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A South African judge jails former state assassin Eugene de Kock for more than 200 years, describing him as a chilling and revo

… Kock for more than 200 years, describing him as a chilling and revo …

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Libya expels 145 members of the Palestine Liberation Front, a radical faction of the PLO, and close four training bases used by

… Palestine Liberation Front, a radical faction of the PLO, and close four training bases used by …

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James Thompson Bain, Scottish engineer, labour leader and editor who was one of the most militant labour leaders during the 191

… James Thompson Bain, Scottish engineer, labour leader and editor who was one of the most militant labour leaders …

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Steve Strydom, former chairman of the Free State rugby union and well-known SA rugby referee, dies of cancer in Bloemfontein.

… Strydom, former chairman of the Free State rugby union and well-known SA rugby referee, dies of cancer in …

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About 10 000 taxi operators march to the Union Buildings, in Pretoria to hand over a memorandum of their grievances and members

… in Pretoria to hand over a memorandum of their grievances and members …

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Forty-five African leaders (and one Indian) from South Africa meet in Lobatsi, Bechuanaland (27-28 October), to make plans to s

… Forty-five African leaders (and one Indian) from South Africa meet in Lobatsi, …

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Governor Henry Barkly of the Cape Colony annexes the territory east and west of the Vaal river (including the Kimberley diamond

… Henry Barkly of the Cape Colony annexes the territory east and west of the Vaal river (including the Kimberley diamond …

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Milton Obote (81), Uganda’s former dictator who was first toppled by Idi Amin and overthrown again after a second stint in powe

… Uganda’s former dictator who was first toppled by Idi Amin and overthrown again after a second stint in powe …

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Magdalena Gertruide (Magda) Sauer, first woman in SA to practise as a qualified architect and art critic of Die Burger, dies in

… first woman in SA to practise as a qualified architect and art critic of Die Burger, dies in …

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At least 4,500 people die when two earthquakes strike North West Algeria. In El-Asnam (formerly Orleansville) and its surroundi

… North West Algeria. In El-Asnam (formerly Orleansville) and its surroundi …

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Nandi, mother of Shaka and wife of Senzangakoma, dies of dysentery in her royal kraal at Mkinkini, halfway between modern Melmo

… Nandi, mother of Shaka and wife of Senzangakoma, dies of dysentery in her royal …

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City Press reports that one suspected guerrilla was killed in a shootout with Ciskei police in October and two women are subseq

… was killed in a shootout with Ciskei police in October and two women are subseq …

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The United Arab Republic informs the United Nations that it has banned South African ships from entering UAR ports, and that, w

… it has banned South African ships from entering UAR ports, and that, w …

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Jacob Abraham Uitenhage de Mist and his daughter Augusta, with Mietje Versveld as company, leave on a 167-day journey of explor

… Jacob Abraham Uitenhage de Mist and his daughter Augusta, with Mietje Versveld as company, …

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A meeting is held between Prime Minister John Vorster and eight ‘homeland’ leaders to discuss the unrest, which has left at lea

… A meeting is held between Prime Minister John Vorster and eight ‘homeland’ leaders to discuss the unrest, which has …

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SA signs multilateral treaty on the principles governing the activities of states in the exploration and use of outer space. Al

… governing the activities of states in the exploration and use of outer space. Al …

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South African artist and eminent portrait painter Neville Lewis is born in Cape Town. (Among his sitters were Field-Marshal Mon

… South African artist and eminent portrait painter Neville Lewis is born in Cape …

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At least one-fifth of South Africa’s military is infected with the virus that causes AIDS, and Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota

… military is infected with the virus that causes AIDS, and Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota …

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The Freedom Alliance is formed. It seeks to gain concession on federalism from the ANC and to displace the National Party.

… It seeks to gain concession on federalism from the ANC and to displace the National Party. …

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Habib Mohamed (A.M.) Rajab, trader who possessed the biggest collection of oriental art in SA, and remembered for his role in p

… possessed the biggest collection of oriental art in SA, and remembered for his role in p …

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SWAPO claims it was not responsible for placing landmines in the Caprivi Strip and that the guerrillas were not operating from

… not responsible for placing landmines in the Caprivi Strip and that the guerrillas were not operating from …

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Stephanus Johannes Paulus (Fanie) Eloff (62), first notable sculptor born in SA and grandson of Paul Kruger, is born in Pretori

… (Fanie) Eloff (62), first notable sculptor born in SA and grandson of Paul Kruger, is born in Pretori …

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The United Party declares that it will oppose the National Party’s policy and will moot a certain measure of self-government fo

… declares that it will oppose the National Party’s policy and will moot a certain measure of self-government fo …

