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Say It out Loud - A letter to the Coloured People of South Africa
… is momentous. It is one of those stages in the growth of a country that bids its citizens pause and ponder well the … as well as national issues it involves…
EventP.W. Botha launches CONSAS at the Carlton Conference to eliminate “Marxist threat”
… minister P. W. Botha gathered business leaders together in a conference at the Carlton Hotel in Johannesburg. Here he announced his plan to launch the…
Document 85 - E. R. Roux, “The Native Exploiters: A reply to ‘A. Z.”’, Umsebenzi,20 April 1935
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume One 1907 - 1950, by Allison … Drew Document 85 - E. R. Roux, "The Native Exploiters: A…
Tribute To Michael Harmel: Oration At Funeral In Prague, June 24, 1974
… We have come together to pay homage to Comrade Michael Harmel, an outstanding South … socialism and internationalism. Comrade Harmel was a man whom nature…
”Malan Cannot Succeed Where Hitler Failed”: Interview To , Cape Town, June 1950
… with complete oneness of purpose in their determination to beat back the fascist attack on the lives and liberties of … of Communism Bill. South Africa would…
ArchiveLetter to Zuma by David Goldblatt (Mail and Guardian), 25 November 2011
… South African photographer David Goldblatt has decided to renounce a top South African award, in protest against the Protection … by Parliament on Tuesday…
Statement by Oliver Tambo to the Press, 16 November 1984, Addis Ababa
… delegation of the African National Congress is very happy to have participated in the 20th Summit meeting of the OAU … tackled the major problems confronting…
EventSA Prime Minister sends a goodwill message to the new government of Mozambique
… well. Voster however, warned that South Africa will have to act in self-defence if Mozambique makes its territory available to guerrilla forces as a base for…
ANC Gauteng Province pays tribute to Comrade Lawrance Phokanoka,15 July 2005
… ANC Gauteng Province dips its banner in tribute and honour to a stalwart of our national democratic revolution, Comrade … the afternoon of Thursday 14th July…
Message by Albert Luthuli to people of Western Areas, 7 February 1955, Johannesburg
… in February 1955 denouncing the government`s use of force to remove African people from the Western Areas. Chief Lutuli sent this message to the people from…
EventAt a summit SA Trade Unions resolve to defy apartheid and labour laws
… Location: back to this day in history search archive During the summit … the first time since the 1950s. Non-racial unions agreed to continue their defiance…
Document 47 - “Answer to Government’s Apartheid Unions”, The Citizen. 1 3, 30 April 1956
… From: South Africa's Radical Tradition, a documentary history, Volume Two 1943 - 1964, by Allison Drew Document 47 - "Answer to Government's Apartheid…
EventA plan designed to fight Italian forces, Operation ‘Agreement’ is executed in Libya
… Zealand troops on Tobruk, Barce, and Benghazi was planned to destroy installations, shipping and also to stop Italian … dive bombers destroyed the detonating…
EventESCOM announces its decision to order two nuclear power reactors from France
… Supply Commission (ESKOM) announced its decision to order two nuclear power reactors from France. These … The Apartheid government claimed that they were…
Mafika Gwala speaks to Andrea Meeson about not living in the shadows
… A press release from the Poetry Africa festival, which ended … African poet, essayist, writer of short stories and soon-to-be novelist. “I have been always…
The Indians of Natal: Resistance to Apartheid, 1971-1985 by Davinder S. Dhillon
… and principled resistance as well as their fears as a minority during the period of 1971 to 1985, are captured in this study. It begins by briefly …
EventSS Mendi sinks in the English Channel on the way to France
… worst tragedies of the First World War (1914-1919). A total of 616 South Africans, including 607 black troops … when the steamship sank in the English…
EventThe Rand Revolt strikers’ stronghold at Fordsburg Square falls to the government
… Rebellion of 1922 was an armed uprising, also referred to as the Rand Revolt or Red Revolt, which occurred during a period of economic depression following…
A collection of articles, speeches and letter pertaining to Dr James Sebe Moroka
… 16 September 1950 (pdf) Dr James Moroka Address to ANC meeting in Kimberley (pdf) Dr James Moroka … 1951 (pdf) Letter from Dr James Moroka and Walter Sisulu…
EventApartheid police officers admit to the killing of Biko before the TRC
… Cape town of Grahamstown on 18 August 1977 and taken to apartheid security police headquarters in Port Elizabeth . … driven 700 miles to Pretoria, where he…
ArchiveSouth Africa Advisory Committee Report, 10 February report to Secretary of State
… South Africa Advisory Committee Report, 10 February report to Secretary of State, President Reagan as he had signed … of the Executive order directed the…
To what extent was apartheid in South Africa part of neo-colonialism in the post World War 2 world (1948-1960)? (under construction)
… To what extent was apartheid in South Africa part of …
Statement of the Deputy President of the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, to the President and members of the French National Assembly
… of the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, to the President and members of the French National Assembly …
EventKaiser Matanzima of Transkei announces his intention to retire from the Presidency
… Kaiser Matanzima of Transkei announced his intention to retire from the Presidency in February 1982, to devote more time to traditional and family affairs…
EventFrontline states call on RSA government to release Mandela and end Apartheid
… Zambia and Zimbabwe called on the South African government to release Nelson Mandela and all political prisoners. They urged the South African government to…
EventSeveral leading members of trade unions affiliated to the UDF are arrested
… In an attempt to prevent further unrest, the apartheid government arrested … on 3 September 1984. The Vaal Civic Association organised a stay away, school…
EventMembers of the ANC and SACP are detained due to Operation Vula
… Operation Vula. The main objectives of this operation were to smuggle freedom fighters into South Africa and maintain … home and in prison. With the…
EventSACC publishes a report condemning apartheid as a false faith hostile to Christian beliefs
… A Commission of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) published a report condemning apartheid as a false faith hostile to Christian beliefs. This came…
Letter from M. Morobe (SASM) to the Secretary of SASM, King Williams Town
… Letter from M. Morobe (SASM) to the Secretary of SASM, King Williams Town to advise that a SASM National Seminar is to be held in Pietermaritzburg on ……
EventMogadishu seaport is handed over to the combined task force by UN
… On 28 February 1995, Mogadishu seaport was handed over to the combined United Nations Organisation (UNO) and the … This followed numerous attempts by UNO…