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The Anglican Bishop of Lesotho, the Rev. Desmond Tutu, announces that he is giving up his current post to become Secretary-Gene

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood … Tutu, announces that he is giving up his current post to become Secretary-Gene …

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Stephen Vukile (Steve) Tshwete, former minister of Sport and Recreation and from 1999 up to his death in 2002 minister of Safet

… former minister of Sport and Recreation and from 1999 up to his death in 2002 minister of Safet …

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Despite discussions with the SA Rugby Board, the ANC asks the International Rugby Board to prohibit a SA tour of the World Rugb

… SA Rugby Board, the ANC asks the International Rugby Board to prohibit a SA tour of the World Rugb …

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P.W. Botha (90), former state president of South Africa who took the first steps to change some apartheid measures, dies at his

… state president of South Africa who took the first steps to change some apartheid measures, dies at his …

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Nigerian political activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa is one of eight people sentenced to death for the death of four Ogoni leaders (who d

… activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa is one of eight people sentenced to death for the death of four Ogoni leaders (who d …

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The first report of giraffes in South Africa by a European is made by Jonas de la Guerre, whose expedition to Namaqualand finds

… a European is made by Jonas de la Guerre, whose expedition to Namaqualand finds …

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A further 2,147 mile section of the Cape-to-Cairo Railroad is completed when lines meet at the Sudan-Congo border. africanhisto

… A further 2,147 mile section of the Cape-to-Cairo Railroad is completed when lines meet at the …

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Robert Koch, German scientist who visited SA to investigate the causes of rinderpest, is born in Germany. He was awarded the No

… Robert Koch, German scientist who visited SA to investigate the causes of rinderpest, is born in Germany. …

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Kenyan Wangari Maathai receives the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. She is the first African woman to receive the prize. Prof. Maath

… Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. She is the first African woman to receive the prize. Prof. Maath …

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Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli, the first Black African to win the Nobel Peace Prize, collects his prize for 1960 in Oslo, Norway.

… Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli, the first Black African to win the Nobel Peace Prize, collects his prize for 1960 in …

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Angola’s government and its rebel foes agree to a cease-fire in their eighteen-year war. The final cease-fire agreement was onl

… Angola’s government and its rebel foes agree to a cease-fire in their eighteen-year war. The final …

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Colin Mark de Sousa, who donned a SADF uniform and gained entry into the premises of the Wits Command to make a surveillance of

… and gained entry into the premises of the Wits Command to make a surveillance of …

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Bruce Fordyce, legendary Comrades Marathon winner, is born in Hong Kong. He came in 1956 to South Africa with his parents and i

… Marathon winner, is born in Hong Kong. He came in 1956 to South Africa with his parents and i …

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Emil Solomon (Solly) Sachs, socialist and trade union leader who made up his own birth date because, according to him, the corr

… leader who made up his own birth date because, according to him, the corr …

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Andries Pretorius arrives at the Voortrekker laagers on the banks of the Klein-Tugela in reply to a plea for help against the Z

… laagers on the banks of the Klein-Tugela in reply to a plea for help against the Z …

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John William Burchell arrives in England from an expedition to SA and St Helena, with 60 000 natural-historical samples and 500

… John William Burchell arrives in England from an expedition to SA and St Helena, with 60 000 natural-historical samples …

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The Prime Minister of Swaziland says that his government will not allow the country to be used as a base for guerrilla attacks

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood … says that his government will not allow the country to be used as a base for guerrilla attacks …

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The South African cricket team arrive in Calcutta, to play in three one-day matches against the Indian team in South Africa’s f

… The South African cricket team arrive in Calcutta, to play in three one-day matches against the Indian team in …

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Egypt denies it has a secret nuclear weapons programme in an angry response to reports that the UN atomic watchdog agency is in

… a secret nuclear weapons programme in an angry response to reports that the UN atomic watchdog agency is in …

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Over 2000 Umkhonto we Sizwe soldiers of the ANC’s armed wing are dismissed from the SANDF for failing to report for duty.

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … ANC’s armed wing are dismissed from the SANDF for failing to report for duty. …

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Judicial Matters Amendment Act No 143 amending the Investigation of Serious Economic Offences Act No 117 of 1991 in order to re

… of Serious Economic Offences Act No 117 of 1991 in order to re …

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The first elections to the South African Indian Council are held. Of the SAIC’s forty-five members, forty are up for election,

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , Westport: Greenwood. … The first elections to the South African Indian Council are held. Of the SAIC’s …

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Philip Alan Moore, politician, soldier, educator and financier who emigrated to SA in 1913, is born in Peel, Isle of Man, UK.

