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Prof. Benedictus Kok, rector (1967) and chancellor (1976) of the University of the Orange Free State, is born.
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Anglo-Boer War 2: The British under General Redvers Buller make a frontal attack in the Battle of Colenso aimed at relieving th
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Dr John Daniël Kestell (Vader Kestell), moderator of the DRC synod, editor of Die Kerkbode, and rector of Grey University Coll
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The Slagtersnek rebels are tried in the Uithenhage landdros court. One is reprieved by Lord Charles Somerset, the other, Cornel
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Dr Johannes Theodorus van der Kemp (64), controversial missionary and physician in the Eastern Cape, dies in Cape Town.
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Vlermuisklip near Vredendal on the West Coast is used as stay-over for the first time by Pieter Everaerts and his group on an e
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According the Safety and Security Minister , replies to a parliamentary question posed by the Democratic Alliance, that 1 
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Convicted robber and “people’s poet”, appears in the Johannesburg magistrate’s court for allegedly assaulting his wife
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The ruling African National Congress sacks its chief whip Mbulelo Goniwe , after finding him guilty of sexually harassing a pa
EventA ferry carrying 200 passengers capsizes near the coastal town of Robersport in Northwest Liberia
A ferry carrying close to 200 passengers capsized in Robersport, Liberia on 14 December 2002. The passengers were returning from the funeral of a well-known…
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Clarence Mlokoti, a founder member of Kaizer Chiefs, is shot dead by hijackers when they try to take his car.
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Balancing bundles of food and clothing on their heads, Rwandan refugees who previously refused to return home begin re-entering
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SA signs agreement with the UN and the Commission of the European Union concerning the legal status, privileges and immunities
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The ANC holds its first Consultative Conference in South Africa, after thirty-one years.
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The General Assembly, at its sixteenth Special Session, adopts by consensus the "Declaration on Apartheid and its Destruct
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The Sowetan reports that a R31m military base is being built at Vuwani, Venda. It is due for completion in November 1989.
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South African invasion of Angola begins on pretext of attacking SWAPO bases.
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The South African government eases job restrictions on Blacks.
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The General Assembly declares that the South African regime has "no right to represent the people of South Africa" an
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Cecilia Wessels (75), SA opera singer, dies in Cape Town.
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A move to expel South Africa from UNCTAD (The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) is defeated in the United Nat
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Britain continues its ban on arms supplies to South Africa.
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The Minister of Agricultural Technical Services, J.J. Fouche, claims that South Africa is strong enough to withstand sanctions
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North Rhodesia’s first African-dominated government is formed under Kenneth Kaunda. Kaunda became president of independent Zamb
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Tanzania is admitted to the UN. africanhistory.about.com
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The General Assembly of the United Nations decides with thirty-seven votes against nine, not to incorporate South West Africa i
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The Federation of Amateur Theatrical Societies of South Africa (FATSA) is established in Krugersdorp, with Breytie Breytenbach
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Josef Johannes (Jopie) Fourie, scout and dispatch-rider during Anglo-Boer War 2, and rebel commando leader during the 1914 Rebe
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Gen. Louis Botha, SA premier, resigns because of the anti-British tone in the De Wildt speech by Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog. On reques
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