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The Springbok rugby team lead by Morné du Plessis beats the British Lions 12-10 in Port Elizabeth to lead 3-0 in the ser

… lead by Morné du Plessis beats the British Lions 12-10 in Port Elizabeth to lead 3-0 in the ser …

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Alleged date the Suppression of Communism Act, No 44 of 1950 is passed in parliament. 26 June is given in several sources, and

… the Suppression of Communism Act, No 44 of 1950 is passed in parliament. 26 June is given in several sources, and …

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The Government of India requested that the question of the treatment of Indians in the Union of South Africa be included in the

… requested that the question of the treatment of Indians in the Union of South Africa be included in the …

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Dr Stephanus Johannes du Toit, teacher, chief inspector of schools in the OFS and author, is born in the district of Boshof, OF

… Johannes du Toit, teacher, chief inspector of schools in the OFS and author, is born in the district of Boshof, OF …

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Thamsanqwa (Thami) ka Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sezw

… Thamsanqwa (Thami) ka Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sezw …

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Police arrest 2,300 people in the Black township of Sebokeng in what is believed to be the biggest raid against Blacks living i

… Police arrest 2,300 people in the Black township of Sebokeng in what is believed to be the biggest raid against Blacks …

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The SA cricket team beats Zimbabwe in Harare with an innings and 219 runs, having won the previous test in Bloemfontein also wi

… The SA cricket team beats Zimbabwe in Harare with an innings and 219 runs, having won the previous test in Bloemfontein also wi …

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Thamsanqwa (Thami) ka Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sizw

… Thamsanqwa (Thami) ka Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sizw …

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Police and British troops arrest more than 400 Kikuyu tribesmen and women in an effort to apprehend Mau Mau cult members in Ken

… troops arrest more than 400 Kikuyu tribesmen and women in an effort to apprehend Mau Mau cult members in Ken …

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Sir George Cathcart (60), former governor of the Cape, is killed in the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War in which the

… Cathcart (60), former governor of the Cape, is killed in the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War in which the …

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The Gemini succeeds in its search for the black box of the Helderberg in the sea near Mauritius, nearly a year after it crashed

… The Gemini succeeds in its search for the black box of the Helderberg in the sea near Mauritius, nearly a year after it crashed …

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Fires in Cape Town and the Western Cape are ‘out of control’. A woman and two teenagers have burnt to death in Khayelitsha, Cap

… Fires in Cape Town and the Western Cape are ‘out of control’. A woman and two teenagers have burnt to death in Khayelitsha, Cap …

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Sifiso Mahlangu (10), who was sent back from England to his parents in SA in January, returns to Salome Stopforth, the lady who

… (10), who was sent back from England to his parents in SA in January, returns to Salome Stopforth, the lady who …

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BBC reports SA security police are cleared of any blame in the death of Black Consciousness leader Steve Biko who died while in

… BBC reports SA security police are cleared of any blame in the death of Black Consciousness leader Steve Biko who died while in …

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The head of the United Nations (UN) commission on Rwanda concludes that genocide in the country in this year cost 500,000 lives

… Nations (UN) commission on Rwanda concludes that genocide in the country in this year cost 500,000 lives …

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Richard Maxwell (Dick) Haldane, trade union leader, dies in Cape Town. He was honoured with the Award of Merit from TUCSA in 19

… Richard Maxwell (Dick) Haldane, trade union leader, dies in Cape Town. He was honoured with the Award of Merit from TUCSA in 19 …

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Albert John Luthuli acts as elected Chief at Groutville after resigning his teaching post in 1935. In 1952 he was deposed as Ch

… Chief at Groutville after resigning his teaching post in 1935. In 1952 he was deposed as Ch …

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Percy Fisher, born in 1891 in Durham, England, miner and unionist who was regarded as the main leader of the 1922 miners’ strik

… Percy Fisher, born in 1891 in Durham, England, miner and unionist who was regarded as …

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Second sale of land in Johannesburg takes place, on the site of the now-abandoned mining claims in the central city area. See:

… Second sale of land in Johannesburg takes place, on the site of the now-abandoned mining claims in the central city area. See: …

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The plight of an indigenous community in South Africa, the San, is placed in the spotlight with the launch of a report by the S

… The plight of an indigenous community in South Africa, the San, is placed in the spotlight with the launch of a report by the S …

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An American soldier is killed by a land mine in Somalia and a second dies in a truck crash, bringing to six the number of Ameri

… An American soldier is killed by a land mine in Somalia and a second dies in a truck crash, bringing to six the number of Ameri …

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Thousands of Namibians welcome the head of the UN task force, General Prem Chand, in Windhoek. Chand is in charge of the milita

… welcome the head of the UN task force, General Prem Chand, in Windhoek. Chand is in charge of the milita …

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Sir David Gill (70), royal astronomer at the Cape and first man in South Africa to photograph the moon, dies in Cape Town.

