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Township Uprising, 1984-1985
… June 1976, Soweto Youth Riots. Picture: Bailey's African History Archives. The UDF took little notice of township …
ArticleDefiance Campaign 1952
… defiers who began the campaign did so with a sense that history was being made. For the first time Africans and …
ArticleSudan’s Revolution
… and further educating one another on the country’s history, dictatorial leadership and the imperialist forces at … became simultaneously a celebration of…
Africa and Freedom, 1961
… men whose names and deeds have enriched the pages of human history, men whom future generations will regard as having … own, encompassed some of the…
Concluding Remarks
… The Neglected Tradition: Towards a new South African art history 1938-1988 (1988), briefly examines the Seventies, but … is that Verster's premise dismissed…
Kora: A Lost Khoisan Language of the early Cape and the Gariep by Menán du Plessis - Introduction
… to all South Africans who care deeply about their history, and take a keen interest in the diverse and … story that either re-wrote or else virtually erased…
Chapter 1 - The Promise of the Impossible Revolution: The Cape Town Industrial Socialist League, 1918 - 1921
… referred to as the ISL -Jhb) was a turning point in the history of the South African radical movement, firstly … Branch), 23 destined to become one of the…
EventGovernment declares that five 'non-White' South African University Colleges will be entities separate from the University of South Africa
… colleges played a tremendous role in shaping the history of South Africa during the liberation struggle. …
EventSouth Africa's new constitution is approved
… on 8 May 1996 was one of the turning points in the history of the struggle for democracy in South Africa. The …
PlaceKnysna Lagoon, Garden Route- Western Province
… along the Coastline with its valuable nutrients! The History of the Knysna Lagoon is very interesting! First … Land, for the Jetties to be built. Up to this…
PlaceValley of a Thousand Hills
… River . Although the rolling hills are now peaceful, the history of the area is one of intense bloodshed and warfare. … region is also famous for its deep…
PlaceMatatiele Local Municipality
… to the West. Matatiele, is a charming Town with a rich History. The Town invites you to explore its best-kept … and National Monument, offer a captivating…
EventJohn Ndevasia Muafangejo is born
… paintings. His motifs were drawn from his everyday life, history, his surroundings and politics. Muafangejo died of a …
The Storming: Insurrections Ensemble by Dilip Menon, Centre for Indian Studies in Africa, University of Witwatersrand, June 2017
… about one language, a master language whether connected to history and territory or to the aspiration to universal … arrangement as befits the libretto that…
Communique of the Second National Consultative Conference of the ANC, presented by O. R. Tambo at a Press Conference, Lusaka 25 June, 1985
… an occasion will constitute yet another milestone in our history. It is most satisfying, especially in our present … years as we feel our way forward. "In…
Second National Consultative Conference Communiqué, 25 June 1985
… an occasion will constitute yet another milestone in our history. It is most satisfying, especially in our present … years as we feel our way forward. "In…
Speech on the Sixtieth Anniversary of the ANC, Lusaka by O. R. Tambo, 8 January 1972
… Turning Point January 8, 1912 marks a turning point in the history of the people of Africa - it signifies the end of an … victory for the oppressed black…
Address by the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, on the occasion of Heritage Day, Cape Town
… Cape Town, I thought we should pay some attention to the history of our people, many of whom lived in this part of our … Bushmen. Many of us, South Africans,…
Introduction - Garment Workers in Action by E. S. Sachs
… the Garment Workers' Union of South Africa epitomizes the history of South Africa itself during the last thirty years, … but I played a leading role in the…
ArticleGrade 8 - Term 3: The Scramble for Africa: late 19th century
… lines can presently be seen as national borders. “A brief history of European Colonisation in Africa” Berlin Conference … European influence very early on…
Article1970s: Black Consciousness Movement in South Africa
… according to these categories, it is impossible to write a history of South Africa without using racial labels. The … well-known today but also played an…
A Political Reflection By John Fikile Block
… 8th of January 2012. This is a rare privilege bestowed by history on our leadership, and is an achievement not only for …
PlaceMarket Theatre
… works at the forefront, giving them a rich cultural history. … Accessed on 14 January, 2017)| https://markettheatre.co.za/history/ (Accessed on 14 January,…
PlaceOld Post Office, Rissik Street, Johannesburg
… of the original materials. To ensure that this piece of history wasn’t lost, a conservation policy document was also …
PlaceDiep River
… rehearsed here back in 1994 for their world tour - quite a history for one old building. In the lower reaches of Diep …
PlaceKoopmans de Wet House, 35 Strand Street, Cape Town
… is one of the six sites of the South African Cultural History Museum , and is well known for its unique wall …
PlaceNewlands
… of Montebello. These buildings and land have a colourful history, being the birth place of Ohlssons Brewery and …
PlaceCiskei
… of Bisho in King Williams Town was declared. Ciskei history dates to the early 1920's, when the South African …
PlaceJeffrey's Bay
… numbers 1,2,9 and 10 for a total of 79 British pounds. History aside, Jeffreys Bay is home to some of the greatest …
PlaceShangana Cultural Village
… facets of the Shangaan way of life, including their History and Customs, Initiation Ceremonies, the practice of …