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Woolf Joel (34), nephew of Barney Barnato, is shot and killed by Baron Von Veltheim because he refuses to assist in kidnapping

… Joel (34), nephew of Barney Barnato, is shot and killed by Baron Von Veltheim because he refuses to assist in …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: USA President McKinley says he will not intervene in the war in South Africa despite direct requests by Boer

… in the war in South Africa despite direct requests by Boer …

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The western wing of Munitoria burns down and 5 000 municipal workers are requested by authorities to stay away from work the ne

… burns down and 5 000 municipal workers are requested by authorities to stay away from work the ne …

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More than eighty million Africans may die from Aids by 2025, the United Nations says in Addis Ababa. The numbers could soar t

… More than eighty million Africans may die from Aids by 2025, the United Nations says in Addis Ababa. The numbers …

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Eight foreigners die in a shoot-out in a Ugandan game reserve as soldiers try to free fifteen tourists who were kidnapped by Rw

… soldiers try to free fifteen tourists who were kidnapped by Rw …

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An 18-seater plane, owned by Bop Air and chartered to Comair, explodes in mid-air near Germiston, killing all seventeen people

… An 18-seater plane, owned by Bop Air and chartered to Comair, explodes in mid-air near …

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The Government is called upon to repeal the Suppression of Communism Act and the Bantu Authorities Act by 29 February1952, fail

… Suppression of Communism Act and the Bantu Authorities Act by 29 February1952, fail …

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More than 100,000 persons attend a rally in Durban addressed by Nelson Mandela, who urges his followers to end the factional wa

… than 100,000 persons attend a rally in Durban addressed by Nelson Mandela, who urges his followers to end the …

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Archbishop Owen McCann of Cape Town becomes South Africa’s first Cardinal when he is invested by Pope Paul in St Peter’s Basili

… becomes South Africa’s first Cardinal when he is invested by Pope Paul in St Peter’s Basili …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: At least fifty-three British soldiers die, 130 are wounded and 500 captured in a surprise attack by Boer tr

… die, 130 are wounded and 500 captured in a surprise attack by Boer tr …

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The Prime Minister condemns, in the strongest terms, a gift of $450,000 announced by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to Sou

… in the strongest terms, a gift of $450,000 announced by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to Sou …

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The first part of the South African Press Commission’s first report is tabled in parliament by the minister of the interior, Ja

… Press Commission’s first report is tabled in parliament by the minister of the interior, Ja …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Ben Viljoen and seven men are ambushed and captured by the British. His pocket book saves his life b

… Gen. Ben Viljoen and seven men are ambushed and captured by the British. His pocket book saves his life b …

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According to reports from Angola, the strategic town of Cuito Cuanavale is about to fall to an onslaught by South African and U

… town of Cuito Cuanavale is about to fall to an onslaught by South African and U …

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The British consul presents a White Paper on the atrocities being carried out by Belgium in the Congo Free State to the Belgian

… presents a White Paper on the atrocities being carried out by Belgium in the Congo Free State to the Belgian …

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Britain’s King George VI dies and is succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth II. Her husband, Prince Philip, informs her of his de

… Britain’s King George VI dies and is succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth II. Her husband, Prince Philip, …

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Zulu king Dingane signs the treaty drafted by Retief on February 4 in which he declares his approval to grant an extensive area

… Zulu king Dingane signs the treaty drafted by Retief on February 4 in which he declares his approval to …

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The South African government informs the United Nations Secretary-General that it is unable to agree to a visit by the group of

… Secretary-General that it is unable to agree to a visit by the group of …

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Business Day announces that Deutsche Bank has taken the lead among foreign banks operating in SA by selling a 25% stake in its

… has taken the lead among foreign banks operating in SA by selling a 25% stake in its …

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The number of men required for military training in 1964 is to increase by 60%, i.e. from 10,368 to 16,537.

… men required for military training in 1964 is to increase by 60%, i.e. from 10,368 to 16,537. …

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Stones, empty soft-drink cans and sticks are hurled at rebel England cricket captain Mike Gatting by a crowd of anti-tour demon

… are hurled at rebel England cricket captain Mike Gatting by a crowd of anti-tour demon …

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A rebel group in Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of Congo, led by Laurent Kabila says it has captured several towns and part

… group in Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of Congo, led by Laurent Kabila says it has captured several towns and part …

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The Department of Bantu Development is planning for the consolidation of the ‘homelands’ by buying land in terms of the 1936 legislation

… is planning for the consolidation of the ‘homelands’ by buying land in terms of the 1936 legislation …

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News24 reports that Iraq is the most dangerous place to be a journalist, followed by Cuba and Zimbabwe, according to the Commit

