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De Beers SA, the world’s largest producer of diamonds, agrees to pay $250m to settle four US class-action lawsuits that accused

… De Beers SA, the world’s largest producer of diamonds, agrees to pay …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Kitchener succeeds Lord Roberts as commander-in-chief of the British forces in SA and Lord Roberts succe

… Roberts as commander-in-chief of the British forces in SA and Lord Roberts succe …

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Robert Koch, German scientist who visited SA to investigate the causes of rinderpest, is born in Germany. He was awarded the No

… Robert Koch, German scientist who visited SA to investigate the causes of rinderpest, is born in …

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John William Burchell arrives in England from an expedition to SA and St Helena, with 60 000 natural-historical samples and 500

… William Burchell arrives in England from an expedition to SA and St Helena, with 60 000 natural-historical samples and …

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SA signs declaration of intent with Flanders; signs agreement with the government of France on co-operation in the fields of ed

… SA signs declaration of intent with Flanders; signs agreement …

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Philip Alan Moore, politician, soldier, educator and financier who emigrated to SA in 1913, is born in Peel, Isle of Man, UK.

… soldier, educator and financier who emigrated to SA in 1913, is born in Peel, Isle of Man, UK. …

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Dr Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl, SA industrialist who laid the foundation for the establishment of Escom and Iscor, is born in

… Dr Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl, SA industrialist who laid the foundation for the …

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Laban Nkete (36), member of the SA marathon team that competed in the IAAF World Championships in Edmonton, Canada in 2001, is

… Laban Nkete (36), member of the SA marathon team that competed in the IAAF World …

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The SA Communist Party, in alliance with the African National Congress and the Congress of Trade Unions will use mass action in

… The SA Communist Party, in alliance with the African National …

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The SA government decides to abolish price control on petrol and other liquid fuel, which means that these products can in futu

… The SA government decides to abolish price control on petrol and …

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The crew of a SA helicopter, which were arrested in Mozambique on their way to the scene of the Helderberg disaster, arrive bac

… The crew of a SA helicopter, which were arrested in Mozambique on their way …

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The Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, to which SA is a party, is signed i

… Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, to which SA is a party, is signed i …

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Sir John George Fraser, SA statesman and private secretary of Pres. J.H. Brand of the OFS, is born in Beaufort West, Karoo.

… Sir John George Fraser, SA statesman and private secretary of Pres. J.H. Brand of the …

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Edoardo Villa, SA artist, is born in Bergamot. Italy. He studied sculpture in Italy and was sent to Sonderwater in the Transvaa

… Edoardo Villa, SA artist, is born in Bergamot. Italy. He studied sculpture …

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Sir Robert N. Kotze (82), SA mining engineer who did much for the promotion of safety in mines and who was mainly responsible f

… Sir Robert N. Kotze (82), SA mining engineer who did much for the promotion of safety …

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SA golf player and world number three, Ernie Els, scores his second victory in seven days after his third Dubai Desert Classic

… SA golf player and world number three, Ernie Els, scores his …

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Health Minister Tshabalala-Msimang announces that SA pledges R20 million to the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria,

… Health Minister Tshabalala-Msimang announces that SA pledges R20 million to the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, …

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Joe Slovo, former secretary of the SA Communist Party and minister of housing, is born in Lithuania. He died on 6 Jan. 1995.

… Joe Slovo, former secretary of the SA Communist Party and minister of housing, is born in …

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At least fourteen children have contracted HIV in SA hospitals and researchers say it should be a ‘wake-up’ call for the under-

… At least fourteen children have contracted HIV in SA hospitals and researchers say it should be a ‘wake-up’ …

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The troopship SS Mendi collides with the Darro near the Isle of Wright. It sinks with a contingent of Black SA troops, on t

… the Isle of Wright. It sinks with a contingent of Black SA troops, on t …

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Eastern Province Herald reports that for the first time in SA police history three Black policemen were promoted to the rank of

… Eastern Province Herald reports that for the first time in SA police history three Black policemen were promoted to the …

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The Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, loses the Africa Cup of Nations Group A game versus Egypt 0-1at the FNB Stadium, Johannesbur

… The Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, loses the Africa Cup of Nations Group A game …

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Business Day announces that Deutsche Bank has taken the lead among foreign banks operating in SA by selling a 25% stake in its

… Bank has taken the lead among foreign banks operating in SA by selling a 25% stake in its …

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Justice Sfiso Mkame, SA artist, is born in Durban. As a child he drew on sand walls. He received formal art training at t

… Justice Sfiso Mkame, SA artist, is born in Durban. As a child he drew on sand …

