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The resignation of the Minister of the Interior, Theo Gerdener, is announced and will take effect from 31 July 1972.

… the Minister of the Interior, Theo Gerdener, is announced and will take effect from 31 July 1972. …

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The first aircraft hijacking is attempted by Chinese on a flight of Cathay Pacific. The hijacking failed and the plane crashe

… on a flight of Cathay Pacific. The hijacking failed and the plane crashe …

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The Rev. Wilhelm A. Alheit is inducted in the DRC in Colesberg. He and his daughter drowned in 1910 at Kleinmond.

… A. Alheit is inducted in the DRC in Colesberg. He and his daughter drowned in 1910 at Kleinmond. …

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Marches organised by the African National Congress, SA Communist Party and the Congress of South African Trade Unions are held

… by the African National Congress, SA Communist Party and the Congress of South African Trade Unions are held …

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The SA defence force attacks alleged ANC homes and offices in Gaborone, Botswana, in Operation Plecksy. Twelve or thirteen peop

… The SA defence force attacks alleged ANC homes and offices in Gaborone, Botswana, in Operation Plecksy. …

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Prime Minister Vorster and Dr. Hilgard Muller arrive in Geneva. A meeting is held with twelve South African ambassadors to Euro

… Prime Minister Vorster and Dr. Hilgard Muller arrive in Geneva. A meeting is held …

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Grintek of SA, Saab of Sweden and British aerospace sign a historic contract for supplying military equipment worth about R60 m

… Grintek of SA, Saab of Sweden and British aerospace sign a historic contract for supplying …

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SA author Herman Charles Bosman is found guilty of murdering his stepbrother and sentenced to death. The sentence was later

… Bosman is found guilty of murdering his stepbrother and sentenced to death. The sentence was later …

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American troops arrive in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, in advance of a multinational operation to feed and help send home more tha

… capital, in advance of a multinational operation to feed and help send home more tha …

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Katangan President Moise Tshombe and Congo President Joseph Kasavubu are accused in a UN report of conspiracy to murder ex-prem

… Katangan President Moise Tshombe and Congo President Joseph Kasavubu are accused in a UN …

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All South Africans will have access to clean running water by 2008, says Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Buyelwa Sonjica.

… access to clean running water by 2008, says Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Buyelwa Sonjica. …

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After a meeting between the Prime Minister John Vorster, with his Minister of Bantu Administration, and seven of the eight ‘hom

… John Vorster, with his Minister of Bantu Administration, and seven of the eight ‘hom …

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In Egypt, the German Afrika Korps and Italian forces under Rommel begin a retreat westwards after a renewed campaign by the all

… In Egypt, the German Afrika Korps and Italian forces under Rommel begin a retreat westwards …

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The government announces a plan to allow White and Black businessmen to form partnerships as part of a strategy to draw Blacks

… The government announces a plan to allow White and Black businessmen to form partnerships as part of a …

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The SA cricket team beats Zimbabwe with an innings and thirteen runs in the first five-day test in Bloemfontein.

… The SA cricket team beats Zimbabwe with an innings and thirteen runs in the first five-day test in Bloemfontein. …

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Rwandan and Zairian forces bombard each another with artillery along the border, while rebels in Zaire, supported by Rwanda, cl

… Rwandan and Zairian forces bombard each another with artillery along …

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Korean War (1950-1953). South African No 2 Squadron, known as Cheetah Squadron, comprising of fifty officers and 157 other rank

… known as Cheetah Squadron, comprising of fifty officers and 157 other rank …

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The decisive Battle of Bembesi (Bembasi) is fought in the Ndebele War, Rhodesia. The Ngubi, Mbezu and Nsukamini regiments fou

… is fought in the Ndebele War, Rhodesia. The Ngubi, Mbezu and Nsukamini regiments fou …

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The National Assembly passes legislation providing for abortion on demand within the first twelve weeks of pregnancy and for te

… on demand within the first twelve weeks of pregnancy and for te …

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SA signs an agreement with the USA regarding co-operation in the development, building, installation and operation of an integr

… co-operation in the development, building, installation and operation of an integr …

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Dr Fabian Defu Ribeiro and his wife Florence Barbara are gunned down in their courtyard. Policemen A.J.M. Joubert, P.J. Verster

… Dr Fabian Defu Ribeiro and his wife Florence Barbara are gunned down in their …

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Representatives of the Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa), the National Council of Trade Unions (Nactu), and the Con

… (Fedusa), the National Council of Trade Unions (Nactu), and the Con …

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A leader of the South West African People’s Union and former prisoner on Robben Island, Mr Immanuel Shifidi, is killed during v

… A leader of the South West African People’s Union and former prisoner on Robben Island, Mr Immanuel Shifidi, is …

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Paramount Chief of the Zulus, Cyprian Bhepezulu, and twelve Kraals occupied by his followers, are attacked by hostile Blacks fo

… Paramount Chief of the Zulus, Cyprian Bhepezulu, and twelve Kraals occupied by his followers, are attacked by …

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The Joint Committee of the First and Sixth Committees of the General Assembly adopts a French-Mexican proposal, supported by In

… The Joint Committee of the First and Sixth Committees of the General Assembly adopts a …

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Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, war correspondent during Anglo-Boer War 2 and later premier of Britain, is born in Oxfor

… Churchill, war correspondent during Anglo-Boer War 2 and later premier of Britain, is born in Oxfor …

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Dr Robert Broom, SA archaeologist and discoverer of the “Mrs Ples” skull at the Sterkfontein Caves, is born in Scotland.

