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A Boeing 737 Cameroon airliner crashes into a swamp as it attempts to land near Douala, killing 72 passengers and crew.

… A Boeing 737 Cameroon airliner crashes into a swamp as it attempts to land near Douala, killing 72 passengers and …

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The Protocol to Amend the Conservation on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat, to which SA is

… on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat, to which SA is …

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Niger’s President Seyni Kountche dies in Paris, and is replaced as head of state by army chief Ali Seibou.

… President Seyni Kountche dies in Paris, and is replaced as head of state by army chief Ali Seibou. …

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The SA Corps of Military Police (S.A.C.M.P.) is formed as an independent unit under Lt.-Col. R.D. Pilkington-Jordan.

… The SA Corps of Military Police (S.A.C.M.P.) is formed as an independent unit under Lt.-Col. R.D. Pilkington-Jordan. …

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Mauritania’s ruling president Maaouiya Ould Taya wins the first round of the presidential elections. BBC gives date as 7 Nove

… first round of the presidential elections. BBC gives date as 7 Nove …

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Election officials confirm Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as the winner in Liberia’s post-war elections, making her Africa’s first-ever

… Election officials confirm Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as the winner in Liberia’s post-war elections, making her …

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Prince Arthur of Connaught, the grandson of Queen Victoria, arrives in SA as governor-general. (2004). Yesterdays, Pretoria New

… Connaught, the grandson of Queen Victoria, arrives in SA as governor-general. (2004). Yesterdays, Pretoria New …

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The Transkei Legislative Assembly meets for the first time in Umtata and elects Chief Kaiser Matanzima as Chief Minister.

… the first time in Umtata and elects Chief Kaiser Matanzima as Chief Minister. …

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The University College of Zululand, formerly affiliated to the University of South Africa, attains full academic autonomy as th

… University of South Africa, attains full academic autonomy as th …

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Battleships are sent to Tangiers by the Spanish government as the first part of its intended invasion of Morocco.

… Battleships are sent to Tangiers by the Spanish government as the first part of its intended invasion of Morocco. …

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Swaziland and South Africa agree to exchange trade representatives who will have the same rights and privileges as diplomatic p

… who will have the same rights and privileges as diplomatic p …

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Dr Joosub Hajee Suliman Ebrahim, recipient of the “Order for Meritorious Service Class 1: Gold” for his contribution as busines

… Meritorious Service Class 1: Gold” for his contribution as busines …

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Libya declares its independence as a constitutional and hereditary monarchy under King Idris I. It is the first country to achi

… Libya declares its independence as a constitutional and hereditary monarchy under King Idris …

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Samuel Alfred (Taffy) Long, heralded by subsequent labour histories as one of SA’s greatest working-class martyrs, is arrested

… (Taffy) Long, heralded by subsequent labour histories as one of SA’s greatest working-class martyrs, is arrested …

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The Rev. Erasmus Smit ordains himself as minister of the “reizende gemeente der Gereformeerde Kerk naar Port Natal” (travelling

… The Rev. Erasmus Smit ordains himself as minister of the “reizende gemeente der Gereformeerde Kerk …

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Tony Leon, MP for Houghton, replaces Dr Zac de Beer of the Democratic Party as leader of the party.

… Houghton, replaces Dr Zac de Beer of the Democratic Party as leader of the party. …

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White-ruled African nation of Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe, is expelled from Olympics because of its racial policies.

… White-ruled African nation of Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe, is expelled from Olympics because of its racial …

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The first Comrades marathon (87 km) is run by Vic Clapham and his friends who initiated it as a reunion.

… km) is run by Vic Clapham and his friends who initiated it as a reunion. …

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15,000 Falashas Ethiopian Jews are airlifted from Addis Ababa to Israel as rebel forces approach the Ethiopian capital.

… Ethiopian Jews are airlifted from Addis Ababa to Israel as rebel forces approach the Ethiopian capital. …

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The South African Journal, with Thomas Pringle as editor, and the Zuid-Afrikaansche Tijdschrift are established in Cape Town.

… The South African Journal, with Thomas Pringle as editor, and the Zuid-Afrikaansche Tijdschrift are …

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The African National Congress (ANC) elects Nelson Mandela as Deputy President of the organisation. It also announces its decisi

… The African National Congress (ANC) elects Nelson Mandela as Deputy President of the organisation. It also announces …

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Dr. Andries Treurnicht resigns as Minister of State Administration and of Statistics and announces the formation of the Conserv

… Dr. Andries Treurnicht resigns as Minister of State Administration and of Statistics and …

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President Mohamed Siad Barre of Somalia flees the capital, Mogadishu, as a coalition of rebels seize power. The country plunges

… Siad Barre of Somalia flees the capital, Mogadishu, as a coalition of rebels seize power. The country plunges …

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The Voortrekkers elect the first church council of the independent “Voortrekkerkerk”, with Sarel Cilliers as one of the deacons

