War within ANC intensifies as rainbow nation loses colour

Wakanda News Details

War within ANC intensifies as rainbow nation loses colour

The ANC appears to be caught in a cycle of declining dominance due to increased corruption, abysmal service delivery, factionalism, arrogance, and increased political mistrust of the party.

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

You may also like

Current government officials

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Battle, Anthony Michael (1950– )

Michael Battle is an educator, religious leader, and diplomat. Born on July 28, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, he was one of twelve children from Jessie Battle Sr., a Pentecostal pastor, and Mary Battle. Michael received his bachelor’s degree from Trinity College (1973), his Master of Divinity

fave

Source: Black Past

Jul

28

1950

The Formation of the Union of South Africa

The politicking behind the scenes for the formation of the Union of South Africa allowed the foundations of apartheid to be laid. On May 31, 1910, the Union of South Africa was formed under British dominion. It was exactly eight years after the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging, which had

fave

Source: ThoughtCo

May

31

1910

South Africa handed over limited powers to a new multiracial administration in 1985 (the previous government had enforced South Africas apartheid laws). Installation of this government ended South Africas direct rule, but it retained an effective veto over the new governments decisions. Finally, in

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

A Quena woman was shown in Europe as a circus

A Quena woman was shown in Europe as a circus

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jan

0

1815

I Remember Madiba: Paul Suzman Eulogizes Nelson Mandela

In the wake of Nelson Mandela’s passing on December 5, 2013, tributes came forth from around the world and more than 100 heads of state attended his memorial service in South Africa. One such tribute, a eulogy to Madiba (his clan name), was paid at the Seattle Rotary Club meeting on December

fave

Source: Black Past

(1959) Nnamdi Azikiwe Addresses the NAACP Convention on the Organization's 50th Anniversary

Nnamdi Azikiwe, by now the best know nationalist leader in Nigeria, addressed the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) at its 50th anniversary celebration at the Polo Grounds, New York City, July 19, 1959. His speech appears

fave

Source: Black Past

Jul

19

1959

Battle of Isandlwana - Anglo-Zulu War

The Battle of Isandlwana was part of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War in South

fave

Source: ThoughtCo

(1966) Stokely Carmichael, “Black Power”

Soon after he was named chairman of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Stokely Carmichael began to tout the slogan and philosophy of Black Power. In the speech below he explains Black Power to an audience at the University of

fave

Source: Black Past

new democracy constitution in South Africa

Black and white leaders in South Africa approved the new democracy constitution that gave blacks the vote and ended white minority rule.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Nov

18

1993

Royal African Company

Chartered in 1672, the Royal African Company was a royally chartered company which had a legally based monopoly on English trade to West Africa until 1698. The monopoly specifically extended through five thousand miles of the western coast from Cape Sallee (in contemporary Morocco) to the Cape of

fave

Source: Black Past

Muholi, Zanele (1972-)

Zanele Muholi is one of the most prominent lesbian activists in South Africa and a world-renowned, award-winning photographer. She is a trailblazer with her images of black lesbians in candid yet intimate poses. She challenges the manner in which black women’s bodies have heretofore been

fave

Source: Black Past

Current government officials

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Stith, Charles R. (1949- )

Ambassador Charles Richard Stith, a diplomat, minister, professor, and urban reformer, presently serves as the Director of the African Presidential Archives and Research Center at Boston University in Massachusetts. In 1998, President Bill Clinton named him ambassador to

fave

Source: Black Past

Aug

29

1949

South Africa was suspended from the U.N. General Assembly over its racial polici

South Africa was suspended from the U.N. General Assembly over its racial policies.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Nov

12

1974

Geography of the Countries of Africa

The continent of Africa is the worlds second-largest based on land area and population just after Asia. It has a population of around one billion people (as of 2009) and covers 20.4% of the Earths land area. Africa is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Red Sea and the Suez Canal to

fave

Source: ThoughtCo

Biography of the African Statesman: Sir Seretse Khama

Seretse Khama was the first prime minister of Botswana, and from 1966 to his death in 1980, he served as the countrys first

fave

Source: ThoughtCo

Baquet, Charles R., III (1941- )

Ambassador Charles R. Baquet III was born December 24, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended public schools in the city and in 1963 he earned his B.A. in history from Xavier University in New Orleans. In 1975, he earned his M.A. in public administration from the Maxwell School of Government

fave

Source: Black Past

Mar

25

1991

Grant, Bernie (1944–2000)

Born on the 17th of February 1944 in Georgetown, Guyana, Bernie Grant was elected to the British House of Commons in 1987 to serve as one of the country’s first black Members of Parliament (MPs). With a head teacher for a father and a teacher for a mother, Grant, the second of five children, was

fave

Source: Black Past

Burroughs, Jr., John Andrew (1936–2014)

John Andrew Burroughs, Jr. was an equal opportunity advocate and diplomat who was born in Washington, D.C. on July 31, 1936. He spent his youth in Washington, D.C. before moving to the Midwest to attend the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. While there he played on the varsity football

fave

Source: Black Past

Baltimore, Richard Lewis, III (1947- )

Ambassador Richard Lewis Baltimore III was born on December 31, 1947 in New York City, New York to Judge Richard Lewis Baltimore, Jr. and Lois Madison-Baltimore. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. in 1969 and earned

fave

Source: Black Past

Nelson Mandela, now president of South Africa, and Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi he

Nelson Mandela, now president of South Africa, and Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi held the first talks for almost 30 years between predominantly Zulu Inkatha and the ethnically mixed African National Congress.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jan

