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… A woman describes this struggle in a Drum article in 1959. She says, ‘ We do not get enough food. Our husbands pay … in taxes. The employers do not pay them anything ’ (Drum, 1959). Women were then faced with the burden of taking care … often underpaid and mistreated. In fact in September of 1959, a conference was held to discuss the hardships and …

… Indian South Africans Timeline: 1950-1959 1950 A.K.M. Docrat , a popular activist, was named under … the opening address at the ANC’s congress in Durban on 16 December 1954, but his banning meant that he could not be … to attend but it was an almost all-Indian protest. 1959 17 June, Whenever Dr Monty Naicker’s ban was lifted, he …

… or deportation. In 1900 it is extended to children (boys, 16 years and over, girls, 12 years and over) and becomes … women from entering the Union without special permission. 1959 Extension of University Education Act, Act 45 of 1959 , The Extension of University Education Act (No. 45) of …

… was also included as a form of punishment. Commenced: 16 March 1956. The Natives Taxation and Development Act, Act … No 38 of 1958 The Act provided that as from 1st January 1959, every male African of the age eighteen years and over, … tax. Extension of University Education Act, Act No 45 of 1959 This Act made provision for the establishment of …

… Age Date Cause of death Adams, Sandra Joyce Kew Town 15 16.9.76 Shot in front of head (ricochet) on 3rd floor balcony … Charles Soweto 26.12.76 Phalatsi, Irene Atteridgeville 03.03.77 Shot dead during disturbances Phiri, Jacob Soweto 28 … June 16 Youth Uprising casualties …

… thereby fulfilling a promise he had made earlier. 16 March, The Riotous Assemblies Act No 17 is passed. In … 17 March, The ANC is banned in several rural districts. 16 April, White South Africans go to the polls in the second … breakaway in Durban emphasises unity in the movement.   1959 The ANC and PAC organised separate anti-pass campaigns. …

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… all-Black South African musical which opened in 2 February 1959. The musical chronicles the rise and fall  of champion … night was set for the Wits Great Hall on the 2February 1959. Doors were opened from 7:30pm and people began to show … structure. Todd Matshikiza & Pat Willams King Kong (Gallo, 1959) Image source In mid-April the King Kong cast arrived at …

… the National Day of Protest. To read the flyer click here 16 June, Rev J.J. Skomolo writes a letter to Professor Z.K. … breakaway in Durban emphasises unity in the movement.   1959 Dr. H.F. Verwoerd announces the plan to remove all … regime. The Extension of University Education Act of 1959 is passed. The Act sets up separate ‘tribal colleges’ …

… Yusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1950 - 1959 1950 January 6-8, The Communist Party of South Africa … Congress and South African Indian Congress members in 16 centres country wide. August 20, African National Congress … up of the economic boycott from all African countries. 1959 Dadoo, a cricket fan, is also the Patron of the …

… confrontation, they decided to break away, and on 6 April 1959 the PAC was formed. They elected Robert Mangaliso … speech which was given when the PAC was formed in 1959, and advocated 'non-racialism': "...Further, … was the Ruvu camp. The exiled PAC responded to the June 16 Soweto uprisings by establishing the camp. The Ruvu …

… In 1959 the Africanists broke away from the ANC and formed the … cells and commence work towards the armed struggle in 1961 1959 4-6 April, An Africanist group who broke away from the … George Rebone Moffat joins the PAC in Atterdgeville aged 16 just after the Sharpeville Massacre. March, Nana Mohomo …

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… Introduction The 16 June 1976 Uprising that began in Soweto and spread … in 1974, black students began mobilizing themselves. On 16 June 1976 between 3000 and 10 000 students mobilized by … down. The Extension of University Education Act, Act 45 of 1959, put an end to black students attending white …

… On 16 August 2012, the South African Police Service (SAPS) … when necessary. Striking mine workers gather on hill on 16 August 2012, before massacre occurs. On 14 August Lonmin … miners remained steadfast in their strike action, and on 16 August a full frontal attack was launched on them. More …

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… Since the early 1990s, June 16, now known as Youth Day, has been remembered, … have been different ways and forms through which the June 16 1976 student uprisings have been commemorated. The Soweto … who were involved in the Soweto Student uprising on 16 June 1976. It was adapted into a 1992 film featuring …

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… The date, December 16, holds a special significance in South African history. On … the key events that highlight the significance of December 16 as a political marker. (Consideration of these key events … prevail, they would forever celebrate that day, December 16. The Zulus attacked but were defeated, with blood flowing …

… Introduction December 16 looms large in the history of South Africa. Today in the … 1961 to launch uMkhonto weSizwe.  Dingaan's Day Initially 16 December was celebrated by Afrikaners as Dingaan's dag … Zulu regiments the name "Battle of Blood River". December 16 remained a rallying point for the development of Afrikaner …

… try to arrest the pupils but are stoned by other pupils. 16 May, Pupils at Phefeni Secondary School start boycotting … at which it is decided that protests will be held on June 16 against the use of Afrikaans in education. An action … demonstration, with two representatives from each school. 16 June, The Soweto uprising takes place on the day that the …

… people were involved in the historic turning point that 16 June 1976 became. These South African students, parents, … Key People in the June 16 Soweto Youth Uprising …