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Over a thousand people are detained

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Over a thousand people are detained under state of emergency following the Sharpeville massacre

Alfred Milner

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Alfred Milner becomes High Commissioner and Governor of the Cape Province

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The UN Group of Experts on Apartheid proposes establishment of a National Convention to set a new course for the future of South Africa

Bambatha Rebellion

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Bambatha Rebellion

Ken Oosterbroek

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Ken Oosterbroek is killed

FEDSAW

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The Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW) is founded

Matthews Motshwarateu

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After being allowed into the racially exclusive SA Amateur Athletics Union, Matthews Motshwarateu, breaks the national 5,000m record

Early jewellery

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Early jewellery, a set of shell beads estimated to be 75 000 years old, is discovered in South Africa

Jacob Zuma

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Jacob Zuma, Former President of South Africa and of the ANC, is born.