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Dr Izak David du Plessis, author, poet and chancellor of the University of the Western Cape, is born in Philipstown.

… and chancellor of the University of the Western Cape, is born in Philipstown. …

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Sir Henry Rider Haggard, author of King Solomon’s Mines and other adventure stories, mostly about Africa, is born in Norfolk, E

… Mines and other adventure stories, mostly about Africa, is born in Norfolk, E …

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Frans Reinhard Bresler, official of the Dutch East India Company and landdros of Graaff-Reinet, is born in Cape Town.

… Dutch East India Company and landdros of Graaff-Reinet, is born in Cape Town. …

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Hendrik Hop, leader of an expedition to the north of the Orange River, is born in the district of Paarl.

… of an expedition to the north of the Orange River, is born in the district of Paarl. …

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Barend Bartholomeus Keet, one of the first five translators of the Bible in Afrikaans, is born in Alice, Eastern Cape.

… the first five translators of the Bible in Afrikaans, is born in Alice, Eastern Cape. …

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Dr Mahomed Said Asvat, specialist physician, lecturer and author of articles on liver diseases and cancer, is born in Johannesb

… and author of articles on liver diseases and cancer, is born in Johannesb …

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Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, war correspondent during Anglo-Boer War 2 and later premier of Britain, is born in Oxfor

… during Anglo-Boer War 2 and later premier of Britain, is born in Oxfor …

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Matodzi Liphosa, community worker and director of several companies is born in Sibasa, Venda (now Limpopo). He was guest speake

… community worker and director of several companies is born in Sibasa, Venda (now Limpopo). He was guest speake …

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Sir Henry Ernest Gascoyne (Gascoigne) Bulwer, governor of Natal after whom the town Bulwer was named, is born in England.

… governor of Natal after whom the town Bulwer was named, is born in England. …

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Sytze Wopkes Wierda (72), architect of several bridges and designer of the Paardekraal monument at Krugersdorp, is born in Sea

… designer of the Paardekraal monument at Krugersdorp, is born in Sea …

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Johannes Hermanus Grobler, first landdros of Potchefstroom and Ohrigstad and later acting president of the ZAR, is born in Geor

… and Ohrigstad and later acting president of the ZAR, is born in Geor …

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Moses Josiah Madiba, author, educationist and first African chancellor of the University of the North, is born at Uitvlucht, Pi

… African chancellor of the University of the North, is born at Uitvlucht, Pi …

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Mary Agard (Mamie) Pocock, algologist and botanist, who is commemorated in many plant names, is born in Rondebosch, Cape Town.

… and botanist, who is commemorated in many plant names, is born in Rondebosch, Cape Town. …

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Frederick Courteney Selous, traveller, hunter, writer and naturalist is born in London. He came to Southern Africa in 1871. The

… Selous, traveller, hunter, writer and naturalist is born in London. He came to Southern Africa in 1871. The …

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Sir Henry George Elliot, chief landdros of the Transkei after whom the town Elliot was named, is born in Canada.

… of the Transkei after whom the town Elliot was named, is born in Canada. …

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Robert Moffat, London Missionary Society missionary at Kuruman and father-in-law of David Livingstone, is born in Ormiston, Sco

… at Kuruman and father-in-law of David Livingstone, is born in Ormiston, Sco …

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George Christopher Cato, Natal pioneer and first mayor of Durban, is born in London. He comes from a Huguenot family, origi

… Cato, Natal pioneer and first mayor of Durban, is born in London. He comes from a Huguenot family, origi …

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George Charles Gunn (Anton de Waal), composer of Afrikaans songs, co-worker of Danie Bosman and Nico Carstens, is born.

… songs, co-worker of Danie Bosman and Nico Carstens, is born. …

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Prof. Pothinus Carl Matsiri Mokgokong, academic, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of the North, is born in Makot

… and vice-chancellor of the University of the North, is born in Makot …

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Christopher Nceba Faku, political activist and prisoner and mayor of Port Elizabeth for several terms, is born in New Brighton,

… prisoner and mayor of Port Elizabeth for several terms, is born in New Brighton, …

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Charles William Henry Kohler, dentist, businessman, farmer and first chairman of the KWV founded in 1918, is born in Calvinia.

… farmer and first chairman of the KWV founded in 1918, is born in Calvinia. …

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Adv. Anton Lubowski, Swapo member who allegedly spied for South Africa and who was later murdered in Windhoek, is born.

