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Bartolomeu Dias, Portuguese discoverer of the Cape of Good Hope, drowns at sea. The date is given as 24 May in another source.

… Bartolomeu Dias, Portuguese discoverer of the Cape of Good Hope, drowns at sea. The date is given as 24 May …

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Barney Barnato (44) dies when he jumps overboard the Scot near Madeira. He was on his way from Cape Town to Southampton and

… overboard the Scot near Madeira. He was on his way from Cape Town to Southampton and …

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The Council of Policy resolves to settle Sheik Yusuf, brother of the sultan of Macassar, who was banished to the Cape and came

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 11, p. 567 … brother of the sultan of Macassar, who was banished to the Cape and came …

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Johanna Duminy, writer of the well-known Duminy journal in which she gives a vivid description of life at the Cape, is born in

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 4, p. 102 … in which she gives a vivid description of life at the Cape, is born in …

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In another shark attack on the Eastern Cape coast, a White killer shark at Gonubie Point mutilates the 20-year old Anton de Vos

… In another shark attack on the Eastern Cape coast, a White killer shark at Gonubie Point mutilates …

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The two-year rule by Sir Rufane Donkin of the Cape Colony is abruptly ended when Lord Charles Somerset returns from home leave.

… The two-year rule by Sir Rufane Donkin of the Cape Colony is abruptly ended when Lord Charles Somerset …

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Three SA farmers from the Eastern Cape, who have crossed the border to Lesotho to search for stolen cattle, are shot and killed

… Three SA farmers from the Eastern Cape, who have crossed the border to Lesotho to search for …

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Sir George Cathcart (60), former governor of the Cape, is killed in the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War in which the

… Sir George Cathcart (60), former governor of the Cape, is killed in the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean …

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Richard Maxwell (Dick) Haldane, trade union leader, dies in Cape Town. He was honoured with the Award of Merit from TUCSA in 19

… Richard Maxwell (Dick) Haldane, trade union leader, dies in Cape Town. He was honoured with the Award of Merit from TUCSA …

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The four corner stones of the castle (Kasteel de Goede Hoop) at the Cape are laid by Zacharias Wagenaer, Johan van Arckel, Gabb

… corner stones of the castle (Kasteel de Goede Hoop) at the Cape are laid by Zacharias Wagenaer, Johan van Arckel, Gabb …

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Sir George Cathcart, governor and commander-in-chief at the Cape (31 March 1852-26 May 1854), is defeated when he attack Moshes

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 3, p. 127 | Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). … Sir George Cathcart, governor and commander-in-chief at the Cape (31 March 1852-26 May 1854), is defeated when he attack …

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The name of Lord Charles Somerset, governor of the Cape, is linked to Dr James Barry (who performed the first caesarean in the

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 2 p. 186 … The name of Lord Charles Somerset, governor of the Cape, is linked to Dr James Barry (who performed the first …

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Ernst Frederik de Swart opens the first coffee house in the Cape when permission is granted to him to serve refreshments to pas

… Ernst Frederik de Swart opens the first coffee house in the Cape when permission is granted to him to serve refreshments …

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A prison warder, Jacques Horne, 31, on escort duty is shot dead and another injured in an attack by gunmen at Cape Town’s Groot

… is shot dead and another injured in an attack by gunmen at Cape Town’s Groot …

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Victor Smith makes one of the first successful forced landings in South Africa, en route from Cape Town to London on a solo fli

… successful forced landings in South Africa, en route from Cape Town to London on a solo fli …

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Bartolomeu Dias, Portuguese discoverer of the Cape of Good Hope, drowns at sea. The date is given as 29 May in another source a

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 4, p. 33 … Bartolomeu Dias, Portuguese discoverer of the Cape of Good Hope, drowns at sea. The date is given as 29 May …

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Split looms for CP Cape Town as the Conservative Party is so racked by internal dissent that it could see a breakaway right-win

… Split looms for CP Cape Town as the Conservative Party is so racked by internal …

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Victor Smith makes one of the first successful forced landings in South Africa, en route from Cape Town to London on a solo fli

… successful forced landings in South Africa, en route from Cape Town to London on a solo fli …

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Walter Benson Rubusana, founder member of the ANC, is born at Mnandi in the Somerset East district of the then Cape Colony. His

… born at Mnandi in the Somerset East district of the then Cape Colony. His …

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Jan van Riebeeck delivers wood at Rondebosch in the Cape for the construction of a fort to defend the wheat fields of the Free

… Jan van Riebeeck delivers wood at Rondebosch in the Cape for the construction of a fort to defend the wheat …

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Jan van Riebeeck sets foot ashore for the first time to try to find the best spot to erect a fort at the Cape.

… time to try to find the best spot to erect a fort at the Cape. …

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Pieter Gijsbert van Noodt, governor at the Cape who allegedly died while four people were being hung on his order, is born in N

… Pieter Gijsbert van Noodt, governor at the Cape who allegedly died while four people were being hung on …

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George Rex (74), believed to be the son of George III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna.

