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Freedom CHarter
Adoption of the Freedom Charter by the Congress of the People -
Women's march
March against the Pass Law -
The sharpeville Massacre
After a day of demonstrations, at which a crowd of black protesters far outnumbered the police, the South African police opened fire on the crowd. -
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The Durban Strike
On 9 January 1973 around 2000 workers in the Coronation Brick and Tile factory in Durban downed tools after the employers rejected their demand for a wage increase. -
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Durban Strike
On 9 January 1973 around 2,000 workers in the Coronation Brick and Tile factory in Durban downed tools after the employers rejected their demand for an increase in wage. -
Student Uprising in Soweto
Students from numerous Sowetan schools began to protest in the streets of Soweto in response to the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in local schools. -
Steven Biko Murder by The SA police
A student leader, he later founded the Black Consciousness Movement which would empower and mobilize much of the urban black population. Died in police custody he has been called a martyr of the anti-apartheid movement. -
Trith And Reconciliation
Presintation of the report of Truth an Reconciliation Commission to President Mandela -
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandaela is released from prison after 27 years. -
First Democratic election
Nelson Mandela won precidency. -
New constitution
Parliment adopts a new constitution drafted by president Nelson Mandela it takes to effect on Feb 4th 1996.
