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Ten railway coaches are set on fire in Soweto and another twenty-six are damaged. (2004). Today in History, Pretoria News, 21 A
… Ten railway coaches are set on fire in Soweto and another twenty-six are damaged. (2004). Today in History, Pretoria News, 21 A …
The first public worship of the Church of England, also called the Anglican Church, in South Africa, is conducted in Cape Town.
… of the Church of England, also called the Anglican Church, in South Africa, is conducted in Cape Town. …
In return for the release of Jomo Kenyatta, the Kenyan African National Union (ZANU) agrees to take part in negotiations for go
… In return for the release of Jomo Kenyatta, the Kenyan African National Union (ZANU) agrees to take part in negotiations for go …
General Jan Christiaan Smuts, in charge of British, South African and Indian troops in Kenya, finally has the Germans on the ru
… General Jan Christiaan Smuts, in charge of British, South African and Indian troops in Kenya, finally has the Germans on the ru …
The tobacco industry in Hekpoort and Magaliesburg is in full swing again. The crop since the war (Anglo-Boer War 2) has bee
… The tobacco industry in Hekpoort and Magaliesburg is in full swing again. The crop since the war (Anglo-Boer War …
Prime Minister B.J. Vorster takes the first cautious step in the direction of a new sport policy by announcing in the House of
… Prime Minister B.J. Vorster takes the first cautious step in the direction of a new sport policy by announcing in the House of …
An earthquake measuring 6.8 strikes Algeria’s northern coast, 70 km east of Algiers. At least 2 200 people are killed in the in
… 70 km east of Algiers. At least 2 200 people are killed in the in …
Anglo-Boer War 2: USA President McKinley says he will not intervene in the war in South Africa despite direct requests by Boer
… War 2: USA President McKinley says he will not intervene in the war in South Africa despite direct requests by Boer …
Major-General Sir Henry Lukin, who fought in the Zulu War, campaigned in German South West Africa and commanded the South Afric
… Major-General Sir Henry Lukin, who fought in the Zulu War, campaigned in German South West Africa and commanded the South Afric …
Queen Victoria is born in London at Kensington Palace. As queen of the British Empire, she reigned over the colonies in Africa.
… Queen Victoria is born in London at Kensington Palace. As queen of the British Empire, she reigned over the colonies in Africa. …
The area Ohrigstad River in the Lydenburg district is proclaimed as a public gold field after the discovery of gold in the Sela
… The area Ohrigstad River in the Lydenburg district is proclaimed as a public gold field after the discovery of gold in the Sela …
The European Union, South Africa’s greatest trading partner, says it plans to invest about US$ 210 million in the country in 19
… partner, says it plans to invest about US$ 210 million in the country in 19 …
Prince James Mahlangu is elected as new chief minister of KwaNdebele after a motion of no confidence in Mr Mabena was passed in
… minister of KwaNdebele after a motion of no confidence in Mr Mabena was passed in …
The Rand daily Mail reports that ninety-six White soldiers walked out of a camp in April in protest against alleged poor food a
… Horrell, M. (ed)(1982). Survey of Race Relations in South Africa 1981 , Johannesburg: South African Bureau of … that ninety-six White soldiers walked out of…
The Rajab brothers opens their second cinema, the Shiraz. The cinema was housed in the new Rajab Centre in Victoria Street, Dur
… their second cinema, the Shiraz. The cinema was housed in the new Rajab Centre in Victoria Street, Dur …
Frederick Logier, German music teacher at the Cape and composer of the first published music in Cape Town, is born in Ireland.
… at the Cape and composer of the first published music in Cape Town, is born in Ireland. …
Frederick Logier, German music teacher at the Cape and composer of the first published music in Cape Town, is born in Ireland.
… at the Cape and composer of the first published music in Cape Town, is born in Ireland. …
Prime Minister B.J. Vorster takes the first cautious step in the direction of a new sport policy by announcing in the House of
… Prime Minister B.J. Vorster takes the first cautious step in the direction of a new sport policy by announcing in the House of …
An explosion set off in an outdoor bazaar in Cairo’s Old City kills two tourists and wounds at least 19 other people.
… An explosion set off in an outdoor bazaar in Cairo’s Old City kills two tourists and wounds at least 19 …
The presidents of Rwanda and Burundi are killed in a plane crash in Rwanda, setting off the slaughter of 500 000 Rwandans, most
… The presidents of Rwanda and Burundi are killed in a plane crash in Rwanda, setting off the slaughter of 500 000 Rwandans, most …
Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo) severs ties with Cuba when they are implicated in the rebellion in Shaba (was the Kata
… of Congo) severs ties with Cuba when they are implicated in the rebellion in Shaba (was the Kata …
Justice Rumpff finds Sisulu and other accused not guilty on a charge of High Treason, in the special court in Pretoria They are
… and other accused not guilty on a charge of High Treason, in the special court in Pretoria They are …
A week of violence in Ciskei continues in which it is officially estimated that 200 huts have been burned. The Botha Sigcau Hig
… A week of violence in Ciskei continues in which it is officially estimated that 200 huts have been …
The great tank battle of Sidi Rezegh in North Africa rages unabated in World War 2. The South Africans, outnumbered by their Ge
… The great tank battle of Sidi Rezegh in North Africa rages unabated in World War 2. The South Africans, outnumbered by their Ge …
Police find 46kg of cocaine worth R21 million in a box in the cargo section of Johannesburg International Airport. A man with a
… Police find 46kg of cocaine worth R21 million in a box in the cargo section of Johannesburg International Airport. A …
Violence erupts in Paarl when about 200 Blacks march in the early hours from Mbekweni and attack the police station where sever
… Violence erupts in Paarl when about 200 Blacks march in the early hours from Mbekweni and attack the police …
Instructions are issued to all magistrates in Zululand to assemble the chiefs in their areas, to explain the new poll-tax law.
… Instructions are issued to all magistrates in Zululand to assemble the chiefs in their areas, to explain the new poll-tax law. …
Anna E. Bliss and Abbie P. Ferguson arrive in Cape Town by boat from New York to start the Huguenot College in Paarl, CC.
… Anna E. Bliss and Abbie P. Ferguson arrive in Cape Town by boat from New York to start the Huguenot College in Paarl, CC. …
Bruce Fordyce, legendary Comrades Marathon winner, is born in Hong Kong. He came in 1956 to South Africa with his parents and i
… Bruce Fordyce, legendary Comrades Marathon winner, is born in Hong Kong. He came in 1956 to South Africa with his parents and i …
Leopoldville is founded as a trading post by H.M. Stanley and named Leopoldville in honour of King Leopold II of Belgium. In 19
… as a trading post by H.M. Stanley and named Leopoldville in honour of King Leopold II of Belgium. In 19 …