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Indian Slaves in South Africa: Notes for monograph, 26 June 1995
… descendants played a significant role in South African history. Recent researches in South Africa have destroyed the … slaves and free blacks was a…
Say It out Loud - The 1909 Presidential Address, Cape Town, 13th April 1909
… executive, and by regular correspondence between the Branches and the central executive, and with the goodwill of … men of that period, and faithfully…
“Human beings with Souls”: Reconsidering The Durban Strikes Pamphlet by Alex Lichtenstein
… of the 1970s. Bio: Alex Lichtenstein is Professor of History and American Studies at Indiana University and has … in three venues South Africa. His essays…
Message by Oliver Tambo to Frelimo Central Committee on the death of Samora Machel, 22 October 1986
… the people of Mozambique is without parallel in the history of the independent Africa. It is a tragedy that has …
Message to Frelimo Central Committee on the Death of Samora Machel by O. R. Tambo, 22 October 1986
… the people of Mozambique is without parallel in the history of the independent Africa. It is a tragedy that has …
EventImperial German Forces forced to unconditional surrender by Union of South Africa Forces during World War I
… Africa, 1914 – 1915’ from South African Military History Society [online] Available at …
EventQueen Elizabeth ascends to the throne
… (2011). ‘Queen Elizabeth 1’ from Royal Family History [online]. Available at www.britroyals.com [Accessed …
Document 67 - Letter from the African Metal Trades Union, Johannesburg, to the Workers’ Party of South Africa, 21 February 1937
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison Drew Document 67 …
EventUN concerned about Fischer’s arrest
… E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from …
EventThe Alabama, American raider of the Southern States during the American Civil War, arrives in Saldana Bay for provisions
… a reputation for being one of the most famous raiders in history. In August 1863, The Alabama created great excitement …
EventUmkhonto We Sizwe, military wing of the ANC, claims responsibility for power station blast
… E. & Andor, L.E. (eds) (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from …
EventSouth Africa relinquishes sovereignty over Walvis Bay
… Location: back to this day in history search archive Walvis Bay, from the Dutch for "Whale … E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999) Southern African Political History:…
EventThe decisive Battle of Bembesi (Bembasi) is fought in the First Matabele War (Ndebele), Zimbabwe
… to read more about the Matabele Wars and the early history of the Ndebele people and … Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 2, p. 274.| Military History…
PlaceCurry's Post
… that lies between Mooi River and Howick . It has a quaint history that involves the Curry Family, after whom Curry’s …
18. Narayanan searches for his wife and child
… From the book: A Documentary History of Indian South Africans edited by Surendra Bhana and …
PlaceAfrica South Art Initiative (ASAI), University of Cape Town
… that a more inclusive vision of international art and art History can emerge, informed from ‘below’. Based at the …
The Story of PR Panther, the gold man of Indian politics in South Africa: Introduction - By Riashnee Pather
… or period. But it is particularly applicable to the history of the Indians in South Africa and in the case of … stroked by a research project that I did on…
Group Areas Act and Its Effects on Indian People in Natal, May 1956 by Dr Gangathura Mohambry (Monty) Naicker
… Its Effects On The Indian People Of Natal, May 1956 49 A: HISTORY AND AIMS OF THE ACT 1. The Group Areas Act enacted by … segregation has been deeply rooted…
Address by the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, on the Occasion of the 26th Singapore Lecture, “Africa’s Season of Hope: The Dawn of a new Africa-Asia Partnership”, at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, 21 April 2005.
… a New Asia-Africa Partnership', we reflect briefly on the history of the colonial mentality, which drove colonialists … about 1950 and 1980, and think about…
EventStart of the Muslim community's Tana Baru Cemetery Uprising
… the most significant political events in the 19th Century history of Cape Muslims. In commemoration of the 124th … Centre to the Tana Baru Cemetery. Related:…
Anglo Boer War Museum, Bloemfontein
… One of the most significant events in the history of South Africa was the South African War of … absolute necessity for anyone who wants to understand the…
Kora: A Lost Khoisan Language of the early Cape and the Gariep by Menán du Plessis - The linguistic classification of Kora
… of the KHOE family. The Kalahari and Khoekhoe branches of KHOE. The Khoekhoe branch of KHOE: West … southern Africa during the modern period of recorded…
Kora: A Lost Khoisan Language of the early Cape and the Gariep by Menán du Plessis - 1. The linguistic classification of Kora
… of the KHOE family. The Kalahari and Khoekhoe branches of KHOE. The Khoekhoe branch of KHOE: (i) … southern Africa during the modern…
ArchiveDavid Goldblatt's landscapes of high voltage by Melvyn Minnaar, 21 November 2014
… clear, his appraisal is charged with the current moment in history. Where previous parts of Structures focused on the … since democracy. Where previously…
PlacePosthuys
… First recorded on a map in 1687, the actual origins and history of this building are still a subject of debate, but … for those interested in South Africa’s…
PlaceDutch Reformed Church, Johannesburg
… from the pulpit. In August 1924 Rev. William Nicol made history when he preached the first Afrikaans language sermon … later, at 19h45 on the evening of…
To All Fathers and Mothers, Brothers and Sisters, Friends and Workers, in All Cities, Towns and Villages in the Republic of South Africa. Flyer in English and Sesotho by the Soweto Students’ Representative Council, 15 October 1976
… or New Year. The year 1976 shall go down into our history as the YEAR OF MOURNING, the year that flowed with … G. M (eds)(1997). From Protest to Challenge: A…
Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the unveiling of the tombstone of Helen Joseph Avalon Cemetery, Johannesburg, 30 March 1996
… It is not a moment to rekindle old memories and re-live history. But I felt I would be failing in my duty if I didn't put Helen's life history in its true…
PlaceUmlazi
… History of Umlazi The history of Umlazi (or Mlazi) dates back to 1845 when British … at www.zulu.org.za [Accessed: 05 April 2013]| Umlazi History , [online],…
PlaceLanga Township, Cape Town
… an opportunity to reflect on the township’s rich history and heritage. The University of Cape Town (UCT) has a history of engaging with Langa residents,…