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EventDemonstrators close down businesses and government offices in Lesotho
… and government offices in Lesotho as protests against the outcome of the 23 May 1998 election results intensified. The protests were organized by opposition…
EventArrival of Chinese labourers in South Africa
… A labour shortage at the gold mines on the Rand resulted in the importation of Chinese labour in 1904. This situation, in … Thompson.L.M, (1960), The…
PlaceCuylerville
… R.N. sailed in "Chapman". Their locations was between the Wellington and Palmiet Rivers and their centre was named … after Colonel Jacob CUYLER, 59 Regiment…
EventBiafra, a Nigerian Province is recognised by Tanzania
… independent from Nigeria. This region comprised roughly the south-eastern provinces of Nigeria. This declaration came … after two military coups and two…
EventGerman South West Africa is put under South African administration
… After the completion of World War One's Treaty of Versailles, … German South West Africa was declared a mandate of the new international peace-keeping body,…
Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents compiled by E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer - Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
… p class="insert_center inote"> From the book: Passive Resistance 1946 - A Selection of Documents … E.S. Reddy & Fatima Meer Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru condemns…
PlaceStanger, now officially known as KwaDukuza
… Stanger was founded in 1872 and was named after the first Surveyor-General of the then Colony of Natal, William Stanger. KwaDukuza which incorporates the…
Nelson Mandela University presenting AEE REP qualification programme
… The Nelson Mandela University will be hosting the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) qualification programme the Certified Renewable Energy Professional …
ArchiveBiography of Dambisa Moyo by Alex Kamau
… global economist. Born in Zambia she was exposed to the harsh economic realities that Africa faces early in her … and incorporated into large state-owned…
Awards of Recognition to Honourable Early Associates of Gandhiji and Phoenix Settlement 1904-1914
… The Gandhi Development Trust recognises on this important occasion of the centenary of Phoenix Settlement, the outstanding contribution, dedication and…
ANC statement on incident at Luthuli House, 29 February 2008
… Luthuli House has been evacuated following an incident at the entrance to the building. The details of the incident are as follows: A man entered the …
ArchiveArt Fair forced to reinstate Mabulu painting after Goldblatt threat by Matthew Krouse (Mail & Gurdian), 28 September 2013
… The FNB Jo'burg Art Fair, running in Sandton until Sunday, has been full of surprises. The Mail & Guardian reported on Friday that artist Ayanda … Yakhal…
Statement of ANC National Working Committee, 5 September 2011
… The National Working Committee of the African National Congress, met today in its regular … session to deal with organizational matters. One of the issues…
EventEbola virus kills 153 people in Zaire
… as Ebola virus a virus that kills its host by attacking the lining of the cells and coagulating the blood in the human body.. This virus is named after the …
Message from President Jacob Zuma
… Comrade, friends, fellow South Africans, The ANC centenary represents a milestone achievement not only for the ANC, but for all liberation movements in the…
PlaceSoweto Theatre
… The Soweto community was in need for a proper formal theatre … and performances would be held in community halls. [i] The City of Johannesburg commissioned…
EventSouth Africa, Cuba and Angola Sign formal peace agreement, allowing Namibian independence from South Africa
… The agreement was the culmination of months of intense diplomatic efforts brokered by the United States. South African President P.W. Botha … be accepted by…
EventPresident Robert Mugabe defends land reform programme
… celebrated twenty-five years of independence after the overthrow of white majority rule, under the then Prime Minister Ian Smith. The outright corruption…
PlaceRaadsaal, 95 St George’s Street, Bloemfontein
… The first Raadsaal is probably the most important Historical Building in the Free State, dating back to 1849, it is the oldest building left standing in…
educating African youth and provision of large scale scholarships tenable in various
… that: 1. Negotiation is only one form of struggle towards the transfer of power to the people for the creation of a non-racial, unitary and non-sexist South …
EventCourt go-ahead for United Democratic Front meetings
… United Democratic Front was granted a court order by the Minister of Law and Order and Divisional Commissioner of Police to go ahead with a meeting to launch…
EventGold Coast (Ghana) gains independence
… On 6 March 1957, the Gold Coast (now known as Ghana) gained independence from Britain. Ghana became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and was led to…
O. R. Tambo Interviewed by RIXAKA, January 1985
… Question: In the January 8 statement of the National Executive Committee this year, prominent mention is given to the cultural field. How would you briefly…
Interview with Oliver Tambo by Rixaka, 05 January 1985
… Question : In the January 8 statement of the National Executive Committee this year, prominent mention is given to the cultural field. How would you briefly…
EventUgandan premier Apollo Milton Obote is shot
… Britain in 1962, becoming Prime Minister. Traditionally, the Bugandan King or Kabaka became President, although the position was considered to be only…
EventMurder trial of “Sharpeville Six” opens
… The trial of Reginald Sefatsa, Reid Mokoena, Moses Diniso, … Duma Khumalo and Francis Mokhesi, better known as the "Sharpeville Six" opened on this date…
Address by ANC President Jacob Zuma to ANC National General Council fundraising dinner at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, 19 September 2010, Durban
… share this very special evening with us. Tomorrow we start the third National General Council of the African National Congress. It is an important gathering…
Chaskalson was a pillar of strength in my battle against HIV/Aids by Justice Edwin Cameron - Constitutional Court, 9 December 2012
… I did. Arthur was a mentor to me when I was an advocate. The first time I came close to invoking that tender side was … trial before a hostile judge who had…
EventCarte Blanche is denied permission to quote Oliver Tambo
… On 30 January 1987 the Minister of Law and Order issued a message to the newspapers denying Carte Blanche, an investigative … programme permission to quote…
Book 6: Negotiation, Transition and Freedom - Glossary
… From the book: Book 6: Negotiation, Transition and Freedom commissioned by The Department of Education acolyte – an assistant or … Broederbond - a secretive…