… of the independent “Voortrekkerkerk”, with Sarel Cilliers as one of the deacons …

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The South African Government decides to proceed to appoint Ramesh Vassen as Consul General in Mumbai (previously Bombay), India

… Government decides to proceed to appoint Ramesh Vassen as Consul General in Mumbai (previously Bombay), India …

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An Afrikaans weekly publication, Die Brandwag, is published with O.E. Schwellnus as first editor. It existed until September 19

… Die Brandwag, is published with O.E. Schwellnus as first editor. It existed until September 19 …

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Dr. Nicolaas Diederichs, minister of finance, is elected as the National Party’s candidate to succeed State President Jim Fouch

… Dr. Nicolaas Diederichs, minister of finance, is elected as the National Party’s candidate to succeed State President …

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Cape Town Mayor Helen Zille is elected with overwhelming majority as head of the country’s official opposition, the Democratic

… Mayor Helen Zille is elected with overwhelming majority as head of the country’s official opposition, the Democratic …

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Magdalena Gertruide (Magda) Sauer, first woman in SA to practise as a qualified architect, is born in Kenilworth, Cape Town.

… Gertruide (Magda) Sauer, first woman in SA to practise as a qualified architect, is born in Kenilworth, Cape Town. …

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Britain proclaims sovereignty and dominion over Ichaboe and adjacent islands off the Namibian coast, now known as the Offshore

… and adjacent islands off the Namibian coast, now known as the Offshore …

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A Boeing 737 Cameroon airliner crashes into a swamp as it attempts to land near Douala, killing 72 passengers and crew.

The Protocol to Amend the Conservation on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat, to which SA is

Niger’s President Seyni Kountche dies in Paris, and is replaced as head of state by army chief Ali Seibou.

The SA Corps of Military Police (S.A.C.M.P.) is formed as an independent unit under Lt.-Col. R.D. Pilkington-Jordan.

Mauritania’s ruling president Maaouiya Ould Taya wins the first round of the presidential elections. BBC gives date as 7 Nove

Election officials confirm Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as the winner in Liberia’s post-war elections, making her Africa’s first-ever

Prince Arthur of Connaught, the grandson of Queen Victoria, arrives in SA as governor-general. (2004). Yesterdays, Pretoria New

The Transkei Legislative Assembly meets for the first time in Umtata and elects Chief Kaiser Matanzima as Chief Minister.

The University College of Zululand, formerly affiliated to the University of South Africa, attains full academic autonomy as th

Battleships are sent to Tangiers by the Spanish government as the first part of its intended invasion of Morocco.

Swaziland and South Africa agree to exchange trade representatives who will have the same rights and privileges as diplomatic p

Dr Joosub Hajee Suliman Ebrahim, recipient of the “Order for Meritorious Service Class 1: Gold” for his contribution as busines

Libya declares its independence as a constitutional and hereditary monarchy under King Idris I. It is the first country to achi

Samuel Alfred (Taffy) Long, heralded by subsequent labour histories as one of SA’s greatest working-class martyrs, is arrested

The Rev. Erasmus Smit ordains himself as minister of the “reizende gemeente der Gereformeerde Kerk naar Port Natal” (travelling

Tony Leon, MP for Houghton, replaces Dr Zac de Beer of the Democratic Party as leader of the party.

White-ruled African nation of Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe, is expelled from Olympics because of its racial policies.

The first Comrades marathon (87 km) is run by Vic Clapham and his friends who initiated it as a reunion.

15,000 Falashas Ethiopian Jews are airlifted from Addis Ababa to Israel as rebel forces approach the Ethiopian capital.

The South African Journal, with Thomas Pringle as editor, and the Zuid-Afrikaansche Tijdschrift are established in Cape Town.

The African National Congress (ANC) elects Nelson Mandela as Deputy President of the organisation. It also announces its decisi

Dr. Andries Treurnicht resigns as Minister of State Administration and of Statistics and announces the formation of the Conserv

President Mohamed Siad Barre of Somalia flees the capital, Mogadishu, as a coalition of rebels seize power. The country plunges

The Voortrekkers elect the first church council of the independent “Voortrekkerkerk”, with Sarel Cilliers as one of the deacons

The South African Government decides to proceed to appoint Ramesh Vassen as Consul General in Mumbai (previously Bombay), India

An Afrikaans weekly publication, Die Brandwag, is published with O.E. Schwellnus as first editor. It existed until September 19

Dr. Nicolaas Diederichs, minister of finance, is elected as the National Party’s candidate to succeed State President Jim Fouch

Cape Town Mayor Helen Zille is elected with overwhelming majority as head of the country’s official opposition, the Democratic

Magdalena Gertruide (Magda) Sauer, first woman in SA to practise as a qualified architect, is born in Kenilworth, Cape Town.

Britain proclaims sovereignty and dominion over Ichaboe and adjacent islands off the Namibian coast, now known as the Offshore