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Thirteen residents of Mofolo die in IFP attack

Yusuf Dadoo, political activist, is born

This day in history

Yusuf Dadoo, political activist, is born

Hertzog

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Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog is forced to resign as premier after his motion of neutrality in World War II is defeated in parliament

Smuts becomes Prime Minister

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Smuts becomes Prime Minister

Zimbabwan flag

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Zimbabwe announces it has severed diplomatic relations with South Africa, but will maintain a trade mission in Johannesburg.

Lady Mary Bailey

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Lady Mary Bailey, the first pilot to complete the London to Cape flight and back solo, dies in Cape Town

The Motsuenyane Commission

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The Motsuenyane Commission finds the African National Congress (ANC) guilty of abuse in its camps

Police increase their presence in Soweto

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Police increase their presence in Soweto

Essop Goolam Pahad

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Dr. Essop Goolam Pahad, former Minister in the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa is born