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Hieronymus Cruse (57), German born explorer and soldier in the service of the Dutch East India Company, who led several barter

… Hieronymus Cruse (57), German born explorer and soldier in the service of the Dutch East …

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Theophilus (Offy) Shepstone, son of Sir Theophilus and adviser of Mbandzeni, chief of the Swazi nation, is born in Fort Peddie.

… and adviser of Mbandzeni, chief of the Swazi nation, is born in Fort Peddie. …

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Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi, Xhosa poet and prose writer, and a member of the Xhosa Bible revision board, is born in Gqumahashe

… writer, and a member of the Xhosa Bible revision board, is born in Gqumahashe …

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Lillian Gugu Baqwa, first African woman admitted as attorney in 1977 and member of several boards, is born in Pinetown, Natal.

… as attorney in 1977 and member of several boards, is born in Pinetown, Natal. …

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Sir Andrew Smith, explorer and founder of the museum now known as the South African Museum, is born in Roxburgshire, England.

… of the museum now known as the South African Museum, is born in Roxburgshire, England. …

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Lady Ann Barnard, author of descriptions of early Cape life and wife of Colonial Secretary Andrew Barnard, is born in Scotland.

… life and wife of Colonial Secretary Andrew Barnard, is born in Scotland. …

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Dr Benedict Wallet Vilakazi, poet and writer and first Black South African to receive a doctorate in literature, is born in Gro

… South African to receive a doctorate in literature, is born in Gro …

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Stefan Meiring Naudé, i.a. president of the CSIR (1952) and scientific advisor of the premier (1971), is born in De Door

… (1952) and scientific advisor of the premier (1971), is born in De Door …

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Johannes Brill, rector of Grey College, is born in Zutphen, the Netherlands. He was the first linguist to argue that Afrikaans

… Johannes Brill, rector of Grey College, is born in Zutphen, the Netherlands. He was the first linguist …

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Jean van der Poel, eminent historian and teacher who researched on the life of General Smuts, is born in Cape Town.

… teacher who researched on the life of General Smuts, is born in Cape Town. …

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Percy Fisher, miner and unionist born in 1891 in Durham, England, is found dead inside Central Hall of Fordsburg with a bullet

… Percy Fisher, miner and unionist born in 1891 in Durham, England, is found dead inside Central …

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Sir William Henry Beaumont, judge and private secretary of the administrator of Natal, is born in India. He was chairman of t

… and private secretary of the administrator of Natal, is born in India. He was chairman of t …

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The Rev. John Langalibalele Dube, Zulu journalist and politician, is born in Inanda, Natal. Date is given as 12 February 187

… Langalibalele Dube, Zulu journalist and politician, is born in Inanda, Natal. Date is given as 12 February 187 …

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Daniel Ferdinand (Danie) Bosman, pioneer and composer of light Afrikaans music, is born. He died on 27 May 1946, in Muizenberg,

… Bosman, pioneer and composer of light Afrikaans music, is born. He died on 27 May 1946, in Muizenberg, …

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Herman Charles Bosman, author of among others Mafeking Road and creator of the character “Oom Schalk Lourens”, is born in Kuils

… Road and creator of the character “Oom Schalk Lourens”, is born in Kuils …

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Bosman de Ravelli (Jan Gysbert Hugo Bosman), concert pianist and composer of the first Afrikaans art song in 1908, is born. H

… and composer of the first Afrikaans art song in 1908, is born. H …

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Charles Etienne Boniface, author of the first original drama published in South Africa, is born in Paris, France. In the dr

… of the first original drama published in South Africa, is born in Paris, France. In the dr …

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Harold Cressy, educationist and teacher, is born at Rorke’s Drift. He was the only Black student of the South African College (

… Harold Cressy, educationist and teacher, is born at Rorke’s Drift. He was the only Black student of the …

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S.G. Sekano Ntoane, church moderator and pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa (DRCA), is born in Hebron, Pretoria. The

… pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa (DRCA), is born in Hebron, Pretoria. The …

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Alwyn Petrus Burger, founder of the charity service of the Dutch Reformed Church in Transvaal, is born in Montagu, Cape Provinc

… service of the Dutch Reformed Church in Transvaal, is born in Montagu, Cape Provinc …

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Johannes Burman, botanist and physician who wrote one of the first works entirely devoted to Cape flora, is born in Amsterdam,

