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Donald Woods (67), former editor of the Daily Despatch of East London and well-known activist, who escaped with his family from
… Donald Woods (67), former editor of the Daily Despatch of East London and well-known activist, who escaped with his …
The Rev. J.F. Naudé (75), DRC minister and one of six delegates who voted against the signing of the peace agreement in
… The Rev. J.F. Naudé (75), DRC minister and one of six delegates who voted against the signing of the peace agreement in …
The SABC reports that former apartheid minister of law and order Adriaan Vlok has apologised to the director-general of the Pre
… The SABC reports that former apartheid minister of law and order Adriaan Vlok has apologised to the director-general of the Pre …
Mohammed Iqbal Shaik, activist and member of the Dolphin Unit of the MK involved in sabotage operations until 1988, is born in
… Mohammed Iqbal Shaik, activist and member of the Dolphin Unit of the MK involved in sabotage operations until 1988, is born …
The mutilated body of Toto Dweba, UDF and member of the Natal Freedom Charter Committee, is found at the Natal North Coast.
… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 248. … The mutilated body of Toto Dweba,…
The caucus of the National Party elects as party leader, and thereby as Prime Minister, Pieter Willem Botha, the Minister of De
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The caucus of the National Party elects as…
The UN Security Council bans sales of arms and fuel to the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) because
… The UN Security Council bans sales of arms and fuel to the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) because …
Anglo-Boer War 2: Captain R.D.C. Miers of the South African Constabulary is shot and killed under a flag of truce by Field-corn
… Anglo-Boer War 2: Captain R.D.C. Miers of the South African Constabulary is shot and killed under a flag of truce by Field-corn …
A total of 1 004 persons consisting of 849 burghers and boys, 152 women and girls, two Coloureds and one Black man, cross the b
… A total of 1 004 persons consisting of 849 burghers and boys, 152 women and girls, two Coloureds …
Winnie Mandela is formally charged with four counts of kidnapping and of assault, and will stand trial with seven others in con
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Winnie Mandela is formally charged with…
The Prime Minister pays a secret visit (22-23 September) to the Ivory Coast in pursuit of his policy of seeking dialogue with B
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … visit (22-23 September) to the Ivory Coast…
Dimension Data the information technology long-time darling of the JSE and London Stock Exchange reaches an all-time high of R7
… Dimension Data the information technology long-time darling of the JSE and London Stock Exchange reaches an all-time high of R7 …
King Edward VII signs the South African Law, providing for 121 members of parliament, of which ten ministers, in London. The So
… VII signs the South African Law, providing for 121 members of parliament, of which ten ministers, in London. The So …
King Edward VII signs the South African Law, providing for 121 members of parliament, of which ten ministers, in London. The So
… VII signs the South African Law, providing for 121 members of parliament, of which ten ministers, in London. The So …
Joachim Nikolaus von Dessin (57), secretary of the Orphan Chamber in Cape Town and collector of books and paintings, dies in Ca
… Joachim Nikolaus von Dessin (57), secretary of the Orphan Chamber in Cape Town and collector of books and paintings, dies in Ca …
The first of South Africa’s fleet of Gripen aircraft ordered to re-equip the SA National Defence Force is transported by road t
… The first of South Africa’s fleet of Gripen aircraft ordered to re-equip the SA National …
The Chamber of 17, executive body of the Dutch East India Company decides to establish a refreshment post at the Cape after stu
… The Chamber of 17, executive body of the Dutch East India Company decides to establish a …
Gen. Constand Viljoen is re-elected as leader of the Vryheidsfront with a bare majority of one when he receives twenty-two vote
… Gen. Constand Viljoen is re-elected as leader of the Vryheidsfront with a bare majority of one when he receives twenty-two vote …
George Adamson (83), naturalist and husband of Joy, who wrote Born Free, and two of his assistants are killed by Somali poacher
… George Adamson (83), naturalist and husband of Joy, who wrote Born Free, and two of his assistants are killed by Somali poacher …
The UN Security Council authorises the urgent stationing of an open number of UN observers in South Africa to help end violence
… The UN Security Council authorises the urgent stationing of an open number of UN observers in South Africa to help end violence …
In his presidential address to the South African Institute of Race Relations, Rev. Dr Stanley Mogoba said that in spite of abho
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1989). Race Relations Survey 1988/89 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations. … In his…
The first of South Africa’s fleet of Gripen aircraft ordered to re-equip the SA National Defence Force is transported by road t
… The first of South Africa’s fleet of Gripen aircraft ordered to re-equip the SA National …
Norbert Sfiso Buthelezi, businessman and CEO of the National Gambling Board of SA since 1999, is born in Nquthu, Natal. He was
… Hayes, S. (ed)(2000). Who's Who of Southern Africa 2001 ..., Graighall: Jonathan Ball. … Norbert Sfiso Buthelezi, businessman and CEO of the National…
Anglo-Boer War 2: Boer snipers suddenly open fire on the massed troops of the Canadians of Strathcona’s Horse, the first to ent
… 2: Boer snipers suddenly open fire on the massed troops of the Canadians of Strathcona’s Horse, the first to ent …
Hundreds of Burundians and a few foreigners pack the airport to catch the last commercial flights out of the country as the wor
… Hundreds of Burundians and a few foreigners pack the airport to catch the last commercial flights out of the country as the wor …
Sir Joseph Baynes (83), successful farmer and promoter of dairy farming and also SA minister of Lands and Works, dies in Ixopo,
… Sir Joseph Baynes (83), successful farmer and promoter of dairy farming and also SA minister of Lands and Works, dies in Ixopo, …
The first general election in the Union of South Africa takes place. General Louis Botha becomes first Prime Minister of the Un
… The first general election in the Union of South Africa takes place. General Louis Botha becomes first Prime Minister of the Un …
Justice van Wyk of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is appointed as a one-man Commission to inquire into all aspects
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Justice van Wyk of the Appellate Division…
Anglo-Boer War 2: The young Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands puts the Gelderland at the disposal of Pres. Paul Kruger to jou
… Anglo-Boer War 2: The young Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands puts the Gelderland at the disposal of Pres. Paul Kruger to jou …
The chairman of the Central Road Board of the Cape Colony, P.B. Borcherds, opens Bain’s Kloof Pass to traffic. The pass was d
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 2, p. 10 | … The chairman of the Central Road Board of…