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This Day in History: 23 March 1923
Steve ‘Kalamazoo’ Mokone was born in Doornfontein, Johannesburg. He became the first black professional footballer to play in Europe, when he signed for the English Club Coventry in 1955. In 1959 he was elected Europe’s best soccer player. He is regarded as the greatest footballer South Africa has ever produced, often being compared with the world’s all time greats including The inimitable Pele of Brazil.
This Day in History: 20 March 2015
Steve ‘The Black Meteor’ Mokone died in Washington D.C on 20 March 2015. He would go to be one of the most recognized South African in the world because of his mark he made in football outside of our borders. Before his departure in 21 October1955 to Coventry City in England, He was given words of encouragement by Dr Willie Nkomo and Dr Peter Tsele of the African National Congress.

“When life gives you the scorching heat of the sun, be hopeful for the rain too” .

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Tiego Moseneke
Born: 4 August 1963 in Ga-Madiba in the Northern Transvaal (Limpopo)
Died: 19 April 2023

Tiego Moseneke, former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke’s younger brother, died on 19 April 2023 following a car accident. He was born on 4 August 1963 in Ga-Madiba in the Northern Transvaal (Limpopo).

Middelburg, Karoo lies in the middle of its surrounding Towns, approximately 100 km from all.

The Outeniqua Pass is a relatively modern Pass, connecting the Coastal Town of George with Oudtshoorn and the Little Karoo.

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Jonas Malheiro Savimbi
Born: 3 August 1934 in Munhango, Moxico Province, Eastern Angola
Died: 22 February 2002 in Moxico Province, Angola

Jonas Malheiro Savimbi was born in Munhango, Moxico Province in eastern Angola on 3 August 1934.  Savimbi's primary education took place at Protestant mission schools in central Angola. His secondary school studies began in Angola.

Marikana, formerly known as 'Rooikoppies', is a Town in the Rustenburg local Municipality, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality district in the North West Province of South Africa.  The name 'Rooikoppies' means 'red hills' in Afrikaans.