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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: …
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 …
ANC`s Subcommittee on Education, 18 January 2016
… concerning urgent matters affecting education. Details of the briefing are as follows: Date: 18 January 2016 Time: …
PlaceDutch Reformed Church, Jeppetown, Johannesburg
… The foundation stone of this building was laid on 5 May 1906 by General Koos de la …
EventIt is announced in Rawalpindi that Pakistan has decided to cut ties with South Africa
… was announced in Rawalpindi, Pakistan that the government of Pakistan has decided to ban all exports from Pakistan to … O’Malley P. ‘1964’, From: Nelson…
EventDaryll Cullinan, SA cricket player, is born in Kimberley.
… Protea player to score a first class century at the age of 16. Cullinan retired from international cricket in 2002. …
EventAndrew Vusi Fasedemi is born
… was born in Cardiff, Wales. He is managing director of several companies such as, inter alia, Wisdom Keys, which … Hayes, S. (ed)(2000). Who's Who of…
EventRuben Xulu is born
… Hlabisa mission station and embarked on a life-long career of producing religious sculptures in both stone and wood. He …
EventA Cape Passive Resistance Council is formed
… Councillor Zainunnisa "Cissie" Gool was elected the leader of the Resisters to join the passive resistance camp in …
EventSA poet and artist Wopko Jensma is born
… institutions and majored in sculpture at the University of Pretoria. After having lived in Mozambique, Botswana and …
EventSouth African artist Michael Zondi is born
… hospital chapel. After this, he worked for the Department of Information until 1972. …
EventThe SA Agricultural Union changes its name to Agri SA
… approximately 90 cooperatives and agri-business associates of Agri SA. …
EventS.A. beats New Zealand by 3
… 100 runs respectively. This gave South Africa a victory of 290 runs with five wickets in hand. Source: …
EventFanie de Villiers ends his last Test triumphantly
… Shoaib Akhtar, Pakistan's last man. It was his 85th wicket of an 18 match. South Africa won with 259 runs, and leveled …
EventDr. Chris Barnard, medical practitioner who performed the first heart transplant, is born
… Cape. Dr. Barnard studied medicine at the University of Cape Town. His first practice was at Ceres, also in the …
EventThe Labour Party (LP) adopts a resolution to represent the Coloured community
… by other political organizations. Three leading members of the LP resigned immediately after the Conference. … O’Malley P. ‘1983’ , from Nelson Mandela…