Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)

1984-1990 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Negotiations / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s)

Apartheid Minister Kobie Coetsee on the Mandela-Botha Meeting

Apartheid Minister Kobie Coetsee on the Mandela-Botha Meeting On 8 July 1989, three days after the meeting between apartheid President P.W. Botha and Nelson Mandela, Kobie Coetsee, the apartheid Minister…

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July 9, 2026

1912 – 1943 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / National Democratic Revolution / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s)

The SA Reserve Bank and the National Democratic Revolution

The SA Reserve Bank and the National Democratic Revolution On 30 June 1921, the South African Reserve Bank was established in terms of the Currency and Banking Act, 1920 (Act…

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July 1, 2026

1961-1964 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

The ILO Calls for Apartheid SA’s Withdrawal at the Geneva Conference

The ILO Calls for Apartheid SA’s Withdrawal at the Geneva Conference On 29 June 1961, during its plenary conference in Geneva, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) adopted a resolution condemning…

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June 30, 2026

1943-1960 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s)

Revisiting ‘Freedom Day’ Since 26 June 1950

Revisiting ‘Freedom Day’ Since 26 June 1950 In 1950, the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress (ANC) decided that for the first time in the history of the…

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June 27, 2026

1984-1990 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Battles / National Democratic Revolution / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Ciskei General Charles Sebe is Imprisoned and Convicted

Ciskei General Charles Sebe is Imprisoned and Convicted On 15 June 1984, former Commander of the Armed Forces of the Ciskei, Major-General Charles Sebe, brother of President Lennox Sebe, was…

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June 16, 2026

1984-1990 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Botha Declares a State of Emergency to Curb June 16 Celebrations

Botha Declares a State of Emergency to Curb June 16 Celebrations On 12 June 1986, apartheid State President P.W. Botha declared a national State of Emergency to curb June 16…

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June 12, 2026

1984-1990 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Armed Struggle / National Democratic Revolution / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

SA Capitalists Issue a “No Work, No Pay, No Penalty” for 16 June 1986 Stay Away Call

SA Capitalists Issue a “No Work, No Pay, No Penalty” for 16 June 1986 Stay Away Call On 5 June 1986, the Association of Chambers of Commerce (ASSOCOM) and the…

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June 5, 2026

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

ANC Supports Joint Call for June 16 Stay Away

ANC Supports Joint Call for June 16 Stay Away On 3 June 1986, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the National Education…

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June 3, 2026

1510 – 1906 / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / National Trade Union Leaders / SA Liberation Struggle / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s)

140th Anniversary of International Workers’ Day

140th Anniversary of International Workers’ Day The 1st of May 2026 marks the 140th anniversary of International Workers’ Day, commemorating the historic labour struggles in Chicago that began in 1886…

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May 1, 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