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ArchiveEducation is the key to change in South Africa by G. R. Bozzoli
… in attitudes. The effects of segregating schools has led to a system of segregated universities in South Africa. The … Africa to all students without regard…
EventThe ANC sends a report on police violence to President F. W. de Klerk
… The African National Congress (ANC) sent a report on police violence to President F. W. de Klerk and demanded an end to "the shocking … The ANC sends a…
EventThe Berlin Airlift, which delivered food and fuel to West Berliners during a Soviet blockade, and in which the SAA took part, comes to an end
… The Berlin Airlift, which delivered food and fuel to West Berliners during a Soviet blockade, and in which the SAA took part, comes to … During this time…
Message to the People of South Africa by O. R. Tambo, August 1976
… stood against brutal massacre and defied police bullets in a sustained offensive against oppression, exploitation and … for political and economic power, for…
EventOAU Council of Ministers decide to reject dialogue with South Africa
… with South Africa was firmly rejected. This was due to the fact that they believed the apartheid regime of South … and to gain acceptance of the status quo…
EventOrganisations forward applicants for amnesty to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
… it had forwarded 300 applications from its members to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) for amnesty … time. The Truth and Reconciliation…
EventPolice open fire to disperse a rioting crowd in Cato Manor, Durban
… Cato Manor, a shanty town, is situated 10 kilometres from the centre of … first mayor, George Christopher Cato. The area has a remarkably rich history of…
EventLabour Party Colonel Creswell’s move to support the war wins majority
… At a special conference of the South African Labour Party (SALP), Colonel Creswell’s move to support the war won majority votes. Prior to this special … the…
EventThe Arusha Accord is signed to end civil war in Rwanda
… After numerous attempts to end the Rwandan Civil War, the Arusha Accord was signed in … Patriotic Front (RPF). The signing of the Accord followed a ceasefire…
EventCelebration of Nigeria’s Day of Independence cancelled due to air disaster
… government as result of an air disaster, involving a Nigerian Air Force transport aircraft, in which over 160 … C-130 crashed in Ejigbo, Lagos. The plane was…
EventSouth Africa and Lesotho establish a consultative committee to resolve border disputes
… South Africa and Lesotho decided to establish a consultative committee to resolve misunderstandings arising from the movement of … South Africa and Lesotho…
EventThe League of Nations grant Belgium the right to govern Rwanda
… On 31 August 1923 the League of Nations passed a resolution granting Belgium the right to govern Rwanda and its southern neighbour Burundi, as the … the…
EventSouth Africa holds a referendum to decide if SA should become a republic
… South African government led by National Party (NP) held a referendum in which white voters decided whether South Africa should remain a member of the…
Document 26 - Letter from Patrick Duncan to John Gomas, 3 October 1956
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew Document 26 - Letter from Patrick Duncan to John…
ArchiveDefend the right to sit where you like: resist train apartheid
… Circular convening a meeting to discuss segregation on trains and flyer calling on passengers to resist segregation on trains by sitting in seats marked ……
Demonstrations against Proclamation of Republic: Answers to Questions by May 1961
… Demonstrations Against Proclamation Of Republic Answers To Questions By drum , May 1961 73 [ Drum asked several … around Republic Day take? Answer: There are…
EventSouth African man walks from England to France through Channel Tunnel
… A 38 year old South African man, Lance Dyer, was arrested by … tunnel regularly. The speed at which they travel causes a vacuum effect that sucks everything…
ArchiveGarment union backs down on its threat to fire NUTW members
… Industrial Union has backed down on its earlier threat to have workers fired for belonging to the National Union of Textile Workers. … Garment union backs…
Sensei Chris Seabelo of Tlhabane, Rustenburg, returns home to a hero's welcome
… first Black shotokan Karateka and the first South African to obtain his 5th Dan diploma in Japan returns home to a hero's welcome. … Sensei Chris Seabelo of…
ArchiveNUSAS National Directive for health: report to Congress, Cape Town, 1981
… Report by the NUSAS Health Directive to the 59th Annual Congress of the National Union of South … Students, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, 28 November…
ArchiveLetter addressed to Reverend David Russell from Hutton and Cook Attorneys
… Letter addressed to Reverend David Russell from Hutton and Cook Attorneys … intervention on behalf of farm dwellers (referred to as illegal squatters)evicted…
ArchiveMessage to Angolan Government from the South African Government, 3 April 1981
… Message from the South African Government to the Angolan Government, informing them of information … and stating that the SA Government reserves the right to…
ArchiveMessage from the Permanent Representative, New York, to D W Auret, Cape Town
… Administrator-General that SWAPO guerillas returning to Angola would be interrogated, Mr van Heerden sent a mesaage to Mr Aldana that there would be no…
ArchiveCircular from Neville Curtis, President, NUSAS, to SRC Presidents and others
… appointed by the South African Students Organisation to prepare a critique on NUSAS in terms of its usefulness and to consider if there was a necessity for…
About 10 000 Afrikaner women, led by Mrs H.C. Steyn, march to the Union Buildings to protest about the South African involvemen
… About 10 000 Afrikaner women, led by Mrs H.C. Steyn, march to the Union Buildings to protest about the South African involvemen …
Five American nuns in Liberia are shot to death near the capital Monrovia; the killings are blamed on rebels loyal to Charles T
… Five American nuns in Liberia are shot to death near the capital Monrovia; the killings are blamed on rebels loyal to Charles T …
’Black reaction to Apartheid, 1948-1973’, Statement by Oliver Tambo to the annual meeting of the African Studies Association, Syracuse, 1 March 1973
… ’Black reaction to Apartheid, 1948-1973’, Statement by Oliver Tambo to the annual meeting of the African Studies Association, …
The University of Stellenbosch alumni decide not to ask for a review of the decision to confer an honorary doctorate on Bram Fi
… The University of Stellenbosch alumni decide not to ask for a review of the decision to confer an honorary doctorate on Bram Fi …
President Thabo Mbeki is consulting with west African leaders ahead of an emergency trip to Ivory Coast to settle the latest un
… with west African leaders ahead of an emergency trip to Ivory Coast to settle the latest un …
South African Airways (SAA) announces that it will not fly to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) due to disturbances in the c
… South African Airways (SAA) announces that it will not fly to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) due to disturbances in the c …