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Gary Jim Player, SA PGA golfer (US 1965, British 1959, 1968, 1974), is born in Johannesburg. He is founder of the Player Founda

… Gary Jim Player, SA PGA golfer (US 1965, British 1959, 1968, 1974), is born in …

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Gen. Louis Botha, SA premier, resigns because of the anti-British tone in the De Wildt speech by Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog. On reques

… Gen. Louis Botha, SA premier, resigns because of the anti-British tone in the …

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George VI, who became king when his brother abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, is born. He visited SA in 1947 with his family.

… abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, is born. He visited SA in 1947 with his family. …

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Lucas Radebe, SA born soccer star, is ruled out of the Bafana’s squad for the 2002 African Nations Cup finals by a twisted ankl

… Lucas Radebe, SA born soccer star, is ruled out of the Bafana’s squad for …

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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 …

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Thamsanqwa (Thami) ka Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sizw

… Thamsanqwa (Thami) ka Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became …

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SA quits the UN General Assembly and its committees for the rest of the 10th session after the Assembly adopts a resolution exp

… SA quits the UN General Assembly and its committees for the …

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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 Pretoria

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

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The Congress of SA Trade Unions has urged its alliance partner, the ANC, to clarify its stance on political and human rights ab

… The Congress of SA Trade Unions has urged its alliance partner, the ANC, to …

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Henry Allen Fagan, SA author, from whose poem President Mbeki quoted in his response on the occasion of the budget vote of the

… Henry Allen Fagan, SA author, from whose poem President Mbeki quoted in his …

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Sifiso Mahlangu (10), who was sent back from England to his parents in SA in January, returns to Salome Stopforth, the lady who

… (10), who was sent back from England to his parents in SA in January, returns to Salome Stopforth, the lady who …

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BBC reports SA security police are cleared of any blame in the death of Black Consciousness leader Steve Biko who died while in

… BBC reports SA security police are cleared of any blame in the death of …

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The first airmail in SA, consisting of 730 post cards, is flown eight kilometres by Evelyn Driver in his Bleriot plane from Ken

… The first airmail in SA, consisting of 730 post cards, is flown eight kilometres …

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WWII: According to an entry in the squadron’s diary, 28 Squadron of the SA Air Force is formed as a transport squadron at the S

… to an entry in the squadron’s diary, 28 Squadron of the SA Air Force is formed as a transport squadron at the S …

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Angola releases the bodies of two SA Defence Force commandos killed in a raid on Cabinda oil depots in 1985, and the SADF repat

… Angola releases the bodies of two SA Defence Force commandos killed in a raid on Cabinda oil …

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President Teodoro Obiang Nguema thanks SA and Angola for warning him of the plot to overthrow his government and says it was fu

… President Teodoro Obiang Nguema thanks SA and Angola for warning him of the plot to overthrow his …

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Bafana Bafana, the SA soccer team led by Lucas Radebe playing his 44th game as captain, loses 1-2 against England in Durban. It

… Bafana Bafana, the SA soccer team led by Lucas Radebe playing his 44th game as …

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Bafana Bafana, the SA soccer team led by Lucas Radebe playing his 44th game as captain, loses 1-2 against England in Durban. It

… Bafana Bafana, the SA soccer team led by Lucas Radebe playing his 44th game as …

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President Teodoro Obiang Nguema thanks SA and Angola for warning him of the plot to overthrow his government and says it was fu

… President Teodoro Obiang Nguema thanks SA and Angola for warning him of the plot to overthrow his …

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Sokhaya Charles Nkosi, SA graphic artist, is born in Durban. He was employed by the SABC (1982-1986) and is since then senior

… Sokhaya Charles Nkosi, SA graphic artist, is born in Durban. He was employed by the …

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Dr Irvin Khoza (The Iron Duke) who was awarded Kick Off’s accolade for the Personality of the Decade for his contribution to SA

… for the Personality of the Decade for his contribution to SA …

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The first Boy Scout troop is organised in England by Robert Baden-Powell. The Boy Scouts are active world wide, also in SA.

