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The Government is called upon to repeal the Suppression of Communism Act and the Bantu Authorities Act by 29 February1952, fail

… The Government is called upon to repeal the Suppression of Communism Act and the Bantu …

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More than 100,000 persons attend a rally in Durban addressed by Nelson Mandela, who urges his followers to end the factional wa

… addressed by Nelson Mandela, who urges his followers to end the factional wa …

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David H.S. Annecke, pioneer in the field of tropical diseases who helped to bring malaria under control, is born in Aliwal Nort

… pioneer in the field of tropical diseases who helped to bring malaria under control, is born in Aliwal Nort …

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Nine army officers in Zaire declare that they will join the rebels under Laurent Kabila who seek to topple Mobuto Sese Seko.

… they will join the rebels under Laurent Kabila who seek to topple Mobuto Sese Seko. …

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The Prime Minister condemns, in the strongest terms, a gift of $450,000 announced by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to Sou

… $450,000 announced by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to Sou …

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Britain returns the Cape formally to the Netherlands and the flag of the Batavian Republic is hoisted on the Castle. The agreem

… Britain returns the Cape formally to the Netherlands and the flag of the Batavian Republic is …

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Eastern Province Herald reports that for the first time in SA police history three Black policemen were promoted to the rank of

… in SA police history three Black policemen were promoted to the rank of …

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The minister of defence announces the re-establishment, as of 1 April 1963, of the ‘Cape Corps’ of Coloured to be employed in n

… as of 1 April 1963, of the ‘Cape Corps’ of Coloured to be employed in n …

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The Star newspaper reports that travelling in a cab was falling out of favour very quickly. This trend was attributed to the ch

… out of favour very quickly. This trend was attributed to the ch …

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Jan de la Fontaine becomes governor of the Cape. (He sold the first church organ in South Africa to the Groote Kerk.)

… the Cape. (He sold the first church organ in South Africa to the Groote Kerk.) …

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Jan de la Fontaine becomes governor of the Cape. (He sold the first church organ in South Africa to the Groote Kerk.)

… the Cape. (He sold the first church organ in South Africa to the Groote Kerk.) …

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Libya produces two men accused of blowing up an American jetliner over Lockerbie, Scotland, but insists they’ll never go to tri

… over Lockerbie, Scotland, but insists they’ll never go to tri …

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President Leon M’ba is restored to power in Gabon by French troops, following an attempted coup led by Jean-Hilaire Aubume.

… President Leon M’ba is restored to power in Gabon by French troops, following an attempted …

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US President Bush announces an initiative to spend $15bn over five years for Aids treatment and prevention in twelve African co

… US President Bush announces an initiative to spend $15bn over five years for Aids treatment and …

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The Security Police arrest Major A.M. Kozlov, a senior officer in the Soviet KGB, during his third visit to South Africa in 198

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood. … a senior officer in the Soviet KGB, during his third visit to South Africa in 198 …

The minutes of for the meeting where the South African team to participate in the Olympic Games in 1908 was decided on

… The minutes of for the meeting where the South African team to participate in the Olympic Games in 1908 was decided on …

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The appointment of the group of experts to examine the problem of apartheid, in terms of the United Nations Security Council re

… The appointment of the group of experts to examine the problem of apartheid, in terms of the United …

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De Villiers Bester Lamprecht, the first South African to complete the mile in less than four minutes, is born in Prince Albert.

… De Villiers Bester Lamprecht, the first South African to complete the mile in less than four minutes, is born in …

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Three Somalis are killed and at least five are wounded in clashes with troops of a US-led coalition trying to safeguard efforts

… in clashes with troops of a US-led coalition trying to safeguard efforts …

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Groot Constantia, which shipped wine to Napoleon in exile on the island of St Helena until his death in 1821, concludes another

… Groot Constantia, which shipped wine to Napoleon in exile on the island of St Helena until his …

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The British consul presents a White Paper on the atrocities being carried out by Belgium in the Congo Free State to the Belgian

… being carried out by Belgium in the Congo Free State to the Belgian …

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News 24 reports that a delay with the awarding of a tender of billions of rands to renew Spoornet’s age-old locomotives is thre

… a delay with the awarding of a tender of billions of rands to renew Spoornet’s age-old locomotives is thre …

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The British capture Benghazi in Libya for the first time; they hold it until April but are then forced to evacuate, recapturing

… first time; they hold it until April but are then forced to evacuate, recapturing …

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In a meeting between Pres. Mbeki and Pres. Hu Jintao of China in the Union Buildings, Pretoria, the two leaders agree to intens

