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British prime minister Margaret Thatcher still refuses to impose sanctions on South Africa despite reports of yesterday’s raids

… British prime minister Margaret Thatcher still refuses to impose sanctions on South Africa despite reports of …

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The Bulhoek massacre, during which police fire on charging ‘Israelites’, a religious sect who refuse to leave a squatters’ sett

… fire on charging ‘Israelites’, a religious sect who refuse to leave a squatters’ sett …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Britain annexes the Orange Free State. Lord Roberts changes the name to Orange River Colony.

… the Orange Free State. Lord Roberts changes the name to Orange River Colony. …

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Tribal clashes continue to take place in Pondoland (Transkei) between supporters and opponents of the African territorial autho

… Tribal clashes continue to take place in Pondoland (Transkei) between supporters and …

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President Mandela undergoes three days (5-7 March) of intensive medical checks to counter rumours concerning the state of his h

… three days (5-7 March) of intensive medical checks to counter rumours concerning the state of his h …

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South Africa signs a multilateral declaration on the provisional accession of Iceland to the General Agreement on Tariffs and T

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … declaration on the provisional accession of Iceland to the General Agreement on Tariffs and T …

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Soviet dictator Josef Stalin dies. Some 2 000 people are crushed to death in the crowd during the funeral.

… dictator Josef Stalin dies. Some 2 000 people are crushed to death in the crowd during the funeral. …

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National Police Commissioner George Fivaz announces plans to restructure the South African Police Service (SAPS) and later seek

… National Police Commissioner George Fivaz announces plans to restructure the South African Police Service (SAPS) and …

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The US government approves a screening test for Aids that detects antibodies to the virus, allowing possibly contaminated blood

… approves a screening test for Aids that detects antibodies to the virus, allowing possibly contaminated blood …

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The inquest into Dr. Aggett’s death begins. It is immediately adjourned for six weeks, to allow further investigation.

… death begins. It is immediately adjourned for six weeks, to allow further investigation. …

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South Africa ends eighty-four years of control over Walvis Bay by handing the port over to Namibia.

… years of control over Walvis Bay by handing the port over to Namibia. …

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The Bophuthatswana administration offers a reward of R50 000 for information leading to the arrest of Malebane-Metsing.

… offers a reward of R50 000 for information leading to the arrest of Malebane-Metsing. …

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Members of the Afrikaner Resistance Movement (AWB) march to Pretoria and call for a Volkstaat for the Afrikaner people.

… Members of the Afrikaner Resistance Movement (AWB) march to Pretoria and call for a Volkstaat for the Afrikaner people. …

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The Schlebusch Commission of Inquiry, appointed by the prime minister to investigate the activities of four organisations, amon

… Commission of Inquiry, appointed by the prime minister to investigate the activities of four organisations, amon …

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The Minister of Interior, Mr S.L. Muller, grants a visa to Japanese jockey Sueo Masuzawa after first refusing it.

… The Minister of Interior, Mr S.L. Muller, grants a visa to Japanese jockey Sueo Masuzawa after first refusing it. …

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A newspaper reports that the government has refused a visa application from the American Negro tennis player, Arthur Ashe, to v

… from the American Negro tennis player, Arthur Ashe, to v …

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Pres. Jimmy Carter of America refuses further aid to Argentina, Uruguay and Ethiopia because of human rights violations.

… Pres. Jimmy Carter of America refuses further aid to Argentina, Uruguay and Ethiopia because of human rights …

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The first gold (61 ounces) is sent from Kromdraai in the Witwatersrand to the Standard Bank in Pretoria.

… (61 ounces) is sent from Kromdraai in the Witwatersrand to the Standard Bank in Pretoria. …

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President Thabo Mbeki congratulates Lesotho’s Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili on his election to a third term in office, acco

… Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili on his election to a third term in office, acco …

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Welfare and Population Development Minister, Abe Williams, resigns in the face of corruption allegations relating to missing pe

… resigns in the face of corruption allegations relating to missing pe …

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Sixty ANC refugees are airlifted out of Lesotho to counter South Africa’s threat of a blockade against that country.

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. | … Sixty ANC refugees are airlifted out of Lesotho to counter South Africa’s threat of a blockade against that …

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Guerrillas advance into Ugandan capital of Kampala as army opposition crumbles, pushing military government to edge of collapse

… as army opposition crumbles, pushing military government to edge of collapse …

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Hundreds of Zulu men protesting against paying the Natal Poll Tax, threaten to kill their magistrate Mr. R E Dunn

… Ilanga Lase Natal , with special focus on Dube's attitude to Dinuzulu as indicated in his reportage on the treason … men protesting against paying the Natal Poll Tax, threaten to kill their magistrate Mr. R E Dunn …

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President Mandela meets Inkatha leader Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who endorses the plan for the traditional gathering to discu

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , Westport: Greenwood. … who endorses the plan for the traditional gathering to discu …

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A delegation from Mauritius arrives in Cape Town to discuss ways of strengthening links between Mauritius and South Africa.

