Johannesburg Timeline 1800-1991
… in the Vaal Triangle, and some 200 people die within a short period. The Vaal Triangle becomes the scene of the most sustained uprising in the history of the country. 11 September, In response, on 11 … 1 May, May Day sees the largest stay-away in South African history, with 1, 5-million people observing the call. 24 May, …