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Ernest Cole: Brave photographer who exposed horrors of apartheid from within by Teo Kermeliotis, (cnn.com), 5 January 2015
… Yet in recent years, Cole's work has received renewed recognition, with several exhibitions in South Africa and … 49 in February 1990, one week after the…
Albie Sachs: From freedom fighter to justice on South Africa’s Constitutional Court by Morris Arvoy
… his right arm and blind in one eye. In early 1990, Nelson Mandela and other ANC leaders were released from prison after … across the globe as a pioneer in…
Remembering the enslaved in Cape Town by Sam North
… followed by a four year apprenticeship period. Memory and recognition of slave roots in South Africa has been … described as a ‘Rainbow Nation’ by then…
EventZimbabawean Independence Day
… a Republic, which however, did not have international recognition. From June 1979, the Republic of Southern … won the first majority elections. Lacking…
Long bitter struggle at Frame has ended
… The longest recognition struggle in South African labour history has come …
BiographyPeter Henry Abrahams
… joined upon his arrival in London who struggled for Black recognition, visibility and the right to be seen as political …
Apartheid - The early 1980s
… after being voted into power. Botha had already identified Mandela as good person with whom to negotiate, and talks had begun in 1985 between Mandela and…
EventBenjamin Tyamzashe receives an honorary degree
… honorary M.A. Degree from the University of Fort Hare in recognition of the major contribution he had made to Xhosa …
Restrictions on the media
… until he began coughing blood in his cell. But when Nelson Mandela contracted tuberculosis in July 1988, the first … Almost a week passed between the first…
Strategic issues in the struggle for national liberation in South Africa
… to initiate change in the country: provision for the legal recognition of Black trade unions, abandonment of the legal …
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission: A Reflection of the Chasm Between Constitutional Rights and the Lived Experience in South Africa by Rhiain Moses
… such as the lies from police regarding activist Stephen Biko’s torture and subsequent death in 1977. With this … the first elections of 1994. [8] A phrase…
Shared Cultural Trauma: Inarticulacy as Social Disability in South African Literature by Hannah Pagan
… such as the lies from police regarding activist Stephen Biko’s torture and subsequent death in 1977. With this … the first elections of 1994. [8] A phrase…
Historical Background of the Constitutional Court
… The Court was formally opened by President Nelson Mandela on the morning of 14 February 1995. Mandela told the Court : "The last time I appeared in court …
ArticleTimeline of the History of Rugby in South Africa
… World Cup (RWC). The RWC is endorsed by President Nelson Mandela. South Africa beats the tournament favourite New … 2013 5 December 2013, The incredible…
EventVuyani Bungu wins IBF World Boxing Title
… Federation (IBF) world title. The victory earned Bungu recognition and respect as he was playing second fiddle to …
ArticleBlack South African literature
… through such journals as Black Review , in which Steve Biko played a prominent part. With it, emphasis within …
Statement submitted to the United Nations Special Committee against Apartheid, on the occasion of the Day of Solidarity with South African Political Prisoners, 11 October 1979
… will undoubtedly remember this as the trial of Nelson Mandela and other great leaders of the African National … Haron, have died while in detention. The…
President Jacob Zuma arrived in Tanzania
… Africa Community as a special guest. His invitation was in recognition of the pivotal role South Africa had played in …
EventRetief Goosen is born.
… He was awarded the Honorary Life Member European Tour in Recognition of Outstanding Achievements award in 2001. Goosen …
EventThe South African Police Services (SAPS) celebrates its 10th anniversary
… of the South African Police Services and to give recognition to police officers for their sacrifice and …
ArticleNew light on ‘76 uprising
… controversial questions on the ANC and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's involvement in the uprising, and the National Party …
Speech by Oliver Tambo at funeral in Maseru, 05 December 1982
… languishing in the jails of the Pretoria regime, Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Oscar Mpetha, Zeph Mothopeng, Dennis … Goldberg, in the name of those who…
Black Consciousness Movement in South Africa
… (SASO) was formed under the leadership of Steve Biko . The emergence of SASO, arguably, gave Black political …
PlaceEquatorial Guinea
… to prevent the Portuguese from settling on the island of Biko, which was inhabited by the Bubi society. In 1778 …
Johannesburg Timeline 1800-1991
… follows and Black journalists demand wage increases and recognition of MWASA. When the strike ends after eight weeks, … Parliament, PW Botha announces…
ArticleMangosuthu Buthelezi: the Zulu nationalist who left his mark on South Africa’s history
… advocated the release from prison of its leader Nelson Mandela . Mandela had been jailed for life for sabotage aimed at overthrowing the apartheid regime…
EventBenjamin Tyamzashe dies in East London
… Masters of Arts degree from University of Fort Hare in recognition of his contribution to the music industry. He …
BiographyFrank Alexander Landman
… de Klerk lifted the ban on the ANC on 2 February 1990 and Mandela was released on 11 February, 1990, Frank assumed that …
BiographyAhmed Timol
… death in detention. At a function, Former President Nelson Mandela renamed the Azaadville Secondary School, in …
ArticleThe history of labour movements in Namibia
… which had since gained international acceptance and recognition as the authentic representative of the Namibian …