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Prime Minister Vorster announces that the new Coloured Persons Representative Council will be comprised of forty elected and tw

… Representative Council will be comprised of forty elected and tw …

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Separate Representation of Coloured Voters Act is passed after enlarging the Senate and the Appellate Court. It removes Coloure

… Coloured Voters Act is passed after enlarging the Senate and the Appellate Court. It removes Coloure …

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Robert Mangaliso (Wonder) Sobukwe (54), founder member and first president of the Pan Africanist Congress, dies in the Kimberle

… Robert Mangaliso (Wonder) Sobukwe (54), founder member and first president of the Pan Africanist Congress, dies in …

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South Africa signs a treaty with the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland amending the trade agreement of 16 May 1960.

… South Africa signs a treaty with the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland amending the trade agreement of 16 May 1960. …

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Griffiths Mlungisi Mxenge, civil rights lawyer, political activist and husband of Victoria Mxenge, is born in King William’s To

… Mlungisi Mxenge, civil rights lawyer, political activist and husband of Victoria Mxenge, is born in King William’s To …

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J.P. (Pieter) de Lange, chairman of the Afrikanerbroederbond, and head of the commission of the Human Sciences Research Council

… (Pieter) de Lange, chairman of the Afrikanerbroederbond, and head of the commission of the Human Sciences Research …

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The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industries (Nafcoc) commits itself to the promotion of a free-market sys

… The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industries (Nafcoc) commits itself to the promotion of a …

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Mabelindile Archie Luhlabo, chair of SA Teemane Co., Johannesburg, director of the Mineworkers Investment Co. and also of Globa

… Johannesburg, director of the Mineworkers Investment Co. and also of Globa …

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Alexander Kerr, educationist, church leader and the first principal of the South African Native College (now the University of

… Alexander Kerr, educationist, church leader and the first principal of the South African Native College …

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WW1: Battle of Verdun in France begins with a massive German artillery bombardment. It is the longest and bloodiest battle

… massive German artillery bombardment. It is the longest and bloodiest battle …

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Two car bombs explode near Algiers, killing twelve and wounding thirty-five during the final hours of Ramadan celebrations.

… Two car bombs explode near Algiers, killing twelve and wounding thirty-five during the final hours of Ramadan …

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In the bloodiest day so far in Egypt’s Islamic insurgency, police shoot to death fourteen suspected militants, and extremists k

… police shoot to death fourteen suspected militants, and extremists k …

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Old Mutual announces its intention to note shares on the London stock exchange and four stock exchanges in Africa.

… its intention to note shares on the London stock exchange and four stock exchanges in Africa. …

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The government decides to close The Post and The Sunday Post because they have become media for communist viewpoints.

… The government decides to close The Post and The Sunday Post because they have become media for …

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Gazankulu homeland holds elections for members of its legislative assembly, which has forty-three elected and forty-three nomin

… of its legislative assembly, which has forty-three elected and forty-three nomin …

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Three leaders from the IFP, Frank Malalose, national chairman and the Premier of Kwazulu-Natal, Ziba Jiyane, Secretary-General

… leaders from the IFP, Frank Malalose, national chairman and the Premier of Kwazulu-Natal, Ziba Jiyane, …

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South African politician and author of &quot;Jock of the Bushveld,&quot; Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, dies at the age of 69.

… South African politician and author of "Jock of the Bushveld," Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, …

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Colonel Arthur Alfred Lynch is found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death for leading the &quot;Irish Commando&quot; a

… Colonel Arthur Alfred Lynch is found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death for leading the "Irish Commando" a …

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President F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela are awarded the Unesco Peace Prize. They received the prize on 3 February.

… President F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela are awarded the Unesco Peace Prize. They …

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At a meeting between John Vorster and eight ‘homelands’ leaders, strong representations are made to the Prime Minister on the d

… At a meeting between John Vorster and eight ‘homelands’ leaders, strong representations are …

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Manas Buthelezi, minister of religion and former Bishop of the Central Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern A

… Manas Buthelezi, minister of religion and former Bishop of the Central Diocese of the Evangelical …

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An Ethiopian plane bombs an Eritrean village full of homeless people, killing at least five civilians and escalating a border d

… full of homeless people, killing at least five civilians and escalating a border d …

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ANC deputy president Nelson Mandela says the European Community should retain sanctions against South Africa and warns of mass

… Community should retain sanctions against South Africa and warns of mass …

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The Prime Minister explains that administrative rationalisation is to be implemented in four states, and announces that the Dep

… rationalisation is to be implemented in four states, and announces that the Dep …

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SA signs an agreement with Hungary on the abolition of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports.

