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Benjamin Pogrund, senior reporter on the Rand Daily Mail, is jailed for eight days for refusing to divulge the source of his st

… the Rand Daily Mail, is jailed for eight days for refusing to divulge the source of his st …

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Rebels of the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army spend the first day of their first-ever visit to Sudan’s capital since the civil wa

… Army spend the first day of their first-ever visit to Sudan’s capital since the civil wa …

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Commuters angry about train delays cause damage estimated at R30m when they set fire to several coaches and two offices at Germ

… delays cause damage estimated at R30m when they set fire to several coaches and two offices at Germ …

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US Secretary of State Colin Powell visits Sudan, followed two days later by the UN’s Kofi Annan in attempts to solve the Darfur

… BBC, (2004). 'Key Dates', Focus on Africa , October to December, v. 15 no. 4, p. 6 … followed two days later by the UN’s Kofi Annan in attempts to solve the Darfur …

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The Springbok rugby team lead by Morné du Plessis beats the British Lions 12-10 in Port Elizabeth to lead 3-0 in the ser

… du Plessis beats the British Lions 12-10 in Port Elizabeth to lead 3-0 in the ser …

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The government of Ghana imposes a total ban on the export of all produce to South Africa and South West Africa, as a protest ag

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , Westport: Greenwood … of Ghana imposes a total ban on the export of all produce to South Africa and South West Africa, as a protest ag …

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Acting Prime Minister P.W. Botha says in the House of Assembly that the government has no objection to 158 of the 178 recommend

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood … the House of Assembly that the government has no objection to 158 of the 178 recommend …

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George Gwala disappears since dropped off at a taxi rank by police after taken from place of employment by them in order to hel

… after taken from place of employment by them in order to hel …

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A Pretoria court rules that the former leader of the banned PAC, Robert Sobukwe, will not be allowed to use his exit permit (gr

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood … of the banned PAC, Robert Sobukwe, will not be allowed to use his exit permit (gr …

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The NP serves legal papers on the Commission giving notice of a High Court application to be heard on 26 August 1997. The appli

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood … the Commission giving notice of a High Court application to be heard on 26 August 1997. The appli …

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Cuban Foreign Minister Roberto Rubaina says his visit to South Africa will pave the way for an extended state visit by Cuban Pr

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood … Cuban Foreign Minister Roberto Rubaina says his visit to South Africa will pave the way for an extended state visit …

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The British Minister of State for Defence says that the ending of the Simonstown Agreements means an end to all the military co

… a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , Westport: Greenwood … that the ending of the Simonstown Agreements means an end to all the military co …

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The Cato Manor riots begin due to the ‘beer issue’ and the looming forced removals. Some sources claim that the riots began on

… The Cato Manor riots begin due to the ‘beer issue’ and the looming forced removals. Some …

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The Rt. Rev. Joost de Blank presents a petition to the Secretary-General on behalf of the World Campaign for the Release of Sou

… The Rt. Rev. Joost de Blank presents a petition to the Secretary-General on behalf of the World Campaign for …

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Police arrest 2,300 people in the Black township of Sebokeng in what is believed to be the biggest raid against Blacks living i

… in the Black township of Sebokeng in what is believed to be the biggest raid against Blacks living i …

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The British land a major force on l’Ile de France and capture the island from the French. They revert to the name Mauritius.

… France and capture the island from the French. They revert to the name Mauritius. …

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George VI, who became king when his brother abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, is born. He visited SA in 1947 with his family.

… George VI, who became king when his brother abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, is born. He visited SA in 1947 with …

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The first group of 120 exiles returning to South Africa under the agreement reached in August by UNHCR and the South African au

… The first group of 120 exiles returning to South Africa under the agreement reached in August by …

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Dr Apollo Milton Obote is finally returned to power in Uganda. When it seemed like the opposition DP party might win, the chair

… Dr Apollo Milton Obote is finally returned to power in Uganda. When it seemed like the opposition DP …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The British under Methuen attempt to advance and are defeated by the Boers under Cronje as the Battle of Mage

… Anglo-Boer War 2: The British under Methuen attempt to advance and are defeated by the Boers under Cronje as the …

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The Nobel Peace Prize for 1952, having been withheld in that year, is given to Albert Schweitzer. With the $33,000 prize money,

… for 1952, having been withheld in that year, is given to Albert Schweitzer. With the $33,000 prize money, …

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Egypt’s first Aswan Dam is unveiled 950 kilometres (590 miles) south of Cairo. The 40 meter (130ft) high Aswan Dam, designed to

… of Cairo. The 40 meter (130ft) high Aswan Dam, designed to …

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Police and British troops arrest more than 400 Kikuyu tribesmen and women in an effort to apprehend Mau Mau cult members in Ken

… more than 400 Kikuyu tribesmen and women in an effort to apprehend Mau Mau cult members in Ken …

