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Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr, generally known as "Onze Jan", dies in London. One of his various achievements was assisting in
… Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr, generally known as "Onze Jan", dies in London. One of his various achievements was assisting in …
Nelson Mandela’s treason trial starts in the Old Synagogue in Pretoria. He was captured near Howick on 5 August 1962.
… Mandela, N. (1994). Long Walk to Freedom . Randburg: Macdonald Purnell, … Nelson Mandela’s treason trial starts in the Old Synagogue in Pretoria. He was…
The three anti-apartheid protesters in the British Consulate in Durban, declare they will not leave the building voluntarily. T
… The three anti-apartheid protesters in the British Consulate in Durban, declare they will not leave the building …
Five Black youths are killed in an army raid on a house sheltering an alleged Apla group in Umtata, Transkei.
… Five Black youths are killed in an army raid on a house sheltering an alleged Apla group in Umtata, Transkei. …
ANC leaders meet homeland leaders in Soweto. All except KwaZulu’s Mangosuthu Buthelezi agree to act together in deciding princi
… ANC leaders meet homeland leaders in Soweto. All except KwaZulu’s Mangosuthu Buthelezi agree to act together in deciding princi …
Cornelis F. Bezuidenhout, frontier farmer, is summoned to appear in court in Graaff-Reinet on charges laid by a certain Booi. H
… F. Bezuidenhout, frontier farmer, is summoned to appear in court in Graaff-Reinet on charges laid by a certain Booi. H …
National Party leaders under presidency of W.A. Hofmeyr, decide on a meeting in Stellenbosch to start a daily newspaper in Tran
… under presidency of W.A. Hofmeyr, decide on a meeting in Stellenbosch to start a daily newspaper in Tran …
Nineteen hostel residents die in Sebokeng in an attempted hostel takeover allegedly by IFP vigilantes, while another eleven die
… Nineteen hostel residents die in Sebokeng in an attempted hostel takeover allegedly by IFP vigilantes, …
At least six people die and more than 100 are injured in a giant gas explosion at Sasol in Secunda.
… At least six people die and more than 100 are injured in a giant gas explosion at Sasol in Secunda. …
Nicolaas Pieter Johannes van Rensburg (”Siener”, Seer) is born in Western Transvaal. Many people implicitly believe in his visi
… Pieter Johannes van Rensburg (”Siener”, Seer) is born in Western Transvaal. Many people implicitly believe in his visi …
Twelve people die in a collision between an Inter Cape bus and a truck near Prince Albert Road in the Karoo.
… Twelve people die in a collision between an Inter Cape bus and a truck near Prince Albert Road in the Karoo. …
Mbuyiselo Mbotya (35) affiliated to KWT Youth League/UDF, dies in custody from head injuries in King William’s Town.
… Mbotya (35) affiliated to KWT Youth League/UDF, dies in custody from head injuries in King William’s Town. …
Mbuyiselo Mbotya (35) affiliated to KWT Youth League/UDF, dies in custody from head injuries in King William’s Town.
… Mbotya (35) affiliated to KWT Youth League/UDF, dies in custody from head injuries in King William’s Town. …
Ten people die in Umtata, Transkei when ANC slogan chanters storm them in a well-orchestrated attack on stock thieves.
… Ten people die in Umtata, Transkei when ANC slogan chanters storm them in a well-orchestrated attack on stock thieves. …
At least 633 people are killed in genocide in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
… At least 633 people are killed in genocide in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. …
Simultaneous attacks by Algerian rebels against French targets in the Constantine district of Algeria have resulted in over 500
… attacks by Algerian rebels against French targets in the Constantine district of Algeria have resulted in over 500 …
Dr Wilhelm Heinrich Immanuel Bleek (48), philologist and pioneer in Bushman (San) and Bantu research, dies in Cape Town.
… Heinrich Immanuel Bleek (48), philologist and pioneer in Bushman (San) and Bantu research, dies in Cape Town. …
A second strike call (13-15 September) in Soweto leads to absenteeism estimated at 75-80 per cent in Johannesburg.
… A second strike call (13-15 September) in Soweto leads to absenteeism estimated at 75-80 per cent in Johannesburg. …
Local media in Harare report another nine people have died of hunger in Bulawayo, despite President Robert Mugabe’s assertion t
… Local media in Harare report another nine people have died of hunger in Bulawayo, despite President Robert Mugabe’s assertion t …
It is officially disclosed that South African police are in Rhodesia actively helping in the fight against Nationalist guerrill
… It is officially disclosed that South African police are in Rhodesia actively helping in the fight against Nationalist guerrill …
Captain Robert Gordon, who named the Orange River after the Prince of Orange in 1779, arrives in South Africa.
… who named the Orange River after the Prince of Orange in 1779, arrives in South Africa. …
Local elections held in the Western Cape result in the National Party securing control of all three district councils.
… Local elections held in the Western Cape result in the National Party securing control of all three district …
Johanna Hendrina (Joey) Scheepers, trade union leader active in the Garment Workers’ Union (GWU), is born in Wepener, OFS.
… Hendrina (Joey) Scheepers, trade union leader active in the Garment Workers’ Union (GWU), is born in Wepener, OFS. …
Stoffel Botha (68), Minister of Interior Affairs and Post and Telecommunication in the previous government, dies in Howick of h
… of Interior Affairs and Post and Telecommunication in the previous government, dies in Howick of h …
Seretse Khama, rightful heir to the Ngwato chieftaincy in Bechuanaland (Botswana), is reunited with his British wife in England
… Seretse Khama, rightful heir to the Ngwato chieftaincy in Bechuanaland (Botswana), is reunited with his British wife in England …
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. …
Lady Florence Caroline Dixie, war correspondent in the Anglo-Boer War 2 for the Morning Post, is born in London.
… Lady Florence Caroline Dixie, war correspondent in the Anglo-Boer War 2 for the Morning Post, is born in London. …
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. …
Four British tourists escape unharmed when the Moroccan hotel they are staying in is damaged in a terrorist bomb attack.
… escape unharmed when the Moroccan hotel they are staying in is damaged in a terrorist bomb attack. …
Malawi voters stream from impoverished villages to take part in the first multiparty election in three decades. Kamuzu Banda, o
… voters stream from impoverished villages to take part in the first multiparty election in three decades. Kamuzu Banda, o …