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Gerda Theron, mother of Charlize Theron, shoots her husband in their home in Benoni. The court later found that she did it
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The International Labour Organisation votes to maintain sanctions against South Africa.
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The South African Parliament votes to amend the Internal Security Act No. 74 of 1982. Police will in future need the permission
EventAlbertina Sisulu addresses a major anti-apartheid rally in London.
For her very first trip abroad, Albertina Sisulu was accompanied by her Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW) comrades, Sister Bernard Ncube and Jessie…
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The Star reports that a Ciskei policeman was seriously injured when a limpet mine exploded at his Mdantsane home. Police later
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) joins the highest-ranking sports leaders in Africa to issue a declaration denouncing
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) joins the highest-ranking sports leaders in Africa to issue a declaration denouncing
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The first joint debate involving all members of all three Houses of the tricameral Parliament takes place, when a joint sitting
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Police confirm the capture of eight leaders of the Nigeria-based South African Youth Revolutionary Council (SAYRCO). Kalley, J.
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Pierre Jacy Fourie, boxer and winner of middle and lightweight SA titles in the 60’s and 70’s, is killed when his car strikes a
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Pierre Jacy Fourie, boxer and winner of middle and lightweight SA titles in the 60’s and 70’s, is killed when his car strikes a
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The Information Service of South Africa Special Account Bill is passed against the votes of the opposition parties. Kalley, J.A
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During the period 16-21 June, 128 pupils and residents are killed by police in uprisings against the use of Afrikaans as a medi
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During the period 16-21 June, 128 pupils and residents are killed by police in uprisings against the use of Afrikaans as a medi
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Rioting breaks out in Black townships around Pretoria.
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Rioting breaks out in Black townships around Pretoria.
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Prof B.B. Keet (89), one of the five final translators of the first Bible in Afrikaans, dies in Stellenbosch.
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Prof B.B. Keet (89), one of the five final translators of the first Bible in Afrikaans, dies in Stellenbosch.
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Johanna Catharina Jacoba Cornelius, full-time organiser and general secretary of the Garment Workers’ Union, dies in Johannesbu
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The Minister of Finance announces a change in the South African exchange rate practice. Henceforth the Rand is tied strictly to
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The International Court of Justice at The Hague declares that South Africa is under obligation to withdraw its administration f
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The International Court of Justice at The Hague declares that South Africa is under obligation to withdraw its administration f
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Dr William Nicol (79), minister of the Dutch Reformed Church, cultural leader and administrator of the Transvaal from 1948 to 1
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Dr William Nicol (79), minister of the Dutch Reformed Church, cultural leader and administrator of the Transvaal from 1948 to 1
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The General Laws Amendment Bill or ‘Terrorism Bill’, which makes terrorism a separate offence to be equated with treason, is ga
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Gary Player wins the US Open golf tournament to become only the fourth winner to earn all four top-pro golf titles. Player, fro
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Gary Player wins the US Open golf tournament to become only the fourth winner to earn all four top-pro golf titles. Player, fro
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Army officer Houari Boumedienne organises new government in Algeria after ousting and arresting President Ahmed Ben Bella.
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SA signs a multilateral protocol on international civil aviation. Kalley, J.A.; Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). S
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