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South African author J.M. Coetzee wins England’s prestige book prize, the Booker prize for fiction, for the second time, this t
… book prize, the Booker prize for fiction, for the second time, this t …
International Day of Solidarity with the Struggle of Women of South Africa and Namibia was observed for the first time.
… of South Africa and Namibia was observed for the first time. …
The SA rugby team plays for the first time against a team of the British Isles, and lose 0-4 in Port Elizabeth.
… The SA rugby team plays for the first time against a team of the British Isles, and lose 0-4 in …
For the second time René de Villiers, member of parliament for Parktown, draws the attention of Deputy Minister of Bantu
… For the second time René de Villiers, member of parliament for Parktown, …
Henning J. Klopper, Speaker of the Volksraad at the time of South Africa becoming a Republic, joins the Railways. He is later a
… Henning J. Klopper, Speaker of the Volksraad at the time of South Africa becoming a Republic, joins the Railways. …
ANC president Oliver Tambo and vice-president Nelson Mandela meet for the first time in twenty-eight years in Sweden.
… Tambo and vice-president Nelson Mandela meet for the first time in twenty-eight years in Sweden. …
The Voortrekkers decide to call the first planned town in Natal, up to that time called “Bosjesmansrand” (Bushmen Rand) because
… decide to call the first planned town in Natal, up to that time called “Bosjesmansrand” (Bushmen Rand) because …
The Delmas Treason Trial, up to that time the longest in SA history, starts. All the accused plead not guilty.
… The Delmas Treason Trial, up to that time the longest in SA history, starts. All the accused plead …
Azapo (Azanian People’s Organisation) is established in Roodepoort for the second time, after the first founding in 1977 did no
… Organisation) is established in Roodepoort for the second time, after the first founding in 1977 did no …
A group of Whites at the Cape ascends Table Mountain for the first time, with Khoi-Khoi chief Herry as guide.
… of Whites at the Cape ascends Table Mountain for the first time, with Khoi-Khoi chief Herry as guide. …
After the abolition of the triumvirate, Paul Kruger is elected president of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek for the first time.
… president of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek for the first time. …
William C. Oswell, White scout who saw the Victorian Falls for the first time with Livingstone, dies in Turnbridge Wells, Engla
… White scout who saw the Victorian Falls for the first time with Livingstone, dies in Turnbridge Wells, Engla …
Sir Gilbraith Lowry Cole, governor of the Cape, is born. Sir Lowry’s Pass was built during his time of office.
… the Cape, is born. Sir Lowry’s Pass was built during his time of office. …
The United Nations Security Council reaffirms the mandatory arms embargo, and, for the first time requests that all states refr
… reaffirms the mandatory arms embargo, and, for the first time requests that all states refr …
The Cape becomes British territory for the second time, when conditions of surrender at Blaauberg (11 days previously), is conf
… The Cape becomes British territory for the second time, when conditions of surrender at Blaauberg (11 days …
EventThe 104mm field-gun known as 'Long Cecil' is test fired for the first time
… after Cecil John Rhodes, was test fired for the first time at Boer forces during the Siege of Kimberley. Rhodes, … known as 'Long Cecil' is test fired for…
BiographyChristopher Ndodebandla Dlamini
… workers in the metal industry were not organised at that time, they were able to challenge certain management actions. In one such incident, …
ArchiveAWB 'hunts' Grosskopf, by Chris Steyn, The Cape Times, 21 March 1988
ArchivePublic offers to up Grosskopf reward, The Cape Times, 22 March 1988
BiographyMhlabunzima Joseph Maphumulo
… chieftaincy encompasses contained 35, 000 people at the time.He matriculated at Bhekuzulu College for the sons of … Bugg-Levine, Thomas Karis, Nimrod Mkele …
BiographyDr James Sebe Moroka
… of finding money to fund his overseas education. At the time, he was the owner of a farm which he inherited from his … Youth League was struggling to find a…
BiographyAlex la Guma
… of the SACPC, in 1955 he was at the forefront of the challenge against the government’s Race Classification Bill … in 1961 due to insufficient evidence…
The government of President Obote of Uganda is overthrown for the second time and replaced by a military council under Gen. Tit
… of President Obote of Uganda is overthrown for the second time and replaced by a military council under Gen. Tit …
South African Airways is given permission to fly over the bulge of Africa for the first time in twenty-eight years.
… permission to fly over the bulge of Africa for the first time in twenty-eight years. …
Daniel Sefundi (Dan) Rakgoathe, SA artist, is born in Randfontein, Transvaal. He was the first full-time student in the fin
… is born in Randfontein, Transvaal. He was the first full-time student in the fin …
The Orange Free State Vierkleur is hoisted for the first time and the coat of arms of the republic is unveiled.
… The Orange Free State Vierkleur is hoisted for the first time and the coat of arms of the republic is unveiled. …
President F.W. de Klerk and ANC deputy president Nelson Mandela share a public platform for the first time as they jointly rece
… Nelson Mandela share a public platform for the first time as they jointly rece …
The Mozambique-South Africa Joint Security Commission meets for the first time in Maputo, as further raids are carried out agai
… Africa Joint Security Commission meets for the first time in Maputo, as further raids are carried out agai …
Cape Town’s Hely-Hutchinson Reservoir, named after Sir Walter Francis Hely-Hutchinson, at one time governor of Natal and of the
… named after Sir Walter Francis Hely-Hutchinson, at one time governor of Natal and of the …
Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate and a critic of the Nigerian government, returns to his homeland for the first time in four years
… Nigerian government, returns to his homeland for the first time in four years …