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SA artist, Dumisani Mabaso is born
This day in history
… Dumisani Abraham Mabaso, South African artist, was born in Soweto. From childhood until
1974
he received art education at the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in Dube, and also for 2 years studied art at …
Percy Qoboza, editor of the Post, states that it is difficult to see how a credible newspaper for Blacks can be created in South Africa
This day in history
… studied in the field of theology, but became involved in journalism after joining the staff of the World in 1963. By
1974
he had become the editor, and ensured that the World was the most circulated Black newspaper in the country. After …
Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
Place
… by African artist and traditional healer Credo Mutwa. The private collection of sculptures that he constructed from
1974
to 1986 juxtaposes African folklore and art with an increasingly Westernised society. This unique take on art and …
Military service becomes compulsory for White South African men.
This day in history
… from 9 months to 1 year, as well as 19 days of service annually for 5 years as part of the Citizen Force. By the middle of
1974
, control of northern Namibia was handed over to the South African Defense Force (SADF) from the South African Police …
The QwaQwa homeland receives self-government status
This day in history
… than white’ which was in reference to the sandstone that makes up most of the homeland’s rocky Drakensberg mountain. From
1974
, the homeland became a self-governing state under the leadership of Kenneth Mopeli until 1994 when South Africa became a …
’Viva Frelimo’ rallies, organised by the BPC and SASO, take place even though they were banned by Government
This day in history
… SASO and the South African government. The Minister of Justice, Jimmy Kruger, banned the rally planned for 25 September
1974
. But, much publicity had already gone out, and the image of the Black Consciousness Movement was at stake. On the day of …
St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Odendal Street, Germiston
Place
… – 1913; The Rev. Allan Munn-1913 – 1922; The Rev. Herbert John Barnes-1924 – 1948; The Rev. Dr. Thomas Copeland- 1949 –
1974
; The Rev. James Nicol Binnie- 1975 – 1988; The Rev. Seth John Buttle- 1990 – 1998; The Rev. John McKane- 1999 – 2009 …
Prime Minister opens SA’s first atomic reactor
This day in history
… research on nuclear explosive design in 1971. The decision to "develop a limited nuclear deterrent capability" was made in
1974
. Links: Article in our online library titled, 'From peaceful nuclear research to building the bomb'. …
Chris Hani
Biography
… action, and not vice versa. As a result, The Revolutionary Council, which included Whites and Coloureds, was set up. In
1974
Hani re-entered South Africa to establish an underground infrastructure for the ANC in the Western Cape. He entered the …
South African Communist Party leader Abram Fischer is sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of communism
This day in history
… Peace Prize. During his incarceration, he contracted cancer. A fall induced by the effects of the cancer in September
1974
left Fischer with a fractured neck femur, which left him partially paralysed and unable to talk. It was not until …
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