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Edward Perkins is appointed as the first Black ambassador to South Africa.
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- 30 Sep 2019
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- 01Bute, E.L. & Harmer, H.J.P. (1997). The Black Handbook, London: Cassell.
Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2012, August 23). Edward Perkins is appointed as the first Black ambassador to South Africa.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0091780
South African History Online (2012) 'Edward Perkins is appointed as the first Black ambassador to South Africa.', South African History Online, 23 August. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0091780 (Accessed: 10 August 2026).
South African History Online, Edward Perkins is appointed as the first Black ambassador to South Africa. [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0091780, (accessed 10 August 2026).
"Edward Perkins is appointed as the first Black ambassador to South Africa.." South African History Online, 23 Aug. 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0091780. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.
South African History Online. "Edward Perkins is appointed as the first Black ambassador to South Africa.." South African History Online. August 23, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0091780.
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