SAHO global search

This day in history

Batandwa Ndondo (22), SRC University of Transkei, is shot by police on the outskirts of Cala, Transkei.

This day in history

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pik Botha, announces that in retaliation for the British government’s refusal to give up the six m

This day in history

In the first post-independence election in Transkei, the ruling Transkei National Independence Party (TNIP) is returned to power.

This day in history

Closure of more than seventy Black schools, mainly in the Cape Province, is ordered by the government following five months of

This day in history

Civilian rule is established in Ghana after the first military coup under Jerry Rawlings on 4 June, 1979.

This day in history

The Labour Party boycotts a crucial meeting of the Coloured Cabinet Council.

This day in history

Swaziland is admitted to the United Nations (UN).

This day in history

Rioters in the Congo burn and loot the Portuguese embassy in Kinshasa, demanding that relations with Portugal be broken off.

This day in history

The constitutional conference on Mauritius ends in London, deciding that the country should become an independent state within

This day in history

South African ordinance workshops have produced the first Belgian F.N. rifle, which is now ready to go into production.

This day in history

The SA rugby team beats the British Isles 22-8 in Port Elizabeth and shares the series with two each.

This day in history

Kagiso Patrick (Pat) Mautloa, SA artist and commercial designer, is born in Ventersdorp, Western Transvaal.

This day in history

Baleka Mbete, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa since April 2004, is born.

This day in history

First conference in London of representatives from Britain’s African colonies.

This day in history

Magda Wessels, SA soprano and opera singer, is born.

This day in history

Anglo-Boer War: Commandant-General Louis Botha arrives at Babanango, on the Zululand border.

This day in history

Dr Johannes Frederik (Hans) Janse van Rensburg, commandant-general of the ‘Ossewabrandwag’ (OB) movement and administrator of t

This day in history

Dr Frans Geldenhuys, first editor of ‘Die Landbouweekblad’ and first head of the SA department of agricultural economics and ma

This day in history

Robert Godlonton, SA author, newspaper editor and champion for rights of the settlers on the eastern border of the Cape Colony,

This day in history

Jan van Riebeeck writes to Otto Jansz on Robben Island, enquiring about the number of sheep on the island and whether he needs

This day in history

Heritage Day. Public holiday in SA.

This day in history

Rebels in the Ivory Coast suspend their participation in the government of national unity.

This day in history

Armed men raid an Algerian village, shooting or stabbing to death at least 200 people and wounding 100 others.

This day in history

The US Senate approves legislation lifting US government economic sanctions against SA.

This day in history

South African Parliament passes a bill establishing the Transitional Executive Council, whose main purpose is to ensure free an

This day in history

The United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa, headed by Ms Angela King, is established to assist the parties in South Af

This day in history

Mandela supports SA’s bid to play in next year’s cricket World Cup.

This day in history

Winnie Mandela tells a 3000-strong crowd in Welkom that the ANC is committed to the armed struggle.

This day in history

President F W de Klerk arrives in Washington at the start of a three-day visit, stressing that his main aim is not the lifting

This day in history

Five hundred people attend an AWB meeting and a further 200 attend an Afrikaner Volkswag meeting the gatherings are held to pro

Search Results

Batandwa Ndondo (22), SRC University of Transkei, is shot by police on the outskirts of Cala, Transkei.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pik Botha, announces that in retaliation for the British government’s refusal to give up the six m

In the first post-independence election in Transkei, the ruling Transkei National Independence Party (TNIP) is returned to power.

Closure of more than seventy Black schools, mainly in the Cape Province, is ordered by the government following five months of

Civilian rule is established in Ghana after the first military coup under Jerry Rawlings on 4 June, 1979.

The Labour Party boycotts a crucial meeting of the Coloured Cabinet Council.

Swaziland is admitted to the United Nations (UN).

Rioters in the Congo burn and loot the Portuguese embassy in Kinshasa, demanding that relations with Portugal be broken off.

The constitutional conference on Mauritius ends in London, deciding that the country should become an independent state within

South African ordinance workshops have produced the first Belgian F.N. rifle, which is now ready to go into production.

The SA rugby team beats the British Isles 22-8 in Port Elizabeth and shares the series with two each.

Kagiso Patrick (Pat) Mautloa, SA artist and commercial designer, is born in Ventersdorp, Western Transvaal.

Baleka Mbete, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa since April 2004, is born.

First conference in London of representatives from Britain’s African colonies.

Magda Wessels, SA soprano and opera singer, is born.

Anglo-Boer War: Commandant-General Louis Botha arrives at Babanango, on the Zululand border.

Dr Johannes Frederik (Hans) Janse van Rensburg, commandant-general of the ‘Ossewabrandwag’ (OB) movement and administrator of t

Dr Frans Geldenhuys, first editor of ‘Die Landbouweekblad’ and first head of the SA department of agricultural economics and ma

Robert Godlonton, SA author, newspaper editor and champion for rights of the settlers on the eastern border of the Cape Colony,

Jan van Riebeeck writes to Otto Jansz on Robben Island, enquiring about the number of sheep on the island and whether he needs

Heritage Day. Public holiday in SA.

Rebels in the Ivory Coast suspend their participation in the government of national unity.

Armed men raid an Algerian village, shooting or stabbing to death at least 200 people and wounding 100 others.

The US Senate approves legislation lifting US government economic sanctions against SA.

South African Parliament passes a bill establishing the Transitional Executive Council, whose main purpose is to ensure free an

The United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa, headed by Ms Angela King, is established to assist the parties in South Af

Mandela supports SA’s bid to play in next year’s cricket World Cup.

Winnie Mandela tells a 3000-strong crowd in Welkom that the ANC is committed to the armed struggle.

President F W de Klerk arrives in Washington at the start of a three-day visit, stressing that his main aim is not the lifting

Five hundred people attend an AWB meeting and a further 200 attend an Afrikaner Volkswag meeting the gatherings are held to pro