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Joseph Langley Levy, editor of the Sunday Times and leading cultural figure in Johannesburg, is born in Liverpool, England.

… editor of the Sunday Times and leading cultural figure in Johannesburg, is born in Liverpool, England. …

Enoch Mgijima, Fingo prophet of the Israelites sect in the Eastern Cape, dies in Ntabelanga. His followers, believing Enoch’s c

… Enoch Mgijima, Fingo prophet of the Israelites sect in the Eastern Cape, dies in Ntabelanga. His followers, believing Enoch’s c …

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SA troops led by Gen. Jan Smuts invade East Africa in their confrontation with German forces in World War I.

… SA troops led by Gen. Jan Smuts invade East Africa in their confrontation with German forces in World War I. …

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Justice Petrus Cillié submits to Parliament his report on the violent racial disturbances began in Soweto in June 1976,

… his report on the violent racial disturbances began in Soweto in June 1976, …

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Elisabeth Eybers, South African poet who lives since 1966 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is born in Klerksdorp, western Transva

… Elisabeth Eybers, South African poet who lives since 1966 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is born in Klerksdorp, western Transva …

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The Indigenous Games Project, aiming to promote activities that have a popular appeal to rural communities in SA in particular,

… activities that have a popular appeal to rural communities in SA in particular, …

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The Nederduitsch Hervormde church in Du Toit street, Pretoria, is inaugurated by Prof. P.J. Muller – the first clergyman in T

… The Nederduitsch Hervormde church in Du Toit street, Pretoria, is inaugurated by Prof. P.J. Muller – the first clergyman in T …

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Father Bernard Huss, founder of the first cooperative associations for Black farmers in SA, is born in Wurtemberg, Germany.

… of the first cooperative associations for Black farmers in SA, is born in Wurtemberg, Germany. …

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Sixteen year old Valliamma Mudaliar dies of a fever contracted in prison while taking part in the Indian passive resistance.

… year old Valliamma Mudaliar dies of a fever contracted in prison while taking part in the Indian passive resistance. …

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Eighty people die and 500 are injured in a collision between a goods train and a train carrying dynamite in Braamfontein, Johan

… Eighty people die and 500 are injured in a collision between a goods train and a train carrying dynamite in Braamfontein, Johan …

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In the bloodiest day so far in Egypt’s Islamic insurgency, police shoot to death fourteen suspected militants, and extremists k

… In the bloodiest day so far in Egypt’s Islamic insurgency, police shoot to death fourteen …

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In Nigeria it is disclosed that Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa is dead, apparently slain in coup a week earlier.

… Pretoria News, 22nd Jan. 2003. Today in history … In Nigeria it is disclosed that Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa is dead, apparently slain in coup a week earlier. …

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William Hare (Gobo) Ashley, SA cricket player in a test against England (1888-1889), is born in Mowbray, Cape Town.

… William Hare (Gobo) Ashley, SA cricket player in a test against England (1888-1889), is born in Mowbray, Cape Town. …

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An official statement in Lagos announces that twelve people, including four local politicians, were killed in an attack over a

… An official statement in Lagos announces that twelve people, including four local politicians, were killed in an attack over a …

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George William Stow, diamond trader and auctioneer in Kimberley and discoverer of the coalfields near Vereeniging, is born in W

… George William Stow, diamond trader and auctioneer in Kimberley and discoverer of the coalfields near Vereeniging, is born in W …

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Rovina Petronella Pienaar, wife of the Afrikaans author Sangiro (A.A. Pienaar), is found murdered in her home in Bloemhof.

… Afrikaans author Sangiro (A.A. Pienaar), is found murdered in her home in Bloemhof. …

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In Mogadishu, US Marines in a convoy carrying American diplomats open fire near a crowded food distribution centre. At least fi

… In Mogadishu, US Marines in a convoy carrying American diplomats open fire near a …

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The governing body of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) meeting in Geneva, votes in favour of suspending South Africa

… of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) meeting in Geneva, votes in favour of suspending South Africa …

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Regional Services Councils are introduced giving Blacks increasing say in second-tier government. It is decided that Blacks in

… Councils are introduced giving Blacks increasing say in second-tier government. It is decided that Blacks in …

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Magdalena Gertruide (Magda) Sauer, first woman in SA to practise as a qualified architect, is born in Kenilworth, Cape Town.

… Magdalena Gertruide (Magda) Sauer, first woman in SA to practise as a qualified architect, is born in Kenilworth, Cape Town. …

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In an attempt to defuse the escalating tension in Morocco, France allows Germany to use the port of Casablanca.

… In an attempt to defuse the escalating tension in Morocco, France allows Germany to use the port of …

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The fifteen-year rule of President Hamani Diori in Niger comes to end when he is deposed in a coup.

… The fifteen-year rule of President Hamani Diori in Niger comes to end when he is deposed in a coup. …

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Sir John Frederick William Herschel, well-known British astronomer (in South Africa 1834-38), dies in Collingswood, Kent, Engla

… Frederick William Herschel, well-known British astronomer (in South Africa 1834-38), dies in Collingswood, Kent, Engla …

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Peter Schütz, S.A artist, is born in Glogau, East Germany. His family emigrated to SA in the early fifties.