… one of the first works entirely devoted to Cape flora, is born in Amsterdam, …

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Kenneth Colin Bland, cricket player who played for South Africa in 21 test matches (1961-1967), is born in Bulawayo, Southern R

… played for South Africa in 21 test matches (1961-1967), is born in Bulawayo, Southern R …

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Mazisi Kunene, Zulu poet and ANC activist is born in Amahlongwa, Southern KwaZulu Natal. His first poems were published in news

… Mazisi Kunene, Zulu poet and ANC activist is born in Amahlongwa, Southern KwaZulu Natal. His first poems …

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Joseph Kasavubu, first president of the Congo, dies in Boma, lower Congo. He was born in Tshela, Leopoldville Province, in 19

… president of the Congo, dies in Boma, lower Congo. He was born in Tshela, Leopoldville Province, in 19 …

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Gen. Mark Wayne Clark, commander of the 5th American Army in North Africa and Italy in World War 2, is born.

… American Army in North Africa and Italy in World War 2, is born. …

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Phambili Ka Ntloko, prominent member of AZAPO and elected national organiser of the movement in 1985, is born in Cape Town.

… and elected national organiser of the movement in 1985, is born in Cape Town. …

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Hieronymus Cruse (57), German born explorer and soldier in the service of the Dutch East India Company, who led several barter

Theophilus (Offy) Shepstone, son of Sir Theophilus and adviser of Mbandzeni, chief of the Swazi nation, is born in Fort Peddie.

Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi, Xhosa poet and prose writer, and a member of the Xhosa Bible revision board, is born in Gqumahashe

Lillian Gugu Baqwa, first African woman admitted as attorney in 1977 and member of several boards, is born in Pinetown, Natal.

Sir Andrew Smith, explorer and founder of the museum now known as the South African Museum, is born in Roxburgshire, England.

Lady Ann Barnard, author of descriptions of early Cape life and wife of Colonial Secretary Andrew Barnard, is born in Scotland.

Dr Benedict Wallet Vilakazi, poet and writer and first Black South African to receive a doctorate in literature, is born in Gro

Stefan Meiring Naudé, i.a. president of the CSIR (1952) and scientific advisor of the premier (1971), is born in De Door

Johannes Brill, rector of Grey College, is born in Zutphen, the Netherlands. He was the first linguist to argue that Afrikaans

Jean van der Poel, eminent historian and teacher who researched on the life of General Smuts, is born in Cape Town.

Percy Fisher, miner and unionist born in 1891 in Durham, England, is found dead inside Central Hall of Fordsburg with a bullet

Sir William Henry Beaumont, judge and private secretary of the administrator of Natal, is born in India. He was chairman of t

The Rev. John Langalibalele Dube, Zulu journalist and politician, is born in Inanda, Natal. Date is given as 12 February 187

Daniel Ferdinand (Danie) Bosman, pioneer and composer of light Afrikaans music, is born. He died on 27 May 1946, in Muizenberg,

Herman Charles Bosman, author of among others Mafeking Road and creator of the character “Oom Schalk Lourens”, is born in Kuils

Bosman de Ravelli (Jan Gysbert Hugo Bosman), concert pianist and composer of the first Afrikaans art song in 1908, is born. H

Charles Etienne Boniface, author of the first original drama published in South Africa, is born in Paris, France. In the dr

Harold Cressy, educationist and teacher, is born at Rorke’s Drift. He was the only Black student of the South African College (

S.G. Sekano Ntoane, church moderator and pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa (DRCA), is born in Hebron, Pretoria. The

Alwyn Petrus Burger, founder of the charity service of the Dutch Reformed Church in Transvaal, is born in Montagu, Cape Provinc

Johannes Burman, botanist and physician who wrote one of the first works entirely devoted to Cape flora, is born in Amsterdam,

Kenneth Colin Bland, cricket player who played for South Africa in 21 test matches (1961-1967), is born in Bulawayo, Southern R

Mazisi Kunene, Zulu poet and ANC activist is born in Amahlongwa, Southern KwaZulu Natal. His first poems were published in news

Joseph Kasavubu, first president of the Congo, dies in Boma, lower Congo. He was born in Tshela, Leopoldville Province, in 19

Gen. Mark Wayne Clark, commander of the 5th American Army in North Africa and Italy in World War 2, is born.

Phambili Ka Ntloko, prominent member of AZAPO and elected national organiser of the movement in 1985, is born in Cape Town.

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