Oral history

"Isikhumbuzo Ndlovu" (Memorial): Self-authored obituary by Petros Sipho Mkhize, written while awaiting execution, Pretoria Central Prison, circa 1967

"Isikhumbuzo Ndlovu" (Memorial): Self-authored obituary by Petros Sipho Mkhize, written while awaiting execution, Pretoria Central Prison, circa 1967

3 November 2025

Private family collection

Recollections of the Resurrection of Women’s Day, 40 Years Ago by Julie Wells

Recollections of the Resurrection of Women’s Day, 40 Years Ago by Julie Wells

My Background When I look back at those activities of 1980, I think of it as the time when I got introduced to the re...

My Family - A Historical Journey through the Seasons by Afzal Moolla

My Family - A Historical Journey through the Seasons by Afzal Moolla

14 February 2023

Commemoration of 25 Years

Commemoration of 25 Years

28 February 2020

25 Years of Freedom and Democracy Vol 3

25 Years of Freedom and Democracy Vol 3

26 February 2020

25 Years of Freedom and Democracy

25 Years of Freedom and Democracy

25 February 2020

Ku Tlangeriwa ka makume mbirhi ntlhanu (25) Wa Malembe Ya Ntshuxeko eAfrika-Dzonga

Ku Tlangeriwa ka makume mbirhi ntlhanu (25) Wa Malembe Ya Ntshuxeko eAfrika-Dzonga

25 February 2020

Afrika-Dzonga, Afrika-Dzongamawaku, Ndzithonamihlotiemarhameniya mina, Ndzivuvumelaemakhorhweniyambiluya mina, Lokond...

Democracy

25 February 2020

Democracy 25 years of freedom 1994 to 2019 Democracy Ubuntu One rainbow nation A rising sun An African Sunset De...

25 Years of Freedom and Democracy Vol 2

25 Years of Freedom and Democracy Vol 2

25 February 2020

25 Years of Democracy and Now!

25 Years of Democracy and Now!

25 February 2020

My name is Naledi Seloane from MD Coovadia Combined School a Grade 9 learner. I take this opportunity to congratulate yo...

Celebrating 25 years of Democracy and Freedom

Celebrating 25 years of Democracy and Freedom

25 February 2020

Hey Listen South Africans     I’m talking about TaTa Nelson Mandela The real hero who fought for our fr...

Highlights on successes and experienced challenges during the 25 years of freedom and democracy.

Highlights on successes and experienced challenges during the 25 years of freedom and democracy.

25 February 2020

Union Buildings  Government Avenue, Private Bag X1000 PRETORIA, 0001 Dear President, Ramaphosa I am Mnguni...

The South African Presidents in the 25 years of Freedom and Democracy

The South African Presidents in the 25 years of Freedom and Democracy

25 February 2020

What are the achievements and challenges of the 25 years of democracy and have citizens achieved an equitable and dignified life

What are the achievements and challenges of the 25 years of democracy and have citizens achieved an equitable and dignified life

24 February 2020

The boundless energy of Paul Grendon; artist, painter, activist and documentary photographer by Chris Ledochowski

The boundless energy of Paul Grendon; artist, painter, activist and documentary photographer by Chris Ledochowski

17 September 2019

It is with great difficulty that I find myself writing about a friend so recently deceased and who was so much part of m...

Photograph: illustrating entertainment facili

Photograph: illustrating entertainment facili

Photograph showing a dancing scene (of Coloured people) at a nightclub in District Six, Cape Town.

Korsten slum scenes

Korsten slum scenes

Photograph showing Korsten slums

New public housing schemes in Zwelitsha, near King Williams Town

New public housing schemes in Zwelitsha, near King Williams Town

Photograph showing a teacher, his wife and children outside their new house in Zwelitsha near King Williams Town.

Single mens hostels, part of the Cape Town h

Single mens hostels, part of the Cape Town h

Photograph showing a group of men sitting in one of the men's hostels common room, part of Cape Town's housing scheme.

Single mens hostels, Cape Town

Single mens hostels, Cape Town

Photograph showing two men sitting in one of the single men's hostels, Cape Town.

Photograph of Korsten slum dwellers

Photograph of Korsten slum dwellers

Black and white photograph showing families being removed from Korsten, Port Elizabeth, slum dwellings

A view of Matiwanes Kop in 1981. African fre

A view of Matiwanes Kop in 1981. African fre

Steincoalspruit in 1981: physical decay after the tenants were moved to a resettlement camp in 1977/8

Steincoalspruit in 1981: physical decay after the tenants were moved to a resettlement camp in 1977/8

Mr Cyril Molefe of the Stoffelton and Stepmore complex of freehold areas addresses the press at the Natal Rural Freehold Communities Reprieval Campaign on 4 June 1990

Mr Cyril Molefe of the Stoffelton and Stepmore complex of freehold areas addresses the press at the Natal Rural Freehold Communities Reprieval Campaign on 4 June 1990

This family was resettled as a result of the creation of the Tembe Elephant Park

This family was resettled as a result of the creation of the Tembe Elephant Park

National Conference, 1983: resolutions adopted

National Conference, 1983: resolutions adopted

This is the pamphlet containing resolutions of the National Conference held in 1983 of the South African Council of Chur...

The 8 foot game fence that has been erected round the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve

The 8 foot game fence that has been erected round the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve

AFRA staff consulting the Kosi Bay community in 1989

AFRA staff consulting the Kosi Bay community in 1989

Why should I vote for the ANC?

Why should I vote for the ANC?

Pamphlet produced by the ANC Cape Town Central Branch, for the 1994 elections.

Beware of Kriel's 'new' NP

Beware of Kriel's 'new' NP

Pamphlet about safety issues and violence published by the ANC for the 1994 elections.

Daai geld, daai geld, daai baie geld!

Daai geld, daai geld, daai baie geld!

Pamphlet produced by the African National Congress for the 1994 elections. Title translated into English reads, That Mon...

Problems facing paid domestic workers

Problems facing paid domestic workers

Extract from a pamphlet entitled Masisebenzisane: let us work together.

A voice from the farms: Zwelakhes story

A voice from the farms: Zwelakhes story

The story of Zwelakhe Bongwana, about his life as a farm worker

O R Tambo 1917-1993: hamba kahle people's leader

O R Tambo 1917-1993: hamba kahle people's leader

Pamphlet on the life and death of Oliver Tambo. Includes a tribute by Nelson Mandela, a brief biography and quotes from ...

The Standing for the Truth Campaign

The Standing for the Truth Campaign

Pamphlet covering the background of the Campaign, goals of the Campaign, areas of possible non-violent action, organisat...

African National Congress Draft Constitution

African National Congress Draft Constitution

Draft African National Congress Constitution to be adopted at the ANC National Conference, June 1991.

Constitutional guidelines for a democratic South Africa

Constitutional guidelines for a democratic South Africa

African National Congress Constitutional guidelines for a democratic South Africa. Issued by the ANC in Lusaka.

Who is Nelson Mandela: standing for the truth campaign

Who is Nelson Mandela: standing for the truth campaign

This is a pamphlet about family and educational background of Nelson Mandela. It also consists of information about the ...

Emergency convocation of churches in South Africa: package of preparation material

Emergency convocation of churches in South Africa: package of preparation material

An Emergency Convocation of Churches was decided upon to work on and develop effective non-violent actions to pressure t...

Hands off the universities: hands off NUSAS: dossier for the press: 26 August 1987

Hands off the universities: hands off NUSAS: dossier for the press: 26 August 1987

This is the NUSAS pamphlet. It covers the government attack to the universities and NUSAS opposition to apartheid.