… The Boy Scouts are active world wide, also in SA. …

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Zola Budd, noted SA athlete who emigrated to Britain in 1984 to take part in the Los Angeles Olympic Games, announces that she

… Zola Budd, noted SA athlete who emigrated to Britain in 1984 to take part in …

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A self-confessed SA spy of the security police in the ANC, Olivia Forsyth, who was held prisoner at ANC Quatro prison camp for

… A self-confessed SA spy of the security police in the ANC, Olivia Forsyth, who …

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Dr Willem Henry Jacobus Punt, founder of the ‘Stigting Simon van der Stel’ (Simon van der Stel Foundation) and well-known SA cu

… der Stel’ (Simon van der Stel Foundation) and well-known SA cu …

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The corner stone of the Dutch Reformed Mission Church in Graaff-Reinet, the 6th oldest church building in SA, is laid. It i

… Church in Graaff-Reinet, the 6th oldest church building in SA, is laid. It i …

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Ndazana Nathaniel Nakasa (Nat), journalist and writer who left SA by means of an exit permit and could never return, is born in

… Nathaniel Nakasa (Nat), journalist and writer who left SA by means of an exit permit and could never return, is born …

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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

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

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The Convention on Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources of the High Seas, to which SA is a party, is signed in Genev

… of the Living Resources of the High Seas, to which SA is a party, is signed in Genev …

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Kitch Christie (58), coach of the SA rugby team who won the 1995 Rugby World Cup, dies of cancer in a hospital in Pretoria.

… Kitch Christie (58), coach of the SA rugby team who won the 1995 Rugby World Cup, dies of …

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Gary Jim Player, SA PGA golfer (US 1965, British 1959, 1968, 1974), is born in Johannesburg. He is founder of the Player Founda

Gen. Louis Botha, SA premier, resigns because of the anti-British tone in the De Wildt speech by Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog. On reques

George VI, who became king when his brother abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, is born. He visited SA in 1947 with his family.

Lucas Radebe, SA born soccer star, is ruled out of the Bafana’s squad for the 2002 African Nations Cup finals by a twisted ankl

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

Thamsanqwa (Thami) ka Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sizw

SA quits the UN General Assembly and its committees for the rest of the 10th session after the Assembly adopts a resolution exp

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

The Congress of SA Trade Unions has urged its alliance partner, the ANC, to clarify its stance on political and human rights ab

Henry Allen Fagan, SA author, from whose poem President Mbeki quoted in his response on the occasion of the budget vote of the

Sifiso Mahlangu (10), who was sent back from England to his parents in SA in January, returns to Salome Stopforth, the lady who

BBC reports SA security police are cleared of any blame in the death of Black Consciousness leader Steve Biko who died while in

The first airmail in SA, consisting of 730 post cards, is flown eight kilometres by Evelyn Driver in his Bleriot plane from Ken

WWII: According to an entry in the squadron’s diary, 28 Squadron of the SA Air Force is formed as a transport squadron at the S

Angola releases the bodies of two SA Defence Force commandos killed in a raid on Cabinda oil depots in 1985, and the SADF repat

President Teodoro Obiang Nguema thanks SA and Angola for warning him of the plot to overthrow his government and says it was fu

Bafana Bafana, the SA soccer team led by Lucas Radebe playing his 44th game as captain, loses 1-2 against England in Durban. It

Bafana Bafana, the SA soccer team led by Lucas Radebe playing his 44th game as captain, loses 1-2 against England in Durban. It

President Teodoro Obiang Nguema thanks SA and Angola for warning him of the plot to overthrow his government and says it was fu

Sokhaya Charles Nkosi, SA graphic artist, is born in Durban. He was employed by the SABC (1982-1986) and is since then senior

Dr Irvin Khoza (The Iron Duke) who was awarded Kick Off’s accolade for the Personality of the Decade for his contribution to SA

The first Boy Scout troop is organised in England by Robert Baden-Powell. The Boy Scouts are active world wide, also in SA.

Zola Budd, noted SA athlete who emigrated to Britain in 1984 to take part in the Los Angeles Olympic Games, announces that she

A self-confessed SA spy of the security police in the ANC, Olivia Forsyth, who was held prisoner at ANC Quatro prison camp for

Dr Willem Henry Jacobus Punt, founder of the ‘Stigting Simon van der Stel’ (Simon van der Stel Foundation) and well-known SA cu

The corner stone of the Dutch Reformed Mission Church in Graaff-Reinet, the 6th oldest church building in SA, is laid. It i

Ndazana Nathaniel Nakasa (Nat), journalist and writer who left SA by means of an exit permit and could never return, is born in

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

The Convention on Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources of the High Seas, to which SA is a party, is signed in Genev

Kitch Christie (58), coach of the SA rugby team who won the 1995 Rugby World Cup, dies of cancer in a hospital in Pretoria.