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Five miners die in a hoisting accident on Rustenburg Platinum Mines, bringing to fifteen the death toll in mining accidents dur
… Five miners die in a hoisting accident on Rustenburg Platinum Mines, bringing to fifteen the death toll in mining accidents dur …
Thomas Sankara, head of the Military Council of the Revolution in Burkina Faso, is assassinated in a military coup and replaced
… Sankara, head of the Military Council of the Revolution in Burkina Faso, is assassinated in a military coup and replaced …
German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, famous German commander of German forces in North Africa, suspected of complicity in the 20
… Erwin Rommel, famous German commander of German forces in North Africa, suspected of complicity in the 20 …
South Africa is blamed for a massive bomb blast in Harare in which several people are injured. South Africa denies responsibili
… South Africa is blamed for a massive bomb blast in Harare in which several people are injured. South Africa denies …
South Africa is blamed for a massive bomb blast in Harare in which several people are injured. South Africa denies responsibili
… South Africa is blamed for a massive bomb blast in Harare in which several people are injured. South Africa denies …
The Minister of Bantu Administration and Development states that, in 1973, 475,387 foreign Africans were working in South Afric
… of Bantu Administration and Development states that, in 1973, 475,387 foreign Africans were working in South Afric …
Pieter Arnoldus (Piet) Cronjé, politician and military leader in the ZAR and general during Anglo-Boer War 2, is born in
… Arnoldus (Piet) Cronjé, politician and military leader in the ZAR and general during Anglo-Boer War 2, is born in …
Muziwendoda Mdluli of the National Intelligence Agency is found shot dead in his car in Silverton, Pretoria. He was investigati
… of the National Intelligence Agency is found shot dead in his car in Silverton, Pretoria. He was investigati …
The Citizen reports there were two bomb blasts in Umtata, Transkei, in September. The first was when police detonated a limpet
… The Citizen reports there were two bomb blasts in Umtata, Transkei, in September. The first was when police detonated a limpet …
Azapo (Azanian People’s Organisation) is established in Roodepoort for the second time, after the first founding in 1977 did no
… Azapo (Azanian People’s Organisation) is established in Roodepoort for the second time, after the first founding in 1977 did no …
The second rugby test in Kimberley between South Africa and the British Isles ends in a tie, like the first one.
… The second rugby test in Kimberley between South Africa and the British Isles ends in a tie, like the first one. …
The gold price falls to its lowest level in eighteen years when it is fixed on $278,50 in London.
… The gold price falls to its lowest level in eighteen years when it is fixed on $278,50 in London. …
An explosion takes place at the Ciskei consulate offices in the Carlton Centre, Johannesburg, in which one person is injured. I
… An explosion takes place at the Ciskei consulate offices in the Carlton Centre, Johannesburg, in which one person is injured. I …
Anglo-Boer War 2: The position of Commander-In-Chief at the War Office in London is offered to Lord Roberts.
… Anglo-Boer War 2: The position of Commander-In-Chief at the War Office in London is offered to Lord Roberts. …
Rioters in the Congo burn and loot the Portuguese embassy in Kinshasa, demanding that relations with Portugal be broken off.
… Rioters in the Congo burn and loot the Portuguese embassy in Kinshasa, demanding that relations with Portugal be broken …
Dr Yusuf Mohamed (Mota) Dadoo, medical doctor and politician who escaped through Botswana to England, dies in exile in London.
… politician who escaped through Botswana to England, dies in exile in London. …
Violent ethnic clashes between Zulus and others, involving circa 10,000 Blacks in running fights start, causing chaos in Soweto
… between Zulus and others, involving circa 10,000 Blacks in running fights start, causing chaos in Soweto …
Jonker Afrikaner, chief of the Afrikaner tribe of Hottentots, dies in Okahandja, German West Africa. He was born c. 1790 in
… chief of the Afrikaner tribe of Hottentots, dies in Okahandja, German West Africa. He was born c. 1790 in …
The Secretary of Health announces that all senior doctors in the Public Service, irrespective of race, will in future receive e
… The Secretary of Health announces that all senior doctors in the Public Service, irrespective of race, will in future receive e …
An armed group kills 29 people in south-western Algeria in the worst violence since President Abdelaziz Bouteflika took office
… An armed group kills 29 people in south-western Algeria in the worst violence since President Abdelaziz Bouteflika …
Comdt Louw Wepener (53) is killed in combat during an attack on Moshesh at Thaba Bosigo in the Free State.
… Comdt Louw Wepener (53) is killed in combat during an attack on Moshesh at Thaba Bosigo in the Free State. …
In Kenya 200 raiders attacks the police station in Likoni, Mombasa. Prisoners are freed; six police officers and seven civilian
… In Kenya 200 raiders attacks the police station in Likoni, Mombasa. Prisoners are freed; six police officers …
Charles Frederick Morris Saint, first professor of surgery at the Medical school in Cape Town, is born in Northumberland, Engla
… Saint, first professor of surgery at the Medical school in Cape Town, is born in Northumberland, Engla …
The Secretary of Health announces that all senior doctors in the Public Service, irrespective of race, will in future receive e
… The Secretary of Health announces that all senior doctors in the Public Service, irrespective of race, will in future receive e …
An armed group kills 29 people in south-western Algeria in the worst violence since President Abdelaziz Bouteflika took office
… An armed group kills 29 people in south-western Algeria in the worst violence since President Abdelaziz Bouteflika …
Comdt Louw Wepener (53) is killed in combat during an attack on Moshesh at Thaba Bosigo in the Free State.
… Comdt Louw Wepener (53) is killed in combat during an attack on Moshesh at Thaba Bosigo in the Free State. …
Louis Washkansky, first heart transplant patient in the world on 3 December 1967, is admitted to Groote Schuur hospital in Cape
… Louis Washkansky, first heart transplant patient in the world on 3 December 1967, is admitted to Groote Schuur hospital in Cape …
Six political refugees, including the President of the United Democratic Front (UDF) seek refuge in the British consulate in Du
… President of the United Democratic Front (UDF) seek refuge in the British consulate in Du …
Speaking to the Transvaal Congress of the ruling National Party in Pretoria, the Prime Minister again rejects major changes in
… to the Transvaal Congress of the ruling National Party in Pretoria, the Prime Minister again rejects major changes in …
In reaction to an inquiry, officials in Pretoria reply that Johannesburg is named after Johann Friedrich Bernhard Rissik and Ch
… In reaction to an inquiry, officials in Pretoria reply that Johannesburg is named after Johann …