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Dr Abraham Johannes van der Merwe, SA church leader and leader of the Afrikaner community, is born in the district of Calvinia,

… Dr Abraham Johannes van der Merwe, SA church leader and leader of the Afrikaner community, is …

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Andre George Ezra Coetzee, SA soccer player and lawyer who was awarded the accolade, ‘Playmaker of the Decade’ by Kick Off for

… Andre George Ezra Coetzee, SA soccer player and lawyer who was awarded the accolade, …

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The SA general election is won by the United Party with 111 seats, followed by the ‘Herenigde Nasionale Party’ (Re-united Nat

… The SA general election is won by the United Party with 111 …

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Brenda Fassi, SA diva, dies in her sleep. She was admitted to the Sunninghill Hospital after an asthma attack two weeks previou

… Brenda Fassi, SA diva, dies in her sleep. She was admitted to the …

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Mary Bailey, wife of the SA magnate Sir Abe Bailey, lands on Swartkops airfield, Pretoria, and leaves again for London, to beco

… Mary Bailey, wife of the SA magnate Sir Abe Bailey, lands on Swartkops airfield, …

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For the next month, until May 25, a comet known only as “The Great Comet of 1901’ is visible over most of SA.

… only as “The Great Comet of 1901’ is visible over most of SA. …

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De Beers SA, the world’s largest producer of diamonds, agrees to pay $250m to settle four US class-action lawsuits that accused

Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Kitchener succeeds Lord Roberts as commander-in-chief of the British forces in SA and Lord Roberts succe

Robert Koch, German scientist who visited SA to investigate the causes of rinderpest, is born in Germany. He was awarded the No

John William Burchell arrives in England from an expedition to SA and St Helena, with 60 000 natural-historical samples and 500

SA signs declaration of intent with Flanders; signs agreement with the government of France on co-operation in the fields of ed

Philip Alan Moore, politician, soldier, educator and financier who emigrated to SA in 1913, is born in Peel, Isle of Man, UK.

Dr Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl, SA industrialist who laid the foundation for the establishment of Escom and Iscor, is born in

Laban Nkete (36), member of the SA marathon team that competed in the IAAF World Championships in Edmonton, Canada in 2001, is

The SA Communist Party, in alliance with the African National Congress and the Congress of Trade Unions will use mass action in

The SA government decides to abolish price control on petrol and other liquid fuel, which means that these products can in futu

The crew of a SA helicopter, which were arrested in Mozambique on their way to the scene of the Helderberg disaster, arrive bac

The Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, to which SA is a party, is signed i

Sir John George Fraser, SA statesman and private secretary of Pres. J.H. Brand of the OFS, is born in Beaufort West, Karoo.

Edoardo Villa, SA artist, is born in Bergamot. Italy. He studied sculpture in Italy and was sent to Sonderwater in the Transvaa

Sir Robert N. Kotze (82), SA mining engineer who did much for the promotion of safety in mines and who was mainly responsible f

SA golf player and world number three, Ernie Els, scores his second victory in seven days after his third Dubai Desert Classic

Health Minister Tshabalala-Msimang announces that SA pledges R20 million to the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria,

Joe Slovo, former secretary of the SA Communist Party and minister of housing, is born in Lithuania. He died on 6 Jan. 1995.

At least fourteen children have contracted HIV in SA hospitals and researchers say it should be a ‘wake-up’ call for the under-

The troopship SS Mendi collides with the Darro near the Isle of Wright. It sinks with a contingent of Black SA troops, on t

Eastern Province Herald reports that for the first time in SA police history three Black policemen were promoted to the rank of

The Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, loses the Africa Cup of Nations Group A game versus Egypt 0-1at the FNB Stadium, Johannesbur

Business Day announces that Deutsche Bank has taken the lead among foreign banks operating in SA by selling a 25% stake in its

Justice Sfiso Mkame, SA artist, is born in Durban. As a child he drew on sand walls. He received formal art training at t

Dr Abraham Johannes van der Merwe, SA church leader and leader of the Afrikaner community, is born in the district of Calvinia,

Andre George Ezra Coetzee, SA soccer player and lawyer who was awarded the accolade, ‘Playmaker of the Decade’ by Kick Off for

The SA general election is won by the United Party with 111 seats, followed by the ‘Herenigde Nasionale Party’ (Re-united Nat

Brenda Fassi, SA diva, dies in her sleep. She was admitted to the Sunninghill Hospital after an asthma attack two weeks previou

Mary Bailey, wife of the SA magnate Sir Abe Bailey, lands on Swartkops airfield, Pretoria, and leaves again for London, to beco

For the next month, until May 25, a comet known only as “The Great Comet of 1901’ is visible over most of SA.