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The first private broadcasting station in South Africa is put up by the South African Railways in Johannesburg. The Scientific

… private broadcasting station in South Africa is put up by the South African Railways in Johannesburg. The Scientific …

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Election in Kenya. President Daniel Arap Moi leaves office and is succeeded by opposition leader Mwai Kibaki as Kenya’s third p

… President Daniel Arap Moi leaves office and is succeeded by opposition leader Mwai Kibaki as Kenya’s third p …

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In the Battle of the White Umfolozi, the Voortrekker commando is ambushed and nearly overpowered by a Zulu impi. Alexander Harv

… Voortrekker commando is ambushed and nearly overpowered by a Zulu impi. Alexander Harv …

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SA’s new constitution is enacted by parliament, signalling the end of apartheid and the birth of the new South Africa.

… SA’s new constitution is enacted by parliament, signalling the end of apartheid and the birth …

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Miloon Kothari, the UN special rapporteur on adequate housing, says most of those displaced by President Robert Mugabe’s May 20

… on adequate housing, says most of those displaced by President Robert Mugabe’s May 20 …

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Natal, annexed by Britain on 12 May 1843, becomes a district of the Cape Colony under a lieutenant-governor. (Muller (ed): 500

… Natal, annexed by Britain on 12 May 1843, becomes a district of the Cape …

Statement of dissolution of the South African Coloured People’s Congress, by Barney Desai and Cardiff Marney, London, March 1966 (abridged)

… of the South African Coloured People’s Congress, by Barney Desai and Cardiff Marney, London, March 1966 …

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The terms of reference of the Erasmus Commission are extended to investigate and evaluate, by 31 March 1979, the government’s p

… Commission are extended to investigate and evaluate, by 31 March 1979, the government’s p …

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Business Day reports that in the wake of a decision by the Student Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Pretoria n

… Business Day reports that in the wake of a decision by the Student Representative Council (SRC) of the University …

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The Prime Minister states that those who disagree with the government’s 12-point strategy, accepted by all four National Party

… disagree with the government’s 12-point strategy, accepted by all four National Party …

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Two Bills conferring wide new security powers on the government are passed by Parliament. The Affected Organisations Act is int

… wide new security powers on the government are passed by Parliament. The Affected Organisations Act is int …

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Diocesan College School (also known as Bishop’s) is founded by Bishop Robert Gray in Rondebosch, Cape Town, with six learners.

… Diocesan College School (also known as Bishop’s) is founded by Bishop Robert Gray in Rondebosch, Cape Town, with six …

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Mafikeng shuts down, and sporadic protests in the town and in neighbouring Mmabatho are halted by police and military troops.

… in the town and in neighbouring Mmabatho are halted by police and military troops. …

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The Government and the ANC receive the report on procedures for releasing political prisoners, which were drafted by the joint

… for releasing political prisoners, which were drafted by the joint …

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The Government and the ANC receive the report on procedures for releasing political prisoners, which were drafted by the joint

… for releasing political prisoners, which were drafted by the joint …

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General Henri Lorillot is sent by the French premier, Pierre Pfimlim, to negotiate with General Raoul Salan, the Commander-in-C

… General Henri Lorillot is sent by the French premier, Pierre Pfimlim, to negotiate with …

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General Henri Lorillot is sent by the French premier, Pierre Pfimlim, to negotiate with General Raoul Salan, the Commander-in-C

… General Henri Lorillot is sent by the French premier, Pierre Pfimlim, to negotiate with …

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Simon Maswanganye, executive member of the Soweto Civic Association, is allegedly shot by a group of men in a white minibus in

… member of the Soweto Civic Association, is allegedly shot by a group of men in a white minibus in …

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The US expels the South African military attaché in response to raids by South African forces into Botswana, Zambia, and

… the South African military attaché in response to raids by South African forces into Botswana, Zambia, and …

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The Fort Klapperkop military museum, Pretoria, mainly illustrating the period from the Great Trek to 1902, is opened by Preside

… the period from the Great Trek to 1902, is opened by Preside …

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British soldiers are called out in Alexandria to restore order after riots by nationalists. The riots follow the departure of a

… are called out in Alexandria to restore order after riots by nationalists. The riots follow the departure of a …

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Pupils reject a call by the Orlando Diepkloof School Board to return to school. The strike spreads to Pimville Higher Primary S

… Pupils reject a call by the Orlando Diepkloof School Board to return to school. …

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The Harms Commission, appointed in December 1989 by the F.W. de Klerk government to investigate into state involvement in polit

… The Harms Commission, appointed in December 1989 by the F.W. de Klerk government to investigate into state …

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Sir John Coode (75), planner of a seaward defence for Table Bay, which was built by prisoners, dies in Brighton, England.

