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Prime Minister Vorster criticises the decision to include a Coloured cricketer, Basil d’Oliveira, in the British MCC team to to

… to include a Coloured cricketer, Basil d’Oliveira, in the British MCC team to to …

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Abraham Esau, Calvinian Coloured leader and martyr is born in Kenhardt, Cape Colony. He aided the British Imperial cause duri

… and martyr is born in Kenhardt, Cape Colony. He aided the British Imperial cause duri …

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The SA rugby team loses the third test against the British Isles 16-21 in Newlands, but wins the series 2-1.

… The SA rugby team loses the third test against the British Isles 16-21 in Newlands, but wins the series 2-1. …

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World War 2: The British army under General Bernard Law Montgomery defeats Field Marshal Erwin Rommel’s Afrika Korps in the Bat

… World War 2: The British army under General Bernard Law Montgomery defeats …

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The London Times, a British newspaper based in London, publishes an article paying tribute to King Sekhukhune of the Marota Emp

… The London Times, a British newspaper based in London, publishes an article …

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Kwame Nkrumah, premier and later president of Ghana, is born in Nkroful, British colony of the Gold Coast (later Ghana).

… premier and later president of Ghana, is born in Nkroful, British colony of the Gold Coast (later Ghana). …

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British troops under Lord Chelmsford pitch their camp on the slopes of Isandhlawana, where Zulu warriors attack them two days l

… British troops under Lord Chelmsford pitch their camp on the …

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The Cape becomes British territory for the second time, when conditions of surrender at Blaauberg (11 days previously), is conf

… The Cape becomes British territory for the second time, when conditions of …

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Comdt Gideon Scheepers is executed by a firing squad near Graaff-Reinet after being found guilty by a British military court on

… squad near Graaff-Reinet after being found guilty by a British military court on …

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Janssens, governor of the Cape, capitulates with the last of the defending force, after which the second British occupation of

… the last of the defending force, after which the second British occupation of …

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The British government, in a change of policy, opens its doors to consultations with ANC leaders on a solution for South Africa

… The British government, in a change of policy, opens its doors to …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Louis Botha visits Johannesburg two days before British occupation and asks the residents not to resist

… 2: Gen. Louis Botha visits Johannesburg two days before British occupation and asks the residents not to resist …

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WWII: North Africa. Colonel General Erwin Rommel begins his third offensive to push the British back into Egypt: Operation ‘Ven

… Erwin Rommel begins his third offensive to push the British back into Egypt: Operation ‘Ven …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Zulu King Dinizulu refuses British instructions to take up arms against the Boer republics. Col. Bottomley wa

… Anglo-Boer War 2: Zulu King Dinizulu refuses British instructions to take up arms against the Boer …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The peace proposals, as approved by the British Cabinet, are wired to Lord Milner and Lord Kitchener.

… Anglo-Boer War 2: The peace proposals, as approved by the British Cabinet, are wired to Lord Milner and Lord Kitchener. …

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Last British troops leave Suez Canal base, turning the waterway over to Egypt after operating it for seventy-four years.

… Last British troops leave Suez Canal base, turning the waterway …

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WWII: As the Eighth Army abandons Mersa Matruhin, North Africa, Rommel’s forces claim to have captured another 6,000 British t

… Rommel’s forces claim to have captured another 6,000 British t …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The British execute P.W. Kloppert, a Cape rebel, by hanging. Cloete claimed that he was not a rebel because

… Anglo-Boer War 2: The British execute P.W. Kloppert, a Cape rebel, by hanging. …

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The Springbok team under Morné du Plessis beats the British Lions 26-19 in Bloemfontein, to lead 2-0 in the series.

… The Springbok team under Morné du Plessis beats the British Lions 26-19 in Bloemfontein, to lead 2-0 in the …

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Grintek of SA, Saab of Sweden and British aerospace sign a historic contract for supplying military equipment worth about R60 m

… Grintek of SA, Saab of Sweden and British aerospace sign a historic contract for supplying …

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The British government officially abolishes slavery in the Cape Colony, but the slaves are apprenticed for four years to their

… The British government officially abolishes slavery in the Cape …

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Three anti-apartheid activists still in the British Consulate in Durban leave the building. A. Gumede and one other are immedia

… Three anti-apartheid activists still in the British Consulate in Durban leave the building. A. Gumede and …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Magersfontein continues. At about midday the British retire to their camp at Modder River.