… A delegation from Mauritius arrives in Cape Town to discuss ways of strengthening links between Mauritius and …

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Fourteen White Natal policemen under Sub-Inspector Hunt ride out to arrest the culprits who threatened divisional magistrate T.

… White Natal policemen under Sub-Inspector Hunt ride out to arrest the culprits who threatened divisional magistrate T. …

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The official opposition Progressive Federal Party refuses to congratulate John Vorster on his appointment as State President on

… The official opposition Progressive Federal Party refuses to congratulate John Vorster on his appointment as State …

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Operation PROTECTO (3 February 1994 – December 1994) of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to restore peace on

… 1994) of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to restore peace on …

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Local Government Transition Act No 209, providing for revised interim measures to promote the restructuring of local government

… Act No 209, providing for revised interim measures to promote the restructuring of local government …

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In his opening speech to Parliament, President Botha outlines government policy on the restoration of South African citizenship

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … In his opening speech to Parliament, President Botha outlines government policy on …

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British prime minister Margaret Thatcher still refuses to impose sanctions on South Africa despite reports of yesterday’s raids

The Bulhoek massacre, during which police fire on charging ‘Israelites’, a religious sect who refuse to leave a squatters’ sett

Anglo-Boer War 2: Britain annexes the Orange Free State. Lord Roberts changes the name to Orange River Colony.

Tribal clashes continue to take place in Pondoland (Transkei) between supporters and opponents of the African territorial autho

President Mandela undergoes three days (5-7 March) of intensive medical checks to counter rumours concerning the state of his h

South Africa signs a multilateral declaration on the provisional accession of Iceland to the General Agreement on Tariffs and T

Soviet dictator Josef Stalin dies. Some 2 000 people are crushed to death in the crowd during the funeral.

National Police Commissioner George Fivaz announces plans to restructure the South African Police Service (SAPS) and later seek

The US government approves a screening test for Aids that detects antibodies to the virus, allowing possibly contaminated blood

The inquest into Dr. Aggett’s death begins. It is immediately adjourned for six weeks, to allow further investigation.

South Africa ends eighty-four years of control over Walvis Bay by handing the port over to Namibia.

The Bophuthatswana administration offers a reward of R50 000 for information leading to the arrest of Malebane-Metsing.

Members of the Afrikaner Resistance Movement (AWB) march to Pretoria and call for a Volkstaat for the Afrikaner people.

The Schlebusch Commission of Inquiry, appointed by the prime minister to investigate the activities of four organisations, amon

The Minister of Interior, Mr S.L. Muller, grants a visa to Japanese jockey Sueo Masuzawa after first refusing it.

A newspaper reports that the government has refused a visa application from the American Negro tennis player, Arthur Ashe, to v

Pres. Jimmy Carter of America refuses further aid to Argentina, Uruguay and Ethiopia because of human rights violations.

The first gold (61 ounces) is sent from Kromdraai in the Witwatersrand to the Standard Bank in Pretoria.

President Thabo Mbeki congratulates Lesotho’s Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili on his election to a third term in office, acco

Welfare and Population Development Minister, Abe Williams, resigns in the face of corruption allegations relating to missing pe

Sixty ANC refugees are airlifted out of Lesotho to counter South Africa’s threat of a blockade against that country.

Guerrillas advance into Ugandan capital of Kampala as army opposition crumbles, pushing military government to edge of collapse

Hundreds of Zulu men protesting against paying the Natal Poll Tax, threaten to kill their magistrate Mr. R E Dunn

President Mandela meets Inkatha leader Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who endorses the plan for the traditional gathering to discu

A delegation from Mauritius arrives in Cape Town to discuss ways of strengthening links between Mauritius and South Africa.

Fourteen White Natal policemen under Sub-Inspector Hunt ride out to arrest the culprits who threatened divisional magistrate T.

The official opposition Progressive Federal Party refuses to congratulate John Vorster on his appointment as State President on

Operation PROTECTO (3 February 1994 – December 1994) of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to restore peace on

Local Government Transition Act No 209, providing for revised interim measures to promote the restructuring of local government

In his opening speech to Parliament, President Botha outlines government policy on the restoration of South African citizenship