National Democratic Revolution

1967-1968 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Biographies and Obituaries / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / Pan Africanism / Quotes of inspiration

Oliver Tambo: On Chief Albert John Luthuli

Oliver Tambo: On Chief Albert John Luthuli (Extracts of a Statement following the Passing On of ANC President-General of the ANC of S.A., Chief Albert John Luthuli, 21 July 1967)…

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October 5, 2025

1984-1990 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Cross-Border Raids / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

The Horrific Execution of Phila Portia Ndwandwe

The Horrific Execution of Phila Portia Ndwandwe On the morning of 4 October 1988, Portia Phila Ndwandwe (aka “Zandile” or “Zandie”), was transported by the apartheid Security Branch to a…

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October 4, 2025

1967-1968 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Armed Struggle / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Pan Africanism / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Oliver Tambo: Call to Revolution

Oliver Tambo: Call to Revolution (Extracts of a New Year Message from O.R. Tambo, Acting President-General of the African National Congress of South Africa, January 1968) “We have not embarked…

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October 4, 2025

1967-1968 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Front Line States / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Pan Africanism

A Great Step Forward: Oliver Tambo and the Arusha Declaration (Tanzania)

A Great Step Forward: Oliver Tambo and the Arusha Declaration (Tanzania) (Extracts of the Message from the Deputy-President of the African National Congress of South Africa, Oliver Tambo, to His…

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October 3, 2025

1967-1968 / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Armed Struggle / FRELIMO / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Pan Africanism / SWAPO / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) / Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU)

Oliver Tambo and Freedom Day 1967

Oliver Tambo and Freedom Day 1967 “This year, JUNE 26 is of special significance for all opponents of colonialism and white minority rule in Southern Africa. In Mozambique, the allies…

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October 2, 2025

1990 – 1994 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Negotiations / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / South African Defence Force’s (SADF)

Negotiations and Intentions to Weaken the ANC

Negotiations and Intentions to Weaken the ANC On 30 September 1990, leaders of the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela and Chris Hani, held a press conference in Umtata wherein they…

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October 1, 2025

1967-1968 / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Armed Struggle / National Democratic Revolution / Quotes of inspiration / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Celebrating Oliver Reginald Kaizana Tambo Month

Celebrating Oliver Reginald Kaizana Tambo Month (Extracts from the Deputy President’s Message: January 1967) “The Freedom Charter is the common programme of the ANC, the South African Indian Congress, the…

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October 1, 2025

1943-1960 / 1994 – Beyond / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Biographies and Obituaries / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / Pan Africanism / Quotes of inspiration

Mbongeni Ngema: A Revolutionary Force in the Arts

Mbongeni Ngema: A Revolutionary Force in the Arts “When I grew up, all I wanted to be was a musician … I always wanted to be on stage performing for…

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September 30, 2025

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

Bantustan Leaders Jointly Reject the Mandela-De Klerk “Record of Understanding”

Bantustan Leaders Jointly Reject the Mandela-De Klerk “Record of Understanding” On 29 September 1992, following the signing of a “Record of Understanding” by the leader of the African National Congress…

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September 29, 2025

1969-1974 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Armed Struggle / Battles / Biographies and Obituaries / Israel / National Democratic Revolution / Palestine / Pan Africanism / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Remembering Gamal Abdel Nasser 55 Years On

Remembering Gamal Abdel Nasser 55 Years On On this day, 28 September 1970, Gamal Abdel Nasser Hussein, an Egyptian military officer and revolutionary who served as the second President of…

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September 28, 2025