… politician, soldier, educator and financier who emigrated to SA in 1913, is born in Peel, Isle of Man, UK. …

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Britain starts military withdrawal from Suez war zone and petrol is rationed because of fear that the Suez crisis may lead to f

… is rationed because of fear that the Suez crisis may lead to f …

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Following the placing of an embargo on the supply of oil to South Africa from Arab countries, the Prime Minister announces res

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … Following the placing of an embargo on the supply of oil to South Africa from Arab countries, the Prime Minister …

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At its first legal congress in four decades, the South African Communist Party (SACP) decide to appoint Mr. Chris Hani as its n

… decades, the South African Communist Party (SACP) decide to appoint Mr. Chris Hani as its n …

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The conference of the ANC rejects the Bantu Authorities Act, which, it is stated, was intended to prevent the development of th

… Bantu Authorities Act, which, it is stated, was intended to prevent the development of th …

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South Africa’s Shaun Pollock becomes only the fifth player in test cricket history to take 300 wickets and score 3 000 runs on

… becomes only the fifth player in test cricket history to take 300 wickets and score 3 000 runs on …

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The SA government decides to abolish price control on petrol and other liquid fuel, which means that these products can in futu

… The SA government decides to abolish price control on petrol and other liquid fuel, …

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In his New Year’s Eve address the prime minister warns the country that South Africa will have to face the Communist onslaught

… minister warns the country that South Africa will have to face the Communist onslaught …

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The Anglican Bishop of Lesotho, the Rev. Desmond Tutu, announces that he is giving up his current post to become Secretary-Gene

Stephen Vukile (Steve) Tshwete, former minister of Sport and Recreation and from 1999 up to his death in 2002 minister of Safet

Despite discussions with the SA Rugby Board, the ANC asks the International Rugby Board to prohibit a SA tour of the World Rugb

P.W. Botha (90), former state president of South Africa who took the first steps to change some apartheid measures, dies at his

Nigerian political activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa is one of eight people sentenced to death for the death of four Ogoni leaders (who d

The first report of giraffes in South Africa by a European is made by Jonas de la Guerre, whose expedition to Namaqualand finds

A further 2,147 mile section of the Cape-to-Cairo Railroad is completed when lines meet at the Sudan-Congo border. africanhisto

Robert Koch, German scientist who visited SA to investigate the causes of rinderpest, is born in Germany. He was awarded the No

Kenyan Wangari Maathai receives the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. She is the first African woman to receive the prize. Prof. Maath

Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli, the first Black African to win the Nobel Peace Prize, collects his prize for 1960 in Oslo, Norway.

Angola’s government and its rebel foes agree to a cease-fire in their eighteen-year war. The final cease-fire agreement was onl

Colin Mark de Sousa, who donned a SADF uniform and gained entry into the premises of the Wits Command to make a surveillance of

Bruce Fordyce, legendary Comrades Marathon winner, is born in Hong Kong. He came in 1956 to South Africa with his parents and i

Emil Solomon (Solly) Sachs, socialist and trade union leader who made up his own birth date because, according to him, the corr

Andries Pretorius arrives at the Voortrekker laagers on the banks of the Klein-Tugela in reply to a plea for help against the Z

John William Burchell arrives in England from an expedition to SA and St Helena, with 60 000 natural-historical samples and 500

The Prime Minister of Swaziland says that his government will not allow the country to be used as a base for guerrilla attacks

The South African cricket team arrive in Calcutta, to play in three one-day matches against the Indian team in South Africa’s f

Egypt denies it has a secret nuclear weapons programme in an angry response to reports that the UN atomic watchdog agency is in

Over 2000 Umkhonto we Sizwe soldiers of the ANC’s armed wing are dismissed from the SANDF for failing to report for duty.

Judicial Matters Amendment Act No 143 amending the Investigation of Serious Economic Offences Act No 117 of 1991 in order to re

The first elections to the South African Indian Council are held. Of the SAIC’s forty-five members, forty are up for election,

Philip Alan Moore, politician, soldier, educator and financier who emigrated to SA in 1913, is born in Peel, Isle of Man, UK.

Britain starts military withdrawal from Suez war zone and petrol is rationed because of fear that the Suez crisis may lead to f

Following the placing of an embargo on the supply of oil to South Africa from Arab countries, the Prime Minister announces res

At its first legal congress in four decades, the South African Communist Party (SACP) decide to appoint Mr. Chris Hani as its n

The conference of the ANC rejects the Bantu Authorities Act, which, it is stated, was intended to prevent the development of th

South Africa’s Shaun Pollock becomes only the fifth player in test cricket history to take 300 wickets and score 3 000 runs on

The SA government decides to abolish price control on petrol and other liquid fuel, which means that these products can in futu

In his New Year’s Eve address the prime minister warns the country that South Africa will have to face the Communist onslaught