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Prof. Pothinus Carl Matsiri Mokgokong, academic, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of the North, dies in Mankweng
… Matsiri Mokgokong, academic, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of the North, dies in Mankweng …
Mother Teresa (Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu) dies of a heart attack at her Missionaries of Charity headquarters in Calcutta, India. Th
… Mother Teresa (Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu) dies of a heart attack at her Missionaries of Charity headquarters in Calcutta, India. Th …
News of the battle of Vechtkop (Vegkop), where the Voortrekkers under Hendrik Potgieter were attacked by Kreli, commanding a fo
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds) (1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 11, p.18 | Kruger, … News of the battle of Vechtkop …
SA signs agreement with Lesotho concerning the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect t
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … SA signs agreement with Lesotho concerning…
The minister of justice, police and prisons receives a report of a police investigation into Steve Biko’s death and a post-mort
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The minister of justice, police and prisons…
Windvogelberg, named after a San chief, is renamed Cathcart in honour of Sir George Cathcart, Governor of the Cape Colony.
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds) (1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 3, p. 128 … named after a San chief, is renamed Cathcart…
Ernest Sedumedi Moloto, linguist, educationist and teacher who served as chairman of both the Tswana Language Committee of SA a
… Sonderling, N.E. (ed.) (1999). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.2 , Pretoria: Vista. … linguist, educationist and teacher who served as chairman…
Minister of National Education Louis Pienaar announces that the government will abolish restrictions on the number of Black stu
… Minister of National Education Louis Pienaar announces that the government will abolish restrictions on the number of Black stu …
Daniël F. du Toit, (’oom Lokomotief’) (77), founder member of the ‘Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners’ and editor of ‘Die Afrikaa
… Daniël F. du Toit, (’oom Lokomotief’) (77), founder member of the ‘Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners’ and editor of ‘Die Afrikaa …
As the nationalist uprising of the Movimento Popular de Libertação de Angola (MPLA, Popular Liberation Movement of Angola) en
… As the nationalist uprising of the Movimento Popular de Libertação de Angola (MPLA, Popular Liberation Movement of Angola) en …
Stoffel Botha (68), Minister of Interior Affairs and Post and Telecommunication in the previous government, dies in Howick of h
… Stoffel Botha (68), Minister of Interior Affairs and Post and Telecommunication in the previous government, dies in Howick of h …
President F.W. de Klerk announces the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry, led by Justice Richard Goldstone, into the poli
… President F.W. de Klerk announces the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry, led by Justice Richard Goldstone, into the poli …
Anglo-Boer War 2: the British government publishes Lord Roberts’ criticisms of Buller and Warren over the handling of Spioenkop
… the British government publishes Lord Roberts’ criticisms of Buller and Warren over the handling of Spioenkop …
Zulu warriors near the Tugela River overwhelm Robert Biggar, leader of a force of about seventeen Englishmen, twenty Khoi with
… near the Tugela River overwhelm Robert Biggar, leader of a force of about seventeen Englishmen, twenty Khoi with …
Cyril Ramaphosa, Secretary-General of the ANC and chairman of the Constitutional Assembly, announces his intention to resign fr
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Cyril Ramaphosa, Secretary-General of the ANC and…
Hundreds of foreigners scramble for seats on the last flight out of Libya before sanctions seal off the country.
… Hundreds of foreigners scramble for seats on the last flight out of Libya before sanctions seal off the country. …
Atlas Corporation completes deliveries to the South African Air Force (SAAF) of a first series of Impala MK-2 jet fighters.
… completes deliveries to the South African Air Force (SAAF) of a first series of Impala MK-2 jet fighters. …
Willem van der Berg, SA novelist and former head of the Afrikaans service of the SAUK (SABC), is born.
… Willem van der Berg, SA novelist and former head of the Afrikaans service of the SAUK (SABC), is born. …
A special meeting of the League of Nations is called for by Abyssinia, requesting aid in defence against Italian aggression.
… A special meeting of the League of Nations is called for by Abyssinia, requesting aid in …
Tony Leon, MP for Houghton, replaces Dr Zac de Beer of the Democratic Party as leader of the party.
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Tony Leon, MP for Houghton, replaces Dr Zac de Beer…
White-ruled African nation of Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe, is expelled from Olympics because of its racial policies.
… White-ruled African nation of Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe, is expelled from Olympics because of its racial policies. …
Moss Lebakeng Leoka, executive chair of Makulu Consolidating Holdings and director of several boards, is born in Orlando East,
… Hayes, S. (ed)(2000). Who's Who of Southern Africa 2001 ..., Graighall: Jonathan Ball. … Moss Lebakeng Leoka, executive chair of Makulu Consolidating…
Reports of a severe famine in the Usoga region of Uganda suggest at least 4,000 people have already died.
… Reports of a severe famine in the Usoga region of Uganda suggest at least 4,000 people have already died. …
The maritime section of the Castle military museum, the Maritime museum, illustrating all facets of fleet activities in South A
… The maritime section of the Castle military museum, the Maritime museum, illustrating all facets of fleet activities in South A …
Separate Representation of Voters Amendment Act No 30 commences, amending the 1951 Separate Representation of Voters Act to rem
… Separate Representation of Voters Amendment Act No 30 commences, amending the 1951 Separate Representation of Voters Act to rem …
Charlotte Makgomo Maxeke, teacher, social worker, politician and founder of the Bantu Women’s League of South Africa, dies in J
… Verwey, E.J. (ed)(1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1 , Pretoria: HSRC, p. 168. … Maxeke, teacher, social worker, politician and founder of…
An International Labour Organisation report says South Africans are becoming poorer each year because of the cost of maintainin
… says South Africans are becoming poorer each year because of the cost of maintainin …
Sakumzi (Saki) Macozoma, ANC politician, director of various companies and member of several Boards, is born in Port Elizabeth.
… Hayes, S. (ed)(2000). Who's Who of Southern Africa 2001 ..., Graighall: Jonathan Ball … Sakumzi (Saki) Macozoma, ANC politician, director of various…
The maritime section of the Castle military museum, the Maritime museum, illustrating all facets of fleet activities in South A
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 411 … The maritime section of the Castle military…
Separate Representation of Voters Amendment Act No 30 commences, amending the 1951 Separate Representation of Voters Act to rem
… Separate Representation of Voters Amendment Act No 30 commences, amending the 1951 Separate Representation of Voters Act to rem …