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The Angolan government announces a unilateral ceasefire in its 27-year civil war against Unita, to begin the next day.

… ceasefire in its 27-year civil war against Unita, to begin the next day. …

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Police seal all entrances to Alexandra township near Johannesburg after an Inkatha supporter is necklaced, at least nine people

… Police seal all entrances to Alexandra township near Johannesburg after an Inkatha …

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Paramount Chief Stella Sigcau of Transkei tells the Assembly that legislation is to be introduced making it a capital offence t

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … Sigcau of Transkei tells the Assembly that legislation is to be introduced making it a capital offence t …

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The Foreign Minister, Dr. Muller, confirms that the government will continue to co-operate with Rhodesia, whatever solution is

… Dr. Muller, confirms that the government will continue to co-operate with Rhodesia, whatever solution is …

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Former South African Defence Force (SADF) Chief Tienie Groenewald is acquitted on all charges related to the 1987 KwaMakhuthu m

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … Tienie Groenewald is acquitted on all charges related to the 1987 KwaMakhuthu m …

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The South African Olympic and National Games Association (SAONGA) reports that all South Africa’s attempts to secure re-admissi

… (SAONGA) reports that all South Africa’s attempts to secure re-admissi …

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The South African Olympic and National Games Association (SAONGA) reports that all South Africa’s attempts to secure re-admissi

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … (SAONGA) reports that all South Africa’s attempts to secure re-admissi …

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The English Cricket Council bows to British government pressure and calls off the all-White South African cricket tour.

… The English Cricket Council bows to British government pressure and calls off the all-White …

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Legislation for three major components of the government’s plans to defuse Black grievances is introduced. Bills provide for ni

… for three major components of the government’s plans to defuse Black grievances is introduced. Bills provide for ni …

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Soviet premier Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev announces a loan of 227 million dollars to the United Arab Republic (Egypt and Syr

… Khrushchev announces a loan of 227 million dollars to the United Arab Republic (Egypt and Syr …

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15,000 Falashas Ethiopian Jews are airlifted from Addis Ababa to Israel as rebel forces approach the Ethiopian capital.

… Falashas Ethiopian Jews are airlifted from Addis Ababa to Israel as rebel forces approach the Ethiopian capital. …

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Rampant Afrikaner Volksfront leaders sweep aside an attempt by former SADF chief Constand Viljoen and his moderate generals to

… SADF chief Constand Viljoen and his moderate generals to …

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Walter Sisulu, former secretary-general of the African National Congress is convicted of having incited African workers to stri

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … Congress is convicted of having incited African workers to stri …

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Public Safety Act No 3 commences. This Act, passed in response to the ANC’s civil disobedience campaign, provides for a state o

… Safety Act No 3 commences. This Act, passed in response to the ANC’s civil disobedience campaign, provides for a …

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The Coloured Liberation Movement for the Advancement of Brown People, launched to generate the interest of South Africa’s Colou

… Movement for the Advancement of Brown People, launched to generate the interest of South Africa’s Colou …

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A delegation of the Special Committee against Apartheid begins its ten-day visit to South Africa. The mission, who established

… Committee against Apartheid begins its ten-day visit to South Africa. The mission, who established …

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The Volksraad of the South African Republic (ZAR) passes a law denying the judicature the right to test Volksraad resolutions

… (ZAR) passes a law denying the judicature the right to test Volksraad resolutions …

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Justice Petrus Cillié submits to Parliament his report on the violent racial disturbances began in Soweto in June 1976,

… Justice Petrus Cillié submits to Parliament his report on the violent racial disturbances …

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Certificates of citizenship in the ‘homelands’ are to be issued by seven homeland authorities in their respective capitals in t

… Certificates of citizenship in the ‘homelands’ are to be issued by seven homeland authorities in their …

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Prussian nobility found the Berlin Missionary Society (BMS) to spread Christianity. The Society was active in most African coun

… Prussian nobility found the Berlin Missionary Society (BMS) to spread Christianity. The Society was active in most …

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Voters in Burundi overwhelmingly approve a new power-sharing constitution aimed at bringing to a final end an eleven-year civil

… approve a new power-sharing constitution aimed at bringing to a final end an eleven-year civil …

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An Anglican priest, the Reverend David Russell, is sentenced to a year’s imprisonment for defying his banning order and attendin

… Anglican priest, the Reverend David Russell, is sentenced to a year’s imprisonment for defying his banning order and …

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Griffiths Mlungisi Mxenge, civil rights lawyer, political activist and husband of Victoria Mxenge, is born in King William’s To

… and husband of Victoria Mxenge, is born in King William’s To …

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The ANC submits its constitutional blueprint to CODESA. It suggests a two-phase transitional period of multiparty rule for fift

