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Construction on the 9-m SALT telescope at Sutherland, the largest single telescope in the southern hemisphere, starts officiall

This day in history

Construction on the 9-m SALT telescope at Sutherland, the largest single telescope in the southern hemisphere, starts officiall

This day in history

Dingaan Thobela, SA boxing champion, wins the middleweight world champion title of the World Boxing Council (WBC).

This day in history

The implementation phase of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is launched.

This day in history

The implementation phase of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is launched.

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The Competition Act (Act 89 of 1998), aimed at elimination anti-competition practices, comes into effect.

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Heine Toerien (71), Afrikaans broadcaster and author of entertainment programs, dies in Johannesburg.

This day in history

Heine Toerien (71), Afrikaans broadcaster and author of entertainment programs, dies in Johannesburg.

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Henry Francis Fynn, pioneer, settler and member of the Farewell expedition to Shaka with a view to open up an ivory trade with

This day in history

Henry Francis Fynn, pioneer, settler and member of the Farewell expedition to Shaka with a view to open up an ivory trade with

This day in history

The farm ‘Doren fontijn’, situated in the area later known as the Witwatersrand, is transferred to Barend C. Viljoen.

This day in history

The farm ‘Doren fontijn’, situated in the area later known as the Witwatersrand, is transferred to Barend C. Viljoen.

This day in history

The Neptune, carrying 282 convicts, sails into Table Bay. SESA gives the date as 19 September 1849 and the harbour as Simon’s B

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The troopship Charlotte is wrecked in Algoa Bay and ninety-seven people drown.

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The French take possession of Mauritius and rename it l’Ile de France (The Island of France).

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Hendrik Swellengrebel, the only Cape governor to be born at the Cape, is born in Cape Town. Swellendam is named after him and

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Start of Clean up the World Campaign (19-21 Sept.).

This day in history

Start of Clean up the World Campaign (19-21 Sept.).

This day in history

In the Athens Paralympic Games, field athlete Fanie Lombaard wins a gold medal (his sixth Paralympic medal, three gold and one

This day in history

UN Security Council agrees to send 15 000 peacekeeping troops to Liberia.

This day in history

UN Security Council agrees to send 15 000 peacekeeping troops to Liberia.

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SA signs protocol on consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Poland.

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South Africa signs memorandum of understanding with Iran on cooperation in the fields of mining and minerals.

This day in history

South Africa signs memorandum of understanding with Iran on cooperation in the fields of mining and minerals.

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South Africa’s first public bond issue since 1985, led by Deutsche Bank in Europe, was successful.

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South Africa’s first public bond issue since 1985, led by Deutsche Bank in Europe, was successful.

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John Papo Monyakalle, ANC Youth League leader, is found dead in the toilet of his home in Soweto.

This day in history

Political assassination: Joseph Twala (35), ANC official, is shot dead at his girlfriend’s home in Mbayi, Natal.

This day in history

Political assassination: Joseph Twala (35), ANC official, is shot dead at his girlfriend’s home in Mbayi, Natal.

This day in history

The government announces it is to appoint special units to investigate the previous week’s massacre at Denver station, Johannes

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Construction on the 9-m SALT telescope at Sutherland, the largest single telescope in the southern hemisphere, starts officiall

Construction on the 9-m SALT telescope at Sutherland, the largest single telescope in the southern hemisphere, starts officiall

Dingaan Thobela, SA boxing champion, wins the middleweight world champion title of the World Boxing Council (WBC).

The implementation phase of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is launched.

The implementation phase of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is launched.

The Competition Act (Act 89 of 1998), aimed at elimination anti-competition practices, comes into effect.

Heine Toerien (71), Afrikaans broadcaster and author of entertainment programs, dies in Johannesburg.

Heine Toerien (71), Afrikaans broadcaster and author of entertainment programs, dies in Johannesburg.

Henry Francis Fynn, pioneer, settler and member of the Farewell expedition to Shaka with a view to open up an ivory trade with

Henry Francis Fynn, pioneer, settler and member of the Farewell expedition to Shaka with a view to open up an ivory trade with

The farm ‘Doren fontijn’, situated in the area later known as the Witwatersrand, is transferred to Barend C. Viljoen.

The farm ‘Doren fontijn’, situated in the area later known as the Witwatersrand, is transferred to Barend C. Viljoen.

The Neptune, carrying 282 convicts, sails into Table Bay. SESA gives the date as 19 September 1849 and the harbour as Simon’s B

The troopship Charlotte is wrecked in Algoa Bay and ninety-seven people drown.

The French take possession of Mauritius and rename it l’Ile de France (The Island of France).

Hendrik Swellengrebel, the only Cape governor to be born at the Cape, is born in Cape Town. Swellendam is named after him and

Start of Clean up the World Campaign (19-21 Sept.).

Start of Clean up the World Campaign (19-21 Sept.).

In the Athens Paralympic Games, field athlete Fanie Lombaard wins a gold medal (his sixth Paralympic medal, three gold and one

UN Security Council agrees to send 15 000 peacekeeping troops to Liberia.

UN Security Council agrees to send 15 000 peacekeeping troops to Liberia.

SA signs protocol on consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Poland.

South Africa signs memorandum of understanding with Iran on cooperation in the fields of mining and minerals.

South Africa signs memorandum of understanding with Iran on cooperation in the fields of mining and minerals.

South Africa’s first public bond issue since 1985, led by Deutsche Bank in Europe, was successful.

South Africa’s first public bond issue since 1985, led by Deutsche Bank in Europe, was successful.

John Papo Monyakalle, ANC Youth League leader, is found dead in the toilet of his home in Soweto.

Political assassination: Joseph Twala (35), ANC official, is shot dead at his girlfriend’s home in Mbayi, Natal.

Political assassination: Joseph Twala (35), ANC official, is shot dead at his girlfriend’s home in Mbayi, Natal.

The government announces it is to appoint special units to investigate the previous week’s massacre at Denver station, Johannes