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Reflecting on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day is a powerful reminder of courage and unity against tyranny. How do we honour the sacrifices of the past while shaping a more just future?
The book Rough but Ready is an updated history of the Natal Mounted Rifles. Picture: Mark Levin
Perry's newest war drama has broken records on Netflix, becoming his most-watched movie within a month of release, according to the streaming service.
The war drama, written and directed by Perry, unpacks the lesser-known story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black and all-female battalion, in World War II.
Around the world, people are encouraged to wear poppies for the first fortnight in November to remember all those who have been affected by war and conflict.
A South African family travels to India to honour Pilot Officer Dharamraj Aheer Goordeen, highlighting the sacrifices of Indian-origin South Africans during World War II.
During the apartheid era, the country stood as a frontline state in the Cold War, with the US and its allies supporting the apartheid regime under the pretext of containing communism.
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
If the Springboks beat the All Blacks on Saturday, they will emulate the team of 1949, who won four Tests in a row against their great rivals.
The South African Indian Legion of Military Veterans held its annual Women’s Day High Tea followed by a lecture on Women and War. The Wall of Remembrance was unveiled and the Last Post was played.
The South African Indian Legion (SAIL) of Military Veterans erected a plaque commemorating Indian soldiers who died in service during World Wars I and II at the Ditsong National Museum of Military History in Parktown, Johannesburg.
Having been in the industry long enough to belong to the seasoned league, he weighed in on how the comedy landscape has changed.
In the post-war USSR there was an ideologeme in use: ‘Stalin’s Ten Strikes’ standing for 10 major operations carried out by the Red Army against the Wehrmacht (unified armed forces of the Nazi Germany) in 1944, which altogether led to the collapse of the Third Reich.
Medals and certificates were awarded to members of the South African Air Force during a medal parade. The awards recognised those who provided long-term service and commitment; and also recognised bravery.
1752 An expedition of August Beutler, who left the Castle in Cape Town in February, reaches the Keiskamma in the Eastern Cape. 1873 The name of De Beer’s New Rush is changed to Kimberley. 1873 Under pressure from Britain, Sultan Barghash bin Said of Zanzibar closes the island’s great slave market. 1883 The first regularly scheduled run of the fabled Orient Express train leaves Paris.
The Memorable Order of Tin Hats’ (Moth) Warrior Gate Museum on the corner of Durban’s KE Masinga and Masabalala Yengwa Avenue is home to a wide array of war-time exhibits, including collector’s items.
Deadly mistake for amaXhosa in the Battle of Grahamstown, first use of poison gas in warfare, Wild West land rush, record Covid numbers
A tyrant is born, the Red Baron bags his last kills, a deadly attack becomes a byword for school mass shootings, Swaziland gets a name change, and George Floyd’s killer convicted
A cruel mother, Cook first sights Australia, a psychedelic trip home on a bicycle, and the Waco siege ends
The Cape and South Africa’s first school, San Francisco devastated, the audacious Doolittle raiders bomb Japan and South Africa’s first Test match against a non-white team
The first recorded battle, famous gunfighter’s last duel, Great Train Robbers locked up, rapper wins literary prize
Peace talks begin, Mickey Mouse pops up, a record trip to South Africa, ‘Baby Jake’ makes us proud, and International Day of Families
The Union Jack flies over Church Square in Pretoria, the first Space Shuttle mission blasts off, Yuri Gagarin becomes the first person to orbit Earth, and Captain Phillips is freed
Work starts on Cape Town’s fort, the first 1820 settlers arrive, the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic sets sail, South African aces rack up kills in the air, and remains of 3ft-tall people discovered.
Apartheid mastermind escapes death, looting follows Baghdad’s occupation, the wolves return, and masses line the streets for a funeral