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EventTwenty-six miners trapped in a Swaziland coal mine are rescued with help from South Africa.
… Twenty-six miners were trapped when a roof collapsed at the Emaswati Coal mine near Mpaka, Swaziland. The fastest way to get the miners out was through a…
ArchiveNatives (Urban Areas) Act, Act No 21 of 1923
… The Act was to provide for improved conditions of residence for natives in or near urban areas and the better administration of native affairs; for the…
EventTrade union federation, COSATU, celebrates its 26th anniversary
… The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), a … was established on 2 December 1985 in Durban. It is among the fastest growing labour federations in…
PlaceDurban Main Post Office
… which was designed by Phillip Dudgeon in 1882. It was the first meeting place of the South African National Convention, which took place in a hall to the…
PlaceGreatmore Studios
… studios and exhibition space in Woodstock , and is one of the few active non-commercial spaces in Cape Town . The Triangle Arts Trust, which was founded in…
EventWayne Ferreira was born on this day
… his tennis partner, Pietie Norval won a silver medal in the men’s tennis doubles at the Barcelona Olympic Games of 1992.[ii] Wayne reached his best career…
Author uncovers Gandhi’s links with early ANC leaders by Anelisa Kubheka (Daily News), 02 March 2012, Durban
… that Gandhi had close ties and friendships with some of the ANC’s early presidents when he was still alive. Advocate Anil Nauriya was speaking at the Durban…
’Asinamali’
… From the book: My Spirit Is Not Banned by Frances Baard and … we must organize this campaign for one pound a day so that the workers must earn one pound a…
ArchiveAfrica South Vol.5 No.1 Oct-Dec 1960
… CONTENTS The Heart of Darkness. Cartoon, Papas. The Pondoland Massacre, Dennis Kiley. Cartoon, Gask. South … Referendum for a Republic, L.J. Blom-Cooper. The…
EventRetired soccer player and founder of Kaizer Chiefs FC, Kaizer Motaung, is born in Soweto
… playing soccer at a young age and turned professional at the age of 16 when he joined Orlando Pirates. He entered the international scene when he was…
EventUnrest breaks out at Naledi High School as Security police confront learners
… arrived at Naledi High School and attempted to arrest the leader of the local branch of the South Africa Students Movement (SASM). In retaliation … Anon, (n…
EventInternational Olympic Committee re-admit South Africa
… Following the ban on South Africa by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) prior to the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964 for its racial discrimination …
Event26 parties meet to discuss future negotiations
… Nine months after the collapse of Codesa II, twenty-six parties - the most representative gathering of South African political … Planning Conference (5-6…
EventAlgerian head of state Mohamed Boudiaf assassinated
… by military officers during a public speech at the opening of a cultural center in Annaba. The incident demonstrated how the political crisis in Algeria was…
EventPresident F.W. de Klerk promises repeal of apartheid laws
… The circumstances that led to the repealing and ultimate dismantling of the Apartheid structure was similar to those that led to the earlier proclamation…
EventNamibia’s constitution is ratified
… The acceptance of the Namibian constitution on 9 February 1990 established the Republic of Namibia. The independence of Namibia can be directly traced to an…
EventWorld Refugee Day
… The General Assembly decided that 20 June would be celebrated … countries in different ways. It is a special day for the world to make time for the…
EventPresident George W Bush announces his HIV/AIDS Plan
… The American president, George W Bush, announced his … African and two Caribbean countries during his State of the Union address at a congress session in the…
EventNP holds federal congress
… Following its withdrawal from the African National Congress (ANC)-led Government of National Unity, the National Party held its federal congress (1 - 3…
EventZulu assault at Holkrantz
… On 6 March 1902 in the district of Vryheid, a Zulu Chief, Sikobobo, attacked a Boer regiment after the latter had stolen their cattle, burned their kraals…
EventFrederik Willem de Klerk is elected President of South Africa
… Acting State President since 15 August 1989, following the resignation of President P.W. Botha on 14 August. His … on 02 February, 1990 to release Nelson…
EventJames Kantor, a lawyer, is arrested for his involvement in Liliesleaf farm activities
… Wolpe was an active member of uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC). Though Kantor himself was secretly funding the…
EventSpecial Committee on Apartheid publishes its first Interim Report
… The United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Apartheid … published its first Interim Report, satisfied with the number of countries that had broken off…
ArchiveRegional mini-conference report, Lusaka
… in Lusaka, Zambia, April 1985. Discussed strengthening the underground, the armed struggle, recruitment, open membership, the Constitution, strategy and…
A Dialogue in Partnership with Kaya FM - MyConstitution Exhibition
… South Africa’s Constitution - admired and respected around the world for its pioneering approach to human rights - is the symbol of a remarkable negotiated…
In conclusion
… “the hardship of the workers made me determined never to give up” When we first went to Hondeklipbaai and Doringbaai the workers were suffering. People in…
EventCricketer Omar Henry born
… born in Stellenbosch on 23 January 1952.[i] In 1987, at the age of 34, Henry became the first South African cricketer of colour to be selected to play in an …
ArchiveInterview with Peter Donald Hjul
… with Peter Donald Hjul who was a leading figure in the Liberal Party, which existed from 1953 until 1968. Born … where he became involved in producing trade…
EventGeorge Msimang, artist, is born
… School in 1968 after completing Standard VIII. He came to the African Art Centre in Durban and was encouraged by Jo … for a year, beginning in 1969. In 1971…
EventSA artist Mmakgoba Sebidi is born
… Helen Sebidi was born in Marapyane (Skilpadfontein) in the Hammanskraal area. Her grandmother, a traditional artist, … also studying and teaching pottery and…