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Herbert Hayton Castens, first SA rugby captain and also captain of the first SA cricket team to tour overseas, is born in Somer

… captain and also captain of the first SA cricket team to tour overseas, is born in Somer …

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The results of an opinion poll indicate that more than 160 000 White South African adults plan to leave the country within the

… that more than 160 000 White South African adults plan to leave the country within the …

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The Congress of SA Trade Unions has urged its alliance partner, the ANC, to clarify its stance on political and human rights ab

… SA Trade Unions has urged its alliance partner, the ANC, to clarify its stance on political and human rights ab …

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Fires in Cape Town and the Western Cape are ‘out of control’. A woman and two teenagers have burnt to death in Khayelitsha, Cap

… are ‘out of control’. A woman and two teenagers have burnt to death in Khayelitsha, Cap …

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Rebels of the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army spend the first day of their first-ever visit to Sudan’s capital since the civil wa

… Army spend the first day of their first-ever visit to Sudan’s capital since the civil wa …

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Mr Mhleli and Dr Warren Zolile Nombe are acquitted in the Umtata regional court of charges relating to terrorism and the ANC on

… acquitted in the Umtata regional court of charges relating to terrorism and the ANC on …

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Joan Hoskyn Davies, archivist and the first woman to become head of an archives depot, is born on Robben Island, where her fath

… Joan Hoskyn Davies, archivist and the first woman to become head of an archives depot, is born on Robben …

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Benjamin Pogrund, senior reporter on the Rand Daily Mail, is jailed for eight days for refusing to divulge the source of his st

Rebels of the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army spend the first day of their first-ever visit to Sudan’s capital since the civil wa

Commuters angry about train delays cause damage estimated at R30m when they set fire to several coaches and two offices at Germ

US Secretary of State Colin Powell visits Sudan, followed two days later by the UN’s Kofi Annan in attempts to solve the Darfur

The Springbok rugby team lead by Morné du Plessis beats the British Lions 12-10 in Port Elizabeth to lead 3-0 in the ser

The government of Ghana imposes a total ban on the export of all produce to South Africa and South West Africa, as a protest ag

Acting Prime Minister P.W. Botha says in the House of Assembly that the government has no objection to 158 of the 178 recommend

George Gwala disappears since dropped off at a taxi rank by police after taken from place of employment by them in order to hel

A Pretoria court rules that the former leader of the banned PAC, Robert Sobukwe, will not be allowed to use his exit permit (gr

The NP serves legal papers on the Commission giving notice of a High Court application to be heard on 26 August 1997. The appli

Cuban Foreign Minister Roberto Rubaina says his visit to South Africa will pave the way for an extended state visit by Cuban Pr

The British Minister of State for Defence says that the ending of the Simonstown Agreements means an end to all the military co

The Cato Manor riots begin due to the ‘beer issue’ and the looming forced removals. Some sources claim that the riots began on

The Rt. Rev. Joost de Blank presents a petition to the Secretary-General on behalf of the World Campaign for the Release of Sou

Police arrest 2,300 people in the Black township of Sebokeng in what is believed to be the biggest raid against Blacks living i

The British land a major force on l’Ile de France and capture the island from the French. They revert to the name Mauritius.

George VI, who became king when his brother abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, is born. He visited SA in 1947 with his family.

The first group of 120 exiles returning to South Africa under the agreement reached in August by UNHCR and the South African au

Dr Apollo Milton Obote is finally returned to power in Uganda. When it seemed like the opposition DP party might win, the chair

Anglo-Boer War 2: The British under Methuen attempt to advance and are defeated by the Boers under Cronje as the Battle of Mage

The Nobel Peace Prize for 1952, having been withheld in that year, is given to Albert Schweitzer. With the $33,000 prize money,

Egypt’s first Aswan Dam is unveiled 950 kilometres (590 miles) south of Cairo. The 40 meter (130ft) high Aswan Dam, designed to

Police and British troops arrest more than 400 Kikuyu tribesmen and women in an effort to apprehend Mau Mau cult members in Ken

Herbert Hayton Castens, first SA rugby captain and also captain of the first SA cricket team to tour overseas, is born in Somer

The results of an opinion poll indicate that more than 160 000 White South African adults plan to leave the country within the

The Congress of SA Trade Unions has urged its alliance partner, the ANC, to clarify its stance on political and human rights ab

Fires in Cape Town and the Western Cape are ‘out of control’. A woman and two teenagers have burnt to death in Khayelitsha, Cap

Rebels of the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army spend the first day of their first-ever visit to Sudan’s capital since the civil wa

Mr Mhleli and Dr Warren Zolile Nombe are acquitted in the Umtata regional court of charges relating to terrorism and the ANC on

Joan Hoskyn Davies, archivist and the first woman to become head of an archives depot, is born on Robben Island, where her fath