… abolition of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports. …

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Johannes Jacobus Geldenhuys (Jannie), Chief of the South African Defence Force, 1985, and Member of the State Security Council,

… (Jannie), Chief of the South African Defence Force, 1985, and Member of the State Security Council, …

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Mattheus Uys Krige, author, dramatist, poet and five times winner of the “Akademieprys” award for translated literature, is bor

… Mattheus Uys Krige, author, dramatist, poet and five times winner of the “Akademieprys” award for …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Abraham Esau, Calvinia Coloured leader and martyr who aided the British Imperial cause, is brutally assault

… Anglo-Boer War 2: Abraham Esau, Calvinia Coloured leader and martyr who aided the British Imperial cause, is brutally …

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President F.W. de Klerk and African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela jointly accept the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Peace Pri

… President F.W. de Klerk and African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela jointly …

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Three draft Bills revising and streamlining South Africa’s security laws are placed before Parliament, their object being to re

… Three draft Bills revising and streamlining South Africa’s security laws are placed …

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Prime Minister Vorster announces that the new Coloured Persons Representative Council will be comprised of forty elected and tw

Separate Representation of Coloured Voters Act is passed after enlarging the Senate and the Appellate Court. It removes Coloure

Robert Mangaliso (Wonder) Sobukwe (54), founder member and first president of the Pan Africanist Congress, dies in the Kimberle

South Africa signs a treaty with the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland amending the trade agreement of 16 May 1960.

Griffiths Mlungisi Mxenge, civil rights lawyer, political activist and husband of Victoria Mxenge, is born in King William’s To

J.P. (Pieter) de Lange, chairman of the Afrikanerbroederbond, and head of the commission of the Human Sciences Research Council

The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industries (Nafcoc) commits itself to the promotion of a free-market sys

Mabelindile Archie Luhlabo, chair of SA Teemane Co., Johannesburg, director of the Mineworkers Investment Co. and also of Globa

Alexander Kerr, educationist, church leader and the first principal of the South African Native College (now the University of

WW1: Battle of Verdun in France begins with a massive German artillery bombardment. It is the longest and bloodiest battle

Two car bombs explode near Algiers, killing twelve and wounding thirty-five during the final hours of Ramadan celebrations.

In the bloodiest day so far in Egypt’s Islamic insurgency, police shoot to death fourteen suspected militants, and extremists k

Old Mutual announces its intention to note shares on the London stock exchange and four stock exchanges in Africa.

The government decides to close The Post and The Sunday Post because they have become media for communist viewpoints.

Gazankulu homeland holds elections for members of its legislative assembly, which has forty-three elected and forty-three nomin

Three leaders from the IFP, Frank Malalose, national chairman and the Premier of Kwazulu-Natal, Ziba Jiyane, Secretary-General

South African politician and author of &amp;quot;Jock of the Bushveld,&amp;quot; Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, dies at the age of 69.

Colonel Arthur Alfred Lynch is found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death for leading the &amp;quot;Irish Commando&amp;quot; a

President F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela are awarded the Unesco Peace Prize. They received the prize on 3 February.

At a meeting between John Vorster and eight ‘homelands’ leaders, strong representations are made to the Prime Minister on the d

Manas Buthelezi, minister of religion and former Bishop of the Central Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern A

An Ethiopian plane bombs an Eritrean village full of homeless people, killing at least five civilians and escalating a border d

ANC deputy president Nelson Mandela says the European Community should retain sanctions against South Africa and warns of mass

The Prime Minister explains that administrative rationalisation is to be implemented in four states, and announces that the Dep

SA signs an agreement with Hungary on the abolition of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports.

Johannes Jacobus Geldenhuys (Jannie), Chief of the South African Defence Force, 1985, and Member of the State Security Council,

Mattheus Uys Krige, author, dramatist, poet and five times winner of the “Akademieprys” award for translated literature, is bor

Anglo-Boer War 2: Abraham Esau, Calvinia Coloured leader and martyr who aided the British Imperial cause, is brutally assault

President F.W. de Klerk and African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela jointly accept the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Peace Pri

Three draft Bills revising and streamlining South Africa’s security laws are placed before Parliament, their object being to re

South African politician and author of "Jock of the Bushveld," Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, dies at the age of 69.

Colonel Arthur Alfred Lynch is found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death for leading the "Irish Commando" a