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EventRudolph Lewis, South African road racing cyclist is born
… Rudolph Ludewyk “Okey” Lewis was born on 12 July 1887 in Pretoria.[i] Rudolph was South Africa’s …
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 ' …
ArchiveSoldiers without reward- Africans in South Africa's wars
… during the epic battle of El Alamein which commenced on 23 October 1942 when the British 8th Army under command of … suffered very severe casualties…
ArchiveBirth of a reggae superstar 3 August 1964 by Sam Mathe
… was on the rise. He had already released Rastas Never Die (1985) and Think About The Children (1986) – following on at …
PlaceInanda, Phoenix
… of the original house, which was burnt down during the 1985 Inanda Riots. International Printing Press Gandhi …
’Under Investigation’ video material going live on facebook
… Witbooi Spogter in police custody in Steytlerville in July 1985. • The film will be premièred on Saturday 28th November …
ArticleHistory Grade 10 - Topic 2 Essay Questions
… they would pay far less than what the items were valued. [12] The Khoikhoi retaliated by poising the water holes of the … [11] Ibid. [12] The Department of…
ArticleSASO till SASCO
… suffered severe head and brain injuries. 1977 September 12 Biko dies in detention in Pretoria Central Prison. 1977 …
ArticleStudent Politics: SASO till SANSCO
… had already suffered severe head and brain injuries. 1977 12 September, Biko dies in detention in Pretoria Central …
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 …
ArticleAfrican National Congress Timeline 1930-1939
… the fall of apartheid, is born in Observatory, Cape Town. 12 June, Mossa ‘Mosie’ Molla , political activist, Treason … Council (NRC) with six White officials…
ArticlePoqo in the Western Cape and Transkei in the early 1960s
… inflicted with assegais, daggers and axes. Kamos had 12 wounds and her head was split with an axe and her fingers … This led to a hunt for Tshweni’s men. And…
Article‘Liberated’ Slaves? by Joline Young
… Nicolaas Kotze of Verloen Valley District of Malmesbury, 12 to 16 July, 1841. WCARS, CO414/6, Correspondence to Lord … pp. 5 ↵ [xxxvii] Ibid, pp.6 ↵ [xxxviii…
PlaceSouth Sudan
… the two. Since voting began in Southern Sudan, at least 23 people have died in Abyei, confirming speculation that the …
EventB.J Vorster steps down as Prime Minster
… to his strong commitment to the policy of apartheid, on 23 August 1968 John Vorster Square, a police headquarters in …
Celebrating 20 years of ASAI!
… 2025 Venue: KZNSA Gallery, 166 Bulwer Rd, Durban Time: 12:00 - 18:00 The afternoon will begin at 12:00 with ‘Artists on the Decks’, an informal event where …
PlaceSt. Francis Church, Simonstown
… Written by Prof Boet Dommisse, who sadly passed away on 12 July 2014, it records the History the Parish Church from …