… of George III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna. …

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The Merensteijn strands at Jutten Island at the west Cape coast and sinks with a cargo of gold and silver, which is salvaged in

… The Merensteijn strands at Jutten Island at the west Cape coast and sinks with a cargo of gold and silver, which …

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Sir John Kotze, Chief Justice of the South African Republic and later Attorney-General of Rhodesia, dies in Cape Town at the ag

… Republic and later Attorney-General of Rhodesia, dies in Cape Town at the ag …

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The Dutch East India Company receives the monopoly to trade with countries between the Cape of Good Hope and the Strait of Mage

… receives the monopoly to trade with countries between the Cape of Good Hope and the Strait of Mage …

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Allan Boesak appears in a Cape Town court to face nine charges of fraud and twenty-one charges of theft involving more than $80

… Allan Boesak appears in a Cape Town court to face nine charges of fraud and twenty-one …

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Sir John Barrow, author and explorer of the interior of SA, arrives at the Cape and has to start immediately to resolve boundar

… author and explorer of the interior of SA, arrives at the Cape and has to start immediately to resolve boundar …

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The corner stone of the ‘Nieuwe Kerk’ of the Dutch Reformed Church in Cape Town is laid. The church has been demolished since.

… stone of the ‘Nieuwe Kerk’ of the Dutch Reformed Church in Cape Town is laid. The church has been demolished since. …

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The Galiot Noord is wrecked fifteen miles (24 km) west of Cape St Francis after a survey voyage to Delagoa Bay and Natal. Most

… The Galiot Noord is wrecked fifteen miles (24 km) west of Cape St Francis after a survey voyage to Delagoa Bay and …

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Bartolomeu Dias, Portuguese discoverer of the Cape of Good Hope, drowns at sea. The date is given as 24 May in another source.

Barney Barnato (44) dies when he jumps overboard the Scot near Madeira. He was on his way from Cape Town to Southampton and

The Council of Policy resolves to settle Sheik Yusuf, brother of the sultan of Macassar, who was banished to the Cape and came

Johanna Duminy, writer of the well-known Duminy journal in which she gives a vivid description of life at the Cape, is born in

In another shark attack on the Eastern Cape coast, a White killer shark at Gonubie Point mutilates the 20-year old Anton de Vos

The two-year rule by Sir Rufane Donkin of the Cape Colony is abruptly ended when Lord Charles Somerset returns from home leave.

Three SA farmers from the Eastern Cape, who have crossed the border to Lesotho to search for stolen cattle, are shot and killed

Sir George Cathcart (60), former governor of the Cape, is killed in the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War in which the

Richard Maxwell (Dick) Haldane, trade union leader, dies in Cape Town. He was honoured with the Award of Merit from TUCSA in 19

The four corner stones of the castle (Kasteel de Goede Hoop) at the Cape are laid by Zacharias Wagenaer, Johan van Arckel, Gabb

Sir George Cathcart, governor and commander-in-chief at the Cape (31 March 1852-26 May 1854), is defeated when he attack Moshes

The name of Lord Charles Somerset, governor of the Cape, is linked to Dr James Barry (who performed the first caesarean in the

Ernst Frederik de Swart opens the first coffee house in the Cape when permission is granted to him to serve refreshments to pas

A prison warder, Jacques Horne, 31, on escort duty is shot dead and another injured in an attack by gunmen at Cape Town’s Groot

Victor Smith makes one of the first successful forced landings in South Africa, en route from Cape Town to London on a solo fli

Bartolomeu Dias, Portuguese discoverer of the Cape of Good Hope, drowns at sea. The date is given as 29 May in another source a

Split looms for CP Cape Town as the Conservative Party is so racked by internal dissent that it could see a breakaway right-win

Victor Smith makes one of the first successful forced landings in South Africa, en route from Cape Town to London on a solo fli

Walter Benson Rubusana, founder member of the ANC, is born at Mnandi in the Somerset East district of the then Cape Colony. His

Jan van Riebeeck delivers wood at Rondebosch in the Cape for the construction of a fort to defend the wheat fields of the Free

Jan van Riebeeck sets foot ashore for the first time to try to find the best spot to erect a fort at the Cape.

Pieter Gijsbert van Noodt, governor at the Cape who allegedly died while four people were being hung on his order, is born in N

George Rex (74), believed to be the son of George III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna.

The Merensteijn strands at Jutten Island at the west Cape coast and sinks with a cargo of gold and silver, which is salvaged in

Sir John Kotze, Chief Justice of the South African Republic and later Attorney-General of Rhodesia, dies in Cape Town at the ag

The Dutch East India Company receives the monopoly to trade with countries between the Cape of Good Hope and the Strait of Mage

Allan Boesak appears in a Cape Town court to face nine charges of fraud and twenty-one charges of theft involving more than $80

Sir John Barrow, author and explorer of the interior of SA, arrives at the Cape and has to start immediately to resolve boundar

The corner stone of the ‘Nieuwe Kerk’ of the Dutch Reformed Church in Cape Town is laid. The church has been demolished since.

The Galiot Noord is wrecked fifteen miles (24 km) west of Cape St Francis after a survey voyage to Delagoa Bay and Natal. Most