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General Nasser, president of Egypt, announces a plan to protect the ancient temples at Abu Simbel by moving them to a nearby si

… a plan to protect the ancient temples at Abu Simbel by moving them to a nearby si …

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Six South African members of the PAC are sentenced to fifteen years’ imprisonment, by the Tanzanian High Court, for the killing

… of the PAC are sentenced to fifteen years’ imprisonment, by the Tanzanian High Court, for the killing …

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The away match between the Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, and Zambia, ends in a tie with 1 goal scored by each team.

… soccer team, and Zambia, ends in a tie with 1 goal scored by each team. …

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During World War 2, Axis forces retreat from El Alamein in North Africa in a major victory for British forces commanded by Fiel

… Africa in a major victory for British forces commanded by Fiel …

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The UN General Assembly decides that the Indian complaint against South Africa should be considered jointly by the First and Si

… against South Africa should be considered jointly by the First and Si …

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Cabinet decides to replace the SAAF trainer Harvards by the Swiss-made Pilatus PC-7 MK2. The joint venture will include twelve

… Cabinet decides to replace the SAAF trainer Harvards by the Swiss-made Pilatus PC-7 MK2. The joint venture will …

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The NP retains three House of Assembly seats in by-elections, with reduced majorities, losing ground to right-wing parties oppo

… The NP retains three House of Assembly seats in by-elections, with reduced majorities, losing ground to …

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SA cricket players record their first ever innings win over England when they beat Nassar Hussain’s tourists by an innings and

… win over England when they beat Nassar Hussain’s tourists by an innings and …

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The HMT Rohna, a British transport ship carrying US soldiers, is hit by a German missile off Algeria. 1 138 men are killed, inc

… a British transport ship carrying US soldiers, is hit by a German missile off Algeria. 1 138 men are killed, inc …

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Angola, Cuba, and South Africa end eight months of negotiations under US mediation for a settlement in South West Africa by sig

… under US mediation for a settlement in South West Africa by sig …

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Parliament adopts Restitution of Land Act by 212 to 26, with IFP and Freedom Front opposing it. South Africans forcibly removed

… Parliament adopts Restitution of Land Act by 212 to 26, with IFP and Freedom Front opposing it. South …

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Five more people die in overnight violence in South African townships bringing the death toll during a two-day strike by Black

… townships bringing the death toll during a two-day strike by Black …

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In a cabinet reshuffle, Louis le Grange, Minister of Law and Order, is replaced by Adriaan Vlok, Deputy Minister of Defence and

… Louis le Grange, Minister of Law and Order, is replaced by Adriaan Vlok, Deputy Minister of Defence and …

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The Free State cricket team achieves the highest fourth innings ever in SA provincial cricket by scoring 443/4 against Natal Do

… the highest fourth innings ever in SA provincial cricket by scoring 443/4 against Natal Do …

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Ten people die in an attack by the IFP on the launching of an ANC branch in Appelbosch, Natal North Coast.

… Ten people die in an attack by the IFP on the launching of an ANC branch in Appelbosch, …

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Governor Bruno von Schuckmann of German South-West Africa is succeeded by Dr Theodor Zeits, who occupied the post until 1915.

… von Schuckmann of German South-West Africa is succeeded by Dr Theodor Zeits, who occupied the post until 1915. …

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The discovery of the oldest complete fossilised hominid or human-like skeleton in South Africa by Dr Ron Clarke of Witwatersran

… fossilised hominid or human-like skeleton in South Africa by Dr Ron Clarke of Witwatersran …

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The US state department says it hopes South Africa’s withdrawal from Angola will be followed by the withdrawal of all foreign f

… South Africa’s withdrawal from Angola will be followed by the withdrawal of all foreign f …

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The Wesleyan mission station Wesleyville, on the Twecu River in the present East London district, is founded by the Rev. Willia

… River in the present East London district, is founded by the Rev. Willia …

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Stompie Sepei is taken from the Methodist manse in Orlando by Jerry Richardson, former coach of the Mandela United football tea

… Stompie Sepei is taken from the Methodist manse in Orlando by Jerry Richardson, former coach of the Mandela United …

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The poll tax of £1 per head on all adult male inhabitants of Natal, except indentured Indians and married Blacks, imposed by t

… except indentured Indians and married Blacks, imposed by t …

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Sudan, angered by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to the rebel-held south, orders the British ambassador to leave the coun

… Sudan, angered by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to the rebel-held …

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Alleged date of death of Makana by drowning while trying to escape from Robben Island, where he was imprisoned. He struggled

… Alleged date of death of Makana by drowning while trying to escape from Robben Island, where …