… Dr Robert Broom, SA archaeologist and discoverer of the “Mrs Ples” skull at the Sterkfontein …

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Schalk Burger, flank forward AJ Venter, centre Gcobani Bobo and uncapped winger, Jongikhaya Nokwe are released to play for the

… Schalk Burger, flank forward AJ Venter, centre Gcobani Bobo and uncapped winger, Jongikhaya Nokwe are released to play …

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Four White South Africans are killed and seventeen injured when armed APLA guerrillas storm into a golf club in King William’

… Four White South Africans are killed and seventeen injured when armed APLA guerrillas storm into …

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An argument between a man and his stepson about today’s rugby Test in which the Springboks beat Scotland, ends tragically when

… An argument between a man and his stepson about today’s rugby Test in which the …

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The resignation of the Minister of the Interior, Theo Gerdener, is announced and will take effect from 31 July 1972.

The first aircraft hijacking is attempted by Chinese on a flight of Cathay Pacific. The hijacking failed and the plane crashe

The Rev. Wilhelm A. Alheit is inducted in the DRC in Colesberg. He and his daughter drowned in 1910 at Kleinmond.

Marches organised by the African National Congress, SA Communist Party and the Congress of South African Trade Unions are held

The SA defence force attacks alleged ANC homes and offices in Gaborone, Botswana, in Operation Plecksy. Twelve or thirteen peop

Prime Minister Vorster and Dr. Hilgard Muller arrive in Geneva. A meeting is held with twelve South African ambassadors to Euro

Grintek of SA, Saab of Sweden and British aerospace sign a historic contract for supplying military equipment worth about R60 m

SA author Herman Charles Bosman is found guilty of murdering his stepbrother and sentenced to death. The sentence was later

American troops arrive in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, in advance of a multinational operation to feed and help send home more tha

Katangan President Moise Tshombe and Congo President Joseph Kasavubu are accused in a UN report of conspiracy to murder ex-prem

All South Africans will have access to clean running water by 2008, says Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Buyelwa Sonjica.

After a meeting between the Prime Minister John Vorster, with his Minister of Bantu Administration, and seven of the eight ‘hom

In Egypt, the German Afrika Korps and Italian forces under Rommel begin a retreat westwards after a renewed campaign by the all

The government announces a plan to allow White and Black businessmen to form partnerships as part of a strategy to draw Blacks

The SA cricket team beats Zimbabwe with an innings and thirteen runs in the first five-day test in Bloemfontein.

Rwandan and Zairian forces bombard each another with artillery along the border, while rebels in Zaire, supported by Rwanda, cl

Korean War (1950-1953). South African No 2 Squadron, known as Cheetah Squadron, comprising of fifty officers and 157 other rank

The decisive Battle of Bembesi (Bembasi) is fought in the Ndebele War, Rhodesia. The Ngubi, Mbezu and Nsukamini regiments fou

The National Assembly passes legislation providing for abortion on demand within the first twelve weeks of pregnancy and for te

SA signs an agreement with the USA regarding co-operation in the development, building, installation and operation of an integr

Dr Fabian Defu Ribeiro and his wife Florence Barbara are gunned down in their courtyard. Policemen A.J.M. Joubert, P.J. Verster

Representatives of the Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa), the National Council of Trade Unions (Nactu), and the Con

A leader of the South West African People’s Union and former prisoner on Robben Island, Mr Immanuel Shifidi, is killed during v

Paramount Chief of the Zulus, Cyprian Bhepezulu, and twelve Kraals occupied by his followers, are attacked by hostile Blacks fo

The Joint Committee of the First and Sixth Committees of the General Assembly adopts a French-Mexican proposal, supported by In

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, war correspondent during Anglo-Boer War 2 and later premier of Britain, is born in Oxfor

Dr Robert Broom, SA archaeologist and discoverer of the “Mrs Ples” skull at the Sterkfontein Caves, is born in Scotland.

Schalk Burger, flank forward AJ Venter, centre Gcobani Bobo and uncapped winger, Jongikhaya Nokwe are released to play for the

Four White South Africans are killed and seventeen injured when armed APLA guerrillas storm into a golf club in King William’

An argument between a man and his stepson about today’s rugby Test in which the Springboks beat Scotland, ends tragically when