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Giuseppe Verdi’s magnificent opera, Aida, has its world premier in Cairo, Egypt. The composer was commissioned to write the op

… premier in Cairo, Egypt. The composer was commissioned to write the op …

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The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to which SA is a party, is signed in Montego Bay.

… The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to which SA is a party, is signed in Montego Bay. …

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Nigeria’s deputy head of state, Lieut. Gen. Oladipo Diya, and eleven others are arrested and accused of plotting to overthrow G

… and eleven others are arrested and accused of plotting to overthrow G …

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A three-month campaign to register Coloured voters ends with only approximately half of the total of 700,000 qualified voters r

… A three-month campaign to register Coloured voters ends with only approximately half …

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The General Assembly terminated the mandate of the Intergovernmental Group to Monitor the Supply and Shipping of Oil and Petrol

… terminated the mandate of the Intergovernmental Group to Monitor the Supply and Shipping of Oil and Petrol …

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The United Nations (UN) General Assembly appoints Kofi Annan of Ghana to a five-year term as secretary-general, beginning 1 Jan

… Nations (UN) General Assembly appoints Kofi Annan of Ghana to a five-year term as secretary-general, beginning 1 Jan …

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The first rocket to be wholly developed and manufactured in South Africa is successfully launched from the new rocket launching

… The first rocket to be wholly developed and manufactured in South Africa is …

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Orlando Pirates becomes the first Southern African soccer team to win the African League of Champions, beating Ivory Coast’s AS

… Pirates becomes the first Southern African soccer team to win the African League of Champions, beating Ivory Coast’s …

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A secret exchange of letters between the leaders of France and Italy commits both countries to respect each other’s rights in N

… the leaders of France and Italy commits both countries to respect each other’s rights in N …

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SA signs agreement with Namibia relating to the administration of the judicial system after the incorporation of Walvis Bay int

… SA signs agreement with Namibia relating to the administration of the judicial system after the …

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In a meeting at the White House President Thabo Mbeki urges President George W. Bush to deliver more African aid support. The t

… House President Thabo Mbeki urges President George W. Bush to deliver more African aid support. The t …

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The government announces in a White Paper plans to re-organise the administration of South-West Africa, which will give Pretori

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … The government announces in a White Paper plans to re-organise the administration of South-West Africa, which …

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Caswell Sipho Makama, advisor to the minister of public works and chair of Onderstepoort Biological products as well as directo

… Caswell Sipho Makama, advisor to the minister of public works and chair of Onderstepoort …

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The so-called Adendorff trek to Banjailand (Southern Rhodesia) would have started on this day, but Pres. Paul Kruger imposed a

… The so-called Adendorff trek to Banjailand (Southern Rhodesia) would have started on this …

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WWII: North Africa. Charles de Gaulle and Henri Honoré Giraud set up the Committee of National Liberation in Algiers to

… set up the Committee of National Liberation in Algiers to …

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WWII: North Africa. Charles de Gaulle and Henri Honoré Giraud set up the Committee of National Liberation in Algiers to

… set up the Committee of National Liberation in Algiers to …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Dinizulu refuses British instructions to take up arms against the Boer. Colonel Bottomley warns him that unde

… Anglo-Boer War 2: Dinizulu refuses British instructions to take up arms against the Boer. Colonel Bottomley warns him …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Pres. Kruger wires Pres. Steyn that only a handful of ZAR burghers are willing to continue the struggle.

… Steyn that only a handful of ZAR burghers are willing to continue the struggle. …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: British troops under Lord Roberts enter Johannesburg as the Boers withdraw to Pretoria. The British flag is h

… Lord Roberts enter Johannesburg as the Boers withdraw to Pretoria. The British flag is h …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Lady Edward (Violet) Cecil writes to Lord Salisbury on the conditions in Bloemfontein: “Far more people have

… Anglo-Boer War 2: Lady Edward (Violet) Cecil writes to Lord Salisbury on the conditions in Bloemfontein: “Far …

How the man and his marriage will forever be remembered | Ruth First paid tribute to the couple: Walter and Albertina

… will forever be remembered | Ruth First paid tribute to the couple: Walter and Albertina …

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The former United States of America (US) Ambassador to South Africa, Mr Cameron Hume, hands over specialised anti-terrorism equ

… The former United States of America (US) Ambassador to South Africa, Mr Cameron Hume, hands over specialised …

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In elections to the 100-member Lebowa National Assembly, Dr. Phatudi’s ruling Lebowa People’s Party wins more than three-quarte

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … In elections to the 100-member Lebowa National Assembly, Dr. Phatudi’s …