… The ANC submits its constitutional blueprint to CODESA. It suggests a two-phase transitional period of …

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The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industries (Nafcoc) commits itself to the promotion of a free-market sys

… Chamber of Commerce and Industries (Nafcoc) commits itself to the promotion of a free-market sys …

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Edenburg is established in the Orange Free State as a church village. The Volksraad granted application for recognition as a to

… The Volksraad granted application for recognition as a to …

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The UN’s Human Rights Commission adopts a resolution backing the armed struggle to eliminate apartheid in South Africa. Only Br

… Commission adopts a resolution backing the armed struggle to eliminate apartheid in South Africa. Only Br …

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A former president of the Eastern Cape Agricultural Union, Fred Pettit, is stabbed to death in his house near Queenstown.

… Eastern Cape Agricultural Union, Fred Pettit, is stabbed to death in his house near Queenstown. …

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William Anderson Bloomfield, Victoria Cross winner during WW1, is born in Edinburgh, Scotland. His parents came to South Africa

… WW1, is born in Edinburgh, Scotland. His parents came to South Africa …

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In the bloodiest day so far in Egypt’s Islamic insurgency, police shoot to death fourteen suspected militants, and extremists k

… day so far in Egypt’s Islamic insurgency, police shoot to death fourteen suspected militants, and extremists k …

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The Angolan government announces a unilateral ceasefire in its 27-year civil war against Unita, to begin the next day.

Police seal all entrances to Alexandra township near Johannesburg after an Inkatha supporter is necklaced, at least nine people

Paramount Chief Stella Sigcau of Transkei tells the Assembly that legislation is to be introduced making it a capital offence t

The Foreign Minister, Dr. Muller, confirms that the government will continue to co-operate with Rhodesia, whatever solution is

Former South African Defence Force (SADF) Chief Tienie Groenewald is acquitted on all charges related to the 1987 KwaMakhuthu m

The South African Olympic and National Games Association (SAONGA) reports that all South Africa’s attempts to secure re-admissi

The South African Olympic and National Games Association (SAONGA) reports that all South Africa’s attempts to secure re-admissi

The English Cricket Council bows to British government pressure and calls off the all-White South African cricket tour.

Legislation for three major components of the government’s plans to defuse Black grievances is introduced. Bills provide for ni

Soviet premier Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev announces a loan of 227 million dollars to the United Arab Republic (Egypt and Syr

15,000 Falashas Ethiopian Jews are airlifted from Addis Ababa to Israel as rebel forces approach the Ethiopian capital.

Rampant Afrikaner Volksfront leaders sweep aside an attempt by former SADF chief Constand Viljoen and his moderate generals to

Walter Sisulu, former secretary-general of the African National Congress is convicted of having incited African workers to stri

Public Safety Act No 3 commences. This Act, passed in response to the ANC’s civil disobedience campaign, provides for a state o

The Coloured Liberation Movement for the Advancement of Brown People, launched to generate the interest of South Africa’s Colou

A delegation of the Special Committee against Apartheid begins its ten-day visit to South Africa. The mission, who established

The Volksraad of the South African Republic (ZAR) passes a law denying the judicature the right to test Volksraad resolutions

Justice Petrus Cillié submits to Parliament his report on the violent racial disturbances began in Soweto in June 1976,

Certificates of citizenship in the ‘homelands’ are to be issued by seven homeland authorities in their respective capitals in t

Prussian nobility found the Berlin Missionary Society (BMS) to spread Christianity. The Society was active in most African coun

Voters in Burundi overwhelmingly approve a new power-sharing constitution aimed at bringing to a final end an eleven-year civil

An Anglican priest, the Reverend David Russell, is sentenced to a year’s imprisonment for defying his banning order and attendin

Griffiths Mlungisi Mxenge, civil rights lawyer, political activist and husband of Victoria Mxenge, is born in King William’s To

The ANC submits its constitutional blueprint to CODESA. It suggests a two-phase transitional period of multiparty rule for fift

The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industries (Nafcoc) commits itself to the promotion of a free-market sys

Edenburg is established in the Orange Free State as a church village. The Volksraad granted application for recognition as a to

The UN’s Human Rights Commission adopts a resolution backing the armed struggle to eliminate apartheid in South Africa. Only Br

A former president of the Eastern Cape Agricultural Union, Fred Pettit, is stabbed to death in his house near Queenstown.

William Anderson Bloomfield, Victoria Cross winner during WW1, is born in Edinburgh, Scotland. His parents came to South Africa

In the bloodiest day so far in Egypt’s Islamic insurgency, police shoot to death fourteen suspected militants, and extremists k