The Gugulethu Seven
The Gugulethu Seven On 3 March 1986, an anti-apartheid group of young activists between the ages of 16 and 23 were shot and killed by members of the apartheid police…
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March 4, 2025
The Battle of Salt River: Khoikhoi Warriors Defeat Portuguese Thieves
The Battle of Salt River: Khoikhoi Warriors Defeat Portuguese Thieves On this day, 1 March 1510, at the mouth of Salt River, on the shore of Table Bay (in Cape…
March 1, 2025
1984-1990 / African National Congress (ANC) / Apartheid Police / Battles / Negotiations / Pan Africanism / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)
Jabulani “Mzala” Nxumalo Dies in London
Jabulani “Mzala” Nxumalo Dies in London Jabulani Nobleman “Mzala” Nxumalo died in London on 22 February 1991 at the age of 35. His death robbed the African National Congress (ANC)…
February 22, 2025
Sinking of the SS Mendi
Sinking of the SS Mendi The sinking of the SS Mendi on 21 February 1917 became one of South Africa’s worst tragedies of the First World War (1914 – 1919).…
February 21, 2025
1943-1960 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Battles / Pan Africanism
Dedan Kimathi Executed
Dedan Kimathi Executed In the early morning of 18 February 1957, Dedan Kimathi Waciuri was executed by hanging at the Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, and according to documentation, buried within…
February 18, 2025
1984-1990 / African National Congress (ANC) / Apartheid Police / Battles / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)
MK Mutiny in Angola: The Stuart Commission Report
MK Mutiny in Angola: The Stuart Commission Report Following the acts of mutiny in the Viana Transit Camp, on 13 February 1984, the Working Committee of the African National Congress…
February 14, 2025
1979-1983 / African National Congress (ANC) / Apartheid Police / Battles / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)
Apartheid State Security Council Approves Cross-Border Operations
Apartheid State Security Council Approves Cross-Border Operations On 12 February 1979, the apartheid State Security Council (SSC), under the Prime Ministership of PW Botha, approved guidelines for the conducting of…
February 12, 2025
1979-1983 / African National Congress (ANC) / Apartheid Police / Battles / FRELIMO / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)
Montso “Obadi” Mokgabudi
On 10 February 1981, Montso “Obadi” Mokgabudi succumbed to his wounds, when his guts were ripped open during an attack on the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Special Operations Unit Headquarters,…
February 10, 2025
The Intriguing Mystery of Isilo uCetshwayo’s Death
The Intriguing Mystery of Isilo uCetshwayo’s Death On 8 February 1884, Isilo uCetshwayo kaMpande collapsed and died near Eshowe and the manner in which he died remained an intriguing mystery.…
February 8, 2025
1984-1990 / African National Congress (ANC) / Battles / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)
MK Mutiny in Viana – The Election of the Committee of Ten
On the afternoon of Monday, 6 February 1984, a general meeting of cadres was held around the swimming pool in Viana Transit Camp, outside the capital of Angola, Luanda, which…
February 6, 2025