Apartheid Police

1964-1967 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / Pan Africanism / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Nelson Mandela: The Struggle By Other Means

Nelson Mandela: The Struggle By Other Means On 21 April 1964, newspapers were selling like hot cakes following Nelson Mandela’s statement from the dock at the Pretoria Supreme Court the…

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April 20, 2026

1943-1960 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / National Trade Union Leaders

Ray Alexander: Women’s Federation – Thirty Years

Ray Alexander: Women’s Federation – Thirty Years (Sechaba Interview with Ray Alexander on the 30 th Anniversary of the Federation of South African Women, Sechaba, April 1984). On the 17th…

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April 17, 2026

1976 – 1978 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Front Line States / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / Pan Africanism / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

15 April World Art Day: Evoking the Medu Arts Ensemble

15 April World Art Day: Evoking the Medu Arts Ensemble April 15 is celebrated annually as World Art Day, which was a global initiative dedicated to promoting the understanding, development,…

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April 15, 2026

1969-1974 / African liberation movement / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / Pan Africanism / SA Liberation Struggle / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s)

Boycott All SA Racist Sports: UN Special Committee on Apartheid

Boycott All SA Racist Sports: UN Special Committee on Apartheid (Amended version of the Editorial Notes, “S.A. Racialism and World Sport”, The African Communist, No. 42, Third Quarter 1970). On…

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April 14, 2026

1990 – 1994 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Negotiations / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Chris Hani’s Death Protests Result in Election Date

Chris Hani’s Death Protests Result in Election Date On 12 April 1993, two days after Chris Hani was shot and killed, millions of Black South Africans took to the streets…

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April 12, 2026

1984-1990 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Biographies and Obituaries / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / National Trade Union Leaders / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

The Lion of the North Peter Nchabeleng is Murdered in Detention

The Lion of the North Peter Nchabeleng is Murdered in Detention Peter Nchabeleng: A Towering Giant of Our Revolutionary Alliance “An indomitable warrior of our people, whose contribution to the…

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April 11, 2026

1990 – 1994 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / Negotiations / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Our Best Defence Against Violence Is Political: ANC-IFP Peace Talks Called-Off

Our Best Defence Against Violence Is Political: ANC-IFP Peace Talks Called-Off On 8 April 1991, the peace talks between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)…

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April 8, 2026

1510 – 1906 / 1912 – 1943 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Biographies and Obituaries / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC)

Charlotte Maxeke 155 Years Old Today

Charlotte Maxeke 155 Years Old Today On this day, 7 April 1871, 155 years ago, Charlotte Makgomo (née Mannya) Maxeke was born. Charlotte Maxeke was a social and political activist,…

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April 7, 2026

1984-1990 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Biographies and Obituaries / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / Pan Africanism / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

King Sabata Jonguhlanga Dalindyebo – Qhawe lama Qhawe

King Sabata Jonguhlanga Dalindyebo – Qhawe lama Qhawe On 6 April 1986 – precisely forty years ago – King Sabata Dalindyebo passed on in Lusaka, Zambia, where he had lived…

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April 6, 2026

1979-1983 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Biographies and Obituaries / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / Quotes of inspiration / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Hero of the Revolution: Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu

Hero of the Revolution: Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu “On April 6, 1979, Solomon Mahlangu was executed. He went to the gallows courageously and confidently. He was aware that the black people…

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April 6, 2026