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Former President Nelson Mandela celebrates his 86th birthday with family and friends at his Qunu home, Eastern Cape Province.

… Nelson Mandela celebrates his 86th birthday with family and friends at his Qunu home, Eastern Cape Province. …

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Twenty-six commuters are killed by vigilantes, allegedly as result of sporadic gun fighting between rival ANC and IFP supportin

… as result of sporadic gun fighting between rival ANC and IFP supportin …

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The Nigerian President of the Supreme Council for Sport in Africa (SCSA) states that Britain and other countries maintaining sp

… Council for Sport in Africa (SCSA) states that Britain and other countries maintaining sp …

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In a rare display of force, UN troops launch a rescue mission that frees all 222 peacekeepers and eleven military observers tra

… launch a rescue mission that frees all 222 peacekeepers and eleven military observers tra …

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H.A. Fagan, former Chief Justice and Minister of Native Affairs, agrees to become leader of the National Union. Its founder, J.

… H.A. Fagan, former Chief Justice and Minister of Native Affairs, agrees to become leader of …

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Cornelis Jacob Langenhoven, SA author and writer of the words of Die Stem, dies at his home ‘Arbeidsgenot’ in Oudtshoorn.

… Cornelis Jacob Langenhoven, SA author and writer of the words of Die Stem, dies at his home …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: British Gen. French drives Scheepers out of the Camdeboo Mountains and Major Moore, with a detachment of Conn

… Gen. French drives Scheepers out of the Camdeboo Mountains and Major Moore, with a detachment of Conn …

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Countries across Africa, South America and Central Asia express disappointment at a US decision to cut off military aid to doze

… Countries across Africa, South America and Central Asia express disappointment at a US decision to …

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William Rantoa and Kgosimang Mafora, members of the pro-Bophuthatswana faction, are killed when gunmen open fire on them at a b

… William Rantoa and Kgosimang Mafora, members of the pro-Bophuthatswana …

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Cosatu, Saccola and the minister of manpower of the F.W. de Klerk cabinet agree in principle to establish a national negotiatio

… Cosatu, Saccola and the minister of manpower of the F.W. de Klerk cabinet …

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Cosatu, Saccola and the minister of manpower of the F.W. de Klerk cabinet agree in principle to establish a national negotiatio

… Cosatu, Saccola and the minister of manpower of the F.W. de Klerk cabinet …

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Stephen Gregory Naidoo, prelate, canon lawyer and critic of apartheid, dies in London. He was appointed archbishop of Cape Town

… Stephen Gregory Naidoo, prelate, canon lawyer and critic of apartheid, dies in London. He was appointed …

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The Chamber of Mines of South Africa announces wage increases of fifteen percent and twenty-eight percent respectively, for Bla

… South Africa announces wage increases of fifteen percent and twenty-eight percent respectively, for Bla …

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The constitution of the South African Students’ Organisation (SASO) is adopted at the inaugural conference and Steve Biko is el

… Organisation (SASO) is adopted at the inaugural conference and Steve Biko is el …

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The police raid the editorial offices of the Rand Daily Mail in Johannesburg and confiscate documents relating to a series of a

… editorial offices of the Rand Daily Mail in Johannesburg and confiscate documents relating to a series of a …

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Jacob Daniël du Toit (Totius) (76), SA theologian, poet and co-translator of the Bible into Afrikaans, dies in Pretoria.

… Jacob Daniël du Toit (Totius) (76), SA theologian, poet and co-translator of the Bible into Afrikaans, dies in …

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Zwelakhe Sisulu, President of the Black Media Workers Association of South Africa, and son of Walter Sisulu, is arrested under

… of the Black Media Workers Association of South Africa, and son of Walter Sisulu, is arrested under …

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The Belgian Congo becomes the independent Republic of the Congo, with Joseph Kasavubu as president and Patrice Lumumba as prime

… Republic of the Congo, with Joseph Kasavubu as president and Patrice Lumumba as prime …

Resolution on the War. Adopted by the National Executive Committees of the AAC and the ANC, July 7,1940

… Adopted by the National Executive Committees of the AAC and the ANC, July 7,1940 …

Report of a Deputation from the ANC to the Deputy Prime Minister and Others on March 4, 1942, by Dr. A. B. Xuma [n.d.]

… of a Deputation from the ANC to the Deputy Prime Minister and Others on March 4, 1942, by Dr. A. B. Xuma [n.d.] …

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Sir William Cornwallis Harris, traveller, hunter and renowned artist, arrives in Algoa Bay from where he sets out on a hunting

… Sir William Cornwallis Harris, traveller, hunter and renowned artist, arrives in Algoa Bay from where he sets …

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Police fire tear gas at unruly fans during a World Cup qualifying soccer game between Zimbabwe and South Africa, setting off a

… during a World Cup qualifying soccer game between Zimbabwe and South Africa, setting off a …

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Douglas Hurd, UK Foreign Secretary, on three-day visit to SA, meets De Klerk, Mandela and PAC President Clarence Makwetu.