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Ryan Byisile Mapisa of Duncan Village disappears after being dragged into a car at his home by five men who identify themselves

… disappears after being dragged into a car at his home by five men who identify themselves …

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Former President F.W. de Klerk, speaking on Robben Island off Cape Town at a commemoration of the role played by Mahatma Gandhi

… Island off Cape Town at a commemoration of the role played by Mahatma Gandhi …

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Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), formed since June 1961 under leadership of Nelson Mandela, performs its first acts of sabotage by attac

… of Nelson Mandela, performs its first acts of sabotage by attac …

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Johannes Nkosi is seriously injured by police during a campaign to burn passbooks. He dies on the 19th. Three other activists a

… Johannes Nkosi is seriously injured by police during a campaign to burn passbooks. He dies on the …

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Protests by thousands of farmers around the country against land reform legislation and loss of tax rebates, and against the go

… Protests by thousands of farmers around the country against land …

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In response to a question by Mr R Jankielsohn (DP) in the National Assembly, President Mbeki replies that he spent 300 days in

… In response to a question by Mr R Jankielsohn (DP) in the National Assembly, President …

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Following a statement issued by the ANC earlier the day, the Tshwane City Council votes to retain the name, Pretoria, for the c

… Following a statement issued by the ANC earlier the day, the Tshwane City Council votes to …

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General Nasser, president of Egypt, announces a plan to protect the ancient temples at Abu Simbel by moving them to a nearby si

Six South African members of the PAC are sentenced to fifteen years’ imprisonment, by the Tanzanian High Court, for the killing

The away match between the Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, and Zambia, ends in a tie with 1 goal scored by each team.

During World War 2, Axis forces retreat from El Alamein in North Africa in a major victory for British forces commanded by Fiel

The UN General Assembly decides that the Indian complaint against South Africa should be considered jointly by the First and Si

Cabinet decides to replace the SAAF trainer Harvards by the Swiss-made Pilatus PC-7 MK2. The joint venture will include twelve

The NP retains three House of Assembly seats in by-elections, with reduced majorities, losing ground to right-wing parties oppo

SA cricket players record their first ever innings win over England when they beat Nassar Hussain’s tourists by an innings and

The HMT Rohna, a British transport ship carrying US soldiers, is hit by a German missile off Algeria. 1 138 men are killed, inc

Angola, Cuba, and South Africa end eight months of negotiations under US mediation for a settlement in South West Africa by sig

Parliament adopts Restitution of Land Act by 212 to 26, with IFP and Freedom Front opposing it. South Africans forcibly removed

Five more people die in overnight violence in South African townships bringing the death toll during a two-day strike by Black

In a cabinet reshuffle, Louis le Grange, Minister of Law and Order, is replaced by Adriaan Vlok, Deputy Minister of Defence and

The Free State cricket team achieves the highest fourth innings ever in SA provincial cricket by scoring 443/4 against Natal Do

Ten people die in an attack by the IFP on the launching of an ANC branch in Appelbosch, Natal North Coast.

Governor Bruno von Schuckmann of German South-West Africa is succeeded by Dr Theodor Zeits, who occupied the post until 1915.

The discovery of the oldest complete fossilised hominid or human-like skeleton in South Africa by Dr Ron Clarke of Witwatersran

The US state department says it hopes South Africa’s withdrawal from Angola will be followed by the withdrawal of all foreign f

The Wesleyan mission station Wesleyville, on the Twecu River in the present East London district, is founded by the Rev. Willia

Stompie Sepei is taken from the Methodist manse in Orlando by Jerry Richardson, former coach of the Mandela United football tea

The poll tax of £1 per head on all adult male inhabitants of Natal, except indentured Indians and married Blacks, imposed by t

Sudan, angered by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to the rebel-held south, orders the British ambassador to leave the coun

Alleged date of death of Makana by drowning while trying to escape from Robben Island, where he was imprisoned. He struggled

Ryan Byisile Mapisa of Duncan Village disappears after being dragged into a car at his home by five men who identify themselves

Former President F.W. de Klerk, speaking on Robben Island off Cape Town at a commemoration of the role played by Mahatma Gandhi

Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), formed since June 1961 under leadership of Nelson Mandela, performs its first acts of sabotage by attac

Johannes Nkosi is seriously injured by police during a campaign to burn passbooks. He dies on the 19th. Three other activists a

Protests by thousands of farmers around the country against land reform legislation and loss of tax rebates, and against the go

In response to a question by Mr R Jankielsohn (DP) in the National Assembly, President Mbeki replies that he spent 300 days in

Following a statement issued by the ANC earlier the day, the Tshwane City Council votes to retain the name, Pretoria, for the c