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ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1920-1929
… The ANC in the 1920s was largely weakened and suffered from both … itself by changing its name from the SANNC to the ANC, adopting a national anthem and a…
ArticleCongress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa
… which is currently led by the African National Congress (ANC) towards a more unified and strong South Africa. … the beginning, Inkatha became quite close…
Re-emergence of resistance, 1980-89
… capital of Zambia, where the African National Congress (ANC) had its headquarters. In 1984 students resolved to … The petition echoed the million-signature…
ArticleLife Timeline of Jacob Zuma
… 1958 Zuma joins the African National Congress (ANC) and through its youth structure the ANC Youth League (ANCYL). 1959 Zuma joins the South African … which…
PlaceAlbasini Dam, Limpopo
… of 3.572 square kilometres. The Albasini Dam was built in 1952 and was subsequently raised to 34 meters, by means of …
The turn to armed struggle
… Following the Sharpeville Massacre, the state banned the ANC and PAC in April 1960 under the Unlawful Organisations … and banning of leading political…
ArticleNelson Mandela Timeline 2000-2014
… meeting in Port Elizabeth. The theme of the meeting is ‘ANC – People’s Revolutionary Movement and Agent for Change’. … South Africa holds local government…
ArchiveFrom eNcome over Bloedrivier to eNcome and Beyond by Ben Khumalo-Seegelken
… today as South Africa. I take a big leap from 1910 up to 1952; am aware that, in doing so, I leave a series of aspects … this part of the world [1948-1994]…
ArticleNelson Mandela Timeline 1980-1989
… the Silverton Siege . June, The African National Congress (ANC) publicly broke ties with Zulu Chief and Inkatha Freedom … Lilian Ngoyi , 1956 Treason…
ArticleThabo Mbeki (1942 - ) Timeline
… 1935 Govan Mbeki joins the African National Congress (ANC) 1938 Govan Mbeki receives a telegram about a job offer … disruption. Mandela and other high…
ArticleCape Town Timeline 1300-1997
… Rev. J.A. Calata makes a presidential address at the ANC Provincial conference in Cape Town. Four fifths of … against the Separate Representation of Voters…
ArticleThe South African general elections: 1999
… by only 16 political parties: African National Congress (ANC), Democratic Party (DP), New National Party (NNP), … Party of Azania (SOPA). Prior to the…
Event13 year-old South African Native mineworker is published in a newspaper
… This act was amended by the Natives Laws Amendment Act of 1952. …
EventLibya becomes independent
… including all three historic regions of Libya by January 1952. A UN commissioner and the so-called Council of Ten - …
EventJan van Riebeeck’s statue, presented by Cecil John Rhodes, is unveiled in Cape Town
… by the Portuguese and Dutch governments respectively in 1952, for Cape Town's tercentenary celebrations. References: …
EventTwenty-four Kikuyu tribesmen are sentenced to death for the Lari massacre in Kenya
… massacre followed the eruption of violence on 20 October 1952, as the Mau Mau protested the arrest of Jomo Kenyatta …
ArticleThembisile Chris Hani Timeline 1942 - 2003
… (ANCYL), citing the arrest of African National Congress (ANC) leaders in the Treason Trial of 1956 as his main … Simon Kekana, head prefect at Lovedale and…
BiographyShirish Nanabhai
… remembered driving Joe Matthews – a leading member of the ANC and SACP at the time – with Suliman “Babla” Saloojee to …
BiographyGovin Reddy
… and the unbanning of the African National Congress (ANC), the family moved back to South Africa and settled in …
ArticleSouth African Constitutional Development Timeline 1902 - 1997
… majority. 1912 8 January, The African National Congress (ANC) is formed. 1928 December, The South African Communist … of an urgent need for negotiations to…
ArticleBlack Consciousness Movement of Azania (BCMA)
… Africa to join liberation organisations (primarily the ANC and the PAC) based in Southern Africa. The Context: … formidable obstacles in its recruitment…
First National Consultative Conference - Morogoro, 26 April 1969
… The first National Consultative Conference of the ANC was held at Morogoro, Tanzania, from 25 April to 1 May … over seventy delegates from various centres…
The Story of PR Pather, the grand old man of Indian politics in South Africa: Bibliography
… to the Second Provincial Conference of the NIO. 16 March 1952. Presidential Address delivered by Mr. AS Kajee at the … Second Annual Provincial Conference of…
ArticleThe Freedom Charter Campaign
… Albert Luthuli , the banned National President of the ANC said: "‘Why will this assembly be significant and unique? … in the country." In the wake of the…
ArticleBisho Massacre 1992
… tense negotiations between the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African government under President FW de Klerk. Prior to a planned protest march…
EventZuid-Afrikaansche Republiek decides that December 16 will be a public holiday called Dingaan's Day
… Afrikaner nationalism, culture and identity. However, in 1952 the name of the day was changed to Day of Covenant. …
PlaceEdenburg, near Bloemfontein
… Postal Coach Tracks discovered, dating back to 21 February 1952. A variety of accommodation to suit every taste – …
BiographyCharles Robberts (Blackie) Swart
… of Albert Luthuli and other African National Congress (ANC) leaders. As Minister of Education Swart was responsible …
David Pratt
… The day before the attack, the African National Congress (ANC) and the Pan African Congress (PAC) were both banned. The …
EventDutch Foreign Minister Luns is asked by the Johannesburg
… wishes of the Ambonesians. Luns was in his position from 1952 to1971, making him the record office holder among …