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Umrabulo Roundtable discussion, 7 March 2016
… The African National Congress will hold an Umrabulo Roundtable discussion today, 07 March 2016. The discussion will focus on the Land Question; progress and…
SASPU Focus
… at its annual congress during December 1981 NUSAS adopted the theme 'Campus Action for Democracy' for 1982. This slogan … to cover educational issues and to…
PlaceOfficial residence, Commander of British forces in South Africa, Roberts Heights, Pretoria
… designed by Sir Herbert Baker and was completed in 1903 as the official residence of the Commander-in-Chief of British forces in South Africa. Its … Lord…
Educationist Martha Helena Cillié dies
… whose greatest achievement was her contribution to the education of girls and to teacher training over a period … years, died in Somerset West. While she was…
EventJapan lifts economic sanctions against SA
… Japan lifts economic sanctions, including bans on the import of gold coins and steel, as well as direct … full democratic relations and investment…
EventFour men die instantly in car races
… a car swerved to avoid a second, which was spinning on the Odi race track, and ploughed into spectators watching from the sidelines. Three people were…
EventBulelani Vukwani on a shooting spree
… randomly at everyone he came across before returning to the scene of the original murder to shoot dead his girlfriend's father, Maxanjana Mbenya. Vukwani…
EventANC leader Wilton Mkwayi born
… of Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) was born in Middledrift in the Transkei . He was the eldest child in a family of thirteen. He was arrested and … Robben Island…
EventKing Dinuzulu dies
… Dinuzulu ka-Cetshwayo, King of the Zulu nation, released from prison by Prime Minister Gen. … At his own request he was buried with his ancestors on the…
EventGhana is declared a republic
… Ghana became the first sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa to gain its … as its first President. Though it was declared a republic, the country remained…
EventSipho Malaza allegedly dies in detention
… years ago while in Security Police custody. His death was the twenty-first in detention since March 1976. An entry in … (18) and states that he committed…
EventM.K. Gandhi is forcibly removed from a whites-only train carriage
… On 7 June 1893, M.K Gandhi , later known as "The Mahatma" or "Great Soul" was forcibly removed from a … was practising as a young Indian lawyer in South…
EventBritish mission to subdue Sekhukhune is abandoned
… after having failed with heavy loss of life on both sides. The attempt to subdue Sekhukhune came after the British Annexation of the Transvaal (April, 1877)…
EventMoroccan explorer, Ibn Battuta is born
… was born into a Muslim family in Tangier, Morocco. At the age of 21 Battuta set out on a pilgrimage to Mecca. The trip would take him to several places…
Document 26 - Letter from Patrick Duncan to John Gomas, 3 October 1956
… from Patrick Duncan to John Gomas, 3 October 1956 In the train Patrick Duncan 3 October 1956 Dear Sir, I very much … hatred. I agree with your views on…
EventJohnny Clegg, South African musician is born
… mother. He left England for Zimbabwe where he lived until the age of seven. He and his mother immigrated to South … It was at this stage that Clegg met Sipho…
Negotiations
… Comments by the Thornhill branch of the ANC on negotiations between the National Party and the African National Congress. …
EventKaren Muir
… At the young age of 12 years, 10 months and 25 days, Karen Muir from Kimberley became the youngest world record holder in any sport in the history of…
EventClive Derby-Lewis dies
… On 3 November 2016 Clive Derby -Lewis, the man who was convicted for the murder of former South African Communist party leader … Hani, died after suffering …
ArchiveTerrorist Weapons 2
… Chart 9; (text describing weapons); This chart shows the heavier or more specialised weapons used by terrorist … groups. Each group usually has one or a…
ArchiveBolt Number 10 May 1974
… Kirkwood and Tony Morphet, Contents: Poetry, Imprisoned by the Dictators of Apartheid Ahmed Timol considers the art of Eduardo Paolozzi by Sarat Maharaj. Two…
Nelson Mandela Speaks on Tolerance, April 30, 2006 on CBS (Video)
… has run in 82 countries. It debuted on April 30, 2006 in the program 60 MINUTES on CBS and is believed to be Nelson Mandela's first ever PSA on Tolerance for…
PlacePioneer's Memorial Synagogue, Raleigh Street, Port Elizabeth
… exhibits on Jewish life & History in Port Elizabeth. The Jewish Pioneers’ Memorial Museum is open to the Public between 10am and noon every Sunday, expect…
EventPAC attends Patriotic Front Conference
… After a long pursuit by the African National Congress (ANC) and other African countries, the Pan African Congress of Azania (PAC) acceded to meet with the…
EventSA signs Nuclear Treaty
… Foreign Minister R.F. (Pik) Botha signed accession to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) on behalf of South … nuclear facilities for inspection…
EventUNHRC service is enlisted in repatriation process
… The SA government announced that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) … Pretoria did not have diplomatic relations. On 7 March, the…
EventCelebrated South African photographer, David Goldblatt, receives Hasselblad honours
… honoured for his portrayal of social and political life in the country of his birth. David Goldblatt received the 2006 Hasselblad Foundation Award in…
EventBrett Kebble is shot dead
… Andile Nkuhlu, Kebble's business partner and member of the ANC Youth League, who was expecting Kebble at dinner, said that Kebble was the victim of a callous…
EventRelations between South Africa and Algeria are smoothed out
… Algeria to smooth things out. On his return he stated that the two countries would strengthen ties by signing a bilateral agreement to develop areas of…
EventANC dismisses proposals to postpone elections
… Nelson Mandela, president of the African National Congress (ANC), dismissed proposals by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to defer elections in the…