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WWI: Germany invades Belgium and when London’s ultimatum to Berlin to withdraw expires at midnight, Britain declares war on G
… to withdraw expires at midnight, Britain declares war on G …
At least twelve people are killed in rebel attacks on a police station, airport and the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC)
… At least twelve people are killed in rebel attacks on a police station, airport and the Namibian Broadcasting …
An assassination attempt on President Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana fails. His rule in Ghana is becoming progressively oppressive. Fou
… An assassination attempt on President Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana fails. His rule in Ghana …
SA signs treaty with Great Britain on the introduction of a system of levies for certain cereals and related products.
… SA signs treaty with Great Britain on the introduction of a system of levies for certain cereals …
Justice W.G. Boshoff imposes prison sentences ranging from five to fifteen years on six defendants convicted under the Terroris
… prison sentences ranging from five to fifteen years on six defendants convicted under the Terroris …
Report on the proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Cape Native Voters’ Convention, in Imvo Zabantsundu, January 8, 1929
… Report on the proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Cape …
Report on the proceedings of the Annual Conference of the African National Congress, in Umteteli wa Bantu, May 3, 1930
… Report on the proceedings of the Annual Conference of the African …
Samuel Vernon Collins, pioneer in the reclaiming of off shore diamonds on the West Coast, is born in Texas.
… Collins, pioneer in the reclaiming of off shore diamonds on the West Coast, is born in Texas. …
The European Union proposes a ban on the import of “conflict diamonds” from Sierra Leone. The proposal matches a similar resolu
… The European Union proposes a ban on the import of “conflict diamonds” from Sierra Leone. The …
The annual conference of the South African Council of Churches decides that some restrictions on interracial contact in South A
… African Council of Churches decides that some restrictions on interracial contact in South A …
Walter Sisulu is taken into custody in the Bochabella location, Bloemfontein, on a charge under the Suppression of Communism Ac
… into custody in the Bochabella location, Bloemfontein, on a charge under the Suppression of Communism Ac …
The Simonstown agreement on naval cooperation between Britain and South Africa is formally ended by mutual agreement after 169
… The Simonstown agreement on naval cooperation between Britain and South Africa is …
Thozamile Botha, Chief Executive Officer of the telecommunications company Ikwezi Group and chief negotiator for the ANC on Loc
… company Ikwezi Group and chief negotiator for the ANC on Loc …
Pretoria regional court magistrate Len Kotze finds the Waterkloof Four guilty of murder and announces another guilty verdict on
… Four guilty of murder and announces another guilty verdict on …
SA signs protocol with Italy on the establishment of a joint working group for trilateral development co-operation in Southern
… SA signs protocol with Italy on the establishment of a joint working group for trilateral …
Two gunmen open fire on a crowd of commuters in Jeppe railway station, Johannesburg, killing five persons and injuring fourteen
… Two gunmen open fire on a crowd of commuters in Jeppe railway station, …
The Minister for Safety and Security imposes a moratorium on the release of crime statistics because of dissatisfaction with th
… The Minister for Safety and Security imposes a moratorium on the release of crime statistics because of dissatisfaction …
Somali militiamen fire on UN headquarters in a new wave of assaults hours after Somali militants distribute leaflets calling fo
… Somali militiamen fire on UN headquarters in a new wave of assaults hours after …
Somali militiamen fire on UN headquarters in a new wave of assaults hours after Somali militants distribute leaflets calling fo
… Somali militiamen fire on UN headquarters in a new wave of assaults hours after …
An International Hearing on Political Violence in South Africa, which was co-sponsored by the Special Committee against Aparthe
… An International Hearing on Political Violence in South Africa, which was co-sponsored …
Statement on the Durban Riots, by the Working Committee of the ANC, signed by Dr. A. B. Xuma, January 20, 1949
… Statement on the Durban Riots, by the Working Committee of the ANC, …
”Mass Meeting, Africans Shot in Cold Blood.”flyer issued by Transvaal African Congress, for meeting on June 26, 1941
… issued by Transvaal African Congress, for meeting on June 26, 1941 …
Black October: the Impact of the Spanish Influenza Epidemic of 1918 on South Africa by H. Phillips, 1990, South Africa
… the Impact of the Spanish Influenza Epidemic of 1918 on South Africa by H. Phillips, 1990, South Africa …
SA loses the first rugby test match of the series against the British Lions 3-12 on Newlands, Cape Town.
… test match of the series against the British Lions 3-12 on Newlands, Cape Town. …
South Africa officially refuses an invitation to send representatives to an international seminar on apartheid, to be held in B
… to send representatives to an international seminar on apartheid, to be held in B …
Justice Petrus Cillié submits to Parliament his report on the violent racial disturbances began in Soweto in June 1976,
… Justice Petrus Cillié submits to Parliament his report on the violent racial disturbances began in Soweto in June …
Sweden’s Prime Minister Olof Palme is assassinated on a street in Stockholm. Christer Pettersson (42) later alleged that SA was
… Sweden’s Prime Minister Olof Palme is assassinated on a street in Stockholm. Christer Pettersson (42) later …
Amos Boshomane, unionist (SEAWU) of Germiston, is shot dead after having survived an earlier attack on 25 November 1987.
… is shot dead after having survived an earlier attack on 25 November 1987. …
All 343 political prisoners on Robben Island begin a hunger strike, signalling the start of a nationwide campaign for the uncon
… All 343 political prisoners on Robben Island begin a hunger strike, signalling the start …
The Commonwealth Committee on Southern Africa decides to maintain sanctions until promises of reform in South Africa are carrie
… The Commonwealth Committee on Southern Africa decides to maintain sanctions until …