… Peter Schütz, S.A artist, is born in Glogau, East Germany. His family emigrated to SA in the early fifties. …

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Stampede mars democracy party. At least fifteen people are treated in Pretoria Academic Hospital after they were injured in a s

… mars democracy party. At least fifteen people are treated in Pretoria Academic Hospital after they were injured in a s …

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James Henry (Biddy) Anderson, SA cricket player in one test match against Australia (1902-1903), is born in Kimberley.

… James Henry (Biddy) Anderson, SA cricket player in one test match against Australia (1902-1903), is born in Kimberley. …

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Ten commuters are killed in a bomb explosion at a taxi rank in Germiston. The ‘Blanke Bevrydings-beweging’ (BBB) accepts resp

… Ten commuters are killed in a bomb explosion at a taxi rank in Germiston. The ‘Blanke Bevrydings-beweging’ (BBB) accepts …

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Ten commuters are killed in a bomb explosion at a taxi rank in Germiston. The ‘Blanke Bevrydings-beweging’ (BBB) accepts resp

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 267. … Ten commuters are killed in a bomb explosion at a taxi rank in Germiston. The ‘Blanke Bevrydings-beweging’ (BBB) accepts …

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It is confirmed in London that thirteen African countries have threatened to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh,

… It is confirmed in London that thirteen African countries have threatened to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, …

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Pieter Johannes Hendrik Coetzee, cultural reformer after the Rebellion in 1914 and World War I, is born in Burgersdorp, CC.

… Hendrik Coetzee, cultural reformer after the Rebellion in 1914 and World War I, is born in Burgersdorp, CC. …

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Joseph Langley Levy, editor of the Sunday Times and leading cultural figure in Johannesburg, is born in Liverpool, England.

Enoch Mgijima, Fingo prophet of the Israelites sect in the Eastern Cape, dies in Ntabelanga. His followers, believing Enoch’s c

SA troops led by Gen. Jan Smuts invade East Africa in their confrontation with German forces in World War I.

Justice Petrus Cillié submits to Parliament his report on the violent racial disturbances began in Soweto in June 1976,

Elisabeth Eybers, South African poet who lives since 1966 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is born in Klerksdorp, western Transva

The Indigenous Games Project, aiming to promote activities that have a popular appeal to rural communities in SA in particular,

The Nederduitsch Hervormde church in Du Toit street, Pretoria, is inaugurated by Prof. P.J. Muller – the first clergyman in T

Father Bernard Huss, founder of the first cooperative associations for Black farmers in SA, is born in Wurtemberg, Germany.

Sixteen year old Valliamma Mudaliar dies of a fever contracted in prison while taking part in the Indian passive resistance.

Eighty people die and 500 are injured in a collision between a goods train and a train carrying dynamite in Braamfontein, Johan

In the bloodiest day so far in Egypt’s Islamic insurgency, police shoot to death fourteen suspected militants, and extremists k

In Nigeria it is disclosed that Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa is dead, apparently slain in coup a week earlier.

William Hare (Gobo) Ashley, SA cricket player in a test against England (1888-1889), is born in Mowbray, Cape Town.

An official statement in Lagos announces that twelve people, including four local politicians, were killed in an attack over a

George William Stow, diamond trader and auctioneer in Kimberley and discoverer of the coalfields near Vereeniging, is born in W

Rovina Petronella Pienaar, wife of the Afrikaans author Sangiro (A.A. Pienaar), is found murdered in her home in Bloemhof.

In Mogadishu, US Marines in a convoy carrying American diplomats open fire near a crowded food distribution centre. At least fi

The governing body of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) meeting in Geneva, votes in favour of suspending South Africa

Regional Services Councils are introduced giving Blacks increasing say in second-tier government. It is decided that Blacks in

Magdalena Gertruide (Magda) Sauer, first woman in SA to practise as a qualified architect, is born in Kenilworth, Cape Town.

In an attempt to defuse the escalating tension in Morocco, France allows Germany to use the port of Casablanca.

The fifteen-year rule of President Hamani Diori in Niger comes to end when he is deposed in a coup.

Sir John Frederick William Herschel, well-known British astronomer (in South Africa 1834-38), dies in Collingswood, Kent, Engla

Peter Schütz, S.A artist, is born in Glogau, East Germany. His family emigrated to SA in the early fifties.

Stampede mars democracy party. At least fifteen people are treated in Pretoria Academic Hospital after they were injured in a s

James Henry (Biddy) Anderson, SA cricket player in one test match against Australia (1902-1903), is born in Kimberley.

Ten commuters are killed in a bomb explosion at a taxi rank in Germiston. The ‘Blanke Bevrydings-beweging’ (BBB) accepts resp

Ten commuters are killed in a bomb explosion at a taxi rank in Germiston. The ‘Blanke Bevrydings-beweging’ (BBB) accepts resp

It is confirmed in London that thirteen African countries have threatened to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh,

Pieter Johannes Hendrik Coetzee, cultural reformer after the Rebellion in 1914 and World War I, is born in Burgersdorp, CC.