… is the most dangerous place to be a journalist, followed by Cuba and Zimbabwe, according to the Commit …

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Prime Minister B.J. Vorster takes the first cautious step in the direction of a new sport policy by announcing in the House of

… first cautious step in the direction of a new sport policy by announcing in the House of …

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Andre George Ezra Coetzee, SA soccer player and lawyer who was awarded the accolade, ‘Playmaker of the Decade’ by Kick Off for

… who was awarded the accolade, ‘Playmaker of the Decade’ by Kick Off for …

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A report by the US Department of Mines claims that a ban on imports of South African minerals will cost the US the equivalent o

… A report by the US Department of Mines claims that a ban on imports of …

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According to a report by the South African Institute of Race Relations, a total of 617 Black persons, of whom it names 558, are

… According to a report by the South African Institute of Race Relations, a total of …

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Eleven people die in Sundumbili, Natal Midlands, in an alleged attack by IFP members, in collusion with Kwa-Zulu police and for

… die in Sundumbili, Natal Midlands, in an alleged attack by IFP members, in collusion with Kwa-Zulu police and for …

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George McCall Theal, historian and first archivist appointed by the Cape government, is born in Canada. He was the author of se

… McCall Theal, historian and first archivist appointed by the Cape government, is born in Canada. He was the author …

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Woolf Joel (34), nephew of Barney Barnato, is shot and killed by Baron Von Veltheim because he refuses to assist in kidnapping

Anglo-Boer War 2: USA President McKinley says he will not intervene in the war in South Africa despite direct requests by Boer

The western wing of Munitoria burns down and 5 000 municipal workers are requested by authorities to stay away from work the ne

More than eighty million Africans may die from Aids by 2025, the United Nations says in Addis Ababa. The numbers could soar t

Eight foreigners die in a shoot-out in a Ugandan game reserve as soldiers try to free fifteen tourists who were kidnapped by Rw

An 18-seater plane, owned by Bop Air and chartered to Comair, explodes in mid-air near Germiston, killing all seventeen people

The Government is called upon to repeal the Suppression of Communism Act and the Bantu Authorities Act by 29 February1952, fail

More than 100,000 persons attend a rally in Durban addressed by Nelson Mandela, who urges his followers to end the factional wa

Archbishop Owen McCann of Cape Town becomes South Africa’s first Cardinal when he is invested by Pope Paul in St Peter’s Basili

Anglo-Boer War 2: At least fifty-three British soldiers die, 130 are wounded and 500 captured in a surprise attack by Boer tr

The Prime Minister condemns, in the strongest terms, a gift of $450,000 announced by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to Sou

The first part of the South African Press Commission’s first report is tabled in parliament by the minister of the interior, Ja

Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Ben Viljoen and seven men are ambushed and captured by the British. His pocket book saves his life b

According to reports from Angola, the strategic town of Cuito Cuanavale is about to fall to an onslaught by South African and U

The British consul presents a White Paper on the atrocities being carried out by Belgium in the Congo Free State to the Belgian

Britain’s King George VI dies and is succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth II. Her husband, Prince Philip, informs her of his de

Zulu king Dingane signs the treaty drafted by Retief on February 4 in which he declares his approval to grant an extensive area

The South African government informs the United Nations Secretary-General that it is unable to agree to a visit by the group of

Business Day announces that Deutsche Bank has taken the lead among foreign banks operating in SA by selling a 25% stake in its

The number of men required for military training in 1964 is to increase by 60%, i.e. from 10,368 to 16,537.

Stones, empty soft-drink cans and sticks are hurled at rebel England cricket captain Mike Gatting by a crowd of anti-tour demon

A rebel group in Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of Congo, led by Laurent Kabila says it has captured several towns and part

The Department of Bantu Development is planning for the consolidation of the ‘homelands’ by buying land in terms of the 1936 legislation

News24 reports that Iraq is the most dangerous place to be a journalist, followed by Cuba and Zimbabwe, according to the Commit

Prime Minister B.J. Vorster takes the first cautious step in the direction of a new sport policy by announcing in the House of

Andre George Ezra Coetzee, SA soccer player and lawyer who was awarded the accolade, ‘Playmaker of the Decade’ by Kick Off for

A report by the US Department of Mines claims that a ban on imports of South African minerals will cost the US the equivalent o

According to a report by the South African Institute of Race Relations, a total of 617 Black persons, of whom it names 558, are

Eleven people die in Sundumbili, Natal Midlands, in an alleged attack by IFP members, in collusion with Kwa-Zulu police and for

George McCall Theal, historian and first archivist appointed by the Cape government, is born in Canada. He was the author of se