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EventClarence Makwetu Expelled from PAC
… The Chairman of the Pan-Africanist Congress and disciplinary committee …
EventChurch leaders initiate peace summit in Durban
… an end to the violence between local warring factions of the African National Congress (ANC) and the Inkatha … Southern African Political History: a…
EventJRR Tolkien born in Bloemfontein
… (Hilary, born 1894) went back to England for a change of climate in 1895. His father stayed behind, but died …
EventNelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa’s first black president
… democratic elections held in April 1994, the president of the African National Congress (ANC), Nelson Mandela, was …
EventKenya becomes a one party state
… In 1964, Kenyatta had the legislature create the position of president and granted him considerable executive powers. …
ArchiveStudents and action in society
… Approach to student power; Economics and race; The power of contemporary radical thought; African socialism; Black …
PlaceStump Memorial, near Doornkop
… stump). The stump memorial is really just a burnt piece of wood with a plaque next to it. The three memorials … stump). The stump memorial is really just a…
ArchiveNon-Central Government structures in South Africa today
… Freedom Charter perspective, and practical implications of the changes envisaged in the Freedom Charter. …
PlaceDie Stem Parsonage, Simonstown, Cape Town
… and its verandah was added in 1820. The music for part of South Africa's national anthem, Die Stem van Suid Afrika, … https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of…
EventAmanda Coetzer, SA’s highest ranked tennis star, is born in Hoopstad, OFS
… on 22 October 1971 and began playing tennis at the age of six. Coetzer began her professional tennis career in 1988. …
Rally to commemorate Joseph Sithole’s funeral
… 23 September 1984 the apartheid regime banned the funeral of the late Joseph Sithole. Nonetheless, activists in the …
EventSmuts refuses call to postpone Anti
… Congress (SAIC) Conference held in Cape Town, a deputation of sixty Indians called on the prime minister, Field Marshal … Mandela foundation," 1946. ASIATIC…
EventWole Soyinka is born
… read the presentation speech by Professor Lars Gyllensten, of the Swedish Academy Click here to read our feature about …
EventBritish troopship wrecked – 372 drown
… Bay, about twenty-five kilometres from Cape Agulhas. Of the 378 people on board, only six survived. The wreck was … Siyabona Africa, To the Foot of Africa -…
9 Ships run ashore in Table Bay
… proving again that the Cape was quite aptly called 'Cape of Storms' (Cabo das Tormentas) by Bartholomeu Dias , the …
EventDon Mattera withdraws from public performances
… Mattera is now deeply involved in improving the community of Eldorado Park, in which he lives. Source: This Day, August …
Statement issued by the Vigilance Committee, Grahamstown
… need for the Council to address problems such as shortage of housing in the locations, excessive rental fees and the …
ArchiveNational congress cultural day
… litho poster; red, yellow and black; photo by Cedric Nunn of workers performing Sarmcol Workers play in 1987; Text: …
ArchiveFreedom and state security in the South African plural society
… This paper tries to iron out the concerns of the government and its citizens regarding security and …
PlaceWestoe, Westoe Road, Mowbray
… to Francois Pieter de Necker in 1785 and formed part of the Farm Coornhoop. The House, Built in a Cape Dutch style …
EventThe North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is founded.
… North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was formed at the end of World War II. European countries needed insurance and … North Atlantic Treaty Organization, A…
EventSculptor Lucas Sithole is born in KwaThema
… to give an explanation why he made his sculptures. As one of South Africa's best known sculptors internationally, about … Rankin, E. (1989). Images of Wood:…
EventCedric Mayson is charged with treason
… treason and being a member or an active supporter of the African National Congress (ANC). He was released on … Southern African Political History: a…
EventMakhwenkwe Harrison Butshingi, trade unionist and community leader, dies
… in the Transvaal worker's unions. Butshingi was President of the South African Cricket Board from 1956-1970, and a … Verwey, E.J. (ed) (1995). New…
EventBafana Bafana wins against Botswana
… registered a convincing 2-0 victory over the national team of neighbouring Botswana , two years after its readmission to … (2004). Footballer of the decade:…
EventOscar Nominations are announced
… Foreign Language category, was announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president, Frank Pierson, …
EventFirst Black-owned newspaper is published
… Black South African newspaper, Imvo Zabantsundu (Opinion of the People), was published by Thanda Press in King …
EventThe South African Police Services (SAPS) celebrates its 10th anniversary
… National Police Day, to commemorate the establishment of the South African Police Services and to give recognition …
Statement on Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, 13 September 2011
… at the Johannesburg Hospital on Saturday as a result of a pain in her ankle. She was checked by doctors and …
EventJohn “Shoes” Moshoeu was born on this day
… soccer player was born in Diepkloof, Soweto. One of the most successful players to have ever played the game …