… in the Union Buildings, Pretoria, the two leaders agree to intens …

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Zulu king Dingane signs the treaty drafted by Retief on February 4 in which he declares his approval to grant an extensive area

… by Retief on February 4 in which he declares his approval to grant an extensive area …

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As the rent boycott continues, The Star suggests that there are four categories of people not paying rent: those refusing to pa

… four categories of people not paying rent: those refusing to pa …

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The terms of reference of the Harms Commission, which is to inquire into alleged murders and unlawful acts of the security forc

… The terms of reference of the Harms Commission, which is to inquire into alleged murders and unlawful acts of the …

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The coastal city of Agadir, in southern Morocco, entirely rebuilt after an earthquake in 1731, is again razed to the ground. At

… rebuilt after an earthquake in 1731, is again razed to the ground. At …

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The first wine is pressed at the Cape. Jan van Riebeeck writes in his journal that the harvest amounted to twelve “mengelen

… Riebeeck writes in his journal that the harvest amounted to twelve “mengelen …

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The territory north of the Great Berg River is annexed to the new district of Tulbagh, and declared a separate sub-drosdy with

… The territory north of the Great Berg River is annexed to the new district of Tulbagh, and declared a separate …

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The Government is called upon to repeal the Suppression of Communism Act and the Bantu Authorities Act by 29 February1952, fail

More than 100,000 persons attend a rally in Durban addressed by Nelson Mandela, who urges his followers to end the factional wa

David H.S. Annecke, pioneer in the field of tropical diseases who helped to bring malaria under control, is born in Aliwal Nort

Nine army officers in Zaire declare that they will join the rebels under Laurent Kabila who seek to topple Mobuto Sese Seko.

The Prime Minister condemns, in the strongest terms, a gift of $450,000 announced by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to Sou

Britain returns the Cape formally to the Netherlands and the flag of the Batavian Republic is hoisted on the Castle. The agreem

Eastern Province Herald reports that for the first time in SA police history three Black policemen were promoted to the rank of

The minister of defence announces the re-establishment, as of 1 April 1963, of the ‘Cape Corps’ of Coloured to be employed in n

The Star newspaper reports that travelling in a cab was falling out of favour very quickly. This trend was attributed to the ch

Jan de la Fontaine becomes governor of the Cape. (He sold the first church organ in South Africa to the Groote Kerk.)

Jan de la Fontaine becomes governor of the Cape. (He sold the first church organ in South Africa to the Groote Kerk.)

Libya produces two men accused of blowing up an American jetliner over Lockerbie, Scotland, but insists they’ll never go to tri

President Leon M’ba is restored to power in Gabon by French troops, following an attempted coup led by Jean-Hilaire Aubume.

US President Bush announces an initiative to spend $15bn over five years for Aids treatment and prevention in twelve African co

The Security Police arrest Major A.M. Kozlov, a senior officer in the Soviet KGB, during his third visit to South Africa in 198

The minutes of for the meeting where the South African team to participate in the Olympic Games in 1908 was decided on

The appointment of the group of experts to examine the problem of apartheid, in terms of the United Nations Security Council re

De Villiers Bester Lamprecht, the first South African to complete the mile in less than four minutes, is born in Prince Albert.

Three Somalis are killed and at least five are wounded in clashes with troops of a US-led coalition trying to safeguard efforts

Groot Constantia, which shipped wine to Napoleon in exile on the island of St Helena until his death in 1821, concludes another

The British consul presents a White Paper on the atrocities being carried out by Belgium in the Congo Free State to the Belgian

News 24 reports that a delay with the awarding of a tender of billions of rands to renew Spoornet’s age-old locomotives is thre

The British capture Benghazi in Libya for the first time; they hold it until April but are then forced to evacuate, recapturing

In a meeting between Pres. Mbeki and Pres. Hu Jintao of China in the Union Buildings, Pretoria, the two leaders agree to intens

Zulu king Dingane signs the treaty drafted by Retief on February 4 in which he declares his approval to grant an extensive area

As the rent boycott continues, The Star suggests that there are four categories of people not paying rent: those refusing to pa

The terms of reference of the Harms Commission, which is to inquire into alleged murders and unlawful acts of the security forc

The coastal city of Agadir, in southern Morocco, entirely rebuilt after an earthquake in 1731, is again razed to the ground. At

The first wine is pressed at the Cape. Jan van Riebeeck writes in his journal that the harvest amounted to twelve “mengelen

The territory north of the Great Berg River is annexed to the new district of Tulbagh, and declared a separate sub-drosdy with