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PlaceNewlands Cricket Stadium
… cricket was first played at Lords. Not even a Country at the time, South Africa had started its journey towards becoming one of the great cricketing Nations…
Interview with Oliver Tambo by Zimbabwe Television (ZTV), 05 August 1983, Harare
… like Zimbabwe into police stations guarding its borders, the President of the ANC, Comrade Oliver Tambo, has said. He said it was an …
EventFawcett Commission into Concentration Camps in South Africa
… The Fawcett Commission headed by Millicent Fawcett in 1901, was established as a result of an outcry against the treatment of Afrikaners in concentration…
PlaceOns Huisie, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
… The cottage was, for many years, the property of the Stadler family, and is a typical example …
EventAn international measure is adopted in Antwerp to block rebel groups from trading conflict diamonds
… The sale of diamonds in some African countries has been linked to the funding of African rebel groups, which have in turn funded some of …
Interview with Swami Gounden by Vino Reddy, 29 May 2002
… VR: Good morning. I am Vino Reddy from the Documentation Centre of the University of Durban-Westville. This morning we are …
ANC statement on Zimbabwe, 26 May 2000
… The African National Congress wishes to reiterate its position on Zimbabwe as per the discussions and decisions of its last National Executive Committee (NEC…
Rixaka
… Rixaka, the cultural journal of the African National Congress, was launched to establish a platform allowing full expression of the cultural voice in the…
PlaceJan De Waal House, 93 Bree Street, Cape Town
… Jan de Waal, born in Amsterdam, arrived at the Cape in 1715 as an employee of the Dutch East India Company The erf on which this double …
Zweli Mkhize denies Redi Tlhabi’s book allegations, says he hasn’t read it, 18 - September - 2017
… The presidential contender says he saw Jacob Zuma as an older … in which he denied any involvement in trying to make the woman who had accused Jacob Zuma of…
“No Room for Racialism at Natal University”: Statement, June 1956
… Racialism At Natal University”: Statement, June 1956 51 [The most unscientific and blatantly racialistic statement made by Dr Malherbe, Principal of the…
PlaceTwo Oceans Aquarium, Cape Town Waterfront
… The Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town is all about fun and … for Adults and Kids alike. See over 3,000 creatures, from the smallest Species to yellowfin tunas…
PlaceMotswedi Alexandra Art Centre, Wynberg Sandton
… Bill Ainslie’s School extended beyond the Art Foundation. The Alexandra Arts Centre was established in 1986 in … Johannesburg. Bill helped start FUBA …
An open letter from Desmond Tutu to Aung San Su Kyi, 7 September 2017
… but breaking my vow to remain silent on public affairs out of profound sadness about the plight of the Muslim minority in your country, the Rohingya. In my …
Keeping a cool head amid flying bullets: A tribute to Juda Ngwenya by Joseph Oesi (City Press), 26 October 2016
… Your death has come way too soon; none of us could say, with a straight face, that we were prepared … we are ill prepared. Juda, I am sad and shocked to hear…
Khoisan leader given state funeral despite last wishes by SAPA, 1 July 2012
… was buried during a state funeral in Andriesvale in the Kalahari despite concerns from traditional Koisan members. The funeral was attended by some 3 000…
4. Conclusion
… The decisions made by the Party executive at the end of 1938 proved to be a … leadership to emerge. Branches were given a measure of autonomy to deal with…
PlaceSteadville, Ladysmith
… township situated in Ladysmith/Emnambithi, KwaZulu-Natal . The name Steadville comes from the Stead family, particularly Frederick Stead. It is … the Native…
ArchiveInterview with Absolom Zithulele Cindi
… with Absolom Zithulele Cindi who was an activist in the black consciousness movement and later in the Azanian People's Organization and the trade union … was…
Emissaries from Russia
… 1. I have received the response of Mr F. W de Klerk to a memorandum which I addressed to him on the 26th June 1992. I enclosed the statement of the Emergency…
PlaceMbotyi, Eastern Cape
… For the adventurer wanting to explore the many unique and wild treasures this coast has to offer, … is still wild! Situated in a wilderness area at the mouth…
PlaceJosephine Mill, Boundary Road, Newlands
… on 15 December 1978. Newlands in Cape Town is home to the Josephine Mill which was built in 1840. Its machinery … in 1963 and it was decided to renovate and…
PlaceCradock Division
… The Cradock division is known as The Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality or District. It is … the Eastern Cape Province. It is approximately 240km north of…
EventCODESA 1 convenes in Johannesburg
… Twenty years ago, one of the most significant events in the history of South Africa, described by many as … for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA)’ from…
PlaceBotshabelo
… Alexander Merensky and Heinrich Grützner started work in the north eastern part of the South African Republic in 1860. There were unsuccessful …
PlaceSoccer City (FNB Stadium) -Johannesburg
… Stadium built in Johannesburg for the 2010 FIFA World Cup . The design concept of the Stadium is: 'The Calabash, or African pot'. This … The unique design of…
PlaceCoornhoop Dovecot, Dixton Road, Mowbray
… free burghers, who were expected to devote themselves to the planting of wheat for the new settlement. Their defence needs were met by the …
EventA meeting titled “Conference for Concerned South Africans” is held, bringing together homeland leaders and conservative Afrikaner parties.
… parties. Amongst those present were: Mangosutho Buthelezi of KwaZulu, Oupa Gqozo of Ciskei, Lucas Mangope of … Treurnicht of Conservative Party and Andries…
PlaceSt Cyprian’s School, Gorge Road, Oranjezicht
… The Gateway and Walls of this property date from the end of the 18th Century and are situated on a portion of the …
PlaceWalter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Krugersdorp/Roodepoort
… in 1982, but has been a popular venue for outings since the 1800's. The Garden has been voted the best place to get back to … The Walter Sisulu Botanical…