… The Battle of Magersfontein continues. At about midday the British retire to their camp at Modder River. …

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Lt.-Col. James Stevenson-Hamilton (Skukuza) (90), British soldier and one of the most famous nature conservationists in SA hist

… Lt.-Col. James Stevenson-Hamilton (Skukuza) (90), British soldier and one of the most famous nature …

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Sir Bartle Frere, new British High Commissioner, delivers an ultimatum to Cetewayo, Zulu chief, to disband his army, hand over

… Sir Bartle Frere, new British High Commissioner, delivers an ultimatum to Cetewayo, …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: British General Gatacre is defeated in the Battle at Stormberg Junction by the Republican forces under Chief

… Anglo-Boer War 2: British General Gatacre is defeated in the Battle at …

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The British flag is officially hoisted in the diggers camps after the annexation of the Griqua territory ten days earlier.

… The British flag is officially hoisted in the diggers camps after …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: During the Battle of Willow Grange, two British soldiers and two burghers are knocked unconscious by lightnin

… Anglo-Boer War 2: During the Battle of Willow Grange, two British soldiers and two burghers are knocked unconscious by …

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The British parliament adopts the Balfour Declaration signed by delegates the previous day. This paves the way to self-govern

… The British parliament adopts the Balfour Declaration signed by …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: a White Paper is published by the British government explaining the need for concentration camps in South Afr

… Anglo-Boer War 2: a White Paper is published by the British government explaining the need for concentration …

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Prime Minister Vorster criticises the decision to include a Coloured cricketer, Basil d’Oliveira, in the British MCC team to to

Abraham Esau, Calvinian Coloured leader and martyr is born in Kenhardt, Cape Colony. He aided the British Imperial cause duri

The SA rugby team loses the third test against the British Isles 16-21 in Newlands, but wins the series 2-1.

World War 2: The British army under General Bernard Law Montgomery defeats Field Marshal Erwin Rommel’s Afrika Korps in the Bat

The London Times, a British newspaper based in London, publishes an article paying tribute to King Sekhukhune of the Marota Emp

Kwame Nkrumah, premier and later president of Ghana, is born in Nkroful, British colony of the Gold Coast (later Ghana).

British troops under Lord Chelmsford pitch their camp on the slopes of Isandhlawana, where Zulu warriors attack them two days l

The Cape becomes British territory for the second time, when conditions of surrender at Blaauberg (11 days previously), is conf

Comdt Gideon Scheepers is executed by a firing squad near Graaff-Reinet after being found guilty by a British military court on

Janssens, governor of the Cape, capitulates with the last of the defending force, after which the second British occupation of

The British government, in a change of policy, opens its doors to consultations with ANC leaders on a solution for South Africa

Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Louis Botha visits Johannesburg two days before British occupation and asks the residents not to resist

WWII: North Africa. Colonel General Erwin Rommel begins his third offensive to push the British back into Egypt: Operation ‘Ven

Anglo-Boer War 2: Zulu King Dinizulu refuses British instructions to take up arms against the Boer republics. Col. Bottomley wa

Anglo-Boer War 2: The peace proposals, as approved by the British Cabinet, are wired to Lord Milner and Lord Kitchener.

Last British troops leave Suez Canal base, turning the waterway over to Egypt after operating it for seventy-four years.

WWII: As the Eighth Army abandons Mersa Matruhin, North Africa, Rommel’s forces claim to have captured another 6,000 British t

Anglo-Boer War 2: The British execute P.W. Kloppert, a Cape rebel, by hanging. Cloete claimed that he was not a rebel because

The Springbok team under Morné du Plessis beats the British Lions 26-19 in Bloemfontein, to lead 2-0 in the series.

Grintek of SA, Saab of Sweden and British aerospace sign a historic contract for supplying military equipment worth about R60 m

The British government officially abolishes slavery in the Cape Colony, but the slaves are apprenticed for four years to their

Three anti-apartheid activists still in the British Consulate in Durban leave the building. A. Gumede and one other are immedia

Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Magersfontein continues. At about midday the British retire to their camp at Modder River.

Lt.-Col. James Stevenson-Hamilton (Skukuza) (90), British soldier and one of the most famous nature conservationists in SA hist

Sir Bartle Frere, new British High Commissioner, delivers an ultimatum to Cetewayo, Zulu chief, to disband his army, hand over

Anglo-Boer War 2: British General Gatacre is defeated in the Battle at Stormberg Junction by the Republican forces under Chief

The British flag is officially hoisted in the diggers camps after the annexation of the Griqua territory ten days earlier.

Anglo-Boer War 2: During the Battle of Willow Grange, two British soldiers and two burghers are knocked unconscious by lightnin

The British parliament adopts the Balfour Declaration signed by delegates the previous day. This paves the way to self-govern

Anglo-Boer War 2: a White Paper is published by the British government explaining the need for concentration camps in South Afr