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Pamphlet by Professor Z. K. Matthews, published in November 1946
The Natives Representative Council was established in 1937 in terms of the Representation of Natives Act 12 of 1936. That Act formed pan of the Bills which…
Extract from a speech by the Honourable the Prime Minister during the Cape National Party Congress at East London on 3 September 1975
On this occasion the Prime Minister dealt with the policy of separate development in a particularly effective way. Adv. Vorster also referred to a few of the…
Dr. Pallo Jordan’s speech at the 20th anniversary of the Bisho massacre, 07 September, 2012
Like so many of the landmarks along our long walk to freedom, September 7th 1992 does not mark a happy occasion. It was day on which the political and social…
Document 28 - Brian Bunting, “Problems of the Multi-Racial Conference”, Liberation, 28, November 1957
From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew Document 28 - Brian Bunting, "Problems of the Multi…
Gandhi, Tamils and the Satyagraha in South Africa by E.S Reddy
At a farewell meeting of the Tamil community in Johannesburg on July 15, 1914, Gandhi said that the Tamils bore the brunt of the satyagraha struggle and that…
Address at the SANEF Conference on the Media, the AU, NEPAD and Democracy ,12 April 2003
Chairperson of SANEF, Mathatha Tsedu, Convenor of the Media Freedom Committee, Henry Jeffreys, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am pleased…
A.I. Kajee His Work for the Southern African Indian Community - Chapter 10
From the book: A.I. Kajee His Work for the Southern African Indian Community by C. H. Calpin As a result of these enquiries and the pressure brought to bear…
ArticleA Short History of ESKOM, Part 1 (1923-2001)
This short history of Electrical Supply Commission (ESKOM) aims to provide an overview of the history of the power utility over its first seventy-eight years…
ArticleTanzania and its Support of Southern African Liberation Movements
The role of Tanzania in fostering African Liberation movements The emergence of organised popular liberation movements throughout Africa following the end of…
Tanzania and its Suipport of Southern African Liberation Movements
The role of Tanzania in fostering African Liberation movements The emergence of organised popular liberation movements throughout Africa following the end of…
Griqua
Introduction The arrival of the Boers and the colonial masters to the area known as Griqualand West, denied the Griquas the opportunity of following their…
ArticleFatima Meer Timeline 1928-2010
1928 Fatima Meer was born in Durban, daughter of Moosa and Amina Meer. 1940s Established literacy classes for adults in her father's garage She spent…
Griqua community
The Griqua people’s history is not directly intertwined with that of Bloemfontein, however their history had an important influence on the history and…
Afrikaans community 1820-1899
The first white inhabitantsBetween 1820 and 1826, Afrikaner trekboer (migratory farmer) J.N. Brits trekked from the Cape Colony, crossed the Orange River and…
ArticleFietas: Pageview timeline 1880-1988
This timeline is NOT complete. Any omissions are unintentional as this timeline is a work in progress that will be added to over time. Please click on the…
The genesis of the armed struggle, 1960-1966
Introduction Sharpeville shortly after the shootings © Museum Africa. The 1960s marked an important watershed in South Africa's struggle against apartheid…
Nelson Mandela by O. R. Tambo - Extract from "No Easy Walk to Freedom: Articles, Speeches and Trial Addresses of Nelson Mandela edited by Ruth First", 1965.
MANDELA AND TAMBO said the brass plate on our office door. We practised as attorneys-at-law in Johannesburg in a shabby building across the street from the…
This item by Oliver Tambo was published as the introduction to the book "No Easy Walk to Freedom" by Ruth First, 01 June 1965
MANDELA AND TAMBO said the brass plate on our office door. We practised as attorneys-at-law in Johannesburg in a shabby building across the street from the…
Education Feature from Frene Ginwala's Thesis
Originally no provision was made for the education of Indians. The Reverend Stott of the Wesleyan Mission established a school for Indian labourers in 1868 and…
Address by President Nelson Mandela at the Johannesburg opening of the Anne Frank Exhibition at the Museum Africa Johannesburg, 15 August 1994
(And the Address by Dr Martin Simon, Executive Board Member of the Anne Frank House on presentation of Anne Frank Award to President Nelson Mandela)…
Nelson Mandela by Oliver Tambo
MANDELA AND TAMBO said the brass plate on our office door. We practised as attorneys-at-law in Johannesburg in a shabby building across the street from the…
Chapter X - Final word
From the book: Side by Side by Helen Joseph Right up to the morning of 1 July, I did not know what to expect. Even before the bans were due to expire I was…
PlaceNewcastle
Deeply involved in the Anglo-Boer War, Newcastle today is the largest town in northern KwaZulu Natal and shares its name with a further 27 sister Newcastle's…
PlaceWest Coast National Park and Postberg Reserve
Flower season along the West Coast takes place Annually between August and September. As the season changes, nature begins to bloom and flowers of all colours…
PlaceFernkloof Nature Reserve, Caledon
Early in the nineteenth Century, Hermanus Pieters, used to walk ‘over the mountain’ from Caledon, year after year, to camp at the coast and enjoy the abundant…
ArchiveJordan Ngubane – forgotten founding member of the Congress Youth League by Sbonelo Radebe (Mail and Guardian), 10 January 2023
When the story of the founding of the Congress Youth League (CYL) — the forerunner of the ANC Youth League — is told, usually it is only Anton Lembede, AP Mda…
ArchiveSteve Mokone: the striker who broke the apartheid barrier
The first black South African footballer to play in Europe, was told whenever he scored it would be in the cause of independence. Jonathan Wilson tells of a…
PlaceKruger National Park
The Kruger National Park was proclaimed on 31 May 1926 under the newly formed National Parks Board of Trustees, which became the controlling body of the park,…
Address by ANC President Jacob Zuma to ANC National General Council fundraising dinner at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, 19 September 2010, Durban
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, ANC Officials and NEC members, Captains of business and industry, Special guests, Good evening, we thank you all for…
In the enduring spirit of President O.R. Tambo: Good luck to all matriculants, 22 October 2012
Undeniably a matric certificate in South Africa symbolises aspirations of posterity while it represents a gateway to the dignity of getting further training…