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EventNatal votes for the formation of the Union of South Africa
… On 12 June 1909, Natal voted in favour of the formation of the … Boddy-Evans A. (n.d.), ‘This Day in African History: 12 June,’ from African History , …
PlacePearson Conservatorium and Prince Alfred’s Guard Memorial, St Georges Park, Port Elizabeth
… of Boyds. It was officially opened by John X Merriman on 12 September 1882, and was named after HW Pearson, Mayor of …
EventThe Berlin Airlift, which delivered food and fuel to West Berliners during a Soviet blockade, and in which the SAA took part, comes to an end
… Berlin was finally lifted at one minute after midnight, on 12 May 1949, and the first great standoff of the Cold War was …
EventJacob Zuma, Former President of South Africa and of the ANC, is born.
… Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma was born on the 12 April 1942, at Inkandla, in KwaZulu Natal. At the age of …
EventAn application to the Pretoria Supreme Court, to declare the Freedom of Choice to Terminate Pregnancy Law unconstitutional, fails.
… access to abortion services upon request during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and in certain cases, access to the …
EventThe first Comrades Marathon takes place
The first Comrades Marathon was run by Vic Clapham, ex World War One veteran and other 34 runners, who initiated it as a reunion. Clapham wanted to remember…
EventBeginning of the Anglo-Zulu War, 10 January 1879
… of the Anglo-Zulu War , while others claim that the 12 January 1879 (first attack) or the 22 January 1879 (first …
EventBasutoland (now Lesotho) becomes British territory
… State. He appealed to the British for protection, and on 12 March 1868 his country became a British protectorate, and … 2014]|(2003). Milestones (feature…
Mandela and Fidel A film by Estela Bravo
… Buitenkants Stree, Cape town Venue:Tuesday 4 March 2014, 12-2pm UCT Africa Studies African …
EventEdgar Wallace (56), author and newspaper editor in South Africa, dies in Hollywood.
… up for adoption when he was nine years old. At the age of 12, Wallace left school and held several menial jobs. He …
Freedom In Our Life Time - List of Photographs
… 10-11. Lembede's gravesite, Croesus cemetery, Johannesburg 12.Signature page, ANC Youth League meeting, 14 February 1944 …
EventEugéne Nielen Marais, S.A. poet, writer, lawyer and naturalist, is born
… Marais began writing at a very young age. By the age of 12, he was a published writer. Marais became famous as an …
PlaceEbenezer, Limpopo
… The name is of biblical origin , (1 Samuel 7:12) and means 'stone of help'. Also spelt 'Ebenhaesar ' or ' …
ArticleTreks & Land conflicts timeline 1602-1966
… the Dutch and local Khoi erupt at the Cape. 1657 The first 12 free burghers settle along the Liesbeeck River in the Cape …
ArticleTreason Trial 1956 - 1961
… still faced re-indictment. Speaking later, on May 12, 1959, about "the ordinary course of justice", the …
ArticleHistory Grade 10 - Topic 3 Source-based Questions
… June 1789. For the source’s online origin, see footnote [12] 10. Analyse the Journal in Source H 10.1. How useful is … For the source’s online origin, see…
Articlehoz tab example
… curriculum covering all the topics from Grade 4 to Grade 12. To make the Online Classroom even more accessible, it is … of his career to the arts, especially…
Lives on the Line: An Invitation to a Gripping True Story
… seat to a piece of untold history. Event Details: Date: 18 September 2025 Time: 17:30 for 18:00 RSVP is essential. [email protected] / 031 303 9214 …
PlaceMangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Free State
… freely by cheetahs! Before the municipal Elections of 18 May 2011 Mangaung was a local Municipality under the … Municipality. The Motheo District was…
ArticleThe ANC’s MK Special Ops Unit Material - Yunus Carrim Collection - 6 November 2025
… the South African Defence Force’s main military base. The 1982 Koeberg operation. The 1983 attack on the South African …
Cape Town Book Sale 2017
… you have a right to be excited. From Friday, 16 to Sunday, 18 June 2017 the V&A Waterfront will become the centre of the …
PlaceSoweto Theatre
… ↵ [iv] Ibid ↵ [v] “Soweto Theatre”, Portfolio, Accessed 18 April 2017, … .|“Soweto Theatre”, Portfolio. Accessed 18 April 2017, …
EventRiaad Moosa, the South African comedian is born
… Riaad Moosa was born in Cape Town on 18 June 1977. He has won numerous awards as a comedian, …
PlaceWynberg Park, Southern Suburbs
In the heart of Cape Town lies the beautiful Wynberg Park! This spans over an area of 22 square kilometres and showcases some of the Western Cape Vegetation,…
EventSouth African photojournalist and member of the Bang-Bang, Club Kevin Carter, commits suicide
… a Sudanese child being stalked by a vulture in 1993. On 18 April, 1994, only 6 days after Carter won the Pulitzer, …
EventPansy Tlakula, Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission, announces her resignation
… and wanted Tlakula removed ahead of the 2014 elections. On 18 June 2014, Electoral Court judge, Lotter Wepener, found …
EventBomb meant for Kangaroo Court judge, May Ledwaba kills sleeping William Ledwaba
… of all relevant facts pertaining to the incident.18 September, stated to the to the Truth and Reconciliation … [online] Available at: www.sahistory.org.za …
EventThe Rand Revolt strikers’ stronghold at Fordsburg Square falls to the government
… The end of the revolt was declared at midnight on 18 March 1922. …
PlaceEmpangeni
… art displays!" Also available is an impressive 18-hole Empangeni Golf Course for golf enthusiasts. Empangeni …
ArchiveSonia Bunting: Continuous Compassion and Adamant Activism by Jack Lucas
… for which she was imprisoned until December 19, 1956. [12] She was not alone in this situation, as dozens of other … the reverse effect took hold in 1962. …