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The two Voortrekker states, one east of the Drakensberg and one west, unite to form the Republic of Natalia. Practical diffic

… The two Voortrekker states, one east of the Drakensberg and one west, unite to form the Republic of Natalia. …

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A young Pretoria couple starts legal action against 1 Military Hospital for at least R800 000 for trauma and shock, when a doct

… 1 Military Hospital for at least R800 000 for trauma and shock, when a doct …

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It is announced that President F.W. de Klerk and African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela are awarded the Nobel Peace Pr

… It is announced that President F.W. de Klerk and African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela are …

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Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate and a critic of the Nigerian government, returns to his homeland for the first time in four years

… Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate and a critic of the Nigerian government, returns to his …

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Jabulani Albert Ntuli, SA artist and illustrator of the Bantubibel in 1977, with Laduma Madela, is born in Eshowe district, Nat

… Jabulani Albert Ntuli, SA artist and illustrator of the Bantubibel in 1977, with Laduma …

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Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne and known for his late-night parties, celebrates girlfriend Chelsy Davy’s 21s

… Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne and known for his late-night parties, celebrates girlfriend …

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Sixteen schoolchildren and their bus driver are killed in Algeria when their bus is sprayed by gunfire at a false road block.

… Sixteen schoolchildren and their bus driver are killed in Algeria when their bus is …

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A South African judge jails former state assassin Eugene de Kock for more than 200 years, describing him as a chilling and revo

Libya expels 145 members of the Palestine Liberation Front, a radical faction of the PLO, and close four training bases used by

James Thompson Bain, Scottish engineer, labour leader and editor who was one of the most militant labour leaders during the 191

Steve Strydom, former chairman of the Free State rugby union and well-known SA rugby referee, dies of cancer in Bloemfontein.

About 10 000 taxi operators march to the Union Buildings, in Pretoria to hand over a memorandum of their grievances and members

Forty-five African leaders (and one Indian) from South Africa meet in Lobatsi, Bechuanaland (27-28 October), to make plans to s

Governor Henry Barkly of the Cape Colony annexes the territory east and west of the Vaal river (including the Kimberley diamond

Milton Obote (81), Uganda’s former dictator who was first toppled by Idi Amin and overthrown again after a second stint in powe

Magdalena Gertruide (Magda) Sauer, first woman in SA to practise as a qualified architect and art critic of Die Burger, dies in

At least 4,500 people die when two earthquakes strike North West Algeria. In El-Asnam (formerly Orleansville) and its surroundi

Nandi, mother of Shaka and wife of Senzangakoma, dies of dysentery in her royal kraal at Mkinkini, halfway between modern Melmo

City Press reports that one suspected guerrilla was killed in a shootout with Ciskei police in October and two women are subseq

The United Arab Republic informs the United Nations that it has banned South African ships from entering UAR ports, and that, w

Jacob Abraham Uitenhage de Mist and his daughter Augusta, with Mietje Versveld as company, leave on a 167-day journey of explor

A meeting is held between Prime Minister John Vorster and eight ‘homeland’ leaders to discuss the unrest, which has left at lea

SA signs multilateral treaty on the principles governing the activities of states in the exploration and use of outer space. Al

South African artist and eminent portrait painter Neville Lewis is born in Cape Town. (Among his sitters were Field-Marshal Mon

At least one-fifth of South Africa’s military is infected with the virus that causes AIDS, and Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota

The Freedom Alliance is formed. It seeks to gain concession on federalism from the ANC and to displace the National Party.

Habib Mohamed (A.M.) Rajab, trader who possessed the biggest collection of oriental art in SA, and remembered for his role in p

SWAPO claims it was not responsible for placing landmines in the Caprivi Strip and that the guerrillas were not operating from

Stephanus Johannes Paulus (Fanie) Eloff (62), first notable sculptor born in SA and grandson of Paul Kruger, is born in Pretori

The United Party declares that it will oppose the National Party’s policy and will moot a certain measure of self-government fo

The two Voortrekker states, one east of the Drakensberg and one west, unite to form the Republic of Natalia. Practical diffic

A young Pretoria couple starts legal action against 1 Military Hospital for at least R800 000 for trauma and shock, when a doct

It is announced that President F.W. de Klerk and African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela are awarded the Nobel Peace Pr

Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate and a critic of the Nigerian government, returns to his homeland for the first time in four years

Jabulani Albert Ntuli, SA artist and illustrator of the Bantubibel in 1977, with Laduma Madela, is born in Eshowe district, Nat

Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne and known for his late-night parties, celebrates girlfriend Chelsy Davy’s 21s

Sixteen schoolchildren and their bus driver are killed in Algeria when their bus is sprayed by gunfire at a false road block.