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Archive2007 - President Mbeki, State of the Nation Address, 9 February 2007
… “We have gathered here today, on Freedom Day, because in time, our people, together with the billions of human beings … happiness that comes with freedom…
Biography of Abdullah Ibrahim by Chance Overby
… exile in Europe and the United States. [1] During his time in exile, Ibrahim found success and developed his … which was the largest community in Cape Town…
The Arrival of the Khoisan
… and why did their arrival bring great changes? For a long time the Khoikhoi were called "Hottentots". If one met the … seldom stayed in one place for more…
ArticleJohn Langalibalele Dube Timeline 1940-1950
… involved by criticizing the government while at the same time expressing his reservations about the rebellion. 1909 … Natal. 1950 Institution of 'Mafukuzela…
The Genootskap vir Regte Afrikaners/Fellowship of True Afrikaners
… The writers’ emphasis moved to the Republics from the time of the Great Trek onwards, with the implication that from that time the spiritual home of the…
ArticleThe formation of the SANNC/ANC
… concern, the fear of any petty bourgeoisie at the time of crisis, was being thrust back into the ranks of the … correctly perceived to be under attack while…
Article2014 South African platinum strike: longest wage strike in South Africa
… June 2014, it was announced that AMCU was demanding a one-time R3 000 payment for every worker to pay for the strike, … the minimum wage to R12, 500 by the…
ArticleHIV/Aids in South Africa timeline 1940s-2009
… of PCP are reported in injecting drug users. At the same time the first case of AIDS was documented in the UK. 1982 … used HTLV-3 (human T-cell lymphotropic…
ArticleA history of the South African Constitution 1910-1996
… it laid the basis for a new constitution, only this time it was to be drafted in a democratically elected … This Constitution lasted for two years. During…
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, at the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of 1956 Women’s March: Union Buildings, Tshwane, 9 August 2006
… country and people. They responded magnificently to the challenge thrown at the feet of the men-folk by the late … in the abuse and murder of women and…
EventBenjamin Mzimkulu Macala, SA artist, is born
… the mid 1960s, and was a pupil of Bill Ainslie for a short time. He held thirteen exhibitions from 1967-1985 in South … be recognized by this medium. He has…
ArticleGrade 8 - Term 3: The Scramble for Africa: late 19th century
… the control of Africa. The countries represented at the time included Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Denmark, France, … the conference, controlling most of…
PlaceTokai Manor House, Tokai Road, Tokai.
… was acquired by the colonial government who, for a time, used it as a reformatory. It underwent extensive … between the French and the Brits. Thibault had a…
ArticleYusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1940-1949
… Indian Congress (SAIC) meets in Johannesburg for the first time since 1935. The meeting resolves by 52-11 votes for the … the coming Natal Indian Congress…
The Soul Of The ANC Under Attack by Frank Chikane
… serving the people. As you would expect I spend much of my time with people on the ground in the course of the execution … to doubts about their 'loyalty' to…
George Bizos: Interview with Rupert Taylor and Aubrey Lekwane, 16 February 1998, Legal Resources Centre, Johannesburg
… book there (Taylor has a copy of Ellman’s book In a Time of Trouble). Taylor: Yeah, and also this one... … Laugh. Bizos: You know, I thought it was to…
Address to Beijing University Beijing, 6 May 1999
… us not only because of its immediate impact. Like the challenge of development, it raised questions about our …
Address at the Opening of the Second Session of the South African-Algerian Bi-National Commission, 17 October 2001
… Fisheries, Water, Forestry and Environment. Our common challenge is to increase our capacity for water management. …
Address by the President of South Africa, Mr. Thabo Mbeki, at the Opening of Civil Society Forum of the WSSD, Johannesburg, 23 August 2002
… and conversation of natural resources. Clearly, the challenge is to meet the needs of humanity today without …
Bibliographical note and further reading
… 4 volumes by T. Karis and G. M. Carter, From Protest to Challenge: Documents of African Politics in South Africa, …
Article‘Liberated’ Slaves? by Joline Young
… separated from their parents is unknown, however, by the time of their landing at the Cape they would have already … to a ‘master’ for a period of fourteen…
ArticleA Short History of ESKOM, Part 1 (1923-2001)
… coal resources in the Transvaal, where operations at the time […] were easy and offered substantial profits”. [8] In … had upward mobility through good jobs…
PlaceDurban Natural Science Museum
… and these celebrations culminated in the sealing of two time capsules on the 23 September 2008 in celebration of its … to the conservation of natural…
PlaceNelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality includes: 'Port Elizabeth now Gqeberha; Uitenhage; Despatch and Colchester'. Named after; Nelson Mandela, who is South Africa's…
PlaceHaartbeespoort
Hartbeespoort, informally also known as: "Harties", is a small resort town north of Johannesburg in the North West Province of South Africa. Situated on slopes…
South African History Online and Principia College Partnership Project - 2017 submissions
… and I like to play soccer and watch movies during my free time. Project: Biography of Buchi Emecheta Emily …
ArticleProgressive Federal Party (PFP)
… began one of the great parliamentary performances of all time. Suzman sat alone for 13 years, the sole principled …
Article1973 Durban Strikes
… Durban workers made their demands heard - the first time since the political “stay at home” of the 1950s – and to …
10 YEARS PROJECT
… the South African situation; to discuss, in this regard, time scales; and to advise on norms and mechanisms for …
The turn to armed struggle
… banning of the PAC, the organisation decided that it was time to engage in armed struggle. The PAC’s armed wing, Poqo …