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EventNovelist and historian Bessie Head is born
Novelist, short story writer and social historian Bessie Amelia Head was born in Pietermaritzburg. Being the daughter of a White mother (who was disowned by…
EventMandela and De Klerk hold emergency talks
On 16 August 1990, President F. W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela held emergency talks in Pretoria about increasing violence in Soweto. Fighting in Soweto started…
EventOlaudah Equiano, enslaved person and writer dies
Olaudah Equino was born in the region that is now known as Nigeria in 1945. At the age of 15, he was kidnapped and sold into slavery. The slave trade took him…
ArchiveAgreement between Linda Malinga and Linda Bernhardt
Agreement between Joe Malinga for and on behalf of Brenda and the Big Dudes and Linda Bernhardt for and on behalf of the United Democratic Front.
EventTrade Unionists convicted of kidnapping and assault
Three leading trade unionists, Jay Naidoo, Fholisani Mufamadi and Moses Mayekiso were convicted of kidnapping and assault after the holding of security…
Enlightened self-interest and the liberal spirit
Alfred and Winifred Hoernle Memorial lectureThe paper discusses how by placing together of self-interest and the liberal spirit might not be beneficial to the…
ArchiveThe philosophy tenets and traditions of NEUM
A presidential address delivered at the 9th Conference of the Non-European Unity Movement (NEUM).It is noted that this conference has been convened at the most…
Mandela and Fidel A film by Estela Bravo
You are invited to free film screenings and discussions with filmmaker Estela Bravo Cuban-American filmmaker Estela Bravo is presenting her recent film…
ArchiveYouth and the building of the nation
Opening address by I B Tabata, to the 1st Conference of the Society of Young Africa (SOYA) held on 20th December 1951. This is an important stage in which the…
ArchiveStatements on Black Consciousness and human rights
The Southern African Catholic Bishops, in their Plenary Session of 4 February 1974, recommended that these pamphlets be studied as part of a pledge of…
ArchiveSummary of activities taken against the Christian Institute and Spro-Cas between August 1973 and January 1974
Chronology of the Commission of Enquiry into Certain Organizations, which became a parliamentary Commission of Enquiry known as the Schlebusch Commission. …
ArchiveBlack Art and Artists in South Africa
Oral interview with Ms P Khosa, an art teacher who was residing at R740, Umlazi at the time and place of the interview. Please note that the times are for…
EventConservationist and entrepreneur Rufus Maruma is born
Makgabo Rufus Maruma, world respected Tourism, Environmental and Waste Management expert and founder of Bohlweki Environmental (Pty) Ltd as well as member…
EventWorld Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Each year Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated on 8 May. This is to commemorate those who volunteer their time in assisting these organisations in…
EventNovelist and poet Kgadime Matsepe is born
Kgadime Oliver (Phukubjane) Matsepe, Northern Sotho novelist and poet, is born in Magagamatala (Brakfontein or Mmitse), Groblersdal district. He was twice…
ArchiveCampaign for peace and democracy rolls on
Red, black and white poster. Issued by ANC, COSATU and SACP alliance, and contains their logos. List of demands.
EventPolitician and Community leader Horatio Mbelle dies
Horatio Isaiah Budlwana (Bud) Mbelle, interpreter, insurance agent, community leader and politician, dies in Pretoria. He was widely regarded as the best court…
EventJournalist and political activist Selby Msimang dies
Journalist, farm manager, clerk, interpreter and political activist, Henry Selby Msimang, died on 29 March 1982 in Edendale, Pietermaritzburg. Msimang was a…
ArchiveThe people shall defeat agression and destabilisation
Gold, black and white poster. In Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, the people shall defeat agression and destabilisation…
ArchiveFood And Canning Workers Union 1983 Calendar
A1 red and black on white, litho; graphics of Elizabeth Mofokeng, Neil Aggett, Oscar Mpetha, Ray Alexander; Text: Food and Canning Workers Union; African Food…
ArchiveEnlightened self-interest and the liberal spirit
The paper discusses how by placing together of self-interest and the liberal spirit might not be beneficial to the liberation struggle and to South Africans on…
Jonas Gwangwa and Shakawe with Dennis Mpale
Brown, black and white poster. Artwork of a man blowing a trumpet and a man holding a saxophone. Notwane Football Club welcomes the Power Dynamos of Kitwe,…
ArchiveBanning and intimidation: list of recommended tactics
SASO memorandum deals with proposed methods of infiltration into schools, religious bodies and other organisations; how to deal with infiltration into SASO and…
EventA memorandum of understanding between RSA and Malaysia
A memorandum of understanding between RSA and Malaysia The Defence ministers of South Africa and Malaysia, Joe Modise and D S H Alban respectively, signed a…
ArticleMangosuthu Buthelezi was a man of immense political talent and contradictions
… rule in the region. It also guaranteed that all “homeland” land would continue directly under King Goodwill, as the Ingonyama Trust Land . Other promises…
EventANC and IFP to meet over violence
The African National Congress (ANC) and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) announced that they would hold a meeting of the two parties in Durban, in an attempt to end…
ArchiveUpdate on Mgwali, East London, and Kwelerha
Reports on forced removals and enforced relocations at Mgwali, East London and Kwelerha
ArchiveDivide and profit : Indian workers in Natal
Offset litho; black and red; Divide and profit : Indian workers in Natal : Shamim Marie
ArchiveJonas Gwangwa and Shakawe with Dennis Mpale
White, black and blue poster. Artwork of a man and musical instruments. Notice of an intended concert.
EventThe Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland collapses
On 1 February 1963, a statement announcing the collapse of the Federation of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and Nyasaland (now Malawi) was made. In 1959, before the…