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Fidel Castro, president of Cuba since 1976 who authorised the intervention of Cuban troops in the Angolan Civil War, is born.
… Fidel Castro, president of Cuba since 1976 who authorised the intervention of Cuban troops in the Angolan Civil War, is born. …
Anglo-Boer War 2: Battle of Elands River: One of Col. Hore’s men, having sneaked through the besieger’s lines, reaches the Brit
… Anglo-Boer War 2: Battle of Elands River: One of Col. Hore’s men, having sneaked through the besieger’s …
The government of President Robert Mugabe will soon lay claim to half ownership of all the country’s privately owned mines, the
… The government of President Robert Mugabe will soon lay claim to half ownership of all the country’s privately owned mines, the …
The Venda Independence Party (VIP) boycotts the opening of the Venda Parliament despite having won thirty-one of the forty-two
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The Venda Independence Party (VIP) boycotts…
Iranian President Rafsanjani arrives in South Africa as part of a six-nation tour of Sub-Saharan Africa amid opposition to it w
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … President Rafsanjani arrives in South…
His Majesty, the King of Malaysia, officially opens the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. Teams of South Africa also take par
… His Majesty, the King of Malaysia, officially opens the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. Teams of South Africa also take par …
The Chamber of Mines and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) sign an agreement on wages and working conditions averting the
… Keesing's Records of World Events, News Digest for September 1996, p 41255 | … (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political…
Following unrest and rioting in the townships, the Minister of Law and Order prohibits all meetings of more than two persons, d
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Following unrest and rioting in the…
The visit of the Ivory Coast’s Minister of Information, M.L. Dona-Fologo, to South Africa on a fact-finding tour, starts. It
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The visit of the Ivory Coast’s Minister of…
Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet, politician and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, is born in Aliwal North district, CC.
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 4, p. 12 … Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet, politician and Chief…
Balthazar Johannes Vorster, Prime Minister of South Africa and leader of the National Party from 1966 to 1978 and State Preside
… Balthazar Johannes Vorster, Prime Minister of South Africa and leader of the National Party from 1966 to 1978 and State Preside …
Beyers Naude (89), an Afrikaner cleric who became one of the most important moral voices of the anti-apartheid movement, passes
… Beyers Naude (89), an Afrikaner cleric who became one of the most important moral voices of the anti-apartheid movement, passes …
Dr. Zach de Beer, leader of the former Progressive Federal Party is elected as leader of the newly formed Democratic Party.
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Dr. Zach de Beer, leader of the former…
Lydia van Niekerk, professor of literature and first woman to be appointed to the chair at the University of Stellenbosch, is b
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 11, p. 155 … Lydia van Niekerk, professor of literature…
Sir Henry Frere, governor of the Cape Colony, lays the corner stone of the present Dale College in King William’s Town.
… Sir Henry Frere, governor of the Cape Colony, lays the corner stone of the present Dale College in King William’s Town. …
The trial of Commodore Dieter Gerhardt begins in the Cape Town Supreme Court on charges of spying for the Soviet Union.
… The trial of Commodore Dieter Gerhardt begins in the Cape Town Supreme Court on charges of spying for the Soviet Union. …
The trial of Commodore Dieter Gerhardt begins in the Cape Town Supreme Court on charges of spying for the Soviet Union.
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The trial of Commodore Dieter Gerhardt…
Ferdi Barnard, former member of the CCB (Civil Cooperation Bureau) is found guilty of the murder in Johannesburg on the activis
… Ferdi Barnard, former member of the CCB (Civil Cooperation Bureau) is found guilty of the murder in Johannesburg on the activis …
Mozambique’s southern province of Inhambane warns that 100 000 people in the province are at risk of starvation because poor ra
… Mozambique’s southern province of Inhambane warns that 100 000 people in the province are at risk of starvation because poor ra …
Anna (Sister Annie) Tempo, community and social worker and founder of ‘Nanny House’ for destitute girls on the streets of Cape
… Verwey: New Dictionary of South African Biography … Annie) Tempo, community and social worker and founder of ‘Nanny House’ for destitute girls on the streets…
South African Air Force pioneer Major-General Ken van der Spuy, veteran of both world wars and holder of fourteen decorations f
… Air Force pioneer Major-General Ken van der Spuy, veteran of both world wars and holder of fourteen decorations f …
The Transkei Minister of Justice orders the Methodist Church of South Africa to cease all activities, and cede its property wit
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The Transkei Minister of Justice orders the…
Memorandum, On Behalf Of The South African Indian Congress, To The United Nations Group Of Experts On South Africa, March 6, 1964
… Memorandum, On Behalf Of The South African Indian Congress, To The United Nations Group Of Experts On South Africa, March 6, 1964 …
The Star reports that Gordon Webster, an alleged ANC insurgent, was found guilty of the murder of a policeman and the attempted
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1989). Race Relations Survey 1988/89, Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 574 … Gordon…
Birth of Jan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck in Culemborg, the Netherlands. Van Riebeeck landed at the southern tip of Africa on 6 Ap
… Birth of Jan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck in Culemborg, the Netherlands. Van Riebeeck landed at the southern tip of Africa on 6 Ap …
Phambili Ka Ntloko, prominent member of AZAPO and elected national organiser of the movement in 1985, is born in Cape Town.
… Phambili Ka Ntloko, prominent member of AZAPO and elected national organiser of the movement in 1985, is born in Cape Town. …
David Livingstone, Scottish explorer and missionary who died of malaria on 1.5.1873 on the shore of Lake Bangweulu, is buried i
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 4 … Livingstone, Scottish explorer and missionary…
Minister of Law and Order Adriaan Vlok announces a ban on the carrying of pangas, bush knives and axes in “conflict situations”
… Minister of Law and Order Adriaan Vlok announces a ban on the carrying of pangas, bush knives and axes in “conflict situations” …
The last general election of the Union of South Africa is held. The National Party under J.G. Strydom wins 103 seats.
… The last general election of the Union of South Africa is held. The National Party under J.G. …
The National Party of Dr D.F. Malan wins 94 of the 156 seats and the opposition 62 in the general election.
… The National Party of Dr D.F. Malan wins 94 of the 156 seats and the opposition 62 in the general …