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Diamonds are first discovered at Kimberley, South Africa, leading to the construction of the world’s largest open mine, the Big
… first discovered at Kimberley, South Africa, leading to the construction of the world’s largest open mine, the Big …
The nineteen year old Princess Wilhelmina is crowned as queen of the Netherlands. She strongly sympathised with the cause of
… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology | … The nineteen year old Princess Wilhelmina is crowned as queen of the Netherlands. She strongly sympathised with…
Speech delivered by CDE Nelson Mandela on the occasion of the opening of the Gandhi Hall, Lenasia 27 September 1992
… Speech delivered by CDE Nelson Mandela on the occasion of the opening of the Gandhi Hall, Lenasia 27 September 1992 …
The Commonwealth decides to change the venue of the next meeting of Commonwealth Finance Ministers from New Zealand to Bahamas
… The Commonwealth decides to change the venue of the next meeting of Commonwealth Finance Ministers from New …
Maluleke George, the deputy defence minister, attends the 90th commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood in France. During t
… Maluleke George, the deputy defence minister, attends the 90th commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood in France. During t …
Dr. Verwoerd announces that the government has decided to withdraw from the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) owing to the h
… Dr. Verwoerd announces that the government has decided to withdraw from the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) owing to the h …
President de Klerk announces the future disbandment of two security force units, the 31 and 32 battalions, and the dissolution
… President de Klerk announces the future disbandment of two security force units, the 31 and 32 battalions, and the dissolution …
Letter from the ANC Youth League (Transvaal) to the Secretary [Ruth First] of the Progressive Youth Council, March 16, 1945
… Letter from the ANC Youth League (Transvaal) to the Secretary [Ruth First] of the Progressive Youth Council, March 16, 1945 …
In the Shadows of the Archive: Investigating the Paarl march of November 22nd 1962 by Bianca Paigè van Laun
… In the Shadows of the Archive: Investigating the Paarl march of November 22nd 1962 by Bianca Paigè van Laun …
Revised figures for the Defence Budget indicate the funds available to the South African Defence Force have been increased to R
… Revised figures for the Defence Budget indicate the funds available to the South African Defence Force have been increased to R …
A SA fishing trawler, the Sudurhavid, comes to grief at the Falkland Islands and seventeen of the thirty-eight crewmembers drow
… A SA fishing trawler, the Sudurhavid, comes to grief at the Falkland Islands and seventeen of the thirty-eight crewmembers drow …
The recommendations of the Strydom Committee on the Group Areas Act and related laws that central business districts in major c
… The recommendations of the Strydom Committee on the Group Areas Act and related laws that central business …
Several people are killed or arrested during the first skirmish between White labour and the government in the Rand Revolt.
… Several people are killed or arrested during the first skirmish between White labour and the government in the Rand Revolt. …
A severe flood strikes Victoria West during the night after a cloudburst in the mountains to the south-west. More than sixt
… A severe flood strikes Victoria West during the night after a cloudburst in the mountains to the south-west. More than sixt …
The Minister of Manpower Utilisation warns that the government is planning to take a tougher line with the rapidly expanding an
… The Minister of Manpower Utilisation warns that the government is planning to take a tougher line with the rapidly expanding an …
The first general elections to the Ciskei’s Legislative Assembly are held in the territory’s nine districts. There are no polit
… The first general elections to the Ciskei’s Legislative Assembly are held in the territory’s nine districts. There are no polit …
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 condemned, and the with …
The judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Activities of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) accuses it of pursuing s
… The judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Activities of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) accuses it of …
The International Olympics Committee (IOC) decides to re-admit South Africa to the Olympic Games. The government has made five
… The International Olympics Committee (IOC) decides to re-admit South Africa to the Olympic Games. The government has made five …
The banning orders on NUSAS leaders are discussed by the Principals of four English language universities with the Prime Minist
… The banning orders on NUSAS leaders are discussed by the Principals of four English language universities with the Prime Minist …
Mukesh Kapila, UN top official in Sudan, issues the strongest international warning yet about the conflict in the country’s wes
… Mukesh Kapila, UN top official in Sudan, issues the strongest international warning yet about the conflict in the country’s wes …
The Minister of the Interior, Connie Mulder, announces that senior officials of the World Council of Churches (WCC) have been b
… The Minister of the Interior, Connie Mulder, announces that senior officials of the World Council of Churches (WCC) have been b …
The ‘Sharpeville Six’ win a one-day stay of execution in the Pretoria Supreme Court. The stay is granted a day before
… The ‘Sharpeville Six’ win a one-day stay of execution in the Pretoria Supreme Court. The stay is granted a day before …
The terms of reference of the Erasmus Commission are extended to investigate and evaluate, by 31 March 1979, the government’s p
… The terms of reference of the Erasmus Commission are extended to investigate and evaluate, by 31 March 1979, the government’s p …
The Head of the Security Police, General Venter, reports that nobody is still being held incommunicado under the Terrorism Act,
… The Head of the Security Police, General Venter, reports that nobody is still being held incommunicado under the Terrorism Act, …
The national department of transport launches the seven month Be Legal campaign at the Jack Mincer Taxi Rank in Johannesburg,
… The national department of transport launches the seven month Be Legal campaign at the Jack Mincer Taxi Rank in Johannesburg, …
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 of Pretoria n …
Chief Matanzima calls upon the South African government to grant full independence to the Transkei within five years. The prime
… Chief Matanzima calls upon the South African government to grant full independence to the Transkei within five years. The prime …
The Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) asks the national Olympic committees of Belgium, Great Britain, Japan, the Neth
… The Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) asks the national Olympic committees of Belgium, Great Britain, Japan, the Neth …
Mr. Tony Leon, Leader of the Democratic Alliance speculates on the declaration of an AIDS-related national emergency from the D
… Mr. Tony Leon, Leader of the Democratic Alliance speculates on the declaration of an AIDS-related national emergency from the D …