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Griffiths Mlungisi Mxenge, civil rights lawyer and political activist, who was murdered on 19 November, is buried at his home v

… Griffiths Mlungisi Mxenge, civil rights lawyer and political activist, who was murdered on 19 November, is …

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Henry Mutile Fazzie, vice-president, Eastern Cape Region of the United Democratic Front, 1983, and member of the Port Elizabeth

… Eastern Cape Region of the United Democratic Front, 1983, and member of the Port Elizabeth …

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Sir Leander Starr Jameson and about 500 Rhodesian police surrender at Doornkop, near Krugersdorp, after the failure of the Jame

… Sir Leander Starr Jameson and about 500 Rhodesian police surrender at Doornkop, near …

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Phatho, chief of the mixed XhosaHottentot (Khoi-Khoi) people the Gqunukwebe and his brother Kobe, sign a new treaty with Col. J

… the mixed XhosaHottentot (Khoi-Khoi) people the Gqunukwebe and his brother Kobe, sign a new treaty with Col. J …

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A new award scheme for miners is implemented. The Inspectorate administers the scheme on behalf of the Mine Health and Safety C

… administers the scheme on behalf of the Mine Health and Safety C …

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Sudanese President Omar al Bashir and First Vice-President Ali Osman Mohamad Taha arrive with their National Party Secretary Ge

… Sudanese President Omar al Bashir and First Vice-President Ali Osman Mohamad Taha arrive with …

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The Rev. W.A. Alheit and his youngest daughter, Bella, drown at Kleinmond when a freak wave washes them from the rocks.

… The Rev. W.A. Alheit and his youngest daughter, Bella, drown at Kleinmond when a …

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Mary Agard (Mamie) Pocock, algologist and botanist, who is commemorated in many plant names, is born in Rondebosch, Cape Town.

… Mary Agard (Mamie) Pocock, algologist and botanist, who is commemorated in many plant names, is …

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Frederick Courteney Selous, traveller, hunter, writer and naturalist is born in London. He came to Southern Africa in 1871. The

… Frederick Courteney Selous, traveller, hunter, writer and naturalist is born in London. He came to Southern Africa …

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Siza Khang Cecil Khampepe, financier and managing director of Khayalethu Home-loans, is born in Johannesburg. He is director of

… Siza Khang Cecil Khampepe, financier and managing director of Khayalethu Home-loans, is born in …

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Prof. Dirk Postma, founder of the “Gereformeerde Kerk van Suid-Afrika” (GKSA, nicknamed ‘Doppers’) and head of the reformed the

… Kerk van Suid-Afrika” (GKSA, nicknamed ‘Doppers’) and head of the reformed the …

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Election in Kenya. President Daniel Arap Moi leaves office and is succeeded by opposition leader Mwai Kibaki as Kenya’s third p

… Election in Kenya. President Daniel Arap Moi leaves office and is succeeded by opposition leader Mwai Kibaki as Kenya’s …

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In the Battle of the White Umfolozi, the Voortrekker commando is ambushed and nearly overpowered by a Zulu impi. Alexander Harv

… the White Umfolozi, the Voortrekker commando is ambushed and nearly overpowered by a Zulu impi. Alexander Harv …

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George Mzimvube Matanzima, Prime Minister of the Transkei, 1979 and younger brother of Kaiser Matanzima, is born at Qamata, Tr

… Mzimvube Matanzima, Prime Minister of the Transkei, 1979 and younger brother of Kaiser Matanzima, is born at Qamata, Tr …

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SA’s new constitution is enacted by parliament, signalling the end of apartheid and the birth of the new South Africa.

… is enacted by parliament, signalling the end of apartheid and the birth of the new South Africa. …

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Four Black newspapers, Post Transvaal, Saturday Post, Sunday Post and the Sowetan, are banned on a technicality on the same day

… newspapers, Post Transvaal, Saturday Post, Sunday Post and the Sowetan, are banned on a technicality on the same day …

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The Secretary-General submitted a report to the Security Council on the efforts to establish peace and to promote multi-party n

… to the Security Council on the efforts to establish peace and to promote multi-party n …

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Miss Marjorie Courtney-Latimer and Prof. J.L.B. Smith of Rhodes University identify the first coelacanth after it had been thou

… Miss Marjorie Courtney-Latimer and Prof. J.L.B. Smith of Rhodes University identify the …

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The lengthy trial of nine Black nationalist student leaders ends. They are found guilty under the Terrorism Act and sentenced t

… ends. They are found guilty under the Terrorism Act and sentenced t …

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The first peace conference with Israel and her Arab neighbours opens in Geneva. Jordan, Israel, Egypt, the United States, the S

… The first peace conference with Israel and her Arab neighbours opens in Geneva. Jordan, Israel, …

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Robert Moffat, London Missionary Society missionary at Kuruman and father-in-law of David Livingstone, is born in Ormiston, Sco

… Moffat, London Missionary Society missionary at Kuruman and father-in-law of David Livingstone, is born in Ormiston, …

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Arthur Elias Letele, medical doctor and prominent ANC leader who went into exile in Basutoland, dies in Maseru, Basutoland (Les

… Arthur Elias Letele, medical doctor and prominent ANC leader who went into exile in Basutoland, …

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Justice John Foxcroft rejects the plea for acquittal of Allan Boesak’s defence and postpones the case until the following year.

