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Anglo-Boer War 2: On the same day both the oldest and the youngest prisoners of war to be deported, are captured at Dwaalspruit
… Cloete, P.G. (2000). The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology, Pretoria: Lapa … Anglo-Boer War 2: On the same day both the oldest and the youngest prisoners of war…
Thousands of Namibians welcome the head of the UN task force, General Prem Chand, in Windhoek. Chand is in charge of the milita
… Thousands of Namibians welcome the head of the UN task force, General Prem Chand, in Windhoek. Chand is in charge of the milita …
Walter Benson Rubusana, founder member of the ANC, is born at Mnandi in the Somerset East district of the then Cape Colony. His
… Walter Benson Rubusana, founder member of the ANC, is born at Mnandi in the Somerset East district of the then Cape Colony. His …
According to Nongqawuse’s prophecy to the Xhosa people, on this day the sun will rise and set again in the east and a whirlwind
… According to Nongqawuse’s prophecy to the Xhosa people, on this day the sun will rise and set again in the east and a whirlwind …
Libya agrees to hand over the two Lockerbie suspects by 6 April 1999. The date is confirmed in a letter to the UN Secretary-Gen
… Libya agrees to hand over the two Lockerbie suspects by 6 April 1999. The date is confirmed in a letter to the UN Secretary-Gen …
South Africa’s Ernie Els sinks a magnificent 18-footer for eagle-three at the last to win the Dubai Desert Classic for the thir
… Ernie Els sinks a magnificent 18-footer for eagle-three at the last to win the Dubai Desert Classic for the thir …
Document 70 - South Africa: An Analysis of the Political Situation in South Africa and the Nature of the Struggle for Liberation [late 1961]
… Document 70 - South Africa: An Analysis of the Political Situation in South Africa and the Nature of the Struggle for Liberation [late 1961] …
Reply by the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, to the toast by the Governor-General of Canada, Rideau Hall, Ottawa: 3 November 2003.
… Reply by the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, to the toast by the Governor-General of Canada, Rideau Hall, Ottawa: 3 …
President de Klerk’s proposal to open the ranks of the National Party to all South Africans is accepted by the fourth and final
… President de Klerk’s proposal to open the ranks of the National Party to all South Africans is accepted by the fourth and final …
The Status of Ciskei Bill is signed by the State President, having been opposed at all stages by the opposition parties. It con
… The Status of Ciskei Bill is signed by the State President, having been opposed at all stages by the opposition parties. It con …
Anglo-Boer War 2: Start of the siege of Mafeking under Col. Robert Baden-Powell by the Boer forces. Note: Some sources give the
… Cloete, P.G. (2000). The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology, Pretoria: Lapa; SA National … History. (1999). Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902 , Johannesburg: The Museum. ……
The National Convention, chaired by Lord Henry de Villiers, Justice in Chief of the Cape, meets for the first time in Durban to
… The National Convention, chaired by Lord Henry de Villiers, Justice in Chief of the Cape, meets for the first time in Durban to …
The United Party leader, Sir de Villiers Graaff, tells its Free State Congress that the Party rejects the idea of one man, one
… The United Party leader, Sir de Villiers Graaff, tells its Free State Congress that the Party rejects the idea of one man, one …
The South African government announces that it has activated the indemnity process and sets this day as the cut-off date for pe
… The South African government announces that it has activated the indemnity process and sets this day as the cut-off date for pe …
The UN consents to a US-backed invasion of North Korea. A squadron of the SA Air Force formed part of the United Nations forces
… The UN consents to a US-backed invasion of North Korea. A squadron of the SA Air Force formed part of the United Nations forces …
Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at Brenner Pass in the Alps, where the Nazi leader seeks Italy’s help in fighting the Br
… Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at Brenner Pass in the Alps, where the Nazi leader seeks Italy’s help in fighting the Br …
The St George’s Anglican Church in Knysna, the first to be built in the town and now a national monument, is consecrated by Bis
… The St George’s Anglican Church in Knysna, the first to be built in the town and now a national monument, is consecrated by Bis …
The St George’s Anglican Church in Knysna, the first to be built in the town and now a national monument, is consecrated by Bis
… The St George’s Anglican Church in Knysna, the first to be built in the town and now a national monument, is consecrated by Bis …
The death toll in rioting and clashes with police has risen to over sixty. The Government took the leader of South Africa’s mos
… The death toll in rioting and clashes with police has risen to over sixty. The Government took the leader of South Africa’s mos …
About 200 people drown when a north-western blows the Waterloo broadside on to the shore in Table Bay. Earlier on this day, the
… About 200 people drown when a north-western blows the Waterloo broadside on to the shore in Table Bay. Earlier on this day, the …
The death toll in the strife-torn Reef townships rises to 515 although relative calm had returned to all the major conflict are
… The death toll in the strife-torn Reef townships rises to 515 although relative calm had returned to all the major conflict are …
The SA rugby team beats Australia 11-0 in Port Elizabeth to lead 3-1 in the series, with the last test still to be played.
… The SA rugby team beats Australia 11-0 in Port Elizabeth to lead 3-1 in the series, with the last test still to be played. …
An ocean ferry owned and operated by Senegal capsizes off the coast of Gambia in the Atlantic Ocean, en route to the Senegalese
… An ocean ferry owned and operated by Senegal capsizes off the coast of Gambia in the Atlantic Ocean, en route to the Senegalese …
About ten Zulu regiments attack the Voortrekkers at Veglaer, next to the Bushmans River, near the town that is now known as Est
… About ten Zulu regiments attack the Voortrekkers at Veglaer, next to the Bushmans River, near the town that is now known as Est …
The four victorious allies of World War II (WWII) and the two Germanys formally end the war, signing a treaty that clear way fo
… The four victorious allies of World War II (WWII) and the two Germanys formally end the war, signing a treaty that clear way fo …
The SA rugby team loses the third test against new Zealand in Auckland 22-25 and the series 1-2. Ray Mort scores three trie
… The SA rugby team loses the third test against new Zealand in Auckland 22-25 and the series 1-2. Ray Mort scores three trie …
The Springbok rugby team beats England 44-21 on the Stade de France, Paris, in the World Cup quarter-final match, with Jannie d
… The Springbok rugby team beats England 44-21 on the Stade de France, Paris, in the World Cup quarter-final match, with Jannie d …
WWII: According to an entry in the squadron’s diary, 28 Squadron of the SA Air Force is formed as a transport squadron at the S
… WWII: According to an entry in the squadron’s diary, 28 Squadron of the SA Air Force is formed as a transport squadron at the S …
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: …
D.F. Malan speaks on the Group Areas Bill, calling it the most important part of the policy of apartheid and a new beginning fo
… D.F. Malan speaks on the Group Areas Bill, calling it the most important part of the policy of apartheid and a new beginning fo …