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In Abidjan, Ivory Coast, French forces open fire as thousands of angry government supporters press around the barb wire-ringed

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Nigerian officials warn the United States not to try to capture ousted Liberian leader Charles Taylor, thought to be the target

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Faced with criticism, Nigeria’s foreign minister promises that the government would block Islamic courts from carrying out ston

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Brigadier Joshua Oupa Qqozo, military leader of Ciskei homeland, goes on trial in the Ciskei Supreme Court. He faces charges of

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SA and Slovenia exchange notes regarding the establishment of diplomatic relations.

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South Africa exchanges notes with Croatia regarding the establishing of diplomatic relations.

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ANC deputy president Nelson Mandela returns to SA after a four-week tour urging leaders in the Far East to maintain sanctions u

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Fifteen Blacks are stabbed to death and four wounded in factional fight in South African eastern province of Natal.

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The restriction order on African National Congress leader Govan Mbeki is lifted.

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The Bafoken society brings an application in the Supreme Court of Bophuthatswana, Mmabatho, for an order exterminating an agree

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Mpho Mathibela, one of the two Siamese twins separated in an operation six months ago, leaves hospital for the first time. She

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In a letter to the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid, singer Frank Sinatra promises not to visit South Africa until apart

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A meeting between the Prime Minister, P.W. Botha and Coloured leaders for preliminary discussion on the constitutional future o

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The Prime Minister of Swaziland says that his government will not allow the country to be used as a base for guerrilla attacks

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It is announced that Transkei and South Africa have signed an extradition agreement. Transkei authorities refuse to say whether

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The UN General Assembly approves ten resolutions condemning South African apartheid.

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At its Biennial Congress in Bloemfontein the United Party adopts a new six-point declaration of principles, and ratifies a new

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The UK government obtains parliamentary approval for the continuation of British sanctions against Rhodesia for another year. (

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The SA rugby team beats France 12-9 in Bordeaux.

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Establishment by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Programme for the Education and Training Abroad of South Africans.

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Despite the threat of bombs in Accra, Queen Elizabeth arrives from Britain to begin her state visit to Ghana.

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Maria Wilman, geologist and botanist of international repute, dies in George, CP.

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Police and British troops arrest more than 400 Kikuyu tribesmen and women in an effort to apprehend Mau Mau cult members in Ken

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Riots erupt in East London, Eastern Cape

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Police fire on African demonstrators in Kimberley, killing fourteen and wounding thirty-nine. White farmers from adjoining area

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Ronald Harwood, author and television presenter is born.

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Prof. Carel W.H. Boshoff, former chairman of the South African Bureau of Race Relations and the Afrikanerbroederbond, is born i

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In Abidjan, Ivory Coast, French forces open fire as thousands of angry government supporters press around the barb wire-ringed

Nigerian officials warn the United States not to try to capture ousted Liberian leader Charles Taylor, thought to be the target

Faced with criticism, Nigeria’s foreign minister promises that the government would block Islamic courts from carrying out ston

Dricky Beukes (80), Afrikaans novelist, dies in Bellville, Cape Town.

The SA rugby team wins the first test against Argentine 46-15 in Buenos Aires.

Bafana Bafana, the SA soccer team, wins 1-0 against Zaire in a home game.

Brigadier Joshua Oupa Qqozo, military leader of Ciskei homeland, goes on trial in the Ciskei Supreme Court. He faces charges of

SA and Slovenia exchange notes regarding the establishment of diplomatic relations.

South Africa exchanges notes with Croatia regarding the establishing of diplomatic relations.

ANC deputy president Nelson Mandela returns to SA after a four-week tour urging leaders in the Far East to maintain sanctions u

Fifteen Blacks are stabbed to death and four wounded in factional fight in South African eastern province of Natal.

The restriction order on African National Congress leader Govan Mbeki is lifted.

The Bafoken society brings an application in the Supreme Court of Bophuthatswana, Mmabatho, for an order exterminating an agree

Mpho Mathibela, one of the two Siamese twins separated in an operation six months ago, leaves hospital for the first time. She

In a letter to the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid, singer Frank Sinatra promises not to visit South Africa until apart

A meeting between the Prime Minister, P.W. Botha and Coloured leaders for preliminary discussion on the constitutional future o

The Prime Minister of Swaziland says that his government will not allow the country to be used as a base for guerrilla attacks

It is announced that Transkei and South Africa have signed an extradition agreement. Transkei authorities refuse to say whether

The UN General Assembly approves ten resolutions condemning South African apartheid.

At its Biennial Congress in Bloemfontein the United Party adopts a new six-point declaration of principles, and ratifies a new

The UK government obtains parliamentary approval for the continuation of British sanctions against Rhodesia for another year. (

The SA rugby team beats France 12-9 in Bordeaux.

Establishment by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Programme for the Education and Training Abroad of South Africans.

Despite the threat of bombs in Accra, Queen Elizabeth arrives from Britain to begin her state visit to Ghana.

Maria Wilman, geologist and botanist of international repute, dies in George, CP.

Police and British troops arrest more than 400 Kikuyu tribesmen and women in an effort to apprehend Mau Mau cult members in Ken

Riots erupt in East London, Eastern Cape

Police fire on African demonstrators in Kimberley, killing fourteen and wounding thirty-nine. White farmers from adjoining area

Ronald Harwood, author and television presenter is born.

Prof. Carel W.H. Boshoff, former chairman of the South African Bureau of Race Relations and the Afrikanerbroederbond, is born i