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The Life and Death of Dr. Abu Baker ‘Hurley’ Asvat, Wiser Lecture Jon Soske

12. May 2010

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WISER and CISA invite you to a public lecture on ‘The Life and Death of Dr. Abu Baker ‘Hurley’ Asvat, February 23, 1942-January 27, 1989’ By Jon Soske (Centre for Indian Studies in Africa, Wits) Wednesday, 19th May 2010 18h30 WISER Seminar Room, 6th Floor, Richard Ward Building East Campus, Wits University At the time [...]

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Norman Finkelstein South African Lecture Series

9. August 2009

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PROGRAMME JOHANNESBURG Thursday 13 August Topic: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the politics of knowledge. Venue: Wits University, Graduate School Seminar Room, S.W. Engineering Bldg, East Campus Time: 1.15 pm Topic: What’s wrong with Zionism: A Jewish Perspective Venue: University of Johannesburg, Council Chambers, University, Administration Bldg. Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus. Time: 5.30 pm for 6 [...]

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Albert Luthuli Young Historians Oral History Competition: Interviews

10. October 2008

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The Albert Luthuli Young Historians competition is an annual oral history competition that invites grade 10 and 11 learners from around the country to submit their oral research projects into competition for the prestigious Albert Luthuli Young Historian’s Prize. This year learners could submit projects in one of the following categories: Learners will be required [...]

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UDF 25th Anniversary!

20. August 2008

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In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the founding of the United Democratic Front (UDF), SAHO is pleased to share some rare, historic footage shot at the National UDF launch event in Mitchells Plain on 20 August 1983. Rev. Frank Chikane gives keynote address at the launch and outlines the necessity for a united front [...]

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Celebrate National Women's Day wherever you are

8. August 2008

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National Women’s Day Celebrations in the North West: Friday 8th August: Activities at Mmabatho Civic Centre hosted by government. Morning session: Registration and accreditation Opening and Welcome (plenary) Roundtable discussions (topics and facilitators to be advised) Report back (plenary) Afternoon session: Mini Film Festival (screening 4 films by women about women) Dialogue/Panel discussion (panel to [...]

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History Matters on SANGONet

31. July 2008

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History Matters and SA History Online have both been featured on SANGONet. Read the History Matters article here and the History Classroom article here.

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350 years of schooling, the UDF, and Mandela and Sisulu birthdays

1. June 2008

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In April, South African History Online opened an exhibition on the History of Education in South Africa. The occasion was the 350th anniversary since the founding of the first school in South Africa, on 17 April 1658 in the rudimentary structures of the Dutch East India Company even before they build the Castle. The opening [...]

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