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The terms of reference of the Erasmus Commission are extended to investigate and evaluate, by 31 March 1979, the government’s p

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … terms of reference of the Erasmus Commission are extended to investigate and evaluate, by 31 March 1979, the …

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The artillery bombards the strikers’ stronghold at Fordsburg Square during the Rand Revolt and it falls to the government. Befo

… at Fordsburg Square during the Rand Revolt and it falls to the government. Befo …

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News 24 reports that South Africa’s ambitious HIV/Aids treatment plan is lagging as the government struggles to plug a shortage

… treatment plan is lagging as the government struggles to plug a shortage …

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TEC, SA to take over in Bop A joint Transitional Executive Council (TEC) and South African government delegation flew into Boph

… TEC, SA to take over in Bop A joint Transitional Executive Council …

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Business Dayreports that Justice T. Spoelstra has sentenced four strikers to death four times each on charges of murder of non-

… that Justice T. Spoelstra has sentenced four strikers to death four times each on charges of murder of non- …

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Gen. David Johannes (Ou Kat) Joubert, South African explorer to East Africa, dies of malaria near Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

… David Johannes (Ou Kat) Joubert, South African explorer to East Africa, dies of malaria near Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. …

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The Potchefstroom treaty between the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, binding each state to assist the other w

… Republic and the Orange Free State, binding each state to assist the other w …

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Giuseppe Verdi’s magnificent opera, Aida, has its world premier in Cairo, Egypt. The composer was commissioned to write the op

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to which SA is a party, is signed in Montego Bay.

Nigeria’s deputy head of state, Lieut. Gen. Oladipo Diya, and eleven others are arrested and accused of plotting to overthrow G

A three-month campaign to register Coloured voters ends with only approximately half of the total of 700,000 qualified voters r

The General Assembly terminated the mandate of the Intergovernmental Group to Monitor the Supply and Shipping of Oil and Petrol

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly appoints Kofi Annan of Ghana to a five-year term as secretary-general, beginning 1 Jan

The first rocket to be wholly developed and manufactured in South Africa is successfully launched from the new rocket launching

Orlando Pirates becomes the first Southern African soccer team to win the African League of Champions, beating Ivory Coast’s AS

A secret exchange of letters between the leaders of France and Italy commits both countries to respect each other’s rights in N

SA signs agreement with Namibia relating to the administration of the judicial system after the incorporation of Walvis Bay int

In a meeting at the White House President Thabo Mbeki urges President George W. Bush to deliver more African aid support. The t

The government announces in a White Paper plans to re-organise the administration of South-West Africa, which will give Pretori

Caswell Sipho Makama, advisor to the minister of public works and chair of Onderstepoort Biological products as well as directo

The so-called Adendorff trek to Banjailand (Southern Rhodesia) would have started on this day, but Pres. Paul Kruger imposed a

WWII: North Africa. Charles de Gaulle and Henri Honoré Giraud set up the Committee of National Liberation in Algiers to

WWII: North Africa. Charles de Gaulle and Henri Honoré Giraud set up the Committee of National Liberation in Algiers to

Anglo-Boer War 2: Dinizulu refuses British instructions to take up arms against the Boer. Colonel Bottomley warns him that unde

Anglo-Boer War 2: Pres. Kruger wires Pres. Steyn that only a handful of ZAR burghers are willing to continue the struggle.

Anglo-Boer War 2: British troops under Lord Roberts enter Johannesburg as the Boers withdraw to Pretoria. The British flag is h

Anglo-Boer War 2: Lady Edward (Violet) Cecil writes to Lord Salisbury on the conditions in Bloemfontein: “Far more people have

How the man and his marriage will forever be remembered | Ruth First paid tribute to the couple: Walter and Albertina

The former United States of America (US) Ambassador to South Africa, Mr Cameron Hume, hands over specialised anti-terrorism equ

In elections to the 100-member Lebowa National Assembly, Dr. Phatudi’s ruling Lebowa People’s Party wins more than three-quarte

The terms of reference of the Erasmus Commission are extended to investigate and evaluate, by 31 March 1979, the government’s p

The artillery bombards the strikers’ stronghold at Fordsburg Square during the Rand Revolt and it falls to the government. Befo

News 24 reports that South Africa’s ambitious HIV/Aids treatment plan is lagging as the government struggles to plug a shortage

TEC, SA to take over in Bop A joint Transitional Executive Council (TEC) and South African government delegation flew into Boph

Business Dayreports that Justice T. Spoelstra has sentenced four strikers to death four times each on charges of murder of non-

Gen. David Johannes (Ou Kat) Joubert, South African explorer to East Africa, dies of malaria near Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The Potchefstroom treaty between the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, binding each state to assist the other w