… rejects the plea for acquittal of Allan Boesak’s defence and postpones the case until the following year. …

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Jongikaya Witbooi, Lumkile Maxiti and Agnes Maseti are shot dead at the home of a civic leader in Khayelitsha, Western Cape.

… Jongikaya Witbooi, Lumkile Maxiti and Agnes Maseti are shot dead at the home of a civic leader …

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The first rocket to be wholly developed and manufactured in South Africa is successfully launched from the new rocket launching

… The first rocket to be wholly developed and manufactured in South Africa is successfully launched …

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Prof. Christian Gustav Waldemar Schumann, dean of the faculty for economy at the University of Stellenbosch and member of the h

… the faculty for economy at the University of Stellenbosch and member of the h …

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Daniël Petrus Goosen (53), member of the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (South African Academy of Science and

… vir Wetenskap en Kuns (South African Academy of Science and …

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A secret exchange of letters between the leaders of France and Italy commits both countries to respect each other’s rights in N

… A secret exchange of letters between the leaders of France and Italy commits both countries to respect each other’s …

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Rhodesia formally ends nearly ninety years of White minority rule and declares it will now be known as Zimbabwe-Rhodesia.

… formally ends nearly ninety years of White minority rule and declares it will now be known as Zimbabwe-Rhodesia. …

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Caswell Sipho Makama, advisor to the minister of public works and chair of Onderstepoort Biological products as well as directo

… Sipho Makama, advisor to the minister of public works and chair of Onderstepoort Biological products as well as …

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Griffiths Mlungisi Mxenge, civil rights lawyer and political activist, who was murdered on 19 November, is buried at his home v

Henry Mutile Fazzie, vice-president, Eastern Cape Region of the United Democratic Front, 1983, and member of the Port Elizabeth

Sir Leander Starr Jameson and about 500 Rhodesian police surrender at Doornkop, near Krugersdorp, after the failure of the Jame

Phatho, chief of the mixed XhosaHottentot (Khoi-Khoi) people the Gqunukwebe and his brother Kobe, sign a new treaty with Col. J

A new award scheme for miners is implemented. The Inspectorate administers the scheme on behalf of the Mine Health and Safety C

Sudanese President Omar al Bashir and First Vice-President Ali Osman Mohamad Taha arrive with their National Party Secretary Ge

The Rev. W.A. Alheit and his youngest daughter, Bella, drown at Kleinmond when a freak wave washes them from the rocks.

Mary Agard (Mamie) Pocock, algologist and botanist, who is commemorated in many plant names, is born in Rondebosch, Cape Town.

Frederick Courteney Selous, traveller, hunter, writer and naturalist is born in London. He came to Southern Africa in 1871. The

Siza Khang Cecil Khampepe, financier and managing director of Khayalethu Home-loans, is born in Johannesburg. He is director of

Prof. Dirk Postma, founder of the “Gereformeerde Kerk van Suid-Afrika” (GKSA, nicknamed ‘Doppers’) and head of the reformed the

Election in Kenya. President Daniel Arap Moi leaves office and is succeeded by opposition leader Mwai Kibaki as Kenya’s third p

In the Battle of the White Umfolozi, the Voortrekker commando is ambushed and nearly overpowered by a Zulu impi. Alexander Harv

George Mzimvube Matanzima, Prime Minister of the Transkei, 1979 and younger brother of Kaiser Matanzima, is born at Qamata, Tr

SA’s new constitution is enacted by parliament, signalling the end of apartheid and the birth of the new South Africa.

Four Black newspapers, Post Transvaal, Saturday Post, Sunday Post and the Sowetan, are banned on a technicality on the same day

The Secretary-General submitted a report to the Security Council on the efforts to establish peace and to promote multi-party n

Miss Marjorie Courtney-Latimer and Prof. J.L.B. Smith of Rhodes University identify the first coelacanth after it had been thou

The lengthy trial of nine Black nationalist student leaders ends. They are found guilty under the Terrorism Act and sentenced t

The first peace conference with Israel and her Arab neighbours opens in Geneva. Jordan, Israel, Egypt, the United States, the S

Robert Moffat, London Missionary Society missionary at Kuruman and father-in-law of David Livingstone, is born in Ormiston, Sco

Arthur Elias Letele, medical doctor and prominent ANC leader who went into exile in Basutoland, dies in Maseru, Basutoland (Les

Justice John Foxcroft rejects the plea for acquittal of Allan Boesak’s defence and postpones the case until the following year.

Jongikaya Witbooi, Lumkile Maxiti and Agnes Maseti are shot dead at the home of a civic leader in Khayelitsha, Western Cape.

The first rocket to be wholly developed and manufactured in South Africa is successfully launched from the new rocket launching

Prof. Christian Gustav Waldemar Schumann, dean of the faculty for economy at the University of Stellenbosch and member of the h

Daniël Petrus Goosen (53), member of the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (South African Academy of Science and

A secret exchange of letters between the leaders of France and Italy commits both countries to respect each other’s rights in N

Rhodesia formally ends nearly ninety years of White minority rule and declares it will now be known as Zimbabwe-Rhodesia.

Caswell Sipho Makama, advisor to the minister of public works and chair of Onderstepoort Biological products as well as directo