… on three-day visit to SA, meets De Klerk, Mandela and PAC President Clarence Makwetu. …

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Angolan news agency Angop reports that South African troops, backed by planes, tanks and artillery, used chemical weapons in at

… reports that South African troops, backed by planes, tanks and artillery, used chemical weapons in at …

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The largest organised trek to East Africa, under Jan van Rensburg, consisting of seventy families with forty-seven wagons and s

… consisting of seventy families with forty-seven wagons and s …

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Petrus Borchardus Borcherds, adjunct fiscal and member of the Council of Justice at the Cape, is born in Cape Town.

… Petrus Borchardus Borcherds, adjunct fiscal and member of the Council of Justice at the Cape, is born in …

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Boris Becker (17) of West Germany beats Kevin Curren of SA on Wimbledon and becomes the youngest ever tennis champion.

… (17) of West Germany beats Kevin Curren of SA on Wimbledon and becomes the youngest ever tennis champion. …

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A number of people are injured in a bomb explosion at a taxi and bus terminal in Johannesburg. Right wing complicity is suspect

… number of people are injured in a bomb explosion at a taxi and bus terminal in Johannesburg. Right wing complicity is …

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Robert McBride, ANC member who planted a bomb in Magoo’s Bar, Durban, and later became Ekurhuleni metro police chief, is born i

… ANC member who planted a bomb in Magoo’s Bar, Durban, and later became Ekurhuleni metro police chief, is born i …

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Congolese President Joseph Kabila and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni meet for first face-to-face peace talks in Tanzania as

… Congolese President Joseph Kabila and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni meet for first …

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Former President Nelson Mandela celebrates his 86th birthday with family and friends at his Qunu home, Eastern Cape Province.

Twenty-six commuters are killed by vigilantes, allegedly as result of sporadic gun fighting between rival ANC and IFP supportin

The Nigerian President of the Supreme Council for Sport in Africa (SCSA) states that Britain and other countries maintaining sp

In a rare display of force, UN troops launch a rescue mission that frees all 222 peacekeepers and eleven military observers tra

H.A. Fagan, former Chief Justice and Minister of Native Affairs, agrees to become leader of the National Union. Its founder, J.

Cornelis Jacob Langenhoven, SA author and writer of the words of Die Stem, dies at his home ‘Arbeidsgenot’ in Oudtshoorn.

Anglo-Boer War 2: British Gen. French drives Scheepers out of the Camdeboo Mountains and Major Moore, with a detachment of Conn

Countries across Africa, South America and Central Asia express disappointment at a US decision to cut off military aid to doze

William Rantoa and Kgosimang Mafora, members of the pro-Bophuthatswana faction, are killed when gunmen open fire on them at a b

Cosatu, Saccola and the minister of manpower of the F.W. de Klerk cabinet agree in principle to establish a national negotiatio

Cosatu, Saccola and the minister of manpower of the F.W. de Klerk cabinet agree in principle to establish a national negotiatio

Stephen Gregory Naidoo, prelate, canon lawyer and critic of apartheid, dies in London. He was appointed archbishop of Cape Town

The Chamber of Mines of South Africa announces wage increases of fifteen percent and twenty-eight percent respectively, for Bla

The constitution of the South African Students’ Organisation (SASO) is adopted at the inaugural conference and Steve Biko is el

The police raid the editorial offices of the Rand Daily Mail in Johannesburg and confiscate documents relating to a series of a

Jacob Daniël du Toit (Totius) (76), SA theologian, poet and co-translator of the Bible into Afrikaans, dies in Pretoria.

Zwelakhe Sisulu, President of the Black Media Workers Association of South Africa, and son of Walter Sisulu, is arrested under

The Belgian Congo becomes the independent Republic of the Congo, with Joseph Kasavubu as president and Patrice Lumumba as prime

Resolution on the War. Adopted by the National Executive Com­mittees of the AAC and the ANC, July 7,1940

Report of a Deputation from the ANC to the Deputy Prime Minister and Others on March 4, 1942, by Dr. A. B. Xuma [n.d.]

Sir William Cornwallis Harris, traveller, hunter and renowned artist, arrives in Algoa Bay from where he sets out on a hunting

Police fire tear gas at unruly fans during a World Cup qualifying soccer game between Zimbabwe and South Africa, setting off a

Douglas Hurd, UK Foreign Secretary, on three-day visit to SA, meets De Klerk, Mandela and PAC President Clarence Makwetu.

Angolan news agency Angop reports that South African troops, backed by planes, tanks and artillery, used chemical weapons in at

The largest organised trek to East Africa, under Jan van Rensburg, consisting of seventy families with forty-seven wagons and s

Petrus Borchardus Borcherds, adjunct fiscal and member of the Council of Justice at the Cape, is born in Cape Town.

Boris Becker (17) of West Germany beats Kevin Curren of SA on Wimbledon and becomes the youngest ever tennis champion.

A number of people are injured in a bomb explosion at a taxi and bus terminal in Johannesburg. Right wing complicity is suspect

Robert McBride, ANC member who planted a bomb in Magoo’s Bar, Durban, and later became Ekurhuleni metro police chief, is born i

Congolese President Joseph Kabila and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni meet for first face-to-face peace talks in Tanzania as

Resolution on the War. Adopted by the National Executive Committees of the AAC and the ANC, July 7,1940