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Twenty-four people are killed in Operation Beanbag in Maputo, Mozambique.

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White Rhodesians approve new constitution to eventually give Blacks control of the nation.

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The United Nations adopts resolution 385 in which guidelines was laid down for an internationally accepted settlement of the So

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Dr. Nicolaas Diederichs, minister of finance, is elected as the National Party’s candidate to succeed State President Jim Fouch

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The United Party controlled Johannesburg City Council announces the dismantling of petty apartheid practices.

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A customs union and railway extension are proposed at a conference of delegations from the Cape Colony, Natal and the Orange Fr

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British forces under General Charles Gordon reach Khartoum in Sudan.

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The Constitution of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (South African Republic, commonly known as Transvaal Republic) is finally r

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According to Nongqawuse’s prophecy to the Xhosa people, on this day the sun will rise and set again in the east and a whirlwind

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Two young lions are dispatched from Cape Town to Ceylon as a gift to the King of Kandy. http://www.news24.com

Ahmad Mahir Pasha, the Egyptian Prime Minister, is assassinated

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Ahmad Mahir Pasha, the Egyptian Prime Minister, is assassinated

Fifteen African states tabled a draft resolution at the UN denouncing racial discrimination

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Fifteen African states tabled a draft resolution at the UN denouncing racial discrimination

Cyclone Favio, a powerful tropical storm, strikes Mozambique

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Cyclone Favio, a powerful tropical storm, strikes Mozambique

SS Mendi sinks in the English Channel on the way to France

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SS Mendi sinks in the English Channel on the way to France

Joost Van Der Westhuizen, Springbok rugby scrum-half and captain, is born

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Joost Van Der Westhuizen, Springbok rugby scrum-half and captain, is born

The first part of the South African Press Commission’s report is tabled in parliament

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The first part of the South African Press Commission’s report is tabled in parliament

Memo by Dr. Xuma to UN Secretary-General, Nov 1946 (from Peter Limb)

Narrating Women’s Identities in Cape Town by Rosabelle Boswell

Aspects of the experiences of 10 women in MK by Kongko Louis Makau

The meaning of Black Consciousness by Ranwedzi Nengwekhulu

Appeal to the British public by Dube

President Thabo Mbeki establishes a commission of inquiry to probe alleged illicit activities on the UN's Iraq oil-for-food programme

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President Thabo Mbeki establishes a commission of inquiry to probe alleged illicit activities on the UN's Iraq oil-for-food programme

James Filbert Sojane, sports administrator and pioneer in the taxi industry, dies

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James Filbert Sojane, sports administrator and pioneer in the taxi industry, dies

Dr Ali Bacher, director of the SACU, announces the shortening of the ‘rebel cricket tour ‘as a gesture of support for the country’s dramatic political changes

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Dr Ali Bacher, director of the SACU, announces the shortening of the ‘rebel cricket tour ‘as a gesture of support for the country’s dramatic political changes

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, male choral group, win a Grammy Award

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo, male choral group, win a Grammy Award

Sir Thomas Cullinan, digger and founder of the Premier diamond company, is born

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Sir Thomas Cullinan, digger and founder of the Premier diamond company, is born

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Pat Symcox and Mark Boucher set a new world record partnership of 195 runs in the 9th wicket in the test against Pakistan.

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SA recognises the State of Palestine and establishes diplomatic relations. Kalley, J.A.; Schoeman, E. &amp; Andor, L.E. (eds)(1

Nelson Mandela announces he will not stand for re-election in 1999

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Nelson Mandela announces he will not stand for re-election in 1999

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The government of South Africa and the African National Congress announce an agreement on terms of the ANC’s decision to suspen