… South Africa and who was later murdered in Windhoek, is born. …

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David Draper, prospector and geologist is born in Cape Town. He discovered underground water at Zuurbekom in 1898, whereby freq

… David Draper, prospector and geologist is born in Cape Town. He discovered underground water at …

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Adriaan van Jaarsveld, frontier commandant and leader of the burghers who drove Landdros Maynier away in 1795, is born. Van

… the burghers who drove Landdros Maynier away in 1795, is born. Van …

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O.H.M. Chabane, MRC for Public Works, Northern Province Provincial Government and founder member of AZASO, is born. He was arre

… Provincial Government and founder member of AZASO, is born. He was arre …

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Prof. W.S. Logemann, professor in Dutch, French, German and history at the Victoria College in Stellenbosch, is born in Haarl

… and history at the Victoria College in Stellenbosch, is born in Haarl …

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Maxwell Mamase, MEC for Agriculture and Land Affairs of the Eastern Cape Provincial Government, is born in Peddie, Eastern Cape

… Land Affairs of the Eastern Cape Provincial Government, is born in Peddie, Eastern Cape …

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Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, British philanthropist who influenced British policy in South Africa to a large extent, is born in Es

… British policy in South Africa to a large extent, is born in Es …

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Willem Cornelis Janse van Rensburg, president of the ZAR for seven months, is born in the Uitenhage district, Eastern Cape.

… van Rensburg, president of the ZAR for seven months, is born in the Uitenhage district, Eastern Cape. …

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The Rev. T.C. (oom Essie) Esterhuysen, missionary and moderator of the Dutch Reformed Mission Church in Transvaal, is born in C

… of the Dutch Reformed Mission Church in Transvaal, is born in C …

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Dr Izak David du Plessis, author, poet and chancellor of the University of the Western Cape, is born in Philipstown.

Sir Henry Rider Haggard, author of King Solomon’s Mines and other adventure stories, mostly about Africa, is born in Norfolk, E

Frans Reinhard Bresler, official of the Dutch East India Company and landdros of Graaff-Reinet, is born in Cape Town.

Hendrik Hop, leader of an expedition to the north of the Orange River, is born in the district of Paarl.

Barend Bartholomeus Keet, one of the first five translators of the Bible in Afrikaans, is born in Alice, Eastern Cape.

Dr Mahomed Said Asvat, specialist physician, lecturer and author of articles on liver diseases and cancer, is born in Johannesb

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, war correspondent during Anglo-Boer War 2 and later premier of Britain, is born in Oxfor

Matodzi Liphosa, community worker and director of several companies is born in Sibasa, Venda (now Limpopo). He was guest speake

Sir Henry Ernest Gascoyne (Gascoigne) Bulwer, governor of Natal after whom the town Bulwer was named, is born in England.

Sytze Wopkes Wierda (72), architect of several bridges and designer of the Paardekraal monument at Krugersdorp, is born in Sea

Johannes Hermanus Grobler, first landdros of Potchefstroom and Ohrigstad and later acting president of the ZAR, is born in Geor

Moses Josiah Madiba, author, educationist and first African chancellor of the University of the North, is born at Uitvlucht, Pi

Mary Agard (Mamie) Pocock, algologist and botanist, who is commemorated in many plant names, is born in Rondebosch, Cape Town.

Frederick Courteney Selous, traveller, hunter, writer and naturalist is born in London. He came to Southern Africa in 1871. The

Sir Henry George Elliot, chief landdros of the Transkei after whom the town Elliot was named, is born in Canada.

Robert Moffat, London Missionary Society missionary at Kuruman and father-in-law of David Livingstone, is born in Ormiston, Sco

George Christopher Cato, Natal pioneer and first mayor of Durban, is born in London. He comes from a Huguenot family, origi

George Charles Gunn (Anton de Waal), composer of Afrikaans songs, co-worker of Danie Bosman and Nico Carstens, is born.

Prof. Pothinus Carl Matsiri Mokgokong, academic, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of the North, is born in Makot

Christopher Nceba Faku, political activist and prisoner and mayor of Port Elizabeth for several terms, is born in New Brighton,

Charles William Henry Kohler, dentist, businessman, farmer and first chairman of the KWV founded in 1918, is born in Calvinia.

Adv. Anton Lubowski, Swapo member who allegedly spied for South Africa and who was later murdered in Windhoek, is born.

David Draper, prospector and geologist is born in Cape Town. He discovered underground water at Zuurbekom in 1898, whereby freq

Adriaan van Jaarsveld, frontier commandant and leader of the burghers who drove Landdros Maynier away in 1795, is born. Van

O.H.M. Chabane, MRC for Public Works, Northern Province Provincial Government and founder member of AZASO, is born. He was arre

Prof. W.S. Logemann, professor in Dutch, French, German and history at the Victoria College in Stellenbosch, is born in Haarl

Maxwell Mamase, MEC for Agriculture and Land Affairs of the Eastern Cape Provincial Government, is born in Peddie, Eastern Cape

Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, British philanthropist who influenced British policy in South Africa to a large extent, is born in Es

Willem Cornelis Janse van Rensburg, president of the ZAR for seven months, is born in the Uitenhage district, Eastern Cape.

The Rev. T.C. (oom Essie) Esterhuysen, missionary and moderator of the Dutch Reformed Mission Church in Transvaal, is born in C