… of a seaward defence for Table Bay, which was built by prisoners, dies in Brighton, England. …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Despite his age and a painful eye infection, President Kruger leaves Pretoria by train for the Natal Front

… a painful eye infection, President Kruger leaves Pretoria by train for the Natal Front …

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Adam Tas is arrested by magistrate Starrenburg because he compiled the petition for the Cape burghers against Governor W.A. van

… Adam Tas is arrested by magistrate Starrenburg because he compiled the petition …

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The sovereignty of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek is recognised by Britain with the signing of the Treaty of London, exactly t

… of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek is recognised by Britain with the signing of the Treaty of London, exactly t …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Col. C.W. Park, commanding three columns and accompanied by about 300 National Scouts and a commando of armed

… Col. C.W. Park, commanding three columns and accompanied by about 300 National Scouts and a commando of armed …

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President Lennox Sebe of the Ciskei escapes an assassination attempt by elements in the Transkei Defence Force in an attempted

… Lennox Sebe of the Ciskei escapes an assassination attempt by elements in the Transkei Defence Force in an attempted …

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The MPLA government in Angola is recognised by most countries of the world. Foreign intervention is condemned, and the with

… The MPLA government in Angola is recognised by most countries of the world. Foreign intervention is …

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The first private broadcasting station in South Africa is put up by the South African Railways in Johannesburg. The Scientific

Election in Kenya. President Daniel Arap Moi leaves office and is succeeded by opposition leader Mwai Kibaki as Kenya’s third p

In the Battle of the White Umfolozi, the Voortrekker commando is ambushed and nearly overpowered by a Zulu impi. Alexander Harv

SA’s new constitution is enacted by parliament, signalling the end of apartheid and the birth of the new South Africa.

Miloon Kothari, the UN special rapporteur on adequate housing, says most of those displaced by President Robert Mugabe’s May 20

Natal, annexed by Britain on 12 May 1843, becomes a district of the Cape Colony under a lieutenant-governor. (Muller (ed): 500

Statement of dissolution of the South African Coloured People’s Congress, by Barney Desai and Cardiff Marney, London, March 1966 (abridged)

The terms of reference of the Erasmus Commission are extended to investigate and evaluate, by 31 March 1979, the government’s p

Business Day reports that in the wake of a decision by the Student Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Pretoria n

The Prime Minister states that those who disagree with the government’s 12-point strategy, accepted by all four National Party

Two Bills conferring wide new security powers on the government are passed by Parliament. The Affected Organisations Act is int

Diocesan College School (also known as Bishop’s) is founded by Bishop Robert Gray in Rondebosch, Cape Town, with six learners.

Mafikeng shuts down, and sporadic protests in the town and in neighbouring Mmabatho are halted by police and military troops.

The Government and the ANC receive the report on procedures for releasing political prisoners, which were drafted by the joint

The Government and the ANC receive the report on procedures for releasing political prisoners, which were drafted by the joint

General Henri Lorillot is sent by the French premier, Pierre Pfimlim, to negotiate with General Raoul Salan, the Commander-in-C

General Henri Lorillot is sent by the French premier, Pierre Pfimlim, to negotiate with General Raoul Salan, the Commander-in-C

Simon Maswanganye, executive member of the Soweto Civic Association, is allegedly shot by a group of men in a white minibus in

The US expels the South African military attaché in response to raids by South African forces into Botswana, Zambia, and

The Fort Klapperkop military museum, Pretoria, mainly illustrating the period from the Great Trek to 1902, is opened by Preside

British soldiers are called out in Alexandria to restore order after riots by nationalists. The riots follow the departure of a

Pupils reject a call by the Orlando Diepkloof School Board to return to school. The strike spreads to Pimville Higher Primary S

The Harms Commission, appointed in December 1989 by the F.W. de Klerk government to investigate into state involvement in polit

Sir John Coode (75), planner of a seaward defence for Table Bay, which was built by prisoners, dies in Brighton, England.

Anglo-Boer War 2: Despite his age and a painful eye infection, President Kruger leaves Pretoria by train for the Natal Front

Adam Tas is arrested by magistrate Starrenburg because he compiled the petition for the Cape burghers against Governor W.A. van

The sovereignty of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek is recognised by Britain with the signing of the Treaty of London, exactly t

Anglo-Boer War 2: Col. C.W. Park, commanding three columns and accompanied by about 300 National Scouts and a commando of armed

President Lennox Sebe of the Ciskei escapes an assassination attempt by elements in the Transkei Defence Force in an attempted

The MPLA government in Angola is recognised by most countries of the world. Foreign intervention is condemned, and the with