… Gill (70), royal astronomer at the Cape and first man in South Africa to photograph the moon, dies in Cape Town. …

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The first Boy Scout troop is organised in England by Robert Baden-Powell. The Boy Scouts are active world wide, also in SA.

… The first Boy Scout troop is organised in England by Robert Baden-Powell. The Boy Scouts are active world wide, also in SA. …

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The South Korean businessman Yong Koo Kwong, head of the Daewoo motor company in South Africa, is shot in the driveway of his h

… Yong Koo Kwong, head of the Daewoo motor company in South Africa, is shot in the driveway of his h …

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Pat Symcox and Mark Boucher set a new world record partnership of 195 runs in the 9th wicket in the test against Pakistan.

… Boucher set a new world record partnership of 195 runs in the 9th wicket in the test against Pakistan. …

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Zola Budd, noted SA athlete who emigrated to Britain in 1984 to take part in the Los Angeles Olympic Games, announces that she

… Zola Budd, noted SA athlete who emigrated to Britain in 1984 to take part in the Los Angeles Olympic Games, announces that she …

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Minister of Law and Order Adriaan Vlok says about 120 police officers died in the course of their duties in the previous year,

… and Order Adriaan Vlok says about 120 police officers died in the course of their duties in the previous year, …

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Two Libyan men plead not guilty to charges that they were involved in the Lockerbie bombing of Panama flight 103 in 1988. The c

… men plead not guilty to charges that they were involved in the Lockerbie bombing of Panama flight 103 in 1988. The c …

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Business Day reports that President Botha declared in the House of Representatives in May that the ban on the ANC could not be

… Business Day reports that President Botha declared in the House of Representatives in May that the ban on the ANC could not be …

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The Springbok rugby team lead by Morné du Plessis beats the British Lions 12-10 in Port Elizabeth to lead 3-0 in the ser

Alleged date the Suppression of Communism Act, No 44 of 1950 is passed in parliament. 26 June is given in several sources, and

The Government of India requested that the question of the treatment of Indians in the Union of South Africa be included in the

Dr Stephanus Johannes du Toit, teacher, chief inspector of schools in the OFS and author, is born in the district of Boshof, OF

Thamsanqwa (Thami) ka Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sezw

Police arrest 2,300 people in the Black township of Sebokeng in what is believed to be the biggest raid against Blacks living i

The SA cricket team beats Zimbabwe in Harare with an innings and 219 runs, having won the previous test in Bloemfontein also wi

Thamsanqwa (Thami) ka Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sizw

Police and British troops arrest more than 400 Kikuyu tribesmen and women in an effort to apprehend Mau Mau cult members in Ken

Sir George Cathcart (60), former governor of the Cape, is killed in the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War in which the

The Gemini succeeds in its search for the black box of the Helderberg in the sea near Mauritius, nearly a year after it crashed

Fires in Cape Town and the Western Cape are ‘out of control’. A woman and two teenagers have burnt to death in Khayelitsha, Cap

Sifiso Mahlangu (10), who was sent back from England to his parents in SA in January, returns to Salome Stopforth, the lady who

BBC reports SA security police are cleared of any blame in the death of Black Consciousness leader Steve Biko who died while in

The head of the United Nations (UN) commission on Rwanda concludes that genocide in the country in this year cost 500,000 lives

Richard Maxwell (Dick) Haldane, trade union leader, dies in Cape Town. He was honoured with the Award of Merit from TUCSA in 19

Albert John Luthuli acts as elected Chief at Groutville after resigning his teaching post in 1935. In 1952 he was deposed as Ch

Percy Fisher, born in 1891 in Durham, England, miner and unionist who was regarded as the main leader of the 1922 miners’ strik

Second sale of land in Johannesburg takes place, on the site of the now-abandoned mining claims in the central city area. See:

The plight of an indigenous community in South Africa, the San, is placed in the spotlight with the launch of a report by the S

An American soldier is killed by a land mine in Somalia and a second dies in a truck crash, bringing to six the number of Ameri

Thousands of Namibians welcome the head of the UN task force, General Prem Chand, in Windhoek. Chand is in charge of the milita

Sir David Gill (70), royal astronomer at the Cape and first man in South Africa to photograph the moon, dies in Cape Town.

The first Boy Scout troop is organised in England by Robert Baden-Powell. The Boy Scouts are active world wide, also in SA.

The South Korean businessman Yong Koo Kwong, head of the Daewoo motor company in South Africa, is shot in the driveway of his h

Pat Symcox and Mark Boucher set a new world record partnership of 195 runs in the 9th wicket in the test against Pakistan.

Zola Budd, noted SA athlete who emigrated to Britain in 1984 to take part in the Los Angeles Olympic Games, announces that she

Minister of Law and Order Adriaan Vlok says about 120 police officers died in the course of their duties in the previous year,

Two Libyan men plead not guilty to charges that they were involved in the Lockerbie bombing of Panama flight 103 in 1988. The c

Business Day reports that President Botha declared in the House of Representatives in May that the ban on the ANC could not be