29

1991

Born: 10/27/1917 Bizana, South AfricaDied: 4/24/1993 Johannesburg, South AfricaOliver Tambo was a South African anti-apartheid politician and revolutionary who served as President of the African National Congress (ANC) from 1967 to 1991.Business / Schooling: Awards / Achievements:

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Eka, David W. (1945– )

David William Eka, engineer, elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), first president of the Aba Nigeria stake, was born in Etinan, Nigeria, on May 20, 1945. His father, William Udo, was a carpenter, and his mother, Lucy Eduok Inyang Eka, was a homemaker. William and Lucy had

fave

Source: Black Past

Sep

8

1979

School Enrollment in Apartheid South Africa

It is well known that one of the fundamental differences between the experiences of Whites and Blacks in Apartheid era South Africa was education. Whilst the battle against enforced education in Afrikaans was eventually won, the Apartheid governments Bantu education policy meant that Black children

fave

Source: ThoughtCo

The Black Past: Remembered and Reclaimed | An Online Reference Guide to African American History by Professor Quintard Taylor, University of Washington

fave

Source: Black Past

Waldon, Alton Ronald, Jr. (1936–)

Alton Ronald Waldon Jr. was the first African American Congressman elected from Queens, New York. Waldon was born in Lakeland, Florida on December 21, 1936. He attended Boys High School in Brooklyn, New York and after graduation in 1954 joined the United States Army. Discharged in 1959 Waldon

fave

Source: Black Past

Angolan Civil War (1975-2002)

The Angolan Civil War, beginning at the time of the countrys independence from Portugal in 1975, was a 27-year struggle involving the deaths of over 500,000 soldiers and civilians. Initiated at the height of the Cold War, pro- and anti-communist forces in Angola set the stage for a proxy fight

fave

Source: Black Past

Apr

25

1974

Mbabane, Swaziland (1887- )

Mbabane is the capital of Swaziland and is located on the Mbabane River and its tributary the Polinjane River in the Mdimba Mountains. It is the second largest city in the country. The city’s name comes from an African Chief, Mbabane Kunene, who lived in the region when British settlers arrived in

fave

Source: Black Past

Nelson Mandela arrested

Nelson Mandela was arrested near Howick, South Africa, and charged with incitement; he received a five-year sentence later in the year.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Aug

5

1962

More from South African News | Online News | The South African

Grand Africa Rising kicks off First Thursdays with Prince Kaybee

7de Laan: what is happening Tuesday, 3 November 2020 - E272 S21

Banyana kick off Cosafa title defence with victory over Angola

US election: The fight against trolls, botnets and misinformation continue

The 13 best international series on Showmax this November

Five South Africans still in the running for IPL 2020 title

UIF Ters suspended: Organised labour, DA call for urgent reinstatement

Ramaphosa congratulates Tanzania’s Magufuli on election win

Wayde van Niekerk set for first race in SA since Covid-19 outbreak

Zondo's worst witness yet? Yakhe Kwinana goes viral after 'amnesia bouts'

Watch: Van allegedly hijacked by two suspects in Randburg CIT robbery

Wrap | Champions League fixtures on Tuesday, November 3

CD Projekt Red's share price falls 25% following Cyberpunk 2077 delay

Catch the Emmy-nominated doccie 'Hillary' now on Showmax

Supreme Court to scrap vital BEE law, after Pravin Gordhan 'acted illegally'

Young girl rescued 91 hours after Turkey earthquake

Watch upcoming 'Vampire: The Masquerade Battle Royale' trailer here

DA to champion language policy reform in SA universities and schools

PSL: Unemployed coaching queue filled with experience and quality

US Election: Trump says he's already planning to 'challenge results'

EuroMillions results: Tuesday 3 November 2020

WATCH: Skeem Saam latest episode, E87 S9 - Tuesday 3 November 2020

CSA 4-Day Series: Home teams in command on Day 2

Powerball and Powerball Plus results for Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Daily Lotto results for Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Jordy Smith is a father, posts adorable picture of newborn son

Zondo gets the giggles during Kwinana’s State Capture testimony

Record gaming sales for 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare'

WATCH: Tuesday's Episode of Generations - The Legacy, E248 S29 (3 November 2020)

WATCH: The latest on Uzalo, Tuesday 3 November 2020 - E172 S6

City of Tshwane now operating on R4.4 billion deficit.

Ntshangase needs to forget about booze and women! - Kosta Papic

Your daily Horoscope for 4 November 2020

Weather forecast, alerts and UVB index for all South African provinces, 4 November 2020

Will Wi-Fi 6 be to wireless what 5G is to cellular technology?

EFF to pay 'special visit' to Pharmacy Direct CEO over unpaid Ters funds

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday 4 November

US Election: Biden vs Trump may be decided 'by these four states'

Springboks commit to Rugby Championship until 2030, no word on Super Rugby

Football great Maradona undergoes successful brain surgery for blood clot

Watch: US Election - protests erupt outside of White House

Watch | 'Disappointed' Wayde van Niekerk wins on return to the track in SA

US Election: Trump flagged for misleading Tweet - Biden says 'it ain't over'

More than 250 police officers probed for corruption

Super Rugby latest | A return to 12 teams in 2022, but no SA sides

The autonomous vehicle revolution: Advantages of self-driving cars

Siphiwe Tshabalala's AmaZulu debut in doubt after training ground injury

SA-born Ireland No 8 CJ Stander nominated for top Six Nations award

US Election: Trump 'falsely claims victory', as he bids to end vote-counting

Foldable phones: Just a phase or here to stay?

Lifestyle Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)