Barnard studied medicine … of Cape Town. His first practice was at…
EventWinnie Mandela’s jail sentence is suspended by the Appeal Court
… The Appeal Court in Bloemfontein set aside Winnie Madikizela … to assault. This was imposed by the lower court judge in favour of a fine that was a payment…
EventThe name of the military base, Voortrekkerhoogte is officially changed to Thaba Tshwane
… of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in Pretoria. The base had been known as Voortrekkerhoogte … its third name change. The military base…
EventThe Labour Party (LP) adopts a resolution to represent the Coloured community
… At its annual conference held in Eshowe, Natal, the Labour Party (LP) adopted a resolution … stating that it seeks to represent the Coloured community in a…
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ArchiveMemorandum to the Shlebusch [sic] Commission of Enquiry into Certain Organisations on the paper presented to the NUSAS seminar at Botha's Hill by Jonty Driver
… paper that had been presented at a NUSAS National Seminar in 1964. States that some of the terms and phrases used in the seminar paper may have had a…
ArchiveMy Spirit Is Not Banned by Frances Baard and Barbie Schreiner
… their leaders. For the strength of the leaders lies in the strength of the people.' J.B. Marks addressing the African National Congress of South Africa (ANC)…
EventThe "Battle of Andringa": violently separating Stellenbosch
… Several Stellenbosch University students engaged in a fight with the town’s Coloured residents on the corner of Andringa and Plein Street in Stellenbosch. [i…
EventImperial German Forces forced to unconditional surrender by Union of South Africa Forces during World War I
… South West Africa to fight against Imperial German Forces. In May of the following year, German troops sought a treaty … Major Leish. The treaty that saw the…
EventSACP is legally re-launched
… African Communist Party(SACP), which had been unbanned in February 1990, was formally re-launched as a legal organisation at a mass rally in Soweto which was…
EventVan Riebeeck lands at the Cape
… by his wife and son, Jan van Riebeeck set off from Texel in The Netherlands for the Cape of Good Hope. Van Riebeeck … 82 men and 8 women. When Van Riebeeck…
EventSANNC (ANC) meeting is attended by a large number of people
… A meeting in Johannesburg, called by the South African Native National … Native Land Act of 1913 and to chart a way forward. Also in the agenda of the…
EventThe British successfully thwart the Zulu attack at Rorke’s Drift
… plaque was erected by the Historical Monuments Commission in 1954 in honour of the fallen heroes of Rorke's Drift. In 1999 another side to the story was…
ArchiveInterview with Alexander Hepple
… Oral interview, conducted in Johannesburg, with Alexander Hepple (1904-1983), … the International Defence and Aid Fund information service in London. He was…
PlaceMagistrates Court, Main Road, Simonstown
… The building was erected in 1776 with Christoffel Brand as its first occupant. Admiral … presumed to be one of his first visitors after his arrival in Simons…
Yarra Yarra, St Georges Street, Simonstown
… were erected, and a portion of the garden was laid out in 1897 in accordance with a design by JE Vixsebokse. It was declared …
Celebrating 50 years of the Freedom Charter - June 26 1955-June 26 2005
… You may copy material from this publication for use in non-profit education programmes if you acknowledge the source. For use in publications, please obtain…
Yukon, Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg
… This imposing dwelling was completed in 1911 for TF Allen, who subsequently became Mayor of … initially surrounded the establishment of this suburb. In…
PlaceThe Pines, Parktown, Johannesburg
… The dwelling was designed by JC Watson and completed in 1906 for the firm of Fraser & Chalmers as the home for its … and displaying many bold architectural…
EventA Dakota air-liner, Paardeberg, crashes into Ingeli Mountain
… aircrafts, a Dakota, crashed into the Ingeli Mountain in Kokstad on 15 October 1951. It was operating a service … replaced by the Hawker Siddeley 748 turbo…