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Neville Alexander

This day in history

Well-known political activist and academic, Dr. Neville Alexander is born

The South African Astronomical Observatory

This day in history

The South African Astronomical Observatory celebrates 200 years of its existence

New Zealand Mounted Rifles

This day in history

The New Zealand Mounted Rifles leave Wellington for the South African War

Percy Qoboza, editor of The World, arrested by security police Black Wed

This day in history

Black Wednesday, the banning of 19 Black Consciousness Movement Organisations

Charlotte Maxeke

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Charlotte Maxeke dies

The siege of Mafeking starts

This day in history

The siege of Mafeking starts

Allan Hendrickse

This day in history

The Rev. Allan Hendrickse steps down as a leader of the Labour Party

Germany declares South West Africa a German protectorate

This day in history

Germany declares South West Africa a German protectorate

A photograph of Betty Boom

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Ladybrand Four story told at the TRC